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  • by Jenny Reed
  • Apr 21, 2023

Swallows Swinging Sign

It seemed very appropriate that as I was packaging this Swallows swinging sign, David & the twins shouted me outside as two swallows had just f...

  • by Sarah A
  • Apr 12, 2023

Why Do Weathervanes Have Roosters On Them?

The reason that a rooster is often displayed on a weathervane is both symbolic and functional and shows how weathervanes have been prevalent throug...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Mar 31, 2023

Landrover Weathervanes to mark 75 Years

Next month will mark the 75th Anniversary of the launch of the original Series I Land Rover.  On 27th April 1948 L03 (the third of three prototypes...

  • by Sarah A
  • Mar 31, 2023

Unique Ways To Incorporate Metalwork Into Your Home

A fun way to add personality to your home is to incorporate handcrafted metalwork to give your home some extra character and make it unique to you.

  • by Sarah A
  • Mar 20, 2023

Some Of The World’s Most Notable Weathervanes

Since the earliest weathervanes were invented, they have been decorative as well as functional. Here’s a look at some of the world’s most notable w...

  • by Sarah A
  • Mar 09, 2023

How The Bee Became A Symbol Of Manchester

Anyone who lives in or near Manchester can’t have failed to notice the worker bee symbol. Here’s a look at how this much loved insect came to repre...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Feb 28, 2023

Steam Train Weathervane - 100 years of the Flying Scotsman

February 2023 marks the 100th birthday of the Flying Scotsman. This iconic steam train is world famous, in part due to its record setting top spee...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Feb 22, 2023

Running a small creative business in the countryside vs a city

We've been living close to Hawick in the Scottish Borders for about 6 months now and it's a massive change both for us as a family and in terms of ...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Feb 15, 2023

Bespoke Flower Frames and Stands

Some of the more challenging projects over the last ten years have been bespoke framework and stands for floral art. We've worked with a number of ...

  • by Sarah A
  • Feb 12, 2023

Tips For Planting The Perfect Hanging Basket

A beautiful hanging basket can provide a cheerful splash of colour to your outdoor space and add interest. Here’s a guide to planting up the perfec...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Feb 08, 2023

Bespoke Fire Pit

We created this firepit initially as a 30th birthday present for my brother - it's first use was on the west coast near Applecross on a beautiful s...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Jan 31, 2023

Bespoke Dog Weathervane

We have recently created this bespoke dog weathervane based on our four year old border collie Bryn - I've been meaning to put him in steelwork fo...