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24 January 2025

Clear the Chaos: Handcrafted Coat Hooks for an Organised Home

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Although Spring feels like something we can only dream of, it’s not far around the corner. The sun setting at 5 pm is less than 20 days away, in some places Snowdrops are already poking their heads out and the official start of Spring is just under 2 months away. With brighter days ahead...
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17 December 2024

Christmas Table Decorations and Trends

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Christmas is a season of joy, togetherness, and cherished traditions, and at the heart of every festive gathering is the dining table. It’s where stories are shared, laughter fills the air, and delicious meals create those special moments. In this blog, we’ll explore Christmas table decoration trends for 2024 along with some of our...
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31 October 2024

Creating A Welcoming and Cosy Environment In Hospitality

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Creating a welcoming and cosy atmosphere in your pub, restaurant, bar, or hotel is essential for attracting and keeping customers. One of the best ways to achieve this is by using natural light. However, it’s important to balance this with the need for privacy and comfort. This is where curtain poles and door poles...
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26 May 2023

Tree Hooks for hanging bird feeders or lanterns

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Being British we can always rely on the weather to be totally unreliable, unpredictable and these days quite dramatic. But believe it or not, we’ve edged into Spring. It’s the perfect time to show a little support for new feathered parents and their hatchlings by making it easier for them to find nourishment. With...
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05 October 2022

Candlesticks for the Best Dressed Tables

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Atmosphere isn’t only the air that we breathe (but we are still very thankful for that). It’s also the mood you make tangible in your home when entertaining friends. There is nothing kinder to complexions, visually warmer or welcoming than candlelight. While the only practical light before the invention of electricity, it’s since become...
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14 June 2022

The Forge ‘Shapes’ Bathroom Range

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Famous for its design potential, the bathroom provides homeowners with a chance to be different, an opportunity to reveal a playful side. You might say that bathroom design has very few rules so feel free to break all of them. For example, what might look out of place in any other room, may be...
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08 September 2021

Circular Door Pole and Café Curtain Rods

Written by Juliet Fishenden
We were delighted to be able to provide café rods, bespoke brackets and a crescent door pole for a most dramatic tartan curtain that greets you as you enter The Hunter’s Moon pub and restaurant in South Kensington. Its interiors look really stylish and inviting. There are few things more satisfying in our business...
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08 July 2021

Forging a Poster

Written by Juliet Fishenden
There is a pertinent phrase attributed to no less a figure than Leonardo da Vinci that most creatives apply to their own endeavours. It is that “Art is never finished, only abandoned.” Deadlines focus the mind and often this is helpful to actually get things done. Being a small business taking care of marketing...
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26 May 2021

Measuring A Bay Window For A Curtain Pole

Written by Juliet Fishenden
If measuring up your standard window for a curtain pole was easy, measuring a bay window involves a few more steps and measurements to take. Bays can be curved or have a number of bends based on the number of windows contained in the bay. The more bends, the more measurements are needed. To...
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15 January 2021

Interior Designer Jane McIntyre on Interior Design Part 3

Written by Juliet Fishenden
“So why hire a designer? The myth that designers swan into the house, bully the client into submission to have the latest trends – whether or not it suits person or house, charge a fortune and run a mile when things start to get tough is one that is hard to break. The reality...
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