We are super excited for Small Business Saturday UK on 6th December 2025, and we hope you are too! This nationwide celebration is all about shining a spotlight on the incredible independent shops, makers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who bring creativity, character, and community spirit to our high streets and online spaces. Whether it’s your favourite family-run café, the artisan who handcrafts beautiful gifts, or the local service provider who always goes above and beyon

York's Festive markets for 2025 - the best ones to visit. (Image of Clement's Hall by Elliot Harrison)

This month, I had the absolute privilege of being invited down to Downing Street by The Small Awards for an evening reception hosted by...

At Morgan + Wells, we’ve long believed that doing things the right way — slowly, thoughtfully, and sustainably — is more than a...

World Leather Day 2025 Today is World Leather Day , and this year’s campaign from Leather Naturally invites us to go Beyond the...

I’m absolutely thrilled (and still slightly in shock!) to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the Sole to Sole category at this year’s...

In our fast-paced digital world, where screens dominate our attention and instant gratification is the norm, the simple act of making...

By Naomi Wells Smith If you've come across the term "vegetable-tanned leather" and wondered what it means, you’re not alone! This type of...

York's Festive markets for 2024 - the best ones to visit. (Image of Clement's Hall by Elliot Harrison)

With Tokonole being discontinued, it was time to find a replacement burnishing gum. Leather4craft came to the rescue with a new product...

I'm incredibly honoured to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Traditional Skills category of the prestigious Biz Bubble Awards. Being...

Embarking on the journey of being a self-employed leatherworker has been a venture filled with passion, creativity, and the pursuit for...

A Fashion Journey Introduction In the ever-evolving world In the ever-evolving world of fashion, some trends come and go, but certain...

The changing seasons bring about an array of colourful transformations in the natural world. As the temperatures begin to drop and the...

Don't get caught out: There are a lot of tricks out there that mass produced leather goods manufacturers use to make you think you're...

The nights are drawing in but what sort of autumnal style do you go for? Are you ready to get Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga.. if you were...

So it's that time of year when weddings hit the calendar. Either you're involved with the couples planning and arranging, or you need to...

Find local, creative markets near you and discover stallholders across the UK. OK so the weather is warming up, people are starting to...

It's not long now until Mother's Day and we've got a whole host of new products in for those special women in your life. Here's some...

So after a refreshing festive period we're back. A lovely family time was had at chez M+W's with all the family and then the cobwebs...