Nature, home & my love of history sit at the heart of my work

It's all stitches, regardless of the material.

Whether I'm working with leather, cloth or yarn, every piece begins in much the same way: with simple materials, traditional techniques and a needle making stitches.

I've been sewing for most of my life. At the age of six, armed with a Ladybird Book of Knitting and a determination to make anything I could imagine, I set off to conquer the world. It has been a love affair of 50 years, and I still love every stitch.

My style is inspired by the magic of my childhood — Edith Nesbit, Mary Norton,  C.S.Lewis, Enid Blyton, Cecily Mary Barker, Laura Ashley ditsy florals, heritage silhouettes. And stories — so many stories.

There was a very elderly lady, who set up a second-hand book stall at the nearby village fair every year. Every year I saved my pocket money so I could buy as many treasures as possible. Austen, Hardy, Marryat, Blackmore, Thompson, Dickens, Christie, du Maurier — so many precious old and worn books, many of which I still have today.

Those stories and well-loved books shaped my imagination just as much as the countryside around me did. Growing up among moorland farming and the landscape of the countryside, I lived in a world that remained much as it had been for decades, centuries even — a quieter world before technology took over.

From my woodland studio, I create handcrafted small-batch and limited-edition pieces, so you'll find that each pair of boots, bag, purse, dress or jumper is unique. Some may never be repeated. Everything is made with attention and intention, designed to bring a little of that wonder and whimsy into everyday life — helping you feel at home in everything you wear.

I work in a calm palette of woodland and cottage-garden colours, from rich leather tones to soft shades found in nature. High-quality leathers from trusted British and Italian merchants are combined with traditional techniques, allowing each material to speak, with small variations making every piece unique.

Everything is designed for comfort, individuality and long wear — made to be enjoyed for years rather than seasons, carrying the same care, character and quiet charm.

Ever grateful,

Ren x