We are proud to showcase local artists, craftsfolk and independent retailers in our shop at The Place Stamford.
Hello! We are sisters Katy and Jenny, who grew up in the beautiful surroundings of the Vale of Belvoir, and have been crafting since we can remember. We started off making custom items for our little ones and it grew from there. We make a range of ceramic gifts and love making personalised and custom items. In normal circumstances we run paint a pot parties and workshops and can’t wait to get back to these events as we’ve really missed them!
Floating Flowers is a small Lincolnshire based, business, that was born during lockdown 2020. I found a flower press in the back of the cupboard while looking for something to keep the kids entertained. We started experimenting. I was immediately hooked and discovered the frames you see today gave me the most joy. Each Floating Flowers frame is unique, made from flowers that are self grown or locally collected and self pressed.
Hi All I'm Sarah, the body behind Forester's Wife! Microbiologist by day, pyrography artist by night As a mum to 2 gorgeous little people, I started pyrography as a hobby, and have grown from there! Homeware, personalised gifts and furniture pieces - I will burn almost anything Everything is hand burned, making each piece unique
Galaxy Glass
Galaxy Glass was founded during the first lockdown of 2020 by private tutor and author, Sarah Hindmarsh. On the Galaxy Glass shelf you’ll find different products all the time. Fairy light bottles are a staple, and they make excellent table decorations, mood lighting or nightlights, but you’ll also find tumblers, jars full of sweets, fairy light mason jars, coffee jars, biscuit jars, vases spice jars and more. Every piece is a one of a kind work of art, painstakingly hand painted using the highest quality glass or acrylic paints.
Hi I’m Radhika, the owner of The Handmade Market. I live in Stamford with my children and husband. The Handmade Market was born in 2020 during the lockdown.
Tanzania has the most incredibly skilled craftsman who use local materials that are handcrafted to create truly unique products, which most importantly are made with love.
You can read my full story here.
May I Mosaic
Hi I'm Alison, I live in Peterborough and am a retired school teacher. I became interested in mosaics once I'd retired. I find the whole process of designing a piece then sorting, glueing, grouting, cleaning and polishing to be extremely therapeutic, rewarding and totally addictive. I make decorative hangings, mirrors, birds, fish, flowers, vases, light catchers, garden bits, brooches and much more. You can follow my work on Instagram @mayimosaic
From his workshop in Rutland, craftsman Nick Hammond makes hand turned lighting from sustainably sourced, native hardwoods. Beautifully simple and elegant, Nick's lamps bring out the natural grain of the wood creating stunning and original pieces. Using traditional methods, Nick makes beautiful and timeless lamps in oak and walnut from tiny, bedside lamps to full height floor lamps.
I’m Gemma, a mum of two living in Empingham. I decided to start candle making during lockdown and haven’t looked back! We make aesthetic candles as well as scented in a range of colours and fragrances. Our candles are vegan friendly and we strive to be as eco friendly as possible! We hope you love our candles as much as we do!
I’m Lisa and I run The Nature Pot. I sell a really mixed pot of natural, organic and green products all of which I have hand picked. Please check out my website to peruse the full quota of amazing items, some of which have literally been life changing for me.
Rachael’s Collections
Rachael’s Collections have been established for 15years and stock a wide range of gift and homeware items to suit all. I love to source items which are a little different to bring a little joy to people's lives.
Hi, I’m Katie and I run The Story Pot. I sell a handpicked selection of books showcasing inspiring stories, fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations, chosen to ignite the imagination. I have a small team of Story Pot booksellers around the country. As well as selling books at The Place Stamford, I use them in the Creative English workshop, Mini World Explorers and various Story Time sessions.
Hi all, I am Teresa the founder of Twinkle Tots Uk which was established Spring 2020. Lockdown has given me the opportunity to fulfill a lifetime ambition to create my own Baby and Toddler clothing range . The items are all handcrafted to a high standard by myself using premium quality fabrics.
I’m Charlotte, I live in Ketton and I’m a mum to three boys. At Wild Oak Cottage I hand make bespoke cottages from reclaimed wood, hand stamped wooden gift tags and nature inspired family frames. I use natural and upcycled materials including sticks, stones, pressed flowers and leaves to bring my creations to life
Hello, I’m Katie, I’ve always loved sewing and crafting since I was little. Like so many I found such comfort in creating in 2020. I started making gifts to keep in touch with friends and family over the past year and the Willoughby Attic has grown from there. I love to play about exploring pretty fabric combinations or upcycling loved but no longer worn garments.
I’m Portia, mummy to two wonderful little chaps, Felix and Fable. They inspire my work daily. I am inspired by nature, wildlife and travel. The majority of designs are hand illustrated and painted with watercolours, although I’ve recently ventured into the digital art world which I find just as fun! The Wishbone Collective is an online gift store selling a variety of whimsical goodies including art prints, homeware, stationery, accessories and fashion.
Get in touch with us about selling at The Place, and see your details here!