Journal

Sorry folks, due to over complicated bureaucratic and expensive rules imposed by Brussels, we are no longer able to ship glass into the European Union.

Apologies for the inconvenience at this time. We hope the situation changes in the future and will let you know as soon as it is possible.

If you want to sign the petition to object please do so here

"The Single Market is broken for small creators. It is now easier, cheaper and less bureaucratic for an independent artist to ship a parcel across the globe than to send a letter to their neighbour within the European Union. 

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) was meant to make big polluters pay. Instead, it has created a disproportionate pay-to-play barrier that systematically wipes out microenterprises while favouring multinational corporations.

Multinationals with entire legal departments effortlessly absorb these compliance costs. But for an independent artisan or sole trader sending just 10 small packages a year to another EU country, being forced to register with 27 individual national registries, hire expensive local authorised representatives, pay annual minimum fees and file complex reports in different languages is financially and administratively impossible."

It's another beautiful autumnal day in Rosedale.

We are back into routine and making glass again.

Our studio door is open and the place is filled with colour and light, and we are toasty warm.

See you soon.

We will be closing the studio to visitors on 6th 7th and 8th September.

Thank you for your understanding. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Hello Everyone,

It is with a deeply heavy heart that we share devastating news with you.

On Wednesday 29th July, not far from home, our beautiful and incredibly talented daughter Ava was taken from us in a car accident. Our family is completely heartbroken by this sudden loss.

As we navigate this profound grief and focus on supporting one another, Kate and Stephen will be taking some time away.

The Studio is open and full of colour and light; Dave and Peter will be here to welcome you.

We know many of you have been with us a long, long time and have watched Ava and Finlay grow. We will share details of Ava’s celebration of life in due course and all will be welcome.

So many of you have kindly asked how you can show support. In Ava's honour we will be establishing a memorial fund to celebrate her life and her legacy in hair and makeup in film and television. Details will be shared as soon as possible.

We kindly ask for your patience, understanding, and grace regarding any delayed response times or adjustments to our usual work over the coming weeks.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your ongoing support, warmth and kindness during this unimaginably difficult time.

With our warmest regards

Kate, Stephen and Finlay

With the furnace off for summer and another few days of wonderful summer weather to enjoy, we are pleased to say it's cooler inside our building that out!

That doesn't happen often!

Kate will be opening her private studio to visitors this weekend as part of the North Yorkshire Open Studios. 

There you can see her working methods, materials and tools that allow her to work the surfaces of the unique, layered and coloured blown glass pieces Stephen makes.

Look forward to seeing you.

Now available to order here

We’re delighted to share our celebration of spring, inspired by the garden aristocrat—the Magnolia.

The Magnolia’s fleeting beauty, with its sculptural, sumptuous blooms, has been a joy to study. One of the first trees to flower in spring, this ancient species—dating back over 65 million years—carries a rich history, quiet resilience and rich symbolism.

Our design is inspired by the Magnolia tree at Lastingham Grange Hotel, where we’ve spent time sketching and photographing its buds and blooms, often accompanied by an afternoon tea.

A warm pink bowl with a matching pink lip wrap,

in a limited edition of 75 small and 25 large pieces.