The truth is I do a lot of cheese, I talk about cheese, I think about cheese, I eat the cheese but most of all I love sharing cheese. And it is so simple to…

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My workshop has been based in Bridge Street Studios for almost 19 years and it is very much still my happy place. I have been lucky to be surrounded by amazing artworks from most of…

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I have some new designs in progress but I would love to get a little help from the hive mind. Can you think of a phrase, a lyric or a quote which is linked to a…

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‘In a world where machines are eliminating jobs every day, it is vital to recognise exceptional and uniquely human talent,’ announced Johann Rupert, whose portfolio includes Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Montblanc, at the launch of his latest venture…

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Is a rose by any other name just as sweet? “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” is a popular reference to William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, in which Juliet seems to…

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Anytime I go travelling I always like to try and do something cultured, I like visiting galleries hoping that inspiration will strike me for something new. Like when I visited London last I headed to…

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I love entertaining and I like to do it without too much fuss, so this simple salad is perfect as it is so quick to prepare and keeps really well – no wilting leaves in…

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We can all think of songs which have boosted our moods, made us dance along or reflect what is happening in our lives, these positive songs are known to psychologists as power songs and they…

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How do you make a beautiful gift even more special – make it personal From the super popular wedding presents the Love Songs to the foodie’s favourite Impressed Platters and even a nest of Impressed…

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Don’t miss the Bridge Street Studio’s and Gateway Gallery & Shop open weekend, with special treats for all those who attend on the weekend – a fantastic draw, special offers and discounts plus our traditional…

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