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GET TO KNOW THE STYLISH KENTISH BUSINESSES WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING OTHERS TRANSFORM THEIR SPACES WITH STRIKING DECOR AND PRACTICAL DESIGN .
MARY WRIGHT CERAMICS marywrightceramics . co . uk marywrightceramics
Keen to create beautiful statement pieces , Mary Wright set up her pottery studio 15 years ago to share her designed and crafted handmade , wheel-thrown stoneware pottery that ’ s known locally for its artistic , stylish properties . “ My pots are informed by Korean ceramics using slips , a liquid clay that I brush onto the surface of the pot , to accentuate the beautiful shapes that you can create when the clay is wet and plastic ,” says Mary . “ I currently make two collections of pots ; the Midsummer collection is inspired by how I feel about my garden on a summer ’ s evening – rainbow-coloured flowers creating a feeling of vibrance and joy , and the Graceful Flow collection tries to capture the essence of graceful movement of flowers and plants that I see around me in the Kentish countryside .” Mary is excited to continue to grow her busy online shop , sending her pottery all over the world as well as share her work at more creator events , her next being at Standen House in East Sussex in September .
FOSBERY STUDIO fosberystudio . co . uk fosbery _ studio
Now in their eighth year , Fosbery Studio is a decorative lighting manufacturer based in Folkestone that designs and manufactures lighting and hand-stitched lampshades using the best materials to create elegant , unique pieces . After several years working in London for decorative lighting companies and co-founding a lampshade factory , founder Daniel Fosbery moved to Folkestone to open his own studio , using all of his experience to design and produce iconic lights that will be cherished for years to come . Today , Fosbery Studio works with some of the UK ’ s top interior designers and installs their designs and bespoke commissions in hotels , restaurants and luxury homes all around the world . “ We are proud that our designs are individual , created to stand out and be remarked on in a room , without being ostentatious ,” says Daniel . “ We are excited to show our first designs using local ceramic studios , embracing texture and stoney tones to work with our linen shades and fabric cable . Our new brochure will be released mid- September , just in time for London Design Week , and those designs will be available on request from our website .”
HOME EDITED homeedited . co . uk home . edited
Based in Tunbridge Wells and founded by passionate professional organiser and home accountability coach , Kate Edmondson , Home Edited is a professional detoxing and organisation specialist with a mission to help others to love their homes by implementing manageable , simplistic and practical systems to allow for long-term organised spaces . When asked about the story behind her business , Kate shared her inspiring insight : “ As a busy mum of two little incredible people , I am not afraid to say that clutter and mess has a profound impact on my anxiety and levels of stress ,” she says . “ Being organised is hugely important for my mental health and to have my home organised gives me a clear mind . Personally , feeling the benefits myself from keeping order in a world that has felt and can feel so far removed from calmness is where Home Edited was born in 2020 .” Today , Kate and her talented team continue to help many to transform their spaces , offering clients 1-2-1 accountability sessions through to full detox and / or organising days .
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