A new kind of wood
Usually, our gorgeous beech wood - hard and robust - is the perfect wood for our jewellery. However, this Autumn, we are branching out...
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Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Amanda's artwork at Harehill Barn - join us today, 10-4 - Sat 3 Sept
Last night's private view for Ben McLeod's art students was held at Harehill Barn. This gorgeous venue, with magnificent views over...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Our Gigha Drop Earrings are back!
The Gigha was inspired by the design of our best-selling Skye earrings... And now the Gigha is BACK!
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
The wild purples of the North Lakes
An afternoon bimble turned into something more, as Amanda and I joined my Aunt and Uncle for a North Lakes stroll.
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20233 min read
COVID bulldozed through our travel plans… so we stepped out in faith and set up a business
Disappointed by the unexpected COVID-induced changes to our plans, our business was born! So we took a risk...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Halecat Summer 2021 Student Art Exhibition
Amanda exhibited her artwork for the first time this month, as part of a Student Exhibition at Harehill Barn, near Cartmel, Cumbria.
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Tree climbing...not just for kids!
A quick stop on one of Derwent's many islands was a must at the weekend. A Canoeing and Paddleboarding adventure quickly turned into...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
The Grassmoor Round
There are some days that you'll truly remember: and our day doing The Grassmoor Round will be one of them. The walks starts from Crummock...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
An after work jaunt up Silver How
Earlier this week, Amanda messaged me at work, suggesting the idea of a spontaneous trip to one of our most local and lowest Wainwrights,...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Snow and sunshine in one day
Now you can't have a birthday without homemade sushi (did I say homemade ginger?) and beers from Handsome Brewery on the beach. A canoe...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A local adventure
Sometimes all your want to do is walk from your backyard. Luckily, we live in a place where our backdoor is where many go on holiday. A...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A Sunday afternoon sunset paddle on Ullswater
It's been a long weekend and it's time to get some fresh air! Harri has been staying with us now for a couple of months and loves to get...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A bunch of Herdies in the Langdales
I'm sorry, but I cannot start this post without making a tribute to these Herdwick sheep, who all posed so beautifully for me! These...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
The Fairfield Horseshoe, on a moody day
You'd be amazed to know that we left Ambleside, wishing we'd worn more summery clothes, hot and sweaty from a quick ascent past Rydal...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Wintery walks
There's snow on the ground over the last week, then it's gone almost immediately. Yet, the snow depleted air still hangs on to the cold...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A canoe on Windermere
What a stunner of a day it's been. Still water, brisk air, snow on the hills, no-one out, but we've popped to our most local launch in...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A drive over to Ingleborough
With family plans, outdoors, we'd missed our chance to hike Ingleborough in the snow, but we knew it would mean some stunning...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A bacon buttie and sunrise to see in the New Year
With plans completely cancelled, we decided to mix up New Year: New Year's Eve was an early night, all prepared for an early start. With...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
The promise of good things to come
A windy walk on Scout Scar above Kendal, with low hanging clouds and jackets zipped up as far as they would go. I'd never seen a near...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Bikers at the top of Bow Fell and snowy Langdale circuit
The low pressure had brought in fresh snow and we jumped at getting out for a Wainwright circuit: starting with Crinkle Crags, up on to Bow
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