Storytime…

I’ve always been drawn to the quiet magic of winter traditions and the way we bring nature indoors to soften the season. My own story began when my grandmother, a churchwarden at the time, told me how many Christmas wreaths were left in the churchyard each year. Each one had to be painstakingly unpicked so the materials could be properly recycled. It felt unfair on the volunteers who care for these spaces, and such a fiddly, joyless end for something meant to be beautiful.

At home, I’d already been crafting our own decorations from garden cuttings and foraged finds, turning natural materials into pieces that felt gentle, wild, and a little enchanted — and sometimes a little mad. It made me wonder whether others might welcome something more natural, more sustainable, and more magical from the start — creations that honour the seasons without leaving waste behind.

That conversation sparked a desire to rethink how winter decorations are made — to create pieces that honour tradition without leaving unnecessary waste behind. I started working with reclaimed, foraged, and sustainably sourced materials, transforming them into something playful and enchanting.

And while my work is only one tiny step toward gentler, greener traditions, I believe small steps matter. Each wreath, garland, or tablescape made with care is a reminder that beauty and responsibility can coexist — and that choosing natural materials is a simple, powerful way to honour both the planet and the places we love.

I’m Beth, and I create whimsy from waste and beauty from what lives around us.