Everything you need to know about ‘affouage’
With wood burning appliances becoming more and more efficient, the ancient French tradition of ‘affouage’ – which gives individuals the right to gather wood from a local forest - is…
With wood burning appliances becoming more and more efficient, the ancient French tradition of ‘affouage’ – which gives individuals the right to gather wood from a local forest - is…
There is no question more pertinent and on the tip of almost everyone's tongues throughout the world at the moment as "what can WE do in the battle against climate…
Say the word ‘artisan’ to someone in the UK and they’ll think you're about to try and sell them an expensive loaf of bread from a ‘boutique’ bakery. Come to…
It doesn’t seem to matter what age we are; the start of September will always feel like the perfect time to start something new. Whether we’re actually going ‘Back to…
Got a slab of lovely oak lurking in your garage and can't bear to burn or bin it, but don't know what else it's good for? Bespoke Maker's Elizabeth Harvey does. Here, she reveals her top ten ideas for using off-cuts of oak...
The egg is one of the most durable and efficient forms found in nature, here are some of our favorite buildings from around the world that have been inspired by…
Today we are celebrating achieving 600 likes on our Facebook page. Many thanks to all those of you who have supported us along the way and continue to do so.…
Some interesting news has come to our attention for those of you who are homeowners in France. EDF are launching an offer in February 2019 to help homeowners finance work…
Paul Wilkins writes about the importance of decennale insurance for artisans working in France. Before moving to France I was a self employed electrician in the UK. When I registered…
Did you know that when your customers embark on home improvements and renovations, they can claim support for their project? The information is sometimes difficult to procure and then there…