About

Leather, Linen & Lamplight

Nature, home & my love of history sit at the heart of my work, but above all it's stitches, regardless of the material.

Whether I'm working with leather, cloth or yarn, every piece begins in much the same way: with simple tools, traditional techniques and premium materials.

I've been sewing for most of my life. At the age of six, armed with a Ladybird Book of Knitting and a determination to make anything I could imagine, I set off to conquer the world. It has been a love affair of 50 years, and I still love every stitch.

My style is inspired by the magic of my childhood — Edith Nesbit, Mary Norton, C.S.Lewis, Enid Blyton, Cecily Mary Barker, Laura Ashley ditsy florals, heritage silhouettes.

Old books, endless stories

At the annual village fair I would make a beeline straight to the second-hand book stall, spending my carefully saved pocket money on as many treasures as I could afford. Austen, Hardy, Marryat, Blackmore, Thompson, Dickens, Christie, du Maurier — so many precious old and worn books, many of which I still have today.

Those stories and well-loved books shaped my imagination just as much as the countryside around me did. Growing up among ancient moorland farms and the landscape they created, I lived in a world that remained much as it had been for decades, centuries even — a quieter world before technology took over.

 

Under the Greenwood tree

From my woodland studio, I create handcrafted small-batch and limited-edition pieces, so you'll find that each pair of boots, bag, purse, dress or jumper is unique. Some may never be repeated. Everything is made with attention and intention, designed to bring a little of that wonder and whimsy into everyday life — helping you feel at home in everything you wear.

I work in a calm palette of woodland and cottage-garden colours, from rich leather tones to soft shades found in nature. High-quality leathers from trusted British and Italian merchants are combined with traditional techniques, allowing each material to speak, with small variations making every piece unique.

Everything is designed for comfort, individuality and long wear — made to be enjoyed for years rather than seasons, carrying the same care, character and quiet charm.

Ever grateful, Ren x