"I would say just find what you love. Try things out. Experiment. Play. Even whilst doing your 9-5 for someone else, keep your own ideas burning."

The five of us (pictured) have co-created makersmade.com to shine a light on handmade homewares in the UK and the artists behind them. We are dedicated to telling the stories of member makers and showcasing their work authentically. 

She baked my wedding cake; a tower of chocolate and berry deliciousness. Now she runs a vintage print shop. Discover the story of Isobel Bakes through my ten nosey questions.

"Once stripped the chair turned out to be a Victorian. Sophie's beautiful fabrics are lovely to work with and I think the Geraniums linen suits the style of this chair perfectly. The skirt hiding the legs is typical for the Victorian era as 'legs should not be seen' even on chairs!"

"It takes ten years to be an overnight success."

From quilts to glamping and an escape to the circus, these are the inspirations behind Rebel Bunting.