Report Overview Love Heartwood first reporting year is 2022. In 2022 the company produced 0.7 tonnes of carbon emission from the recorded categories. The largest impact from Love Heartwood activity falls under the scope 3 category of advertising,...
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Discover the Joy of Handmade Wooden Toys for Your Family
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the importance of sustainable living, eco-consciousness is becoming a growing trend among families. In this blog post, I want to introduce you to the wonderful world of handmade wooden toys and explain why...
spinning top games
the benefits of playing with spinning tops Spinning tops are a fantastic traditional toy. Firstly, spinning top games are great for developing fine motor skills, hand strength and concentration in children as young as 2 years old. Secondly, they're...
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More journal entries from the Love HeartWood Journal
One Ash Part 2 – Creating the 3 Bears Woodware Collection
This journal entry continues on from One Ash - Part 1 which was about Andover Trees United and the aims and structure of the project. In this entry I'll share with you what I created from my One Ash wood. There are 3 parts to the One Ash Project: Meeting the tree,...
One Ash Part 1 – Forestry Education Project
I believe that educating future generations to care for our environment and manage it sustainably is crucial if we’re to reverse the damage done by Man to the environment. Educational projects that create connections between the community and nature are a great way to...
what are the benefits of eating off wooden dishes?
There's a long history of wooden dishes in Britain dating right back to the Iron Age. In fact, wood was the most popular choice of material for tableware all the way up until the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This was due to the advent of inexpensive glazed...
wooden dinner set
how a pile of plastic inspired the 3 bears wooden dinner set Over the last 10 years this pile of plastic's been slowly growing taller in my kitchen cupboard. Why did I need all this plastic? Well when you have a baby weaning and toddlers needing drop-proof tableware,...
wood care and oiling instructions
Following these simple guidelines will help your wooden products age gracefully and provide a lifetime of use and enjoyment. Wood has been proven to be naturally antibacterial and is therefore healthy and natural. general guidelines Wood is absorbent so try not to...
Love HeartWood FAQs
how long does an order normally take? My usual making time is 5 - 7 days however if it's a large or custom order then I'll be in touch to let you know when it'll be ready to dispatch. Do you offer free shipping? YES on orders over £25. Orders are sent using Royal...
plant a tree pledge
Every time you buy a handmade, wooden gift from Love HeartWood you’re also giving the gift of a tree. Thereby helping to reforest our planet.
keepsake urns for ashes
the initial enquiry for a wooden urn This pair of acorn shaped keepsake urns were commissioned by Belinda to store her father's ashes. We initially got talking at the Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market in July 2019. She was intrigued by a small, acorn shaped box I...
Wizard Wand Commission
I've just completed a commissioned wizard wand. If you're looking for a custom wand made from real wood in this case study I'll talk you through the commissioning process. Read on for a short explanation of how the commissioning process works and how this special wand...
What Does the CE Mark on Your Toys Mean?
When you buy a toy do you check for a CE mark? Do you know what the CE mark stands for? One of my proudest achievements as a craft business is completing the CE certification of my first collection of handmade wooden toys. Never mind testing the toys, going through...