Love Heartwood is a Rural Business Awards winner after this year's National Finals. Jules Hudson, the BBC Escape to the Country presenter, once again delighted the finalists as host for the ceremony on Thursday 24th February. The awards recognise...
Love HeartWood Journal -sustainability
a sustainable autumn proposal
Where could be a more perfect sustainable Autumn proposal venue than a rustic shepherd's hut? Especially with a suitably earthy, rustic and rich colour scheme. A campfire and an evening under the stars is a memorable way to start your life's...
Circular Coffee and Conversation
https://youtu.be/yVcCCgBTkBE crafting circular futures I initially started watching Reading's Circular Economy Club talks to get sustainability tips from other local people. So I was delighted when Erica invited me to take part in the seventh...
Woodturning courses
More sustainability entries from the Love HeartWood Journal
Love HeartWood – Rural Business Awards Finalist
BERKSHIRE BUSINESS SHORTLISTED FOR TOP RURAL AWARD A local company is in the running to be named one of the best rural businesses in the UK after being shortlisted as a Rural Business Awards finalist. Love HeartWood from Burghfield Common, just outside Reading, has...
plastic free picnicware
Summer evenings are perfect for picnics. If you're looking to ditch the plastic and replace it with more sustainable picnicware then 3 Bears Woodware's the answer. 3 Bears Woodware is eco friendly tableware that can grow with your family. It's a great alternative to...
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...
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.
The Story of the Love HeartWood Cotton Bag
As a craftsperson I have total control over how my products are made. I collect most of the wood myself and the rest comes from the trusted Brian. I also spent a lot of time researching the most ethically and sustainably produced finishes to use on them. However, I...
Love HeartWood’s Values – Or What I Really Care About
When I decided to see if people were prepared to part with money for my wood turning back in the Autumn of 2017 the last thing on my mind was ‘my mission’ or a ‘values statement.’ However, as I’ve developed the business I’ve faced choices and realised that my way isn’t everyone’s way of doing things. So I thought I’d share
The Be The Change Awards Ceremony
Those of you that follow this blog will know I wrote about the Be The Change Awards back in March when I found out I'd been selected as a finalist. To go back and read my first post click here. I decided to enter because competitions and awards are a great way to gain...