Forget the fake flash sales. This is about soul over scale — a celebration of people-powered business, craft with conscience, and the magic that lives in doing things differently.

I was watching Be Your Own Boss, Holly’s new ITV show, when – boom – there it was. My Brave Faces Everyone sign, chilling in the background like it owned the place.

“This Way to the Dance Floor!” – Why Wedding Signage is the Secret Star of Your Big Day.

The studio’s closed ‘til Friday 1 August while I focus on what really matters: saltwater, slow mornings, and fending off seagulls trying to nick my chips.

I’ve just joined a new gang – and it’s a good one. Rich C Studio is now proudly part of the Holly & Co community – and I couldn’t be happier. Here’s why it matters…

Good signs help build good businesses. Good businesses help build strong communities. And when both come together, they create a town that doesn’t just look loved—but feels loved.

I’ve toyed with opening my own shop for years. Well, procrastination’s over. It's here after a journey of sawdust, paint splatters and late-night doubts. The best part? It’s always open.

A box of old photos and a sudden realisation. Sometimes, you don’t realise how your past shapes your present until it’s staring you right in the face.

They say most businesses don’t survive the first three years. As I close out year three, I can see why. Here’s what 2024 taught me about failure, pivoting, and perseverance.

Paper Cuts has quickly become one of my favourite side projects, not just because they’re fun and quick to make, but because they give old designs a new lease of life.

Ever wondered what doors you could open by just asking?

From hand-painted signs to digital branding, I help independent businesses stand out and turn heads.

Wanna hear the story of a CEO (Chief of Everything Officer) who went AWOL?

My studio is shut for the week for my summer holiday with the family – I'll be back in the studio on 12/08!

This quarter I’ve discovered new music from the likes of Fiskur, Typhoon and DIIV. There’s also been great new releases from old favourites too, including - Dave Hause, Future Islands and Haux.

This post meets Ben the Illustrator, a Frome-based creative I’m lucky enough to call a friend. Ben has been a working illustrator for over 20 years. Find out how he’s turned his passion for design and illustration into not just one business, but multiple businesses!

Take a look behind the scenes as I walk you through my process for the creation of my tattoo-inspired flying swallows.

Take a look behind the scenes as I walk you through the development of my Russian Dolls, one part of my exhibition piece for the recently completed Folk show at Gallery at the Station.