News, insights and musings from the heart of The Burrow.
Full transparency: It's been a busy few months what with working full-time, getting the website ready for launch and keeping up with demand for new products, so I sought help from my assistant Claude to get the ball rolling with the blog. I'm now in the process of re-writing the posts myself.
When someone buys something from me, they're not just buying an object. They're buying the fact that it came from a specific location and they're continuing it's story.
Today was the first burn. I packed the retort with willow cut about three weeks ago from our coppice stools, sealed the end caps, and got it into a decent fire.
I've come to recognise these afternoons for what they are: essential maintenance, not just for the woodland but for myself.
Every piece of wood tells a story written in rings, knots, and weathered surfaces. Learning to read these natural narratives is an important skill.
How ancient Japanese wisdom guides my approach to celebrating imperfection in reclaimed and foraged timber
Why choosing reclaimed wood matters — for the environment, for the work, and for the story behind every piece.