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The Mental Benefits of Making with Our Hands
In our fast-paced digital world, where screens dominate our attention and instant gratification is the norm, the simple act of making...
morganandwells
Mar 193 min read


What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
By Naomi Wells Smith If you've come across the term "vegetable-tanned leather" and wondered what it means, you’re not alone! This type of...
morganandwells
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Unwrapping the Magic: Navigating Yorkshire's Enchanting Christmas Markets This Winter
York's Festive markets for 2024 - the best ones to visit. (Image of Clement's Hall by Elliot Harrison)
morganandwells
Oct 2, 20243 min read


The Battle of the Burnishing Gums
With Tokonole being discontinued, it was time to find a replacement burnishing gum. Leather4craft came to the rescue with a new product...
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Jul 3, 20241 min read


Morgan + Wells Gears Up for York Open Studios and is crossing everything for the Biz Bubble Awards.
I'm incredibly honoured to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Traditional Skills category of the prestigious Biz Bubble Awards. Being...
morganandwells
Mar 26, 20242 min read


The Art of Independence: A Glimpse into the Life of a Self-Employed Leatherworker
Embarking on the journey of being a self-employed leatherworker has been a venture filled with passion, creativity, and the pursuit for...
morganandwells
Jan 26, 20243 min read


The Timeless Allure of Round Bags: A Fashion Journey
A Fashion Journey Introduction In the ever-evolving world In the ever-evolving world of fashion, some trends come and go, but certain...
morganandwells
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Autumnal leather
The changing seasons bring about an array of colourful transformations in the natural world. As the temperatures begin to drop and the...
morganandwells
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Buying Leather : Tips and tricks when you're buying leather
Don't get caught out: There are a lot of tricks out there that mass produced leather goods manufacturers use to make you think you're...
morganandwells
Mar 9, 20234 min read


Hygge or Halloween?
The nights are drawing in but what sort of autumnal style do you go for? Are you ready to get Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga.. if you were...
morganandwells
Sep 28, 20222 min read


Wedding Gift Top Tips
So it's that time of year when weddings hit the calendar. Either you're involved with the couples planning and arranging, or you need to...
morganandwells
May 4, 20222 min read


Have you heard about Pedddle?
Find local, creative markets near you and discover stallholders across the UK. OK so the weather is warming up, people are starting to...
morganandwells
Apr 27, 20221 min read


Something for all Mums!
It's not long now until Mother's Day and we've got a whole host of new products in for those special women in your life. Here's some...
morganandwells
Mar 13, 20222 min read


Happy New Year!
So after a refreshing festive period we're back. A lovely family time was had at chez M+W's with all the family and then the cobwebs...
morganandwells
Jan 7, 20221 min read


We're back!
So after a little bit of time off to expand the waistline and then family, it's been a busy old time in Chez M+W! It's been a...
morganandwells
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Small businesses and Festive favourites...
So it's started!!! I've already had an influx of festive shoppers looking for that something special this Christmas. It's heartening to...
morganandwells
Oct 8, 20203 min read


Joining up...
We're thrilled to be joining up with the Village Doorstep which supports local shops on your Doorstep. There's some beautiful goodies to...
morganandwells
May 4, 20201 min read


Join us this Sunday.....
This Sunday we're taking part in the Pedddle Random Act of Kindness online market, where you can shop from small businesses, with all...
morganandwells
Apr 18, 20201 min read


How to have an easy Christmas.
Take the stress out of Christmas with these top tips, ideas and suggestions in our Christmas Survival Guide. CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE...
morganandwells
Dec 13, 20194 min read


Go, go, go Joseph!
Some of you may have noticed, (after a summer of me going on about it!), that we were selected to produce a range of leather goods for...
morganandwells
Oct 10, 20193 min read
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