FOOD & DRINK
Selwyn House.
By Jonathan Campbell
Selwyn House is the brainchild of woodworkers Sean Best and Ellie Smalls. From their workshop in rural Northamptonshire, they create handmade wooden tableware for the modern home with a minimal, modern-yet-rustic aesthetic, using exclusively British-grown timbers […]
While The Obsessive usually covers products from iconic brands, in essence the site is all about Considered Consumption. That means considering every element of a product before purchase – and it’s a process that involves both the head and the heart.
The head – the rational considerations – cover who made it, where they made it, what they made it from and, of course, how well it performs its intended function.
The heart provides the emotional side of the equation: do you instantly fall in love with it? Or does it grow on you with continued use?
Above all, will you feel good having bought it? This last question is particularly important when it comes to independent makers and brands. We want to make sure at least some of the money we spend goes to the local sellers who are breathing life back into our high streets, or providing something new online.
Online homeware retailer Land Tales launched in 2024, with all the good intentions we love here at The Obsessive. Hannah, the owner, believes in stocking beautiful products from independent makers here in the UK. Good things made well and sustainably are the order of the day, but the customer service goes above and beyond too, with every purchase loving wrapped and packed, and personable follow-up emails making sure you’re happy with everything you buy. Hannah often hosts a pop-up shop in Walthamstow – check on the Land Tales website for details.
We found the brand Selwyn House on the Land Tales site. From their workshop in rural Northamptonshire, woodworkers Sean Best and Ellie Smalls create handmade wooden tableware for the modern home, using exclusively British-grown timbers. Their designs have a minimal, modern-yet-rustic aesthetic.
Everything looks beautiful and their products are literally a pleasure to use. Every item is made to last a lifetime. You can even buy a wood balm to care for the products in the longer term – and keep them at their best for even longer.
All in all, we think it’s vital to support independent makers and sellers. It will make your world a better place in so many ways.
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