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Inspiring articles on tufting art, home decor and handmade design

Decor · November 15, 2025

What to Check When Buying a Tufted Rug: A Buyer's Checklist

What should you check when buying a ready-made tufted rug? A checklist covering backing, pile, size and price, plus the questions to ask the seller.

Gifts · October 29, 2025

Escaping the Obvious at New Year: Handmade Art as a Gift

To avoid giving what everyone else gives at New Year, consider a handmade piece. When to order, what size, what budget, and what to do if you have left it late.

Guides · September 10, 2025

Commissioning a Custom Acrylic Painting: Size, Price and Process

Learn how size, colour, composition, price and approval work when commissioning a custom acrylic painting, using the studio's current pricing criteria.

Decor · August 26, 2025

Caring for a Tufted Rug: How to Extend Its Life

A handmade tufted rug lasts decades when looked after. The daily, seasonal and annual routine, what to avoid, and what really determines its lifespan.

Guides · May 8, 2025

Ready-Made or Custom Painting: Which Should You Choose?

Compare ready-made and commissioned paintings through price, delivery time, dimensions, design control and return terms.