Spotlight On The Seller... A Royal Fit

Once upon a time, not too long a go, a little Princess turned 1. Her loving Mummy wanted to create her something special to wear to celebrate and that she could keep forever. "A crown would be adorable!" exclaimed the Princess' Mummy and so, set to work at her sewing machine. A short time passed and a lovely little crown made from felt was created. This crown was worn at a the Princess' birthday party and then for the official first birthday photoshoot.

The Princess' Mummy shared this picture with her friends and family, and pretty soon was asked to make more special crowns for those closest to the family. This interest gave Mummy an idea... why not make this a business? Shortly after, test trading began.

By October, Mummy had people she'd never met before trying to order crowns for their little Princes and Princesses. Once it was proven that there was a business to grow, it all became official.

 
This little business is now known as A Royal Fit, run by Mummy, Sophie Ratchford. You can find crowns, bows, flowers and party hats in Fabrication or on Etsy and Facebook. You can also follow A Royal Fit on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Spotlight On The Seller... Lovely Cosmetics

Lovely is a natural skincare company based in Sheffield. Our skincare is natural, cruelty-free and just a little bit out of the ordinary. We got a bit fed up with natural skincare giving us the same old essential oil-based floral or herbal perfume blends, and decided to do something a bit different. 

Our range consists of body, face, hand and feet treatments, but the products that we love most are our lip balms. From deliciously edible vanilla & honey (our Honey Honey lip balm) to fresh and zesty gin & tonic (our Skin & Tonic lip balm), there's something for everyone. How about Peppermint Dream, a tingly peppermint lip repair formula? Avocado oil and beeswax repair the cracks and chaps in your lips. Or if you're craving happy hour, try I Should Coco, our coconut martini masterpiece. Vanilla and coconut extract will make you feel like you're on a caribbean beach! And last but not least there's Peanut Flutter peanut butter and vanilla lip balm, made with real peanut butter.

We also make three lip colours set in a moisturising avocado oil base, and flavoured with sweet orange essential oil, for colour that cares for your lips. Flamingo is a natural pink, Snow White is a muted rosebud red, or Volcanic is a fiery orangey red.

And if your lips need a little more attention, try Wicked, our chocolate fudge lip scrub. If you have any flaky skin on your lips, take a small amount of this cocoa and honey sugar scrub and buff it in, then lick it off (yes, really!), and pick any lip balm to follow.

Spotlight On The Seller... Twisted Earth Ceramics

 Richard is a local ceramic artist from Twisted Earth Ceramics. 

He creates a range of one off characterful animal sculptures, using a range of techniques to build his pieces, which are carefully detailed. The use of mixed medium which often includes metals, fibres & wood, compliment the often rustic and/or colourful glazes, that make every sculpture really stand out. 

Richard is taking commissions of his customers own pets, who want a sculpture of their best friend, that will last a lifetime. He has examples of various cats and dogs in particular, which can be viewed on his Facebook page, Twisted Earth Ceramics.

Spotlight On The Seller... Brownfish Designs

Hi there, my name is Jo Brown and I am based in my home town of Stocksbridge, North Sheffield.

Having always enjoyed painting, drawing and all things arty I dipped my toe into the world of beading and became totally hooked! Realising quite quickly that the constraints of following a set pattern were not for me, I began experimenting with silversmithing and metal jewellery design. I combine a wide range of techniques and materials to produce totally unique pieces.

My love of collecting and recycling ensures that no two items can ever be totally the same. Self taught and never planning, I simply go with the artistic flow.  My collections are guided by the treasures I find.

In addition to Fabrication, Leeds I also display at The Arthouse Deli and Gallery, Penistone, The Cooper Gallery, Barnsley and The House of Eccentricity, Holmfirth. My work is also available online at www.brownfishdesigns.co.uk

I sincerely hope that people take as much pleasure from wearing my jewellery as I do in creating it!