Emma and I drove down to meet Dick Willis, a gentleman craftsman who makes Windsor-style chairs from yew wood, in Bedale North Yorkshire. He is a wonderful elderly man who has talent and an understanding of his product like no-one else I have ever met. Being the enthusiastic shoppers we are, we have driven away with some children's chairs and a stunning children's settle (in crackled dark blue on wood). Our return trip next week will see us collecting stools and high chairs.
Our children have all been given the Windsor style chairs as christening presents in the past. He engraves initials into the wood to personalise, should you wish.
I feel a little starry eyed after meeting Mr Willis. We are very lucky to be his 'shop front'.
Time for a cup of tea and a dunking biscuit.
Love
Emily and Emma x
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