Handmade by Houchin

06/09/2026

IT’S TODAY 👏

Can’t wait to see everyone and enjoy the day 😍

04/09/2026

This weekend ……. Who’s coming along? Drop us a message and let us know 😊

01/09/2026

Hoping you have all had a great August and it’s now time to say Hello to September.

We have two more great events for you next weekend.

First up on Saturday, we are back at the lovely Hartest Farmers & Craft Market. There will be a mixture of stalls from lovely locally made / produced food and drink options as well as beautiful handcrafted products and gifts. The market is a great social morning with wonderful bacon / sausage baps and great homemade cakes for you to sit and enjoy, either before or after you browse all the wonders that all the stallholders have to offer.

Then on Sunday, a new event for us, it’s the Slow Living Festival at Earl Soham. This is a fabulous lifestyle event showcasing Artizan makers, artists, growers and producers.
There will be a variety of stalls for you to browse but it’s also a great chance for you to meet up with family, friends and neighbours over a freshly brewed coffee and cake or lunch and a glass of w**e. What a great way to spend your Sunday.

We will have a good selection of our products available at both events, including our Summer fragrances. So there is still time for you to allow your Summer memories to linger before you perhaps think about moving over to the Autumn and Winter fragrances.

Come along if you can, we would love to see you 😊

28/08/2026

Time for a shout out to a few of the lovely Crafters and Small Businesses which I have met / used during the month.

Handmade With Love By Ali - The crocheted tortoise (now named ‘Bean’) is being loved by a very special friend’s granddaughter 🥰

rebeccaamor_handcraftedbeauty - Treated myself to some beautiful miniature ‘forever flowers’. Never seen these before and I absolutely love them, so cute ❤️

Alison Bruce - Something else new to me ….. a great little FB tag for our business. Customers can now scan the tag at events and instantly follow us on FB 👏

Casper Smith - I have used Casper many times over the years, and he is amazing. Happy now my freezer is full again of his lovely homemade meals ready for me to pop in the oven after a full day at craft events 😋

I love doing small local events and it’s lovely to support small businesses and local crafters where you can. Not always possible but they certainly do appreciate it if you can. Thank you guys, you are all great at what you do 🎉🤩

We have a couple of events at the beginning if September, so looking forward to meeting more crafters and small businesses.

26/08/2026

September is fast approaching and we have two lovely events this month

We are back at HARTEST - a lovely Farmers and Craft Market with lots of lovely locally made food and drink options and beautiful handcrafted products and gifts.
The market is a great social morning with wonderful bacon / sausage baps and great homemade cakes for you to sit and enjoy either before or after you browse all the wonders that the stallholders have to offer.

Then it’s off to EARL SOHAM - a new event for us, and one that we are very much looking forward to.
It is a lifestyle event showcasing artisan makers, artists, growers and producers and we can’t wait to meet new stallholders and customers.

Pop the dates in your diary now, and flyers to follow soon.

Hartest Farmers & Craft Market

12/08/2026

Getting ready for this lovely event on Saturday …….. where we will bring our range of home fragrance products including the calming aroma of Lavender, the tranquility of Bay & Rosemary and the uplifting and refreshing Lime Basil & Mandarin to name but a few. There will be something to suit every mood. 😍

✨ THIS SATURDAY — Summer Soul Reset Event✨

It’s nearly here! 🌿💫

This Saturday, 15th August, we’re bringing a whole day of wellbeing, connection, inspiration and a little bit of soul time to Cottenham Village Hall.

Come along between 10am–3pm and discover some wonderful local businesses, therapists, makers and wellness treats — all under one roof. 💚

Whether you’re looking for a little self-care, something new to try, a gift, some inspiration or simply an excuse to get out and meet some lovely people… you’ll find it here.

🌿 Free entry
✨ Local wellbeing businesses
🧘‍♀️ Bookable treatments & tasters
☕️ Tea & refreshments
💫 Lots to discover
❤️ A beautiful, welcoming space to slow down and connect

And most importantly… you don’t need to have it all figured out. Just come as you are.

📅 Saturday 15th August
📍 Cottenham Village Hall
⏰ 10am–3pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Bring a friend, bring your curiosity and come and have a little Summer Soul Reset with us. 🌸

I honestly can’t wait to see you there! 💕

07/08/2026

Very much looking forward to this event, next weekend 😍👏

✨ Happy Thursday! ✨

The weekend is getting closer, and so is our next Sage & Soul Wellness Event! The Summer Soul Reset Event🌿💚

If you’ve been meaning to take a little time for yourself, this is your sign. Come and spend a few hours surrounded by wonderful local businesses, holistic therapists, beautiful handmade products, wellbeing treats, and a welcoming community.

🗓️ Saturday 15th August
📍 Cottenham Village Hall
⏰ 10am – 3pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing treatment, a thoughtful gift, a new wellbeing practice, or simply a friendly wander with a cup of tea, we’d love to see you!

Pop the date in your diary, invite a friend, and come and enjoy a day dedicated to wellbeing, community and supporting local businesses.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌸✨

10/07/2026

TEACHER GIFTS 🎁………. It’s already nearly the end of term!

Has it been too warm to head out to the shops to buy those all so important Teacher Thank You gifts? Well you are in luck👏

We have a few of our Mini Jar (30g) candles, Small (75g) candles and bags of wax melt hearts ready labelled up with ‘Thank You Teacher’, ‘Just for You’ or simply ‘Thank You’ which will make the ideal thoughtful gift for that special teacher. Obviously we have plain labelled candles, hearts and hanging air fresheners if you prefer 🤔

The wax melt hearts start at £1.60 (bag of 3), the Mini Jars are £3.50 and the Small Candles are £8.00.

These gifts are not on our website but, if you are quick, you will find a few of the small candles in our outlets. Otherwise pop us a message or email us, as soon as possible, and let us know what you like and hopefully we can arrange to deliver or for collection before the end of term 😊 A small delivery charge may be incurred, depending on your location.

09/07/2026

It was another hot one yesterday, in the car, whilst out restocking 🥵 But when I arrived at THE SUFFOLK CAFÉ it was lovely and cool inside, which I was extremely grateful for👍

The Shelves are restocked and a SPECIAL OFFER added on our Large Diffusers (while stocks last) ……. Now £16.75.

There are a few different fragrances for you to choose from …….. so head down now, grab yourself something delightful to eat and drink, and choose your favourite fragrance 😍

Everyone has their own favourite, and something that makes that fragrance your own. That’s one of the reasons we love filling a home with fragrance. When you find a scent you truly love, it becomes part of your space - something familiar and comforting that welcomes you every time you walk through the door. Over time, that scent becomes your home’s signature. A fragrance that feels warm, comforting and uniquely yours 🏠❤️