The Journal
Notes from the Maison.
Essays, guides and small stories from the studio — on wrapping, sourcing, seasons, and the private theatre of a well-chosen gift.
Nov 2025 · Craft · 6 min read
The quiet art of wrapping — a Maison Leah master class
Signature emerald paper, hand-tied gold ribbon, wax seal, handwritten tag. The five gestures that turn an object into a gift.
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Oct 2025 · Seasonal
Ten autumn gifts for the person who has everything
For the friend who has already bought it, the parent who says 'don't fuss', and the client who noticed last time.
8 min read
Sep 2025 · Ritual
Why the handwritten note is the most expensive part
The 40 seconds that separate a good gift from an unforgettable one — and how I write them for clients.
4 min read
Aug 2025 · Field Notes
Sourcing week: three Nottinghamshire makers I can't stop returning to
A ceramicist, a chocolatier and a bookbinder within an hour of the studio — and why local matters.
7 min read
Jul 2025 · Guide
The corporate hamper, reimagined
Why the standard branded box lands with a thud — and what to send instead when you actually want the client to call.
9 min read
Jun 2025 · Love Letter
Anniversaries: a case for spending on the tenth, not just the first
A meditation on the years that quietly pass without gifts — and one small ritual that changes everything.
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A letter, twice a season.
Sourcing finds, seasonal guides and quiet stories from the studio. No noise.