Whilst we often overestimate what we can achieve in a day, it is just as easy to underestimate what we can achieve in fifteen minutes.

Beatriz Vicente, lettering artist and much-loved member of our Ardington family, brings a sense of mindfulness to everything she touches. From her sunny studio in Virginia, filled with the scent of lavender, Bea gives us a little glimpse behind the camera.

At Ardington, we are all about creating active connection. Instead of just watching, we ask you to pull up a chair and join in the conversation. It’s the reason we’ve intentionally chosen to stay live (and unedited for our recordings) and to stay small.

Today, we’re stepping inside her Buckinghamshire studio – a creative space that is part-workspace, part-gallery - to visit a world entirely focused on the beauty of nature.

In our digital lives, we are surrounded by the myth of perfection and it so easy to believe that, to enjoy something, you have to be perfect at it. But, in the world of handmade art and crafts, perfection isn’t just unattainable; it’s the enemy!

Today, we’re peeking beyond what we see on Zoom to take a sneaky look behind the scenes at the studio of Heather Held.

At Ardington, we believe that the ‘Slow Art’ movement - focusing on heritage crafts like calligraphy, miniature painting, and weaving - is the perfect antidote to modern burnout.