Miranda Jessop asks Holly Tucker, founder of Not On The High Street and now, Holly & Co, to introduce some of her favourite creatives...
Known for setting up Not On The High Street almost 20 years ago, Holly Tucker is now running Holly & Co, a small business marketplace which aims to make shopping a glorious and colourful experience.
Every item on the website is thoughtfully crafted by some of the UK’s most talented artists and makers.
Jenny Hopps
Jenny Hopps - Pottery, Newbury
Jenny creates colourful contemporary ceramics from her studio in West Berkshire.
Jenny Hopps’ pieces are simply exquisite. I just love this ceramic bathroom basin, says Holly.
1 of 3
Jenny Hopps - Pottery, Newbury
2 of 3
Jenny Hopps - Pottery, Newbury
3 of 3
Jenny Hopps - Pottery, Newbury
- Set of 4 Handcrafted Ceramic Nesting Bowls, Speckled Blue – £85
- Large Sculptural Ceramic Bathroom Basin, Dream Catcher – £750
- Ceramic Jug – £42.50
Orange Otter Design
Orange Otter Design, Godalming
From a studio in the Surrey Hills, Anniken and her husband transform preloved furniture into beautiful statement pieces with a colourful, contemporary twist.
I adore colour, it breathes life and personality into a house. I have long coveted this neon pink writing desk, says Holly.
1 of 3
Orange Otter Design
2 of 3
Orange Otter Design
3 of 3
Orange Otter Design
- Neon Pink Painted Vintage Bureau Desk – £940
- Teal & Pink Painted Wooden Rocking Chair – £365
- Small Stripe Design Wooden Cube Candle – £14.95
Gemma Wightman
Gemma Wightman - Ceramics, Woking
Gemma spends her days elbow-deep in porcelain, crafting luxury tableware in her Surrey studio.
I love the tactile nature of Gemma’s pieces. They are truly handcrafted and so feel extra special, says Holly.
1 of 3
Gemma Wightman
2 of 3
Gemma Wightman
3 of 3
Gemma Wightman
- ‘Make A Wish’ Candle Holder Set – £79.05
- 'Home Is Where Mum Is’ Mug – £32.05
- Personalised Large Ceramic Cake Stand – £89.05
Anna McCallion, Quirk and Whimsy
Quirk and Whimsy, Farnham
Anna McCallion is a multimedia artist with a passion for porcelain, paper and clay. Inspired by nature, found objects and tiny worlds, her creations are wildly eclectic.
1 of 3
Anna McCallion, Quirk and Whimsy
2 of 3
Anna McCallion, Quirk and Whimsy
3 of 3
Anna McCallion, Quirk and Whimsy
I didn’t know I needed a ceramic biscuit tray until I saw this one! Says Holly.
- Porcelain Trinket Tray – £30
- Stoneware Biscuit Tray with Curly Feet – £51
- Stoneware Bowl With Legs – £45
Cesca Molly Flowers
Cesca Molly Flowers, Walton
Cesca Molly Thorne creates intricate textural displays with crepe paper. Her process includes dyeing, cutting, curling and constructing every petal.
It’s hard to believe that these are handmade paper flowers – true items of beauty, says Holly.
1 of 2
Cesca Molly Flowers
2 of 2
Cesca Molly Flowers
- Purple Crepe Paper Hydrangea x 2 – £28
- Soft Greens & Pink Crepe Paper Wreath, 50cm – £98
Lucie Flynn, Redhill
Lucie Flynn, Redhill
Lucie specialises in creating vibrant artworks which are deeply rooted in the idea of leaving behind a strong message.
Art is crucial in making a house feel like a home – there isn’t a single wall in my house that is bare. Lucie’s art perfectly captures the imperfect feminine spirit, ∼ says Holly.
- ‘Rebel Mother’ Prints – from £100
