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The days are getting longer, the light is softer, and the first signs of spring are finally starting to show. With the snowdrops already out in the garden and the daffodils just starting to push up through the ground, there’s finally an end in sight to what seems to have been the greyest, coldest start to the year that I can remember for a long time. As we step into spring, there’s a definite shift towards lighter, brighter tones—both in nature and in the things we surround ourselves with. Fresh greens, soft pastels, and crisp, clear glass feel like a...

Valentine’s Day often comes with a wave of over-commercialised gimmicks; heart-shaped everything, mass-produced tokens, and the pressure to buy something just for the sake of it. At byFoke, we like to do things a little differently. Rather than launching a big Valentine’s collection, we’ve created a couple of thoughtfully curated gift boxes designed to inspire a more personal and meaningful way to celebrate love—whether that’s with a partner, a friend, or even as a little act of self-love. Each box has been put together with our usual attention to detail, bringing together beautifully made products from independent brands, complete with...

I keep hearing the term ‘Galentine’s Day’ but, until recently, I didn’t actually know what it was. So, I thought I’d do a little research of my own and share what I found out with you lovely lot in case you too have been wondering what it is and where it came from. What Is Galentine’s Day? Galentine’s Day was first introduced in 2010 in an episode of the TV show Parks and Recreation. The character Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler (one of my favourite comedy actors), celebrated the day on February 13th as a way to honour and...

We’re so excited to launch The Folk behind byFoke—a new series celebrating the incredible makers and artisans behind the gifts we curate. At byFoke, we’ve always believed that gifting isn’t just about the giver and the receiver—it’s about the people who create, craft, and wrap each piece with care. Independent makers are the heart and soul of what we do, and we couldn’t think of a better way to begin than with one of our favourite makers (and very dear friend), Amy Sellick. A hugely talented seamstress and upholsterer, Amy is the talent behind our handmade Christmas stockings, painstakingly making...

As October rolls in and the cosy season is well and truly here, we wanted to get in touch to let you know what we’ve been up to lately! From new illustrations that explain our services, to a brand-new Create Your Own Gift Box experience, our online store is full of exciting improvements. It’s not quite finished yet (we’re still tweaking and adding bits - and there’s lots more in the pipeline to delight you over the coming months). But we wanted you to be the first to know what we’ve been working on, and we’d love for you to...

It was with mixed emotions that we decided to say farewell to our beautiful Poundbury Shop. Our time in Crown Square, though brief, has been nothing short of a dream – a wonderful chapter in the journey of byFoke. The joy of manifesting our brand into a tangible space! Transforming the byFoke ethos into a physical bricks and mortar shop was a labour of love, a venture that whilst challenging at times, was an absolute joy from start to finish. We envisioned a sanctuary that would reflect our brand’s values and aesthetics, and allow us to actualise our brand essence:...