The
English Leather Rose Company
…was originally based aboard narrow boat Faustroll.
Because I couldn't grow roses on a Narrowboat, I thought I’d make some. It was then just a small step to decide to combine my two biggest passions - Leather and Roses. It took a long winter aboard Faustroll with loads of trial and error, drawing on all my crafting skills to perfect my design. But eventually I was satisfied and in the Springtime the first “English Leather Rose” was finished to my satisfaction.
I didn’t intend to sell my roses – but word spread and it soon became apparent that I was making a unique item that other people wanted to own and to give as gifts. My husband, friends, and family encouraged me to make them available on a wider basis. So with their support I started "The English Leather Rose Co" in 2004. The Company has grown steadily and became incorporated in January 2005. Today I send my leather roses all over the world.
I now have a dedicated workshop at my home in Scraptoft, Leicestershire and I work (full time) from home. Despite the success of the business I continue to resist all attempts to get me to expand further! I take personal responsibility for every order - from a single rose to a big wedding. I provide a personal service and I don't want to loose touch with my customers. I get enormous pleasure from doing a good job and exceeding expectations. Offering a high quality product and a personal service is of the upmost importance to me. I like to think of the English Leather Rose Co. as a worldwide ‘corner shop’ rather than a ‘superstore’ model of Internet trading. I frequently get to know my customers well and love it when I get sent emails and photos.
Crafting leather roses for weddings and ceremonies has now become a big part of my business. I enjoy working closely with 'my' brides enabling them to have unique and individual roses for their special day. They often provide the theme for the wedding. Leather roses have a wide ranging appeal, providing a lasting reminder of a very special day for the years to come.
I also
have a shop on Ebay called LEATHER
ROSES - alongside a selection of the items featured on this website
you will also find 'end of ranges', clearance, trial and seasonal products.
To view my ebay customer feedback profile - CLICK
HERE
Whilst 'The English Leather Rose Co.' is primarily an internet mail order business, I enjoy taking leather roses to shows and exhibitions. We have exhibited at the 'SKIN TWO EXPO' (Barbican, London), 'EROTICA' (Olympia, London)2005 - 2007, 'THE BIRMINGHAM BIZARRE BAZAAR' and The LONDON FETISH FAIR.
I'm really excited to have had one of my leather wedding bouquets choosen to feature on a new TV series called "The Wedding House" on Channel 4. The program forms part of the new Autumn 2010 schedule. Keep a look out for the episode featuring a fantasy medieval wedding.
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Thanks for your interest!
Louise Hugill