Embroidery is at the heart of StephieAnn and for years I’ve been personalising socks, sleep masks and pyjamas with traditional hand embroidery. I love hand embroidery…it’s relaxing, cathartic, gives a beautiful finish to products and there’s...
Since January 2020 I’ve been looking for a business home. I’ve seen over 12 different units, putting in 4 offers varying from barns, new build offices, garages, a falling down mews and artist studios. I visited 87 Portland Road, Hove for the first time on...
Within 5 minutes of placing your order, my phone lights and your StephieAnn treat is in the pipeline! Before I beginning I check the details. I make sure the colours work and that I’m clear on personalisation requests. Occassionally I make snap decisions such...
This year I have two wonderful creative Christmas kits. The napkin kit uses a backstitch, satin stitch and french knots to create a super fun design. The crackers are particularly unique, they come with tubes made from recycled cardboard, perfect for filling with...
Here is my yearly plea to buy your Christmas gifts early! As you know, Christmas is my busiest time of year, in fact, 45% of my yearly sales are placed in the last 6 weeks of the year. If you fancy shopping small with StephieAnn this year, you know what to do…...
This year I’ve been (slowly) designing the first StephieAnn tote bag! I don’t usually share product developments when I’m in the initial stage but would love your feedback. The bag will probably be available in 2023 – or just before Christmas...
What’s in the box?! I had lots of pamper gift box orders today, so thought I’d show you an ‘unboxing’, where each products from and why I love them. Gift for her with personalised socks – I love the facial masque. It’s the same as...
Personalised gifts are here to stay! I’ve had a few good and strange ones this year including, ‘Claire Our Supermum’, ‘I am bored’, ‘Smells like roses’, ‘Best Mum in the land’ and ‘O-Negative, Merv’....
I started thinking Father’s Day in March – what can I do that’s a little different, how can I give a new, fresh twist to existing products. I’m really pleased with the products below, something crafty, a gift under £20, and socks truly unique...
If you’ve followed StephieAnn for a while, you’ll know how much the business has evolved. StephieAnn began with print design, specifically silk products. This year I’m rediscovering print design by exploring new products including my now best selling...
I’m going to sit back and let my best friend and my Mum tell you about her favourite StephieAnn gifts for this Mother’s Day… 1. Afternoon Tea Embroidery Kit Mum say’s: “Very sweet, looks so good. I enjoyed designing this, I particularly...
Someone ding-a-bell because it’s not long unil Valentine’s Day. StephieAnn last dates for ordering are: With free delivery = Wednesday 9th February With express delivery = Friday 11th February Here are a few ideas for him and her whether you’re...
I know you probably don’t want to think about it but honestly, one of the biggest ways you can support small businesses this Christmas is buying your Christmas gifts early. FAQ CHRISTMAS DELIVERY StephieAnn makes and dispatches orders within 1-3 working days....
Shopping small this Christmas doesn’t have to be difficult and you’ll find some amazing Black Friday offers with small local businesses. Here are a few top tips to get you started. Start looking early – shopping small or local takes a bit more time...
Although winter can seem never-ending, there’s lot’s to love about the season and plenty of winter survival tips to keep you going till Spring. 1. Keep cosy During these chilly months theres nothing better than snuggling up with a good book, podcast, cupa...
My grandmother’s aunt taught her to embroidery. She taught my mum and my mum taught me. I now use embroidery to make a living. There’s a few easy to learn stitches I love and use all the time. Here’s two of them… Number 1: Back Stitch...
