To celebrate their 40th Birthday, Country Living launched a nationwide search for 40 of the best artisans and I’m proud to announce that out of hundreds of businesses, Essence + Alchemy was one of the 40 winners! It was wonderful to attend the winners event at Good House Keeping Live last week and hear Country Living’s patron Dame Emma Bridgewater’s inspiring story, from starting the business at 23 to celebrating 40 years of Emma Bridgewater this year.