I grew up in the beautiful region of Dumfries and Galloway, where my passion for ponies started at a young age. Coming from a non-horsey family, it took quite a bit of persuasion to convince my parents to let me follow this dream. Once I got started, I threw myself into an active competitive career, beginning in pony club and progressing to show jumping and international three-day eventing. Those years taught me discipline, creativity, and determination—qualities that have stayed with me ever since.

Life has since changed, and with no horses now, I’ve found myself with a couple of empty stables. One has become a haven for gardening tools, while the other is now my dedicated workroom. This space is where I channel my creativity into crafting footstools, a hobby I dabbled in for years. Since there are only so many footstools one home can hold, I decided to turn this passion into a small business, creating unique pieces and taking on bespoke orders.

When I retired from a long career in education, I initially filled my time caring for my elderly dad. After his passing, I was left with a lot of empty hours and found great comfort in footstool making. It became more than just a hobby—it was a therapeutic process and a creative outlet that brought me joy and purpose.

My husband has since joined me in this creative venture. He prepares the bases for my footstools and handles all the heavy lifting and carrying—leaving me free to focus on the design and finishing touches. Together, we’ve built a small business that’s not just about furniture but about creating something special for each customer.

We are both looking forward to another exciting year ahead.

Jackie

Some Testimonials

“The footstools are fabulous. I have unwrapped mine and it is pride of place in the sitting room. It's such a brilliant piece of functional furniture as well as looking so smart.’"
Teresa, Nithsdale, Scotland

"Jackie worked with me to get the most perfect piece with my family tartan. It is a beautiful addition to my house. Not just a footstool but a piece of furniture. High quality with a personal touch." 
Rebekah, USA

"When we unwrapped it at home we just said to each other it's the little touches that make all the difference. Thank you for the little note attached to our footstool. Gina loves is."
Leslie, Annan, Scotland