03/08/2022
New colourway now live on Etsy! š§”š¤š¤
Bramble Pet Beds
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Wool filled contemporary pet beds handmade in Devon. Organic, Sustainable, Hypoallergenic
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03/02/2022
One for the minimalists - black and natural cotton š available on my Etsy shop in every size!
P.s. round of applause for Artie - what a handsome pooch
10/06/2020
A friend of mine recently asked me to make a crate cover for her pup Noah. It was fun to make something different, especially during lockdown while we have all had more time on our hands! Who else uses/would like a crate cover?
11/05/2020
As I mentioned on my story yesterday I have very limited stock of the yellow fabric left. Depending on what size orders I get there may only be 2 beds left, so if you like the yellow and blue combination donāt wait. Itās been a very popular colour so Iām sad to say goodbye to it!
03/05/2020
It may not feel like it today, but summer is just on our doorstep! One great benefit of wool is that itās thermoregulatory. This is why merino wool is often used for activewear, and why wool bedding (for humans!) is becoming more popular. It cools you down when you need it, which helps improve sleep in the summer months. The breathable natural fibres of cotton and wool used in Bramble products make it a more comfortable affair than a standard polyester bed. And itās biodegradable ā¤ļøšā»ļø
12/04/2020
I finally got round to listing spare covers this week! Hooray! (Link to store in bio.) You can now get a spare for when the other is in the wash, or if one gets damaged (we all know that dogs can be chewing machines) you can get a replacement easily. Iām offering šš¼ FREE SHIPPING šš¼ when you order a bed with a spare cover. Just enter āSPARE1ā at the checkout.
I hope everyone is enjoying a peaceful Easter weekend at home ā¤ļø
šø- .adventures.of.cosmo
03/04/2020
Happy Friday š„³ I love receiving photos like this. This one was sent my one of my Folksy customers. If youāve purchased a Bramble product, please feel free to send a pic via DM or email and maybe Iāll repost it on here š
29/03/2020
Meet Black Jack! Staying at home with this chappy wouldnāt be so bad. Bones available on Etsy (for now)
24/03/2020
Poppy is looking pretty chilled at home with her Bramble bone (one of the first ever made!). Trying to channel that mood today.
Knowing that weāre all doing our bit to stay home makes being indoors easier, but with such beautiful weather out there, Iām thankful that we could still get out for a walk this morning (extreme social distancing practiced.. very wide berths given at all times, including to dogs).
I still feel confused about certain things, but with huge changes happening each day I hope these things become clearer in time. For now Iām going to make a big list of what I can be doing to ensure Iām kept busy at home.. time to bring those knitting needles out of retirement š±
21/03/2020
Gentle reminder that the Bramble Etsy shop is still up and running!! (Link in bio.) My plan is to turn on āHoliday Modeā if I start with any symptoms of the virus. Thereās going to be a lot of online ordering going on, so if you can source what you need from a small business, do! Most businesses are taking orders through an online store or via email, so definitely worth checking. It will make their day, and now more than ever we need those little moments of happiness ā¤ļø peace and love guys and gals and dogs, take care xx
17/03/2020
Proud of -
The last 12 months have been a real test of my strength, as well as my friendsā and familyās. Iāve had to overcome some really huge family things, and to come out of it with Bramble as my creative outlet and sideline business is something which Iām immensely proud of.
I was given some advice by my dad to just get on with things now, while you can. Donāt put them off. My mum and I have repeated those words to ourselves everyday! We try not to live in fear that things might not work out, and try to avoid the āIāll start it tomorrowā attitude (though this definitely slips sometimes). When I decided that I needed to change up my career and spend time with my mum, I stopped putting off this venture and decided to just get on with it and put my all into it. I donāt have crazy orders flying off the shelves, and I certainly donāt have enough money coming in to live off, but I do have a business which I love every bit of and which has been slowly gaining traction. Corona might slow me down but I wonāt give up!!! š
12/03/2020
Learning curve
Every single detail has been a learning curve with starting my own little business. I can get a bit down when everything seems to go wrong all at once, but Iām too stubborn to give up. Seeing my friends and family run their own businesses helps me to remember that itās normal, and to keep pushing for that goal. Itās so worth it for the highs!
The learning curve which has caused me the most stress is cost price. The discount on materials really isnāt much unless youāre ordering thousands of pounds worth at a time. Sourcing eco-friendly fabrics and materials narrows it right down anyway, then every time you see a price per metre/kilo itās a kick in the teeth! Especially given that the beds require so much material. Iām always on the look out for smarter ways to source, and believe that in time itāll get easier and more affordable. Definitely a big fat learning curve š¬
10/03/2020
Authentic space -
I donāt have an image of where I work because in truth I have to make do with where I am at the time (since January Iāve been spending half my time with Dan in Berkshire and half the time with mum in Devon) but little spaces like this come with me.
This dish was used by my dad in his workshop. He was a mechanic for many years and was always a tinkerer. The dish is magnetic, which is ideal for housing metallic bits and bobs. As a maker I also have lots of miscellaneous objects which require a home, so I thought Iād make good use of it. I love being able to reuse anything I can from his workshop, and carrying on the tinkering legacy!
07/03/2020
Reducing waste is the theme for today.
The most obvious thing to talk about here is the substantial amount of fabric waste which is produced from cutting such large pieces of fabric for the wool beds. As you know I always make of much of this into bones as possible. However, there is still waste. The small piddly bits must go in the bin, but I have recently started to save the long strands for ribbons to use for present wrapping.
The fabric used in the insert of the beds is far too thin for the bones, so I have been saving all of this excess until I come up with a good solution for how to use it. I think possibly the best use of this fabric would be small jewellery bags, or reusable drawstring veg bags. This would of course be none Bramble related, but Iāll share if I decide to go ahead and sell some.
The other form of obvious waste is packaging: plastic bags, mailers, sacks etc. As I donāt have my own branded packaging, I reuse plastic bags to weatherproof outgoing parcels. Otherwise this packaging is put into a big cardboard box where it regularly gets repurposed.
Iām super conscious about making the effort to reduce waste which I create because Iāve learnt so much first hand about the vast amounts the textiles industry produces. The ways I try to reduce my packaging waste are to reuse what I can (plastic bags, cardboard boxes which my wool arrives in) for outgoing parcels. I use kraft paper tape instead of sellotape, my labels are always recyclable, and I avoid any plastic or polyester in my products. Thereās always room for improvement, and even today I learnt the corn starch sellotape is available, which I must look into (sticking on address labels requires see through tape)!
05/03/2020
Close up.. š¬
I thought it was only right to do a close up on wool, and to focus on the properties of the fibre.
Wool is clearly a fantastic fibre, thatās why sheep grow it all over their bodies to protect them from the elements! It is thermoregulatory, meaning that it keeps you warm in the cold, and cool in the heat. Itās a breathable fibre and naturally wicks moisture back into the air. Itās resistant to mites and bacteria, and is therefore hypoallergenic too. Because itās breathable, wicks away moisture and keeps bacteria away, bad smells canāt cling on either.
As well as being a fantastic fibre for your pet to have a kip on, wool is also super duper eco-friendly. Wool is sheered yearly, and is therefore a renewable fibre. All of ours is from the U.K. where there are strict regulations on the welfare of sheep. Unlike polyester it is completely biodegradable and can even be composted and will release nutrients back into the soil.
04/03/2020
Todayās theme for March Meet the Maker is Branding.
Bramble branding is really simple, partly for ease because I needed to make it up myself (my skills are lacking on the old graphics front š) and partly because I like to use eco friendly materials. Unbleached cotton and papers come into this.
The name itself came about because when we first got Tilly (the scruffy dog sometimes featured on here) I wanted to call her Bramble, but apparently (looking at you mum) it didnāt suit her. I finally got my way when I started this little venture! š
In terms of the product, the herringbone matched with a block colour has definitely become staple, along with the brass zip.
Iām sure as time goes on there will be more development and attention given to branding but for now Iām sticking to the basics because it seems to work!
P.S. how many pictures do you think I can sneak in of Dash for the March challenge? .adventures.of.cosmo
03/03/2020
Todayās prompt is time. After some thinking I came to the decision that this picture is the best representation of how my time is divided... Quite all over the placeš¬
Iām still at the very start with Bramble, so find that my days are all over the place and I canāt quite come to a sensible schedule! I also spend my time divided between Devon and Berkshire, and while Iām in Devon I have family related projects to get on with. Really, each day is different, and therefore I spend a lot of time just thinking about what needs doing and writing a LOT of to do lists.
I love when I have the orders coming in to keep me busy making, because thatās my favourite thing to be doing. Letās hope I can get to the point where Bramble is a full time thangš¤š»
03/03/2020
Todayās prompt is time. After some thinking I came to the decision that this picture is the best representation of how my time is divided...š¬
Iām still at the very start with Bramble, so find that my days are all over the place and I canāt quite come to a sensible schedule! I also spend my time divided between Devon and Berkshire, and while Iām in Devon I have family related projects to get on with. Really, each day is different, and therefore I spend a lot of time just thinking about what needs doing and writing a LOT of to do lists. I love when I have the orders coming in to keep me busy making, because thatās my favourite thing to be doing. Letās hope I can get to the point where Bramble is a full time thangš¤š»
02/03/2020
Day 2.. Working hands š¤²š»šš»šš¼š¤²š»šš»šš¼
When I was growing up I was always told āKeep your hands still and stop messing!ā The mostly referred to me twiddling cutlery at the the dinner table, but the point is having busy hands has always been a trait of mine. Apart from sewing I also love knitting and cooking (and eating).
This little clip is of me overlocking some fabric for the rust and brown herringbone bed, for those of you who donāt know it keeps fabrics from fraying at the edges āŗļø
22/02/2020
Thereās been lots of love for the blue on blue bed recently! The colours seem to be popular in waves, it must something in the air š¤
15/02/2020
My favourite part of the making process is the construction of the outer case, itās still satisfying adding these little touches
15/02/2020
Who else is going to hunker down and wait for storm Dennis to blow over this weekend? I have some making to do which will keep me occupied, and hopefully keep the cabin fever away. What are your plans?
šø- .adventures.of.cosmo
10/02/2020
Not the clearest image in the world as it was sent via Etsy from a recent customer, but I couldnāt resist those little white socks! Thanks for modelling Billy! (This is a size Large bed for ref.)
08/01/2020
Cushion style pet beds are great for protecting your sofa if you have an āallowed upā policy, but would prefer to keep muddy paws and hair off. Our covers are easy to remove and washable up to 40 degrees! Fab.
17/12/2019
Weāve had a great response to the brown and rust colour option. More fabric due over the next day or two, which will need pre-washing before being cut, sewn and pressed. We still have stock of 1 XS and 1 Large bed on Etsy.
š¶šø - .adventures.of.cosmo
@ Devon
16/12/2019
Eco-friendly dog toys available on the Etsy shop! (Link in bio.) These make great little Christmas gifts, just be sure to select āwool filledā when making your selection, you can then drop me a message for your chosen colour combination! Get your orders in ASAP to avoid missing the Christmas post š¦
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15/12/2019
Another rainy start to the day here, all the more reason to have a lazy Sunday before the whirlwind of Christmas truly begins.
So excited to share that Dash from .adventures.of.cosmo has been dozing on a Bramble bed! As fellow Devonians, and being mutual lovers of sustainable and ethical products, asking the account to model a Bramble bed was a no brainier. And look how cosy Dash is! Get those last minute Christmas orders in guys!
09/12/2019
Ohhh.. Bramble aināt just for pooches. This mighty fine feline (Spider) seems to be enjoying his new bed on the sofa š Mustard and Blue herringbone to be restocked this week šš¼
06/12/2019
We get through a lot of this stuff, each bed is filled purely with British wool. It is cleaned and slightly felted to create a bouncy texture which pets can nestle into. Unlike polyester filled pillow beds, ours tend to hold their shape, meaning a plump bed for longer. And no horrible plastic fibres will be released when itās eventually time to say goodbye to the bed!
03/12/2019
Despite the current sustainability revolution, being an eco conscious brand comes with its challenges. Packaging has been one of our most tricky, and it is still a work in progress!
We want to use as little plastic as possible in our packaging (though on occasion we will reuse a plastic bag which our wool arrives in) and keep the costs down so we donāt have to charge our customers more. So far we have sussed out the packaging for our bones and smaller beds. Brown paper works just fine for the bones, and we use heavy duty brown paper potato sacks for the beds (swipe to see how this looks).
The medium and large beds pose more of a challenge because of their size. We really need boxes to keep these guys safe until they arrive at their new home. Because large cardboard boxes are surprisingly pricey, we have taken to reusing boxes which our supplies arrive in. This means that funny labels and tape might be stuck on your box, but for now it feels better to keep the costs down for you, and reduce the amount of packaging weāre creating. If you have any thoughts on this, or tips for packaging bulky items, Iād love to hear!
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