Welcome to Wrendale Designs, driven by a love of beautiful things and an eye for quality. We pride ourselves on producing stylish, design-led greeting cards and gifts based on our own original artwork by Hannah Dale. You'll find our gorgeous designs and Hannah’s unique style across a wonderful selection of cards, stationery, home and giftware items.
Inspired by the glorious countryside and the outdoor life, Wrendale Designs began life on a crowded kitchen table in Lincolnshire. Having studied Zoology at university, Hannah started drawing and painting animals during the long hours of fieldwork as part of her degree but it wasn’t until 2012 that she decided to combine her passions for art and wildlife and attempt to make a living from her paintings.
It was then suggested to Hannah that she design some cards... and she hasn’t looked back! As the business has grown, it has become a family affair and Hannah and her husband Jack now run the business together with a wonderful team working behind the scenes so that Hannah can focus on what she enjoys most - her wonderful artwork.
I received two unexpected messages this week. I’m not sure if the sender in either case intended them to be particularly sentimental but the surprise and delight at a small gesture of thoughtfulness really got me thinking about the value of getting in touch with someone ‘just because’ and the impact that this can have. The first was a card from...
Jack and I made the decision a couple of years ago that we wanted to manage our farm solely for the benefit of the environment and wildlife rather than for commercial gain. Our land is low lying and heavy and can be difficult to farm. It has never produced good yields and in the winter, some of it is permanently under water...
WHY YOU SHOULD FORGET THE 9-5 AND MAKE A LIVING FROM YOUR HOBBY For a creative person, the appeal of being able to make a living from your creativity is the Holy Grail. The idea of being your own boss and spending your work time doing something that you love is the ultimate goal of many creatives. Time and time...
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