At less than a year old, the Falmouth Distilling company secured a Gold Outstanding award at the 2022 International Wine and Spirits Competition and a bronze for design at the 2022 World Gin Awards. Created and independently crafted by three remarkable women – 2 chefs and a scientist – their Loveday and Golden Hour gins are creating giant waves in the spirit industry.

Highly considered and skilled potter from North Cornwall. Using stoneware clay, she makes hand thrown tableware in clean, simple forms with natural character. Rebecca’s deeply valued work can be found in the prestigious Toast stores.

Found in the historic Cornwall estate of Trelowarren, The New Yard has a true focus on local and seasonal plates. Head chef Jeffrey Robinson works with Cornish producers and compliments their table with vegetables from the on-site walled garden. In 2021, the New Yard was awarded a Green Michelin Star.

Award-winning published author and illustrator, Emma is highly celebrated for her beyond beautiful sketchbooks and revered for her intimate (yet 500 strong) Patreon member’s club.

“I went in [to the consultancy session] quite nervous as I wasn’t sure what I wanted to talk about, but within a few minutes Elaine said to me “yes but you’re an artist” and it’s honestly changed the way I look at myself as a creative. We spoke for an hour about the work that I’d done over the years – children’s books, ceramics, illustration and how I saw them as failures which made me nervous about pursuing painting, but Elaine explained how they were actually creative outlets that I’d explored as an artist, not failures and I shouldn’t have to limit myself to one thing. I went home and wrote “YOU ARE AN ARTIST” above my desk and I say it to myself daily.”

One of the most beautiful stores in Bruton, Caro has been featured in Wallpaper, Elle Decoration, the Guardian and the Sunday Times. Founder Natalie Jones pours her impeccable taste and soothing soul into both the space and the choice of brands stocked on their hallowed shelves.

A space for reverence, Ara’s truly sustainable and ethical pieces are designed to be worn as (transformative) adornment for the everyday. Her practice is slow, considered, and deeply researched, ensuring the jewellery’s fundamental beauty is never compromised at any stage of sourcing or creation.

“My session with Elaine was invaluable. The attention to detail, in-depth knowledge and considered approach Elaine naturally adopts meant that she truly understood me and my brand. The beautiful follow up actions that accompanied my session set me up perfectly to put into place everything we explored during our session. Elaine has a way of creating a safe and constructive place within which to work, she is a professional who’s opinion I really value and I often recommend her services to fellow small creative business owners.”

Highly considered objects for living made from oak and ash. Will’s hand-carved and traditionally crafted benches, stools, chairs, plates and spoons all deeply communicate the experience of the materials and the coastal influence of his harbour-side Falmouth studio. Currently exhibiting in Morgans Gallery and lifestyle store Onda (from New Craftsman Gallery director Ylenia Haase).

Jess Ione Henshall is a multi-disciplinary and perspective-shifting creative. Founder of Shadowed Earth (an ethical and inspirational studio focusing on print and conscious jewellery design), and an author and crafter of deeply moving written word.

“I didn’t realise it at the time, but I went in with a lack of confidence, a lack of clarity, and a lot of doubt about my work (and worth) as a creative. Elaine was the perfect mirror – through her I saw what I had to offer the world and what was holding me back from fully realising that. Elaine understood parts of me and my creations that I didn’t know were visible to the outside world, parts of me that weren’t always visible to me. She saw my vision without me ever having to explain or justify my reasonings, and offered such guidance to deepen and evolve my creative practice. It felt like Elaine gave me the permission to create without doubt, but what she actually gave me was the toolkit to grant myself that permission.

Creating in multiple disciplines, I’d struggled to see the connection between my crafts. Elaine showed me I am the connection – the pieces I am creating are the physical manifestations and extensions of myself. I am moving forward with such clarity and assurance. Unlocking these creative barriers has unlocked so much more in the rest of my life. It is an unfurling.

Elaine is at the heart of the creative world. Her shared considerations of ethos, ethics and aesthetics makes her a dream mentor for any creative being and endeavour. To have had Elaine as a mentor is a privilege. Her consultations are now a yearly necessity – it is the best investment in myself and my business I could make. To be around Elaine is to be inspired and fuelled with her incredible creative energy. I could not recommend her consultation and mentoring services enough.”

A slow-batch and hand-crafted pottery studio that encapsulates the warmth and soul of the Mediterranean. Jaye’s modern, magical, and naturally inspired vessels are dedicated to touch, presence, and everyday living – her signature Ritual cup echoing every one of these considered values.

“It has honestly been impossible to put into words how much I valued our time... I came to Elaine in the early development stages of my brand and her insight and understanding of my vision was considered and thoughtful. Her dedication to communicating the emotion, aesthetics and ethos of my brand authentically translated into an in-depth, tailored and strategic plan for my next steps. Alongside this she recommended a wealth of resources, research paths and potential contacts. Elaine has an incredible pool of knowledge as well as an inspiring and affirming presence; our meeting truly gave me new drive and clarity.”

Truly ‘Breakfast and Beyond’, Tia Tamblyn hosts holidaying guests in her beautiful family-owned historic cottages, as well as meeting with the most creative and inspiring of Cornish minds on her thought-provoking podcast. Her self-noted obsession with breakfast and seasonal eating has allowed for Tia’s recipes and writing to be featured in multiple books, magazines and brands. Her work is gentle, positive, sustainable, mindful, and superbly evolutionary.

“Talking with Elaine has greatly helped my clarity regarding the direction of my brand; Elaine's thoughtful and gently structured questioning process provides much-needed space to think both inside and outside the box. I have felt immensely inspired since my Comprehensive session with Elaine, have started taking actions in accordance with our discussion and already am starting to receive positive feedback; hugely grateful.”

The most inspiring studio of interior design, styling, and product (both created and curated). Mond stirs our longing with natural and minimal colour palettes, divine textures, and highly crafted techniques for fabric and ink.

“Working with Elaine has already exceeded my expectations. In our last session I remarked that she was a mind reader but after further thought I think she is in fact more like a snake charmer for the mind, coaxing to the surface desires for my business that feel so natural but that I wasn’t able to access on my own Elaine offers an exceptionally supportive, encouraging and safe space for me to explore ideas and new directions and while I can’t wait to see where the rest of our work takes me I am also thoroughly enjoying the journey.”