Blog – Stories, Crafting Insights & Event Highlights


Welcome to our blog—your window into South Downs creativity, artisan life, and the people behind the gifts. From event recaps to the heart and inspiration behind our work, every post helps you get to know us better.

A Huge Thank You from Southdowns Glass & Gifts
Rhiannon Clayton Rhiannon Clayton

A Huge Thank You from Southdowns Glass & Gifts

We’ve just wrapped up two wonderful summer fayres, and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who came along and made them so special!

Both events were blessed with that perfect summer atmosphere — the sun shining (most of the time!), the sound of laughter and chatter in the air, and stalls full of colour, creativity, and local talent.

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The Heart Behind Southdowns Glass and Gifts
Rhiannon Clayton Rhiannon Clayton

The Heart Behind Southdowns Glass and Gifts

Tucked between the rolling South Downs and the rhythm of the southern coast, Southdowns Glass and Gifts grew not from a business plan, but from a quiet love of turning simple materials into meaningful keepsakes.

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