Meet Vanessa, Founder & Director
Favourite Scent?
English Rose
Candles or Wax melts?
I use candles more than wax melts, I find a candle encourages you to sit down and enjoy it burning where as wax melts are great to put on while you are working or cleaning for a quick fix of a freshening up the house or office.
What do you do within Willow & Thyme?
Taking care of buying, planning, wholesale and general business admin. I am always thinking of new products and ideas as well as looking at other small businesses to stock in our store. You will find me in the shop and workshop.
A little bit more about you:
I am 32 years old, I live in Sheffield with my husband Chris who is also my business partner and chief candle pourer, with our English Bull Terrier’s Willow and George, 8 chickens, 2 rabbits and 4 cats. I love the outdoors and find that inspires me with a lot of our product design and the scent blends we choose. Music is my get away as well as the odd cheeky little spa break!
Meet Christopher- Shareholder & Workshop Manager
Favourite Scent?
Our Lavender fragrance is my favourite, it helps encourage relaxation and I use our Lavender Spray on my pillow to help me sleep.
Candles or Wax melts?
Candles, there is nothing finer than sitting down and enjoying relaxing with a candle burner.
What do you do within Willow & Thyme?
I work full time in our workshop making all of our products from candles to diffusers as well as the occasional day in our Bakewell store.
A little bit more about you:
I run Willow & Thyme along side my wife. I enjoy training at the gym and going out walking. I am big football fan much to Vanessa dismay and regularly watch matches. We live in Sheffield with our menagerie of animals and I have 3 children.
Meet Julie - Shop Sales Manager & Shareholder
Favourite Scent?
My absolute favourite fragrance is Plum, Rose & Patchouli. It reminds me of a relaxing spa day when I smell it and i think its a beautiful fresh floral fragrances. Obviously Spiced Apple is my second favourite especially in the Autumn which is my favourite month of the year.
Candles or Wax melts?
I am more of a candle person as i love lighting a candle at night and the lovely glow it gives off as well as the fragrance.
What do you do within Willow & Thyme?
I work in our Bakewell store. I also manage stock in the shop ordering in new products. I also manage the wholesale side of Willow & Thyme along side Vanessa as well as shop rotas.
A little bit more about you:
I am 51.. married with 4 grown up children, 4 dogs and one grandson and a granddaughter. I absolutely love my job, I love getting to know people and enjoy having a chat meeting customers from all around the world here on holiday. In my spare time I love travelling, going to concerts, reading and going to the cinema.
Meet Willow & George
Willow & George - Head of cuddles and treats
Favourite Treat?
Doggie sausages and I do enjoy a YAK chew (they don't last me long though)
What do you do within Willow & Thyme?
I keep everyone busy tidying up after me ripping up boxes and running off with things I shouldn't have. I also enjoy a mid day nap and a cuddle. I make sure the shop is always stocked up with dog treats for any of my four legged friends who may visit.
A little bit more about you:
We are Willow & George two English Bull Terriers. We enjoy going out for long walks (as long as it isnt raining) then spend most of our time whilst at home dropping the ball down stairs so we can chase after it or snoozing on my Mum and Dads bed! We are also also related to the lovely Lilly who used to live with my Mum and Dad before we came along.
I am not yet trusted to do a full day in the shop with my Mum and Dad but I am working on it!