Decorative + Practical Stationery To Make Ordinary Everyday Tasks Feel A Little More Special.

STATIONERY BESTSELLERS

A selection based entirely on what customers have chosen to buy themselves! These are all products that have been bestsellers both online and in-person, and what people have come back for time and again too!

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STATIONERY GIFT SETS

Pulling together beautiful items of stationery in sets of complementary products to make thoughtful gifting easy without losing impact.
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As Seen in......

HOMES & INTERIORS SCOTLAND #167

I'm over the moon my Seasonal Fruits Recipe Notebook was included in the Key Ingredients shopping round-up in their Kitchen focused issue. 

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My Creative Process

What does 'hand-illustrated' really mean?

I use the phrase 'hand-illustrated' and 'hand-drawn' a lot, but I also work digitally. So here's a breakdown of how those processes combine as I make my patterns and design my products (with no AI in sight).

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  • UK Designed & Made

    Everything is designed, printed, manufactured and sewn in the UK.

  • Hand drawn motifs

    Everything starts from a hand-drawn sketch in Rachel's sketchbook.

  • Sustainable materials and recyclable packaging

    Everything is printed onto recycled/FSC certified papers or sustainably sourced cotton.

  • 1 tree planted for every order in collaboration with Ecologi.

  • Order over £45 and get free shipping for all U.K. orders.

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2026 FESTIVE EVENTS

After so much fun last year, and this summer, I'm once again heading to Oxford and Bath for festive shopping events. 

Tickets are now available for both:

Reserve your free space at Oxford Etsy via here 

Or get your ticket for the Festive On Paper Fest Grand Fair here

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LAST POST DATES FOR 2026

LAST ORDERS - FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER

All orders placed Monday 7th - Friday 18th December will be automatically upgraded to First Class.

Orders placed Saturday 19th December - Tuesday 5th January will be dispatched between 6-8th January.

Holchester Designs will be closed Friday 18th December - Tuesday 5th January 2027.

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