Gilly's Blog

In this interview, we ask Alicia of Myrtle Stone about her creative journey into acrylic polymer to create beautiful, unique décor pieces. Please tell us a little about you and your business, (inspirations, ethos – whatever you would like to share). We’d love to hear about how long you’ve been involved with what you’re doing, what inspired you to take this career path and when. I started Myrtle Stone January 2021. It all began when I renovated my ensuite bathroom. I had unique terrazzo tiles with my favourite colours of terracotta, golds and grey. I struggled to find bathroom décor...

We spoke to Shane of Crosscut Concepts (in his workshop below) about his latest creative project. Please tell us a little about you and your business, (inspirations, ethos – whatever you would like to share). We’d love to hear about how long you’ve been involved with what you’re doing and what inspired you to take this career path and when. I have been a cabinetmaker/furniture maker for over 17 years, mainly making kitchens but my real passion was using real timber so, I started my business in 2020. After deciding that, I think it was the right time to go...

We were lucky enough to have a chat to Claire and Max who have been in the process of renovating their new home and documenting every step of the way. If there's one thing we love here at Gilly's - it's a couple that is dedicated to their family, and a good DIY!  Tell us a little bit about yourselves? We are both teachers. I (Claire) am a Primary School teacher and Max is a Highschool teacher. We are a family of four. We have a daughter Daisy, who is almost 3 and a son Albie, who is 1 year...

We interviewed some of our most creative and enthusiastic customers about their latest projects using Gilly's products. Hopefully, these will inspire you to create something special too!