September - for me - has always been a month of fresh starts and new beginnings, and true to form, this year proved to be no different. Like a blur, the month raced by at record pace giving me little time to catch my breath, but it's important to pause and reflect, so here we are now... Four weeks ago, I launched Yorkshire Bess Creates and took those tentative first steps into running my own small business. I was both excited and nervous at the same time; I had many questions

Okay, so I know that we're not quite at peak pumpkin season just yet, but as I sit here writing, on what can only be described as a grey and miserable mid-September morning, there's a definite autumn feel in the air. Pumpkin picking season is indeed just around the corner and speeds towards us at lightning pace! Wellington boots at the ready anyone? Longer autumn nights make me want to nest. Thoughts of cosy evenings snuggled up with a fluffy blanket and a steaming hot cup of

I don't know about you, but I love autumn! As each new season arrives I declare it my favourite, but honestly, as soon as I see those tiny golden flashes popping up in the leaves of the trees, my whole body starts to breathe a huge sigh of relief. Shorter days are on their way, and its time to slow down, nest and be cosy. I truly do love autumn. As a knitter, the colder months are where I naturally want to reach for my knitting needles and whip up a chunky oversized jumper or

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Yorkshire Bess Creates! I'm Elizabeth, the maker and creator behind Yorkshire Bess Creates. Here is a little introduction to who I am and what you can expect from my lovely little business. Creative beginnings. Creativity and imagination have always been a huge part of my life. From writing lengthy stories as a child to trying practically every craft in existence as an adult - making things has always provided a valuable outlet allowing me to