Cushion Cottage, located at the Old Railway Station, Station Road, Reepham, and selling local handmade homewares and gifts, has received a Small Business Sunday award, organised and sponsored by Theo Paphitis, the business tycoon and former dragon on TV’s Dragons’ Den.
 
Cushion Cottage, run by husband and wife team Sally and Doug Bennett (pictured), started their business in 2012, primarily at craft events and selling online.
 
They have owned their shop in Reepham since 2018, initially selling their own products and those of eight other local artisan makers – a figure that has now grown to 21 Norfolk-based artisans.
 
The shop sells a wide range of unique handmade items, including cushions, lampshades, upcycled glass and wood lamp bases, soaps, silverware and coasters. It offers “something for everyone”, with bespoke services also on offer for those requiring something more specific.
 
“We are absolutely over the moon at winning this award as it truly recognises the ethos of the foundations on which the shop is run, particularly supporting local makers and the unique products that are on offer,” the couple said.
 
“People love coming to our shop to get that visual experience and purchase items direct, which are not available through mainstream online outlets. The award provides us with a huge support network and platform to enable us to grow our business.”
 
Cushion Cottage is open Wednesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday 11 am – 3 pm. Tel: 01603 928182.
 
See our earlier story:

• Cushion Cottage opens handmade homeware shop