Hi, I’m Joanna. If you’ve ordered from my shop or chatted with me over email, you already know that Parkin & Lewis isn’t a massive factory or a faceless corporation. It’s just me! I design, cut, stamp, and package every single item that leaves my studio.
I try my absolute hardest to provide you with best customer service. It is so important to me . When you work with me, you are getting a dedicated, one-on-one creative partner. Whether you need a hundred custom coasters for a luxury venue or a handful of personalised details for your wedding day, I am with you every step of the way—ensuring the design is flawless, the communication is seamless, and the final product is exactly what you envisioned.
I’ve been incredibly busy in the studio lately working on some dream commissions. Here is a look at what I’ve been crafting by hand recently - in the last month!
A world-class dining experience requires accessories that match the atmosphere. I was absolutely thrilled when The Swan, the stunning restaurant located at the iconic Shakespeare's Globe in London, reached out to me for custom leather coasters. Let me know if you spot them in person.
Leather has a natural, rustic connection to the world of fine wine—both age beautifully and represent a commitment to patience and craft. I recently packed up a very exciting international order heading over to a gorgeous vineyard in the United States.
For this commission, I produced a large batch of rich, dark brown leather bottle and display tags featuring striking metallic gold hot foiling. Highlighting varietals like Nero D'Avola and Pinot Grigio, these tags give their bottles a premium, bespoke edge. Because I handle every order myself, I was able to quality-check every single piece to ensure the gold foil was perfectly crisp before shipping them across the Atlantic.
Branding doesn’t always have to be muted to be elegant. For this unique corporate gift commission, I stepped away from traditional earth tones to create something truly vibrant: a brilliant, hand-painted red leather coaster featuring an intricate gold hot-foiled logo for Tsuchida Sake Brewery.
Combining traditional Japanese characters with a striking contemporary design, the metallic gold foil beautifully leaps off the vivid red background. It’s a perfect example of how I can collaborate with brands to bridge the gap between historic artisan craft and modern brand identity.
Your wedding day should be uniquely yours, right down to the place settings. I absolutely love working directly with couples to create keepsake decor that guests can actually take home and cherish.
For a beautiful recent wedding, I crafted an elegant batch of custom tan leather napkin rings. I individually stamped each ring with the initials (or full names) of the guests (like DR, MA, BB) and finished them with a classic antique brass Sam Browne stud. I then neatly hand-packed them in my signature Parkin & Lewis tissue paper. They doubled as sophisticated table decor and unforgettable, functional wedding favours.
Whether you are a restaurant manager looking for bespoke leather coasters, a brand manager preparing for a corporate event, or a bride-to-be curating the ultimate tablescape, I would love to bring your vision to life.
Because you'll be working directly with me, Joanna, you can expect a completely tailored experience, flexible design options, and unmatched attention to detail. Get in touch
