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About Us

My name is John Cole; I was born and went to school in Chichester, West Sussex, England.

I have been making gifts and ornaments now for 20 years. My wife Julie and I started our craft career making mediation toys; these were made from wire and gem stones. My artistic talents soon came to life when left alone with a chainsaw and wood at my feet one tea break whilst out logging. The urge to play came over me. I was amazed with the wooden mushroom that I had carved. I took home to my wife." They come in odd numbers" she cried, "I need two more. If you did me another three I could have a fairy ring". I guessed at this point she liked them! There was no stopping me. By the end of the week we had wooden mushroom tables and seats. The garden was transformed. Friends came, saw and wanted. That was the start of a beautiful future

‘The Magic of Mushrooms’ had begun.

All products are made from Red Cedar collected from the Goodwood Estate to ensure a fine finish.

After chainsawing the basic shape, I then hand carve the mushroom to a natural finish. Carving the gills of the wooden mushroom and then burning them to give the mushrooms that real look!

My mushrooms and toadstools can be made to any size and made from a selection of durable Atlantic and Red Cedar wood from the Goodwood Estate. Finally giving them a high quality and long lasting protective treatment to ensure your home & garden product stay good looking for years to come.

Whatever kind of wooden home or garden decoration you require (if it’s possible for me to make) I will give you a no obligation quote.

John Cole

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