Stories About Our Craft

Banner Image
A smiling furniture maker in a workshop standing beside a handmade wooden desk in progress, surrounded by tools and woodworking equipment.

Understanding Handmade Value and Setting Fair Expectations with Small Makers

An honest look at why handmade furniture costs what it does, how small business pricing really works, and what it means to support makers with...

Read more
Closed and empty shop front with boarded windows, graffiti and signs removed, showing the impact of rising high street costs on small businesses.

Why More Small Businesses Choose to Stay Online Instead of Opening a Physical Shop

Why so many small businesses choose to stay online and how it helps us keep prices fair, reduce waste and focus on ethical, made to...

Read more
Height adjustable desk with solid wood top and black steel legs, styled with a brown office chair, computer monitor, and indoor plants in a bright modern workspace.

Getting the Most Out of Your Height Adjustable Desk

Learn how to set up and use a height adjustable desk comfortably. From ideal sitting and standing heights to creative and studio setups, here’s how...

Read more
Kitchen coffee station with espresso machine, grinder and Chemex on a wooden worktop, with a matching wooden shelf above holding coffee accessories.

Why Every Home Needs a Few Good Wooden Shelves

Wooden shelves can make a room feel more lived in, even if it’s just one in the kitchen or bathroom. Here’s how real wood shelves...

Read more
Home workspace with wooden desk, bookcase, sideboard and wall shelves, styled with books, plants and decor in a bright, minimal room.

5 Ways to Style Your Work-from-Home Setup with Natural Materials

Natural materials make home workspaces calmer and easier to live with. Here are five simple ways to bring warmth, balance and texture into your setup....

Read more
Real wood studio desk with MIDI keyboard, 19" gear, and monitor stand with speakers in a home studio.

Sitting, Standing, or Height Adjustable Desks: Which One’s Right for You?

Choosing between sitting, standing, or height adjustable desks? Pastos & Co builds real wood, handmade office and studio desks designed for comfort, ergonomics, and good...

Read more
Black Friday text spelled with Scrabble tiles surrounded by pinecones, berries and Christmas lights on a wooden surface.

Shopping for Handmade Furniture This Black Friday or Holiday Season? Here’s What to Know

Our furniture is handmade to order, so ordering early makes all the difference. Here’s why timing matters around Black Friday and how we keep our...

Read more
Handmade solid pine dining table with matching wooden bench, crafted from sustainably sourced softwood by Pastos & Co, shown in a minimalist dining space with black chairs and indoor plants.

Why Softwood Doesn’t Mean Soft: The Truth About Pine Furniture

Softwood furniture isn’t a compromise. Pastos & Co's handmade pine pieces are sustainably sourced, real wood, and built for everyday life, from dining tables to...

Read more
Height adjustable desk made from solid wood with black metal legs, shown with a leather office chair, computer monitor, and indoor plants in a bright home office setting.

Real Wood Height Adjustable Desks | Handmade by Pastos & Co

Discover real wood height adjustable desks handmade in Brighton by Pastos & Co. Crafted from slow-grown, sustainably sourced pine with a durable, eco-friendly finish that...

Read more
How to Support Small Businesses During Black Friday and the Holiday Season

How to Support Small Businesses During Black Friday and the Holiday Season

Shopping with small businesses can make a world of difference, not only to the business but to everyone involved in the crafting process. If you’re...

Read more
The Essentials of a Perfect Studio Desk Setup

The Essentials of a Perfect Studio Desk Setup

Whether you’re recording, mixing, or producing, your desk needs to be functional, ergonomic, and tailored to your workflow. At Pastos Co, we build handmade studio...

Read more
Going Greek - Pastos Co

Going Greek

We’ve got a new website coming soon*. Hooray! We’ve been working hard on it behind the scenes for a number of months. The final tests...

Read more
Celebrate Team - Pastos Co

Celebrate Team

Last Friday was Christmas at Pastos Co. We finished early and went to our local pub. Secret Santa gifts were distributed, crackers pulled and much merriment...

Read more
Gift Guide - Pastos Co

Gift Guide

For your loved ones, or yourself.  Here are a few of our favourite things. Aarke Carbonator 3 Sparkling water, whenever you want it. Perfect.  Monocle...

Read more
Wrapped - Pastos Co

Wrapped

2022, In Review. This year we; Shipped 2,912 products. Increased our coffee consumption significantly. Said goodbye to some familiar faces, and welcomed some new ones....

Read more
Black Friday - Pastos Co

Black Friday

Black Friday 30% off. But off what? Do we pay our team 30% less? Pay 30% less rent? Suppliers? Utilities? Small Businesses don’t have the...

Read more
Packaging: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle. - Pastos Co

Packaging: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle.

A headline topic currently, and rightly so. We need to look after this world we inhabit, it’s the only one we have. From the very...

Read more
  • 1
  • 2