THE FORAS JOURNAL

What Sets Our Engraving Apart

When it comes to enhancing your garden or interior space, it’s the details that make the difference. At Foras, we’ve built our reputation on offering what no one else can – exclusive materials, expert craftsmanship, and the ability to transform beautiful pieces into timeless works of art through our in-house personalised engraving service. Personalised vs […]

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The Journey of Your Engraving

At Foras, we believe that the most meaningful gifts are those created with care, attention and genuine craftsmanship. Our in-house engraving service transforms beautiful stone and porcelain into treasured keepsakes that will be cherished for generations to come. But what makes our engraved products truly special isn’t just the finished piece, it’s the journey that […]

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A Marble Milestone

For generations, marble has captivated the world. From the grand sculptures of classical antiquity to the polished interiors of modern luxury homes, this noble stone has stood as a symbol of elegance, permanence and timeless beauty. At Foras, we’ve spent years sourcing and importing the finest natural stone from across the globe and building a […]

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The Planter That’s Built Like a Car

We’ve all seen it happen. You buy a nice looking resin planter, pop in your favourite shrub, and for the first season everything’s lovely. Then the British winter arrives. By spring, there’s a crack. By summer, the colour’s faded to that sad, chalky finish. By next winter, it’s in the skip. The Cheap Planter Problem […]

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Handmade Gifts with the Foras touch…

Introducing our exquisite collection of unique handmade gifts. Launched to support our local Norfolk artisans, the heart of the handmade range.  Perfect for friends, family and loved ones, you can give the gift of Norfolk luxury in the form of delectable signature alcoholic drinks, delivered in the most beautiful gold foiled gift packaging. Or stay […]

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Foras After Dark | Gift & Workshop Events 2024

Foras After Dark Workshops & Winter Planting   Handmade in Norfolk… with a Foras touch                       Purchase from the Handmade range to access exclusive offer for life…    

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Winter Wonderland

The coming of winter brings thoughts of open fires, crunching through frosted leaves, magical mists and the silence of snowfall. Though we may feel like staying indoors, our water features remain outside all year. As the feature runs in colder weather the water will freeze on the surface, creating a beautiful display of icicles which […]

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The Journey Continues

Our story started with stone, and it remains our bedrock. Now in our 21st year we have grown from an idea between our two directors Claire Brutnall and John Wootton into the talented, resourceful, and innovative firm of today. A company of two halves, with water features & garden accessories on one side and tiles […]

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ALL WRAPPED UP

Giving can truly be more rewarding than receiving and there is nothing more enjoyable  than watching your recipient’s curiosity and anticipation as they peel away the patterned paper concealing their present. This desire to hide a gift’s identity until the right moment brought about the wonderful art of gift wrapping, which has been around for […]

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Feathered Friends

Spotting something new can bring joy and elicit a smile, and with the pandemic still in full swing, people are looking for new hobbies to fill their time. Many are seeking a closer connection to nature and lockdown has either started or reignited their love for wildlife. The chirps and morning songs in the garden, […]

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Create the perfect gift with bespoke engraving

Finding a gift for the person who has everything can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve introduced our bespoke engraving service. Choose from any of our stone products and we’ll work with you to engrave your message and create a present to last a lifetime. All of our stone is sustainably sourced by us from […]

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