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Well, hello there & welcome to Ingrained Inc!

We're the experts at turning your cherished moments into the most perfect and unforgettable gifts. By adding the heart to your home. Especially if it's anything to do with personalised keyrings or wooden anniversary gifts!

I'm Lauren, the creative force behind this business nestled in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire. Picture me wearing my favourite yellow hat, sipping on a cuppa, surrounded by plants and basking in the beauty of nature. Oh, and did I mention I'm a proud mom of two lovely girls and have a mischievous cat named Tai?

Back in 2015, after moving house and dreaming of a cosy family life, I realized that the sky-high cost of childcare was just plain bonkers. So, I embarked on an incredible journey, giving birth not only to our oldest child but also to Ingrained Inc!

From there, it's been a wild roller coaster ride as I've navigated the ins and outs of running a creative business.

ingrained inc at a Christmas market event fair

Helping me from time to time is my long suffering Husband Matt. Bless him.

Always on the rollercoaster by my side, with my crazy ideas and hairbrained schemes. Which usually turn out pretty amazing!

You can usually find him around Christmas time (like Santa!) manning my stall stands & giving me that extra bit of help.

Speaking of exciting things, we're currently renovating a breath-taking old blacksmiths workshop called the Smiddy. It's going to be the future home of Ingrained Inc, where all the magic will happen. We've made tremendous progress, but there's still plenty to do before we can fully unleash our creativity within those walls. We have a blog post on how the renovation of the Smiddy is going here, if you'd like to find out more.

So, that's a little glimpse into our world! If you want to know more or have any burning questions, don't hesitate to drop us a message on our contact page. We'll get back to you quicker than you can say "personalized engraved glass tumbler"!

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