Category: Blog EN

A difficult year on the markets, at least for me, is drawing to a close

Posted on26. October 202631. October 2026AuthorRalf

Updated on 31.10.2026 The year 2026 had quite a lot in store for us. But mostly in a negative sense. After all, we’ve experienced it all – from health issues and hospital stays to a Read More …

Cancellation of the farmers’ market on 25 October 2026

Posted on22. October 202618. October 2026AuthorKatja

As I have no means of transport, I’m afraid I’ll have to cancel my attendance at the farmers’ market.

Corsica, year in, year out, for 19 years now

Posted on13. October 202621. October 2026AuthorRalf

Updated on 21.10.2026 And we still haven’t grown tired of spending our annual holiday on this beautiful island. However, quite a lot has changed in Corsica over these 19 years. Some of it for the Read More …

Telefon mit Störung im Display: Keine Verbindung

Telephone fault resolved

Posted on12. October 202615. October 2026AuthorKatja

Updated on 15.10.2026 Just in time for my annual holiday, the telephone system crashed. There was no way I could sort out the problem whilst away. So it took a good three weeks for the Read More …

Umriss eines menschlichen Kopfs ausgefüllt mit den bunten Buchstaben EU und einem Paragrafenzeichen

EmpCo: The EU’s Regulatory Madness – Part II

Posted on27. September 202627. September 2026AuthorRalf

EmpCo Regulation (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, Directive (EU) 2024/825) As of today, 27 September 2026, it is compulsory to display the EU standard guarantee label online when selling via online shop platforms. Fortunately Read More …

Tradition und moderne Innovation. Altes Korbmacherhandwerk und modere Flechtwerkgestaltung

Those declared dead live on

Posted on6. September 202630. September 2026AuthorKatja

Updated on 30.09.2026 Why the Basket Weaver’s Craft Isn’t Dying, But Reinventing Itself When people think of basket weaving, a specific image usually comes to mind: an older man sitting in a quaint workshop, surrounded Read More …

With the EU, it’s never a dull moment

Posted on31. August 20262. September 2026AuthorRalf

Updated on 02.09.2026 Why the New Statutory Warranty Label is Keeping Small Businesses on Their Toes (Ralf) Anyone who believes that small businesses enjoy quiet phases from time to time will be taught otherwise by Read More …

Realistische Marktszene in Bad Salzhausen am 30. August 2026. Im Vordergrund stehen kunstvoll geflochtene Körbe und ein Holzschild mit der Aufschrift „Korbmacherei Kreative Finger“. Dahinter belebt sich der Bauernmarkt mit Ständen voller Obst, Gemüse, Blumen und regionaler Produkte. Im Hintergrund erkennt man das Kurhaus mit seiner markanten Kuppel, eingerahmt von grünen Bäumen und sommerlichem Himmel.

A quick update & lots to look forward to

Posted on28. August 202628. August 2026AuthorKatja

Updated on 28.08.2026 I have some brilliant news and I’m absolutely delighted: after a long break to recover, I’m finally back on my feet and ready to be there for you all! From 10 am Read More …

Ein Arzt in weißer medizinischer Kleidung trägt ein modernes Virtual-Reality-Headset in einem Operationssaal mit blauer und rosa Beleuchtung.

Time-out extended

Posted on26. July 202627. July 2026AuthorKatja

Updated on 27.07.2026 My originally planned time out has been extended. The surgery is behind me. Even though the da Vinci method spared me a large abdominal incision, this doesn’t mean a shorter recovery period. Read More …

Ein modernes, unbesetztes Krankenhausbett mit weißem Laken und blauen Seitenteilen in einem hellen, medizinischen Behandlungsraum.

Planned break

Posted on22. July 202622. July 2026AuthorKatja

I will shortly be taking a planned break. During this time, no repair work can be carried out and no new orders can be accepted. Market dates It is not yet clear whether market dates Read More …