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A Festive Update
The festive season is well and truly underway and we have been super busy at the shop. We did our big changeover on Halloween, with hundreds of new products hitting the shelves - from ceramic penguins to wooden polar bears, to tin bows and glass LED trees, there is something for everyone to decorate your home this season. We also have brand new gift options this year, including new ranges of scarves and winter warmers, fabulous festive candles, and new jewellery ranges. We ha
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5 days ago1 min read
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The Finale
All good things must come to an end - and the end hath come (so to speak). The final session saw our artists put the finishing touches to...
mettleandwishbone8
Aug 111 min read
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A Session of ‘Tickling’, Experimenting and Exploring
Session two of our art workshop took place last week and it was a voyage into the unknown for our artists as they started to apply colour to their creations. In the two weeks since they started this process, the textural base of their work has cured and solidified, ensuring a solid base for the application of colour. But before I get ahead of myself, let me talk you through the environment in which we found ourselves. Jan’s studio is nestled in a courtyard of botanical wonder
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Jul 302 min read
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Window Refresh Summer 2025
We are delighted to announce that we are now proud stockists of one of the biggest names in homewares - Gisela Graham. We have introduced...
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Jul 182 min read
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Pintail Candles - Summer 2025
The recent heatwaves would suggest that Summer is finally here, and therefore it’s time for new candles. It just is, don’t argue. As you...
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Jul 173 min read
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Mixed Media Art - Texture
Allow me to provide you with some context. I first met Jan Faulkner when he popped into the shop and asked if I’d be interested in some...
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Jul 152 min read
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Pop-Up Gallery - Jan Faulkner
Well, what an evening. Today we held our first ever pop-up gallery to showcase some of the breathtaking work of local artist Jan...
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Jun 132 min read
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Let's begin.
As today is our second birthday, it stands to reason that our blog should launch in celebration, and help us to mark the occasion...
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Jun 104 min read
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