Candy Girl

Today we're embracing our feminine side and indulging in some pastel candy colours! We have got some beautiful new greetings cards in store at the moment which just so happen to go perfectly with these ridiculously sweet macaron trinket boxes. We wish we knew more people with birthdays this month as it's fun matching the macarons with the cards! If you are looking for a quick and easy and totally cute gift pop in and grab one while they last...which never long!

Macaron trinket boxes - £6.50, Greetings cards - £2.75 - 3.20

Let's talk about birds

Right! Let's talk birds! You may already know that in the UK right now, taking place alongside this year’s General Election, is an alternative election - to find Britains National Bird. The campaign highlights ten iconic birds that have a special place in our hearts, but only one can win the top prize. Who will you vote for? The robin and bluebird are unsurprisingly heading up the front as firm favourites amongst the nation, but maybe your voting will lean towards the magestic swan, the striking kingfisher, the puffin or barn owl or perhaps you prefer a bird of prey and will give your vote to the red kite or hen harrier, or just maybe the humble blackbird or often overlooked wren will be your bird of choice.

You can visit the official website to vote. Voting will close at midnight on 7 May 2015 and the winner will be announced soon after.

We are currently still deciding on our vote (and personally we think the pigeon is probably a bit put out to have not even made the top ten).

In the mean time we've put together a selection of bird themed items from the shop to get us all in the mood while we mull it over.

Wooden bird decorations - £2.50

Bird tealight holders - £4.95

Glass bird bottles - £7.50

Garden Birds teatowel - £6 (this design is also available as gift wrap)

Bird brooches - £3-10

Paint your own birds - £12

Let us know in the comments below who you think should be Britain's national bird, do you have a favourite?

Happy Easter!

It's that time of year again, if you're studying (or teaching) this week will be the glorious start to a well earned break! Or for others maybe you are looking forward to an up coming long weekend. For the any of you who may not be getting any Easter time off we suggest you treat yourself to a little something to make up for it! Here are a few non-chocolate based Easter treats (Although feel free to combine with any quantity of chocolate eggs!)

Rabbit salt & pepper set - £8.95, Speckled egg dish - £9.50, Hanging egg decorations - £1/1.50, Green spotted vase - £6

These rabbit salt and pepper shakers make a cute Easter gift that can be used all year round. We've blogged about these lovely speckled egg shaped dishes before, but we couldn't leave them out of an egg themed post.

Blue bowls - £12, Box of eggs - £9, Bouquet - £8.50

If, like us, you are feeling inspired to indulge in a bit of Easter decorating, we stock these pretty eggs in a variety of sizes.

Chiscken tote bag - £15

It doesn't seem right to feature all these eggs without including the chickens! These large chicken tote bags have been proving very popular this week.

Bunny necklace - £36

We are in love with these tiny little gold plated necklaces, they are so dainty and cute! (many other animals available).

Easter Window

A little glimpse of our shop window this week as we embrace the easter vibe.

Spring has Sprung

Well, it's officially Spring here now, not that you'd be certain if you looked out the window today. But fear not! We've got the perfect antidote to the grey skies with these colourful editions to your life..

Ceramic pineapple - £30

We are in love with this large ceramic yellow pineapple, who knew a big decorative pineapple was exactly what we needed in our lives! You can't help but feel a little bit sunnier with this around.

Leather bags - £40

These beautiful soft leather clutch bags are just the key if you're ready to add a bright pop of colour to your Spring wardrobe! They open up to reveal some all important useful zip pockets and have a detachable strap so you have the choice of wearing them as a cross body bag or a handy clutch.

Pink glass trinket pot - £14, Soaps - £4 each

This lovely pink glass trinket pot is so pretty, and it's useful too - great for storing all sorts of trinkets and treasures, jewellery, smellies.. helping to keep your dressing table tidy (which gives you a great excuse to buy it because technically you'd be spring cleaning!) Alternatively we think it would look great filled with sweets, imagine how cute it would be with some pink bonbons...for when guests come round of course ;)

Deer ornaments - sitting £12 standing £15, Daffodil garland £14

Finally, if you're not the most green fingered of people, you can't go wrong with a few artificial flowers this time of year. Especially this long hanging daffodil garland. For the more classic inclined these simple but attractive white deers will add a subtle nod towards nature.

It might be grey outside - But it's certainly Spring in here!