Unique Wooden Napkin Rings

After driving miles through snow storms, into the depths of Northamptonshire seeing the latest work from Peter the woodturner was a warm welcome.
In exchange for a large piece of Welsh Blackthorn from my Dad's farm and some hard currency I was in possession of several sets of our gorgeous new wooden napkin rings.
Peter had invested in a new polishing brush (thingy), but it has given the napkin rings a really smooth tactile surface that contrasts beautifully with the bark and natural wood textures. One set even has a bit of green moss left on them, (treated with spray lacquer so it is perfectly hygienic).
He had also done two sets of 6 - something we have been asked for in the past. Obviously as every set is unique I have found the easiest way to help customers select a set is to send them a picture of every set, and they can choose.
They are really unique gifts - the kind of thing that becomes an heirloom, and are perfect wedding presents. I have attached a few pictures of some of the sets for you to ooh and aahh over!

 

  

 

Isabella & Madelaine Launch

 

 Our new British collection was really well received at the Spring Fair at the NEC last week. It was a wholesale event, but it was great to get feedback from other retailers. Isabella the blue design was the most popular, and people were loving the fact that it wasn't yet another ditsy floral. The greyed off colourways were also loved - both in the Sage Green and Campden Blue.  

We can't wait to get the new collection online - the stock is due to arrive in 2 weeks time. It's really exciting that some really lovely stores up & down the UK will also be carrying our range.

It's funny which items attract the most interest, and our new peg bag was really popular. 

No time to rest between shows - Ochre And Ocre are taking part in the Country Living Spring Fair in a few weeks time, so we need to plan our new stand layout, and work out how we are going to fit all of our stock onto a small site. We are there under the WIRE umbrella again, (Women In Rural Enterprise). Jo Verity is also taking a stand there for the first time. Watch out for our March newsletter - we will be giving away some free tickets to the fair.