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Abstract Notions - New Blog up on our Website

Abstract Notions

This week sees the arrival of lots of bold and colourful new work.  If you’re a big fan of colour and shape then you’re going to love what we’ve got behind our Red Doors. New Jewellery has arrived from Inca Starzinsky. It’s a beautiful...

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Flower Power! ?

Flower Power! ?

It’s a dull rainy day outside. (photo taken on a much more spring like day, earlier this week ?) But behind our red doors, our flower game is strong?. After the hugely successful workshop at the Monkey Business Themed Museum Lates . We’re still buzzing...

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international womans day with all these inspirational ladies who rock

We Got This Ladies!

It’s International Women’s Day. A day that has been celebrated since 1911. Let’s stand tall with all those inspiring ladies in our lives both past and present. Let’s be roll models for the little ladies of the future and let them see they can...

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It’s Cocktail Hour

It’s Cocktail Hour

The weekend is in sight and what better way to toast it than with a cheeky cocktail. 😉 The arrival of new artist Crispin Finn and their fabulous Cocktail Tea Towels and Cards, has got us all in the mood for cocktails. The Martini– Make like Mad Men and have a...

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Perfect Partners and Dynamic Duos, Who's your inspirational couple? There are some pretty strong contenders in here. Valentines Lovers unite

Dynamic Duos and Perfect Partners

With Valentines Day only a few days away, we’ve got some pretty strong couple inspiration in the gallery at the moment. Maybe some of these dynamic duos remind you of just how special your other half is.?❤️? The ever popular Ah Love Ye by The Grey Earl has been...

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this valentines day, say it with flowers, so many great alternatives to give your loved ones this Valentines Day

Say it with Flowers

You know Spring is on the horizon when you start to see daffodils popping up in the shops. Any glimpse of spring is welcome in these dark days. Flowers are a lovely way to show just how much you love that special someone on Valentines Day or any day of the week you...

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For the love of Animals

The big V.Day is on the horizon and prefering not to take too lovely dovey a route,  We’ve got loads of great humourous cards to give that special person this year. Especially if they’re a little bit of an animal lover too. We do love our furry friends...

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ashley's gift guide, staff picks, christmas gift guide, shelflife

Gifts and Treats for your Nearest and Dearest

Once December hits, it kind of feels like we’re on the fast train to Christmas Day! It always seems to sneak up on us and it’s a little frantic making sure we have just the right gifts for our nearest and dearest. This year, we’re making it our goal...

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Rachel’s Christmas Gift Guide

*******SPOILER ALERT RACHEL’S FRIENDS AND FAMILY LOOK AWAY NOW ******* It’s December and festive cheer is in the air. Christmas is one of our favourite times of year, Christmas Lights, Mulled Wine and some festive treats are some of our favourite things...

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black friday, ham, rabbits, deals

Shop Independent This Black Friday

So many quirky independents to support this Christmas in the Grassmarket area. You’d have to be living under a rock not to notice Black Friday. The American bargain shopping day that’s slowly infiltrating the UK, offering bargains galore across big...

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put a pin on it, strong pin game, Enamel pins

Our Pin Game Is Strong!

Like Queen B says “If you liked it then you should have put a pin on it” Without giving away our age, we remember the first enamel pin craze. Its return is bringing back our childhood memories of pinning them to our bags, denim jackets, lapels, you name...

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