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The mince pies are in the oven, cookies piled up and tea urn on! We are ready to meet & greet all you lovely local shoppers who love to support local handmade & British work. Here is a sneak peek of the studio with even more gorgeous items to buy. Hope to see you soon! Oh and don't forget to come and support the RNLI at the Clovelly Christmas lights switch on today after 3pm.

These are a few of my favourite things...

Now that the shop is open I get the joy of browsing all the stunning gifts each evening and we are very lucky to have so many talented artists showcasing their creations with us.  These are a few of the things I would be very happy to find under the tree come the 25th..or on my Birthday, anytime really!

 Brooch by Poppy Sparkles £5

 Handmade Cinnamon & Orange Soap £3

 Swallow Bracelet by Chain of Daisies £16

Turquoise Earrings by Silver fusion £28

The Bee Tea Cosy by Elf Designs £30

Another amazing local Artist

One of the local people that contacted me to be a part of this event was a Bideford based Photographic company called Picture Perfect Presents they take fantastic pictures of local areas of outstanding beauty (& lets face it we have those in abundance in Devon) and scenery which they frame, mount, print on canvas and turn into cards!  We have a huge selection of framed photo's, cards and canvases to choose from and they are incredibly good value with framed 3 photo's at £15.  Here are just a few of those we have in the Shop, so pop along and grab a beautiful piece of the Devon coast!

Only a few hours to go...

The Christmas Shop opens tomorrow at 10 and here is a little sneak peek....

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

No Christmas is complete without a festive tree and here at the shop there is no exception to that rule.  For us buying our tree is a ritual enjoyed yearly and now to be enjoyed by our daughter who will get to chose her first Christmas tree.  I have always preferred to buy from tree farms direct rather than get a tree that has been sitting around for a few weeks without water.  We are fortunate to be very close to a new Christmas Tree Farm just outside Bradworthy which we will be visiting tomorrow to pick a tree for the shop. 

They are a young Christmas Tree farm planting their first christmas trees in 2005.  With approximately 30,000 christmas trees in the ground, they have a variety of species including Norway Spruce, Nordmann Fir, Noble Fir, Frazier Fir and Blue Spruce.  They also have smaller, potted christmas trees.  Christmas trees are now available, up to 6 foot tall, for choosing yourselves.  They will then cut and net them for you to take home. Why not bring the whole family? Just remember to please come prepared with wellies!

They have christmas trees ready cut, for those with less time.

They are open everyday from 1st to 24th December, 10am to 4pm.  If you wish to visit at any other time, please ring to arrange.  Full contact information and directions are available on their website 

www.devonchristmastrees.co.uk

Once you have your tree just pop along to the shop the buy some unique decorations for it!

Tracey Phillips Jewellery

We are lucky enough to have a local Bridal Jewellery maker Tracey Phillips joining the creative collective at the Wilde Rowan Christmas Shop opening on Sunday 27th November.  Tracey works with stunning Swarovski Crytals which give her jewellery lots of sparkle and colour and will be just perfect to go with your festive sparkles and Little Black dress. 

The range that she has created is exclusive to the Wilde Rowan Shop and will not be found on her website so grab them here before they are all gone. 

Starting from £15 there is something for everyone and we have late night opening on Mondays until 8pm & a very relaxed atmosphere with Free Gift wrap! there is no excuse for not getting the perfect gift for the lady in your life.

Artist Amendment

Sadly we will no longer be showcasing the work of Farrell Wood designs at the shop this year, unfortunately they have had to pull out.  However we have lots more lovely artists with beautiful gifts and decorations for you.   We will be selling the new Rowan Tree knitting kits at the shop and you can get a sneak peak here on the blog.

Latest in our amazing local artists

As well as all the talented lovelies From the Wilde we have some great new artists from the local area. The latest of those is Amy-Mae a talented clay artist based in Bideford. She designs, makes and hand paints retro/Nordic inspired clay tree decorations. They are completely exclusive to the Wilde Rowan Christmas shop. I shall be adorning my tree with the utterly gorgeous Rudolph with green & gold painted detail, it will be a lovely addition to my collection of tree decs and create many fond memories. These will go quickly so don't delay get to the shop on the 27th bright and early. We would love to hear from anyone planning on visiting us at the shop. I am very excited indeed!

A little Christmas Magic...for all you muggles

So far we have announced lots of beautiful and artistic designer makers producing gifts, cards and unique decorations for the Wilde Rowan Christmas Shop.  This week however is the turn of the children or the kid in all of us.  We are excited to have a wonderful and very unique addition to the shop which will make an amazing gift for all those magically minded children in our lives.  In a little workshop on the North Devon coast is someone hard at work making hand carved wands.  The wood is chosen specially from local trees and carved, engraved and made with love and a sprinkle of magic.   Magical Muggles normally sells online only but we have been lucky enough to have them make some beautiful wands for the Christmas Shop as well as taking bespoke orders for delivery.   The wands can be quirky or straight and there are a variety of colours of wood available or you can have the wood of your birth month.  The bespoke orders can be engraved with your name or any other message as long as it can fit!   If your child is a fan of Harry Potter why not bring them along to the magical atmosphere of the festive shop and let the Wand Choose them, just don't forget to stop by Gringotts for your wizarding money and get practising those charms, Expecto Patronum!

They can also make a peronsalised tree decoration as well as buying gifts for the rest of the family as we have lovely items from as little as £1.50.

 
I have mine on order for our daughter who loves all things magical and mysterious.  If you want to order a bespoke wand in advance for collection on the day please email:wilderowan@rowantreestudio.co.uk for an order form and prices which start at £8, other bespoke orders can be taken at the shop for delivery in time for Christmas

We are searching locally for more unique childrens gifts so watch this space, it is not just for the grown ups!

Did you know....

 

That we will be offering a free gift wrap service at the Wilde Rowan Christmas shop?  Just one more reason to pop along and see us, that and mince pies, mulled local cider, fantastic Christmassy atmosphere and a one of a kind collection of gifts, cards, decorations and crafting!

 

View our Artist page to see exactly what wonderous items will be available!

Clovelly Christmas lights

If you are planning a trip to the Wilde Rowan Christmas shop a good day to visit will be the 4th December. If you have never been to Clovelly this will be a perfect opportunity to see this unique and beautiful village lit up for the festive season. Clovelly is a historical village with a difference, it is situated on a steep hillside above the North Devon coastline and its Harbour. There are no cars in the village and it is accessed down the cobbled streets by foot only. Unusually, the village is privately owned and has been by the same family since 1738. Their policy is to care for Clovelly and keep it in the style of mid C19th, which involves much quality maintenance using traditional materials and craftsmanship.

Clovelly is a stunning village during the Summer months when the houses are covered in flowers and bunting and the sea is a beautiful blue. However the winter months bring a different quality and wildness to the village and the many villagers who live in it and help to keep this amazing place alive. Many tourists are shocked to learn that it is a living village, they are amazed that the villagers bring their shopping and anything else into the village by sledge and sometimes out by donkey. It has a strong history of fishing and this is being preserved by the existing owner Hon. John Rous.

On the 4th December is the Clovelly Christmas lights switch on and is a very local festival enjoyed by villagers and the surrounding villages in the area. Clovelly promises to be a magical place for this event and I am very much looking forward to it as this is our first Christmas living here. A local brass band leads the procession down to the harbour and accompanies Christmas carols sung with the Torridge Male Voice Choir. A hog roast, punch and mince pies follow and Father Christmas makes a surprise visit. At about 5 p.m. the switch is thrown and the entire village and harbour are lit up. It's a fantastic sight and there is a grand finale of fireworks to finish off. If you are planning a trip why not make an afternoon of it, come to our lovely shop, buy your Christmas gifts, have them gift wrapped for you and then make your way down to the village for this magical event.

For more information this event and others at Clovelly see their website

I hope to see you there.

Christmas Sparkles

New Artists are coming on board the Wilde Rowan Christmas Shop every day and we are getting more and more excited about it.  I am planning the Tree and decorations as well as getting ready to welcome all you lovely people to what will be a truly unique & stress free Christmas shopping experience.  Our latest Artist brings a bit of Christmas Sparkle with her beautiful range of jewellery made especially for the Christmas Shop!  Poppy Sparkles stunning range will be beautifully displayed in our Antique cabinet currently being restored ready for the shop opening.

 

The range includes beautiful smoky earrings and necklace as well as elegant lime pearl earrings and pendants, perfect gifts for Christmas and guaranteed to give you extra brownie points with your loved ones!

These are a limited range so if you wish to reserve any of the items please email us in advance