A little bit of Britain - Shop watch week 5

The last British shop in the series is Lark in Topsham, Devon.

Lark had only been open for 1 week when I popped in.  The shop has a fresh, bright and fun feel.  It stocks great gifts, especially for little ones. The bright pops of colour on the pretty ceramics, toys and accessories against the clean, linear shelving and walls jump out and scream 'buy me'!  They even stock a range of Nguni skin bags, cushions and accessorize from South Afrcia!

Cannot wait to go back to this cute shop when I am back in Devon.  The Ruby Orchard team wish them all the best of luck in getting this shop on the map! You can follow them on facebook here.

A little bit of Britain - Shop watch week 4

We continue to treat you with gorgeous pics of decor and gift shops in Devon, UK.

This weeks shop is 'Cooks Aweigh' (Topsham, Devon).  A tiny, nook of a shop crammed full of utensils, trendy kitchen gadgets and the sweetest kitchen crockery.  This shop is full of surprises as it leads out onto a courtyard garden displaying pots, plants and baskets, its really lovely.

Like at the Ruby Orchard, they also use old workbenches and rustic shelving  to display goods. Love this shop!

A little bit of Britain - Shop watch week 3

It's week three of the series and i'm so excited to show you the shop that I envisaged when planning, developing and opening The Ruby Orchard.  Photos of this shops displays inspired the  'A' frame shelving units you see in The Ruby Orchard.  We love using them for displaying our products and you also seem to love them - we make them to order and have sold quite a few!

London House Lifestyle in Topsham (Devon, UK) is what I wanted The Ruby Orchards space to look like. It is light, spacious, uses mirrors beautifully and displays decorative accessories on unique furniture.  I love the potting shed corner and the festive Easter trees! Enjoy a little bit of Britain!

A little bit of Britain - Shop watch - week 2

Topsham, Devon has got to be my most favorite place of all time ever! Quaint, cute, picture postcard, amazing places to eat, walk and shop.  My husband proposed to me in Topsham, it will always be a special place.  The next few weeks in this series will explore some of the stunning decor shops in the town and gives you an insight into the current decor styles in the UK.

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Week two - a peek into - Place settings

Stockists of  Emma Bridgewater ceramics and Jan Constantine textiles, this shop has a cosy, country kitchen feel.  Four interlinking rooms house large old dressers, chunky trunks and laid up dining tables to display the nik naks, cards, ceramics and glassware.  Soft lighting gives the shop and products a warm glow, a lovely little place to pick up a gift or treat for yourself!

A little bit of Britain - Shop watch week 1

New mini series:  A little bit of Britain - shop watch

Whilst on my break away from The Ruby Orchard visiting friends and family in the UK I have spent many hours ambling around my favorite and familiar places.  I have decided to give you a little taste of some beautiful English Home Decor & Gift shops that always inspire me and provide fresh ideas for The Ruby Orchard.

The first in the series is in my home town of Crediton, Devon.  Olivia James Design opened its doors 5 years ago, a family business which has recently had a new business partner join them. The town was desperate for a shop like this!  They are stockists of Gisela Graham, Emma Bridgewater, Susie Watson and many other fab British designers.   It is crammed full of pretty gifts, cute cards, gorgeous soft furnishings, lovely toys and country style ceramics.  They also work with local creatives and stock locally made products.  You can follow them on facebook too - click here.  Enjoy the pics... and keep your eye out for the rest of the series.