Exciting New Products!

We are very excited to announce two new arrivals. First, we have  the most scrumptious knitted accessories from Catherine Tough.

Here are the cuddly hot water bottle covers (with hot water bottles included of course):

And here are the bedsocks for him….

And for her…..

Perfect for cosying up on these freezing winter nights!

We are also very excited to now stock Delightful Living’s handpainted reclaimed wooden signs. Every sign is unique, and they are all made here in the UK. They make great wedding, housewarming or birthday gifts.

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Clocks, Dopp Kits And All Creatures Great And Small

The new season always means new ranges added to our already fabulous lines of gifts at Boutiko. This month we are really excited about the new recycled clocks and Burt’s Bees skincare we’ve just received, and there will be plenty more to follow.

A Short Walk is a company which produces clocks and thermometers from recycled coffee cups, producing pieces that look very much like slate and are surprisingly weighty considering where they come from.

They come in two styles, classic, with numbers 1-12, and Traditional, as above. There is also a clock/thermometer combination, which can be kept outside and, due to the distinctive face, easily read from the bottom of the garden! These are already proving popular, so why not get yours now as a fantastic and unusual Christmas present that’s sure to be a talking point?

Also this month, we are delighted to introduce Burt’s Bees to our skincare range. Burt’s Bees have been around for quite a while now, and you are probably familiar with the name if not the products themselves. The company strive to get as many natural ingredients into their products as possible, making them ideal for sensitive skins and babies too.

This Dopp Kit is especially produced for men and we think it would make a great Christmas present, especially with the canvas wash bag which will be useful for trips abroad and weekends away. The products have a subtle, naturally fresh scent due to the essential oils used, and includes ingredients such as calendula and soothing chamomile.

World Animal Day

On October 4th it’s World Animal Day, which will appeal to anyone with a love and concern for the welfare of animals around the world, especially endangered species. There will be all kinds of events to celebrate our furry/feathered/scaly friends and raise funds for animal welfare.

Pollyanna Pickering, wildlife artist, sums it up perfectly I think: “World Animal Day provides a wonderful opportunity for us all to celebrate the ways in which our lives are enriched by animals – and to support all the hardworking organisations which are striving to end animal suffering worldwide.”
To find out more, visit http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/index.asp.

Here’s my favourite animal, Coco, even if she is a naughty little minx sometimes.

Have a lovely month!

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New In This Week: Handmade Craft Kits!

Girls' Egg Cosies

We are so excited to announce the arrival of these new children’s (or adults’!) craft kits, handmade by Karen Lewis in the north of England. Each kit, which comes in a delightful ‘take-away’ box, contains everything you need, such as felt pieces, thread and buttons, along with an ‘instructions and ideas’ sheet to help you on the way.

Felt Flower Brooches

There are four kits to choose from: egg cosies for boys, egg cosies for girls, flower brooches and an adorable padded hanging heart. They have both sewing and gluing options, so are suitable for most ages, although we don’t advise them for under threes as they have small parts.

 

Hanging Heart

The kits are priced at £6.50 and are excellent value.

A beautiful gift that is fun to make and useful too!

Boys' Egg Cosies

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