Friday 29 June 2012

Friday Feature - Simply Chic Gift Boutique

So here we are again! Friday! Weeks are flying by at the moment and with only 6 months til Christmas - yep 6 months - summer will be well and truely over before it's even began!

The Random Button 'Friday Feature' this week goes to Simply Chic Gift Boutique!

Simply Chic Gift Boutique


Situated in New Street, Worcester, Simply Chic is run by the lovely Cathy who certainly has an eye for anything beautiful!

With a whole host of items ranging from home and interior pieces, pampering products and vintage inspired jewellery to gift stationery, kids items and wedding gifts and accessories! Simply Chic really is a treasure trove of loveliness! Simply Chic is the place to find unique heart wedding guest books and wedding planner books they've also launched a new range of vintage style wedding favours and chic table decorations for your special day. They even have beautiful gifts for new arrivals - baby journals, baby announcement cards, baby memory boxes & many more gorgeous little gifts all at great prices

Here is an image taken from their website showing the lovely products in stock!


 
Simply Chic - In Store




One of my favourite collections on their website is the PiP Studio ceramics range! Mugs, tea pots, jugs and sugar bowls all decorated with vivid colours in pretty floral patterns - I'm sure they would look perfect in any kitchen! (I would quite happliy find a home for every piece in the collection!)

PiP Studio Tea Pot £32.95


Of course like all our 'Friday Features' so far, Simply Chic Gift Boutique stock a range of Random Button handmade pieces including lavender hearts, memo boards and bunting!


Random Button bunting available from Simply Chic

You can find out more about Simply Chic Gift Boutique through the website HERE, you can follow them on TWITTER and even like them over on FACEBOOK

Whilst you are over on facebook you might as well take a little visit to the Random Button page - this week we are running a little giveaway for this pretty 'Love Layers' handmade cushion! All you have to do is 'like' Random Button and 'Share' the giveaway post that you will find on our page! It's as simple as that! I'm sure it would look good in your home wouldn't it!!

Random Button giveaway on Facebook

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Friday 22 June 2012

Friday Feature - Finishing Touches Too

Hello! So another dreary day is in store and it's looking like it will be hanging around for a few more days at least! What ever happened to a thing called 'Summer'? I'm sure it's supposed to of started by now?!

Anyway welcome to our second Friday Feature! This week in the spotlight is ... Finishing Touches Too!


Finishing Touches Too


Finishing Touches Too is a quirky little gift shop in Limavady, Co Derry, specialising in handmade crafts and gifts, with a vintage and shabby chic theme!

It is run by the lovely Helen who has a great eye for anything beautiful and handcrafted! She loves painting old furniture and giving it a new lease of life and ready for a new home - she stocks some of the fab Annie Sloan paints so it's hard to resist the temptation to get the paint brush out!

With items ranging from handmade cards, bunting and handmade bags to cushions, personalised signs and bespoke furniture there is sure to be something for everyone for every occasion whether it be birthdays, anniversaries or weddings - I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed!

Here is just a selection of stock images you can find on Finishing Touches Too facebook page


Finishing Touches Too stock photographs

There's even a sale going on at the moment so if you're over Co. Derry way or even feel like having a browse on line be sure to check Helen's lovely shop out!

p.s It goes without saying that Finishing Touches Too stock pieces from Random Button! Here is a little selection of the teacup pincushions they have in stock!


Random Button at Finishing Touches Too


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Friday 15 June 2012

Friday Feature - Polkadot of Winslow

Good Morning!

Welcome to Random Button's new 'Friday Feature' where we will be sharing any great shops of designers etc. that we've found this week!

The FIRST 'Friday Feature' goes to Polkadot of Winslow!

Polkadot of Winslow ...'is the most fabulous little shop nestled in the pretty Market Square in Winslow, Bucks. Owned by artist Lisa Wright it's full of interesting vintage finds & locally handmade products, all made by very nice people! It's an emporium of all things lovely!'


Polkadot


It's a treasure trove of handmade gifts and delights! Lisa stocks a wide range of pieces from vintage styles gifts, wooden plaques, wedding favours and jewellery to pottery, money boxes and original artwork! There really is something for everyone!

There are soooooo many lovely things to choose from in store so it's hard to pick out the best to show you! These super cute wooden brooches are one of my favourites though - each one is obviously handmade which means you can choose which pattern/colour they are created in! Follow this LINK for more info about these brooches!


Cute wooden brooches


If you're looking for a gift for someone special or just a treat for yourself and you love vintage / shabby chic / handmade then this shop is definitely for you! They even have a CAKE DAY! So if you're in the Winslow area on a Thursday pop in for some edible treats!!!!

Random Button is lucky enough to have been picked as one of Polkadots handmade suppliers! A range of our pin cushions, bunting, knitted and fabric cushions and lavender hearts are nestled in with all the other lovely pieces on offer!


Random Button in stock at Polkadot Winslow

For more information and a detailed map of the shops location visit www.PolkadotWinslow.co.uk 

You can even 'LIKE' them on facebook too by clicking HERE


For a list of other Random Button stockists visit www.RandomButton.co.uk


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Saturday 9 June 2012

News and Events!

So you might be able to tell from the date of the last post that I've been a little slack with updating the blog in previous months! We've been really busy here in Random Button HQ making stock, getting it out to you guys and finding lovely new stockists to sell out wares! (You can find a list on www.randombutton.co.uk - chances are that there is a shop by you!)

One exciting thing to fill you in on is CRAFTfest!! If you haven't heard of it before it's an 'virtual craft extravaganza ' and it starts today! Head on over to http://creative-connections.ning.com/page/craftfest-home and you will find an array of categories ranging from Home to Wedding to Baby & Child to Jewellery - there'll be something fo everyone! Random Button has a stall! We're No10 in the Home section! Have a browse through stalls products then if there is anything you like click on the link to be taken to that makers online shop! - It's as simple as that and it's all from the comfort of your own home!





Other Random Button is equally exciting! One of our lovely online stores Not Mass Produced have started a blog - they are now featuring artists and makers that sell on their site. Random Button was lucky enough to be chosen as the FIRST featured artisan!! So if you would like to hear more about the behind the scenes here at Random Button have a read! http://notmassproduceddotcom.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/random-button-designer-giveaway.html

There is also a giveaway to celebrate! You could get your hands on this lovely 'Irish Bow' cushion (It's one of my faves!!) All you need to do is leave a comment under the blog post - head on over to the page where it'll all be explained!

                                          
Random Button giveaway on Not Mass Produced



 

Have a fab weekend!

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