by Rachel | Oct 29, 2022 | blog
The Nisse Men Have arrived.
The What?
The Nisse Men !!!
(Pronounced “Niss-er” )
In the dead of night, they took over a shelf in our shop and claimed it as their own.
Most people might know them as Gonks. But having lived in Denmark for a few years, David immediately recognised them when they appeared.
Don’t worry, though. They are very friendly. They secretly act as guardians bringing lots of good luck to anyone who has one in their home. (They especially like to look after cats and dogs and ride around on their backs at night.)
However, please note that they are known to get offended by carelessness, lack of respect, and laziness. They also hate rudeness, swearing or not treating animals with respect. Don’t get on the wrong side of them, as once insulted, they will play tricks on you and hide whatever you are looking for.
Please note – If you let a Nisse Man into your house, don’t forget to give him a gift of porridge with a pat of butter on the top on Christmas Eve. Otherwise, he might eat Rudolph’s carrots, and Santa won’t like that !!!
by Rachel | Oct 22, 2022 | blog
We met the PlayPress designer, Matthew at an exhibition earlier in the year when we were looking for something different that didn’t need batteries or a tv screen. Playpress toys are affordable, eco-friendly, and designed to let children play creatively while helping them develop key motor and cognitive reasoning skills.. You Press Out the sections, Build them Up, and then Play on.
We’d really like your feedback on these – What do you think?
Please pop into the shop and let us know
by Rachel | Oct 20, 2022 | blog
Quirky Greetings Cards for Star Wars fans – They are bound to love them
They are designed and made in the UK, And not only are the card and envelope are made from 100% recycled paper but the bag it comes in is made from corn starch which is fully biodegradable and compostable – So you can be environmentally friendly too
by Rachel | Oct 16, 2022 | blog
Have you seen our toy collection at the back of the corner shop?
From traditional wooden toys to a fantastic metal ride-on racing car, there’s bound to be something for every little one
by SBA-admin | Sep 24, 2020 | blog
50 shades of Scotland … Postcards and prints from Scottish artist Emily Mackenzie, which showcases a selection of her favourite Scottish hues in inky spots. These fun colours include: Nessie, Thistle, Drizzle, Smoked Salmon, Oatcake and Midgie Bite as well as many more!
This would make a lovely gift or a reminder of a trip to Scotland. Collect them, frame them or send them.
by SBA-admin | Sep 19, 2020 | blog
Lambs Wool Animals, all hand made in the UK. Dapple grey and dun lambswool horses, sleepy cats with a wee timorous beastie, saddleback pigs, woolly sheep, polar bears and not so grizzly brown bears , some of our new items in stock now. Ooops! Nearly forgot we have Elephants too