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Lovely garden-themed crafts and gifts

This is the perfect opportunity to find that unique gift or spoil yourself as we have some wonderful local exhibitors in our Artisan Marquee, offering everything from handmade jewellery to ceramics and pottery, silk flowers and wreaths, skincare, wool, candles and handmade soap and candles and lots more. It’s a range of gifts you won’t find on the High Street and the perfect opportunity to pick up a great present.

A Little Something Extra

Fairtrade, British and designed bags, and floral-themed statement jewellery.

Ash Tree Pottery

Pottery by Neil and Rowan Fawdon. www.ashtree-pottery.co.uk

Bee Happy Glass Designs

Striking glassware designs for your home, garden and for yourself, which is both vibrant and contemporary. Bees often make an appearance in my designs, each piece being handcrafted in my ‘hive’ in Bath. www.beehappyglassdesigns.co.uk

Bob Page Rocking Horses

Bob is a member of the British Toy Maker’s Guild, making traditional hand-crafted rocking horses for customers’ specific requirements. He also offers a complete restoration service. http://wiveliscomberockinghorses.co.uk

Buttonbox Devon

New vintage and second-hand buttons, ribbons and trims, craft items and small gifts.

www.buttonboxdevon.co.uk

Chrissy Silver

Chrissy makes detailed porcelain lamps and pendants. She harvests plants to roll into the clay leaving and embedded image and perfect detail from the plant which the light shines through. www.chrissysilver.co.uk

Colmers Hill

Corymoor Mohair Socks

Craftexe

Handmade fused glass decorative pieces. www.craftexe.co.uk

Debussie Boutique

Ladies designer outlet specialising in French and Italian clothes and accessories.

Dream Blue Trading

Beautiful vibrant textiles including throws, runners, cushion covers, handpainted ceramics and sparkling Turkish gifts and homeware. http://dreamblue.co.uk

Findefuchs Pottery

Handmade/decorated Polish pottery – all products ovenproof and safe in the microwave, dishwasher and freezer. http://artisticpolishpottery.co.uk

Flintstone Flock Sheepskin Rugs 

Family run wool industry selling unique luxurious sheepskin rugs, pouffes, cushions, seat pads and home-made crafts from the Blackdown Hills. www.mjbutcher-andfarmer.co.uk

Floral Creations

Samantha makes handmade scarves, tweed bags, silver and costume jewellery in Totnes.

Gorgeous Yarns

A unique collection of all natural hand-dyed yarns to knit and crochet with, and an exclusive range of needles, hooks, kits and handmade project bags. Ideal for cosy autumn evenings by the fire! http://www.gorgeousyarns.co.uk

Gothic Mirrors

Individually handmade Gothic style mirrors from a variety of lovely wood. Some have attachments, old hinges, keys, hooks or shelves added. 

Grandma Bees Natural Skincare

Carefully made with only pure ingredients, Grandma Bees Natural Skincare maintains and restores healthy skin. Perfect for gardeners! http://www.grandmabees.com

Holly Lasseter Designs

Original botanical designs hand-painted and printed on fine bone china, cushions, stationery, bags and fabrics. www.hollylasseterdesigns.co.uk

Kubis Silk

Kubis Silk designs and produces a unique range of silk scarves and accessories for ladies. www.kubissilk.co.uk

Love Your Rocks

Handmade freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal jewellery, necklaces, lariats, bracelets and earrings. Classic and contemporary pearls, precious stones and sterling silver. www.loveyourrocks.com

Luvvey Limited

Affordable stylish ladies clothing, fabulous cashmere mix ponchos, Made in Italy tunics, tops and dresses plus an excellent range of scarves, bags and costume jewellery. www.luvvey.com

Liz Knight Designs

Liz Knight creates stylish jewellery in Somerset with long-lasting appeal. Each piece is individually designed and hand-crafted by Liz to offer something unique and distinctive.

 

 

Made at Burngate Farm

Candles, fragrance diffusers and soaps made by the sea in Dorset. 

My Alfresco Art

Stained glass installations handmade in Devon, these original designs will bring vibrancy and colour to any garden. http://myalfrescoart.co.uk

My Scented Home

Dried fruit and flower gifts and home décor, All made by Catherine Nix in her Dorset cottage. Catherine will also be showing how to make an autumn wreath in the Demo Tipi on the Top lawn. www.myscentedhome.co.uk 

Natural Pet Toy Company

Nikki’s Original Totes

Handmade original oilcloth tote bags in various sizes, styles and patterns with matching accessories. Bespoke service available with over 50 fabric choices.

P & G Hats

Quality ladies and gents hats sourced from around the world, including from many UK designers. http://pandghats.co.uk

Olive Branch Gifts

All things wicker – log baskets, garden trugs, shopping baskets, tool baskets and picnic hampers completed with crockery.

On the Edge of Dartmoor

We offer a tasteful collection of carefully chosen old, vintage and historical items in wood, leather, metal, pottery and glass all of which are associated with country life.

Parmesan & Pumpkin

Beautifully made contemporary wooden kitchen/dining ware including boards for charcuterie, cheese and serving, French rolling pins, mezzalunas, spoons and spatulas. Made on Exmoor. www.parmesanandpumpkin.com

Karen Scott

Hand-knitted crafts including shawls, neck-warmers, neck scarves and infinity scarves made with recycled t-shirt yarn . http://karenlesleyscott.co.uk

Reeves & Reeves

Beautiful silver jewellery

Scarlett Down

Local artist creating stunning pictures of animals

Seascape Curiosities

Beautifully designed and crafted home and fashion accessories, including hand-printed upcycled leather clutches and purses.

Silverzone Collection

Boho chic clothing from Vietnam, Thailand, Italy and Paris. www.silverzonecollection.co.uk

Wild Wool

Recycled throws, bamboo socks, hot water bottles and supersoft cashmere scarves and ponchos. www.welovewildwool.com

Wivey Weaver

Handspun, natural plant dyed and hand woven yarns, mostly plants dyed with plants from the garden and handwoven shawls, scarves and rugs mostly woven using my own yarns. http://www.etsy.com/shop/WiveyWeaver

West Morland Sheepskins

Get snuggly and put your feet up with Westmorland Sheepskins’ footwear, fine leather and sheepskin products. http://westmorlandsheepskins.co.uk