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Artie Flora is based in Somerset. It was started by Dawn Bowring, who is an experienced fully qualified interior designer. She has worked on many projects in the UK and overseas and these include restaurants, hotels, chateaus, villas and wonderful English country houses. Dawn has been involved in the making and design work of garden furniture for many years. Her involvement with the parasols has grown year on year with the design, quality of materials used and the construction. She works directly with craftsmen and craftswomen.
Modern furniture design - traditionally handmade in Somerset from sustainable natural wood, select from our in-house designs or commission a unique, custom made piece to suit you.
We make mirrors, cabinets, picture frames and larger pieces such as tables and bookcases. Marc is a creative designer-maker of beautiful, high quality pieces; each handmade to order by Marc and our small team in our rural Somerset workshop, situated within a maker-space complex of 19th Century armland outbuildings shared among a lively local artisan community.
Inspired by our diverse west-country landscape and the fusion of modern design with traditional furniture making techniques; our thriving creative business offers modern rustic handmade furniture, mirrors and picture frames in sustainable natural wood for those who want high quality furniture design and craftsmanship with a commitment to sustainability, minimising waste and re-using materials.
Maggie Rose Clothing is a small business run out of my tiny sewing room in a sleepy village in Somerset. All the items are handmade by me making them each unique to the customer. I don’t have huge amounts of stock, but I work on a ‘made to order’ basis depending on what fabric I have available. Fabrics and sewing are my passion and I hope that comes across in the clothes I make.
Robin Morrison is an award winning and published Somerset based wildlife and landscape photographer. His work has appeared in many of the National Newspapers and has been featured on the BBC including Springwatch. A number of his beautiful images are displayed on the walls of the Emporium and all are for sale. The display is likely to change over the months to ensure that there is variety and provide more opportunity to showcase different images from his extensive catalogue. The displayed work will include such items as traditional framed images, canvasses and possibly aluminium prints. Robin also enjoys bringing his work to life through illustrated talks to organisations such as Somerset Wildlife Trust, the RSPB, Community Groups and Camera Clubs. Robin is very passionate about British wildlife and is a volunteer with the RSPB and the Taunton Peregrine project. He ensures that the animals, flora and fauna also come first and will never risk disturbing wildlife just for that one picture.
Made in Somerset, using unique quality materials, Maybird is designed by Mechteld van Heck who has worked for fashion labels such as Boudicca, Burberry, Paul Smith and Tracey Boyd. Having spent years sourcing the best quality suppliers globally, Home of Maybird offers you a bespoke design service on home decor, giftware and accessories. Inspiration is taken by the surrounding scenery of the beautiful South West as well as the many trips undertaken to the continent and beyond. Add a unique touch to your home, or benefit from a customised service tailored to suit your needs. Maybird can offer all of this and more.
Whitelackington Art Group comprises a number of local amateur artists who live in and around Ilminster. Most of their affordable and original paintings and prints are watercolour, pen and wash, pastel and acrylic. However, some artists occasionally use oils while others produce beautiful images with their cameras.
With such a range of talented artists, the styles and subject matter are constantly changing. Many of the artists also undertake commissions.
An eclectic vintage (post 70s) collection of fashion and accessories – both ladies and menswear, interior sample pieces of fabric (separates and end of rolls) and furniture. Also other interior items, some antique and others samples.
Born in 1949 in Birmingham (the home of the British Motorcycle Industry), Roy was encouraged by his parents and family when his talent with pencil and paints became apparent. Roy's father was a keen motorcyclist, and also helped to develop in Roy a fascination for mechanics, and for working with tools.
We specialise in luxury dog collars for the more discerning pet owner for whom, quality, value and style count. Supple leather collars in gorgeous, vibrant colours. Crafted with quality materials and your dog’s comfort in mind. Whether they are out in the field or out with you for coffee, keep them looking trim whilst still being practical.
Is committed in bringing to you a collection of Aromatherapy products with a sophisticated edge.
Botanical soya melts:
An eco-friendly, natural and stylish way to fragrance your home and not detrimental to the environment.
Natural volcanic stones:
Infused in the very best essential oils specifically designed to help reduce one of life's many stresses.
Taking early retirement in 2005, I found that I had the time and the wish to paint seriously.
Being a self-taut artist means that learning comes by a way of playing and after experimenting with watercolour, oils and acrylics, I then tried pastels and immediately realised that this was my media and I haven’t looked back.
It is to catch the very essence of atmosphere and mood that feeds my desire to paint. To see the changing light, seasons and therefore the colours, I never tire of walking my favourite haunts looking and watching for that special moment that will draw my eye.
My aim with all traditional paintings is to create strength of atmosphere that invites the onlooker into a tranquil world with a slightly romantic edge.
Cultured freshwater pearl jewellery – Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants.
Handmade in Somerset for 35 years, we make traditional hand-knotted pearl necklaces, finished with modern strong magnetic clasps or neat safety clasps. We select beautiful pearls to craft unique pieces, set on sterling-silver or 9ct-gold. Big baroque pearl drop earrings are hard to repeat. One-of-a-kind pearl station necklaces on solid Belcher chain. See our selection of individual pearl pendants and earrings from studs to teardrops in a variety of shapes and colours.
Ed is a production engineering apprentice with Numatic International, who in his spare time likes tinkering in the shed upcycling and recycling items into lamps. The items he makes are unique and his stock is constantly changing dependent on the components he can find.
Glassification is a fused glass studio run by Somerset based glass artist Nikki Robinson. Nikki has been working professionally with glass since 2019, but has been fascinated by the beauty of glass since childhood. Nikki's work is driven by colour and her imagination is fired by the almost edible quality of kiln fired glass.
Nikki creates jewellery, gifts, artworks and specialises in kitchen and bathroom splashbacks in her studio just outside Ilminster. She also runs taster courses in fused glass for anyone who would like to have a go at this wonderful craft. Nikki is also happy to make any items to commission.
The Brian the Bear books describe the adventures of a little bear who lives in the Somerset village of Barrington. They are written by Mark Blackburn and illustrated by Alice Jowitt.
The first book, Brian the Barrington Bear, is all about his escapades close to home. The sequel Brian the Flying Bear, which will arrive this summer, sees him travel much further from home!
Mark is a prize-winning local author and often appears at writing events throughout the West Country.
Anna Belinda specialises in lifestyle and accessories and is based in Somerset.
Our products include fashion leather handbags, purses and seasonal accessories including socks, gloves and scarves.
Anna Belinda gives you quality fashion items that aren't just practical they also make great gifts.
I create unique bespoke art jewellery. I combine brass, silver and gold plate with leather, glass, wood. The items are handmade sets of necklaces/earrings/bracelets; furthermore, there are also some individual handmade items that are not part of a set, such as brooches and scarf holders, and some (leather) (equestrian) bracelets.
Coppertop Cards is based near Ilminster in Somerset. Susi creates unique hand lettered, designed and individually finished greetings cards for all occasions, as well as packs of notecards and tins of postcards which make lovely gifts. As a calligrapher, she loves to letter on (almost!) all surfaces and creates beautiful bespoke wedding stationery and invitations in her garden studio.
Barbara has been in love with beads since she was a child and is particularly drawn to natural stones. She worked for diamond merchants in London`s Hatton Garden where she gathered many ideas for her own jewellery. Her work features materials from across the globe and with semi-precious stones and pearls.
Barbara has taught jewellery making in various settings on land and, nowadays, mainly at sea, as she teaches on cruise ships all over the world. This enables her to purchase stones direct, which allows her offer her jewellery at a price she hopes will allow everyone to enjoy wonderful stones made by Mother Earth.
I hope you find something that you will enjoy for years to come in my collection.
Operating out of two sheds in a small village just outside of Ilminster, "Things Made From Wood" is a small business that makes all sorts of things, hand-made, from wood. From serving boards and coasters to tables, chess sets and clocks, either pre-made or to custom made to order.
It should really be "Things Made From Wood AND Resin" as that's the main focus. The natural grains of the various types of wood used can contrast strikingly with the vibrant colours of the resin to make truly unique pieces for any home or business.
www.thingsmadefromwood.co.uk