After lots of interest and requests,  it is time for the next Pappelina order to go in,  we decided it will be placed on Tuesday the 17th of January. So if you have not measured that special space yet now is the time. Just give us a ring for more information or pop in and see us and we are happy to give you some advice.

I am sooooo pleased to see the interest in the plastic rugs, they are fantastic! As a good quality and long lasting rug it is a perfect option, they are hardwearing and easy to clean. If you have a small one, just pop it in the washing machine, I have a longer one in my kitchen so I just hose it down in the bathtub, using a soft sponge on any marks with a bit of detergent or just some washing up liquid. Even Richard, who was a bit confused with the idea of plastic rugs, now likes ours and is not against having more in the house. Which is perfect because I have my eye on a really long Viggo Star for our hallway, and a large Alice or maybe a Siri in the dinning room and why not a Vera One in the bathroom…Oh I better stop or Richard will panic, one at a time he would say.

Pappelina doesn’t only do fantastic rugs they also do lots of other lovely designs and products such as massive blankets, tea towels, lamp shades and more. Please have a look at their website for more information or for just some ideas and inspiration.

Please do note that when an order is placed the delivery can some times be quite long, up till six weeks. If they have them in stock then they will be here within a week, but sometimes they have to weave them especially for our order and due to the delicate process of weaving the rugs they do it with extra care. You can find out more about the procedure at their website.

Here are some of my favourite designs

Have a lovely week and see you soon

Charlotte x

We have decided to change our opening hours a little bit! Not a lot but at this dark and quiet time of the year we like to spend more time at home with the little family.

Monday – Friday                           10.00 – 17.00

Saturday                                         10.00 – 17.30

Sunday                                            12. 00 – 16.00

And please do pop in and see us, we are happy to help finding gifts and ideas for your home, and don’t forget new Pappelina order next week.

Charlotte x

Many of you have asked if we will be open late this week, and yes tonight is the night. We close at 8pm and are happy to give you a helping hand finding those perfect gifts.

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

Thursday 22nd	09.30 – 20.00
Friday 23rd	09.30 – 18.00
Saturday 24th Christmas Eve	09.00 – 15.00ish
Sunday 25th Christmas Day	CLOSED
Monday 26th Boxing Day	CLOSED
Tuesday 27th	CLOSED
Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th	10.00 – 17.30
Saturday 31st New Years Eve	10.00 – 17.00
Sunday 1st New Years Day	CLOSED
Monday 2nd January	CLOSED
Tuesday 3rd January	10.00 – 17.30

We are looking forward seeing you soon

Charlotte x

First I have to say I am sorry for not updating here more often, I have a long backlog of photos from the shop with lovely new designs, however the only time I have to sort them out is at night after Stina fallen asleep, but the last few weeks we have not been that well, guess we managed to caught a few of the winter bugs! Typical!!!

Anyway, I am so glad to see all our lovely regulars and also so many new faces in the shop. Thank you everyone for recommending us! We are still a very small shop with a lot of trial and error, but we have learned a lot this year and believe the range is better than ever. This is our second Christmas and this year we introduce just a small selection of Christmas decorations and also a few Santa (Tomtar) and wow have they been popular. Next year I will get more in for sure! We love the fact that our customers come to us for something different, unique, something you can not really find anywhere else.

It is now one week left until Christmas and we still got most designs left in stock but unfortunately some things are nearly gone and we wont be able to get them in before Christmas. So if there is something you know you would like please do give us a ring and we are happy to put it aside for you.

Charlotte x

 

Secret Santa gifts!

It can be quite difficult to find a great gift for a work friend, time might be an issue and somehow you might have managed to get the person that is the picky one that not even bother to smile when they open their gift! What on earth to get someone like them. Well we are happy to give you a few ideas for £10 and under.

The travel/take away mugs, perfect for the office or to someone on the go. Why not look stylish as well!

Sweetheart bowl, who would not be pleased to get a heart bowl, and why not fill it with chocolate.

Pasta Server for the pasta lover. Four in one, measure, stir, serve and grate you choise of cheese.

Or if someone just had a little one, the so gourgous animal slippers. We have cats, mouse, elephants, tigers, giraffes, rabbits, and lions.

Tins, tins, tins, someone might need to get a bit more organised. Blafres’ lovely tins with funky animal designs are great for those.

Coasters, one of our bestseller is the silicone flower coaster and yes they are great. Perfect with hot mugs or just stylish under a glass of wine. Choose between 14 colours…

Owl “Mr Uggly” Bottlestopper, it does not have to be for the winebottle…

And lots more to choose from notebooks, candles, teatowels, or why not some lovely Scandinavian Christmas decorations?! Hope you got some inspiration!

Charlotte x

Good news everyone! From tomorrow we start with longer opening hours to make Christmas shopping a bit easier.

Monday to Saturday 09.30 – 18.00 and Sundays 11.00 – 17.00.

Looking forward seeing you soon

Charlotte x

As you might have noticed the http://www.spektakular.co.uk webaddress is not working at the moment. We are waiting on delivery for a replacement part and should be able to get it up and running soon again. In the meantime please use our blog.spektakular.co.uk address, it should always be working!

Charlotte x

Oh always so nice to be in the Scotsman, this Saturday Janet Christie wrote an article about Scandinavian Style and how it is invading Scotland. Well I am doing my best :)  The knitted jumper from “The Killing” that is sooo popular, well we do have the perfect gift to go with the jumper, the Nordic Wool thermo mugs in four lovely designs. These are on my Christmas list and I have given the hint to Richard.

This week we are expecting delivery after delivery and I have absolutely no idea where to put all the stock. But we have booked in an late evening with all of us girls in the shop (Richard and Stina just have to stay out of the way), so I think the shop will look great and be ready for Christmas this week.

Don’t forget to come and see us at Edinburgh Academy Christmas Fair if you are in the area. Unfortunately I have to mention that we don’t have a card machine with us to the fair so bring cash or visit us here at the shop. Emma will be here all weekend to give you a hand with gift decisions. Oh have just been informed that there are a few tickets left for the Friday evening event and no you do not have to have children at the Academy, you are very welcome to buy tickets, just contact Jane on n 07545054470 or email  Janebredin@btinternet.com.

Have a great week and we are all looking forward seeing you.

Charlotte x

I got a bit of a reminder of the long dark evenings ahead the other day when I closed the shop. That hour sure makes a difference, it gets dark early, too early! And whilst walking to the car and then driving to collect Stina at nursery I noticed how many people were out walking, and sadly not many were wearing any kind of reflector. It is dark and lets face it most of us were dark clothing, jeans, suits, school uniforms and dark jackets , it is hard to see while you are driving, especially if it is a bit of rain in the air.

We are so happy and thrilled to introduce Glimmis. Reflectors in lots of different designs, from funky dinosaurs, seasonal snowflakes, elegant lilies, pretty hearts to the lovely character Moomin or his friend Little My?! On their website you can do a test on how visual you are in the dark with and without reflectors or you can find your own favourite.

Growing up in Sweden I was taught early how important it is to be seen in the dark, it does not matter if you live on the country side or in the city. Must admit I thought it was a bit silly but as soon as I got my own drivers licence and almost hit a man walking on a main road late one evening in dark clothing, I decided to always were some kind of reflector, as my dad would say “it sure is a cheap life insurance”.

I know now these days while my mum is out walking the dog at night she wears a reflector vest and the leash has reflectors in it as well as the dog collar, I think the collar might even have flashing lights!

Please remember: Stay safe, be smart, be seen!!!

Charlotte x

Halloween and Fireworks Night have passed and you will now starting to see more and more shops changing their displays getting ready for Christmas and yes we are one of them.  We are starting slow with lovely designs by Sagaform, mulled wine sets, serving bowls (stars, hearts and Christmas trees), tealight holders and lots more. By midweek next week Cult Design is arriving with small Santas for their Change candle holders. And of course some lovely ornaments from Broste Copenhagen. Darling Clemementine’s lovely Christmas cards are now in the shop.

But of course we are not only filling up the shop with Christmas designs, we are also getting more lovely new gift ideas in every week, we have everything from stockingfillers to the perfect gift to someone special. Or if you just can’t wait to give your home a bit of that Christmas feeling.

November is a busy month for us which is lovely, if you are visiting Edinburgh Academy’s Big Christmas Fair, well pop by and say hi! Or if you are in Glasgow, we will be at Calderwood Primary again and we are really looking forward to these fairs. It is an exciting way to meet new people and spread the word about the shop.

Have a lovely week

Charlotte x