More of us!

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Hello one and all. Sorry I’ve been a bit quiet of late, no excuses at all just enjoying the sunshine on my roof! Right to business then what has been going on inside my walls? A few changes, moves, new arrivals have been happening or are about to happen. Artistitch Design has joined us in the cubby holes downstairs and we’ll just wow! You should see the work that goes into her lovely handmade goods. Well worth a peep folks. Superb presents too if you’re looking for something unique.

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Sugar Hill are going to be taking on a larger space in August so she will be moving from her shelf under Tangled Vine the candles to by the window upstairs. We are so excited to be getting some more beautifully restored furniture in.

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The Outhouse in amongst the minor issue of getting married moved into a larger space just before the ceremony! Cheeky monkey then went on honeymoon and the girls sold his stock!

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Grace Face Boutique has been having a sale with her beautiful handmade adult dresses, just a few left if you fancy owning one of the best made dresses around.

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Vintage Daisy moved in downstairs with her lovely mix of vintage style and true vintage goodies. Proving very popular too and so beautifully displayed. She also has her own place – The Little Grey Shepherds Hut at The Yards in Kettering so do pop over for a shop.

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Nicholas & Steele restock most weeks in their fabulous back room but beware they seem to bring a tonne of rain with them lol! The girls tell me it’s well worth following them on Instagram and Facebook as they sometimes have table top sales of all their gorgeousness.

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Mercer & Rose are now in place in our cubbyholes and again it’s all just sooooo beautiful. Pop in and take a gander.

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Mr Pip Goes Solo is taking over the gents clothing upstairs in August and promises us tweed jackets including Burberry and Harris Tweed, hats from flat caps to top hats, braces, ties, cravats and more. Watch this space.

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We have a few more new businesses in the pipeline too so keep an eye on the girls Facebook and Instagram pages. Remember you can tweet them too (personally I thought that was just up to the pigeons on my roof but hey ho!?!!!)

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Lastly I’ve realised not everyone knows that the emporium is actually made up of over 30 different, independent small businesses all trading under the same roof. So when you support us you are supporting a number of people in the local community. The girls have put links on the website to the different businesses so it’s well worth a click to find out who makes No.38 so special. Ta ra for now folks…….

Me Again Folks!

It’s me again, No.38 popping by to catch you all up on the latest happenings at the emporium. June has got off to an amazing start for the girls and their traders after a quieter May. The weather seems to affect you lovely lot and you don’t want to pop out to play in the rain! Can’t think why you wouldn’t brave the torrential storms we have had? I stand in it all the time with just my lovely tiled roof for cover!

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One of the girls has just returned from a well earned family break in the sun so the fabulous Mrs Top Step Antiques stepped in for holiday cover and was working her little socks off. She will defo need a holiday too after her extra days at the emporium. She was buzzing round sorting all you lovely peeps out. It seems you have all been loving the girls window display so much you’ve practically bought it all which meant Mrs Top Step was climbing in and out of the window for you all hehe!

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I have been noticing some new faces popping in and out of my doors recently it would seem the girls have been joined by several new traders with a few more still in the pipeline. Small Wonders has arrived in our cubby holes and is proving jolly popular too. Her pictures are amazing. All based on the Cornish seaside too, with shells, driftwood, hand stitching etc.

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Mabels Vintage has taken on a larger area upstairs and again it’s looking wonderful with a mix of something for everyone from furniture to haberdashery, China to crates.

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Laura Slade Art has just joined us too. A very talented local artist. She can be found to the right of the till as you enter the shop.

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Mercer & Rose are set to join us later in the month too.

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Knicker Drawer Notebooks have joined us upstairs and the girls tell me that everyone needs to own one of these! Pop in for a gander.

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The lovely Utterly Clutterly has taken on a little more space upstairs too. She has spread across onto my window sill upstairs.

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Holly Blue Handmade Jewellery has stretched across the haberdashery counter downstairs and has some gorgeous handmade cufflinks and collar stiffeners in, perfect for Father’s Day too.

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Grace Face Boutique has had a revamp and we have opened her space up a little more. Mr Pip helped out and bashed a bit of me away!

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In all its been a pretty busy start to June. Coffee and cakes are enjoyed on a Friday especially by our adorable postman who pops in for a takeaway! Downstairs had a bit of doing up session and I’ve had a wash and brush up! Anyway enough from me I’m being got ready (terrible grammar sorry folks) to open my doors for a fabulous day ahead. I did hear that some of the lovely people who make my insides what they are today are popping in for a restock so watch the girls Facebook page to see all the new goodies. Toodle pip until next time….

The Big Strawberry

The Big Strawberry is our very, very talented Sarah who is located upstairs although the girls do sneak her cushions downstairs a lot of the time, that’s if they hang around for long enough!

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Upstairs

The Big Strawberry has just expanded too and taken on a shelf upstairs as well as a set of the cable drums. It’s not just cushions though we have lavender bags, tissue covers, bunting, peg bags, wheat bags, door stops, aprons and more. The fabrics Sarah uses are fabulous, really good quality and the prices are so, so reasonable.

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Sold out on day one!

The girls love a visit from The Big Strawberry with her bags full of new stock. Bets get taken on how quickly the latest cushion will sell once it’s picture is popped up on Facebook!

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Bunting

Pop in and take a peep upstairs I bet you’ll leave with a little bit of gorgeousness from The Big Strawberry.

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Fabulous Fabrics

Getting Married?

Just a quick interlude from all our traders write ups to let you into a little secret that really you should all know about. It’s that time of year when you are all either getting married or planning a wedding but did you know that the girls and traders at No.38 can help? How? ……….

Well we have Allium who is really a florist and does the most amazing flowers.

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Allium

We have Alfie Winn our fabulous illustrator who can sort out all your stationery needs from unusual guest books to invitations.

Alfie Winn
Alfie Winn

Smiley bum who can also help with the stationery plus signage with his laser cutter.

Smiley Bum
Smiley Bum

We have Oh Sew Vintage who can make you your wedding and bridesmaids dresses and accessories.

Oh Sew Vintage
Oh Sew Vintage

Pip ‘n’ Mix who hire out vintage props for your special day.

Pip 'n' Mix
Pip ‘n’ Mix

We have our two silversmiths Davina and Scruffy Dog who can make personalised jewellery.

Scruffy Dog
Scruffy Dog
Davina
Davina

Dulcie Britain for vintage wedding dresses.

Dulcie
Dulcie Britain

Shake ‘n’ Scoop for an icecream shack for the day.

Shake 'n' Scoop
Shake ‘n’ Scoop

Tangled Vine for your candles.

Tangled Vine
Tangled Vine

Plus an array of vintage China from Nicholas & Steele, Utterly Clutterly and Bella Rose.

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China

Top Step Antiques has some fab antique jewellery including engagement rings.

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Top Step Antiques

The Big Strawberry will make bunting to order.

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The Big Strawberry

Amy from Kilning me softly will make personalised pottery for you and we have plenty of gifts that would be brilliant as table presents, favours etc.

Amy
Amy

If you need help just ask one of the girls to direct you to the right place.

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Something blue