Perfect breakfast in bed

I never used to like breakfast in bed (you can't really move with a try on your lap and if you do, things start to go badly...and the bed gets covered in crumbs, which I detest!), but since having Frankie, I've learnt to appreciate those rare and precious moments in the morning (although for most of you 4am is probably still in the middle of the night).

Heart embossed range from Gisela Graham,  from £4.99

Big Green

It has been so warm recently, it really feels that the winter is over. I bet you all have your spring wardrobes prepared and ready to go! I just can't wait to get out of my winter boots (although I tried it last week and bitterly regretted it), for the sun to start feeling warm again, for the world to turn green!

Sia T-light Holders £3.50 each

Pretty dotty ribbon from Gisela Graham £1.99 for £ metres

Paperblank Notebook £12.99

Mother's Day

It's only three weeks before we get to say Thank You again, so we have a massive selection of cards for mums at Serendipity!

Cards from Tracy Russell
Triple heart frame from Gisela Graham £6.99
Butterfly decoration from Gisela Graham £6.00 for a set of 12

Cards from Think of Me
Fabric Heart from Gisela Graham £4.99 for a set of 4

Lace

It's so sweet and totally feminine, girls wear it all the time, so why not use it around our homes to give them a bit of a girlie feel. The lace ribbon featured in the photos is from Parlane (£19.99 for 7 metres) and I use it at home a lot (I love to wrap presents in simple brown paper and then wrap the ribbon around them, it gives them that pretty and handmade look). You can use it absolutely anywhere, here is some inspiration.

Double heart frame from Gisela Graham £9.99
Cards from Wendy Jones-Blackett

Cream tag £0.60

I wore that yesterday. 

My all time favourite soap.

Jars from Parlane from £1.99

New Cards

New cards from Think of Me
Pretty hand-painted glass hearts from Gisela Graham (£2.99)

As I promised yesterday, here are some photos of lovely new ranges of cards we now stock at Serendipity. If you want to see more, you will have to pop in and have a look! xoxo

New cards from From The Heart

New children's cards from Rachel Ellen

Sakai range from Rachel Ellen

P.S. Thanks Laura, you are a star!!

More pastels!

It looks like everybody is just crazy about them! Almost all of our publishers have paid a tribute to them in one way or another (even if it is just a coloured envelope) so I will try to take some photos in the shop and post them here tomorrow. For now have a look at those new cut-out cards from Paperlink, we think they are lovely and so summery!

I saw these little beauties while on a walk with our little boy the other day...to all sceptics- here is your proof...spring is definitely coming!!

Cake Stand

I have some inspiration for you today. When decorating your home you can easily make everyday items look stunning by displaying them in an unconventional way. A cake stand full of lovely baking would make a beautiful centrepiece on your dining table, but you could get a bit more creative and arrange some flowers or even your favourite cups (who doesn't have even the smallest collection of china?) under it's dome.

How about using a cake stand to hide some of your toiletries on your dressing table or on a shelf in the bathroom? Perfumes, make up, jewellery, anything goes. It will make it easier to keep at least some of your belongings tidy (hiding is always a good way of tidying up, don't you think?). Put some towels or scarves next to your cake stand to soften the look and you will be amazed at what a difference it makes!

If you do decide to have a go at this, feel free to share the result with me by sending an email with pictures of your cake stand! I definitely want to see it!

The Spring Shop

We have been very busy doing a change over in the shop recently. After Christmas and Valentine's Day everybody gets a little bit fed up with red, so it's really nice to finally put Mother's Day cards out, with their pink, blue, yellow and green colour palette. It feels like spring has arrived. We also arranged some new displays and when customers come in to have a little browse you can see their mood lifting. It's so rewarding! I mean, what is it with this winter...enough already!

Pastels

Pastels seem to be everywhere this spring...we have our own load at Serendipity. Very girlie indeed!

Mini Frames by Parlane
Driftwood Frame by Parlane, White Heart by Parlane
New Cards from Paperlink, Dragonfly Tin by Gisela Graham
White Frame by Parlane

Coaster art

I'm not sure we should call them coasters, because they have become these incredible, little pieces of art. We have two new sets at the shop at the moment, so take your pick.

Set of 4 Butterfly and Tulip coasters by Gisela Graham
Set of 4 Impliments coasters by Parlane

The Notice board

It arrived yesterday. I must say, hand on heart, it is the most beautiful thing we have ever had in Serendipity. Everything about is just perfect, the frame, the fabric, the ribbon and the writing in the background...everything. It is a perfect present for any girl and it will pretty up any interior!

Hello everybody!

Welcome to Serendipity! I'm Paula and together with my husband I run a little card and gift shop in the middle of Newcastle upon Tyne. Our customers have always asked us, why do we not have a website? I think the main reason is the lack of infrastructure. So we are setting up this blog to keep you, our dear customers, updated. We will be posting pictures of new arrivals, best sellers, we will be sharing our decorating ideas and gossiping. We believe a blog is also a very easy way of communicating, so if you have something to say, like something that we sell or would like us to reserve any item for you, please feel free to leave your comment or send us an email. We are looking forward to seeing you here! Xoxo