Monday 28 January 2013

February Newsletter: Arts, Hearts and Marts


THE MONTH OF LURVE!

February is here already, and February means just one thing at SHOP - Valentine's Day!  Yes, yes we can hear you all moaning on about the commericalisation of the thing, but we don't think there's anything wrong with celebrating a day dedicated to LOVE! Love of all kinds too of course, not just the sloshy romantic stuff!

So, for that reason, SHOP will be celebrating by turning SHOP into a tunnel of love - more below and other events too!




EXHIBITION


The Sound of the Life of the Mind

By Brett Atkinson



February 1st - 28th

SHOP's new-look Art Space is kicking off it's new programme of month long exhibitions with an exhibition of some of the latest work from Brett Atkinson (Bi-a-click-of-Paint).

EVENT


VALENTINE'S DAY AT SHOP!
11AM - 6PM



SHOP is a fan of all things lovey-dovey, so all day at SHOP on the 14th Feb, we will be emanating love-vibes towards you all with smoochy music and heart-shaped chocs, come along for a love-in!
 

YOUR ART HERE!


SHOP's new arrangement of the Arts Space means we're looking for artists to exhibit for free for a month at a time, if this sounds like you go here for some more info and then get in touch!

Monday Stock Blog: Vinyl, Record Player and Vinyl Accessories!


Today's Monday Stock Blog is sponsored by lovely, lovely, scratchy, atmospheric vinyl!

7 inches, 12 inches, record holders and ... our Dansette is also now available for one lucky owner!

Have a wee peek below...!

A small selection of the new vinyl we now have in-SHOP

7 inch singles we now also have in-SHOP

7 inch single holder - we spoil you, we really do!

SHOP's Dansette is now up for grabs!  Make us an offer, go ahn!

VALENTINE'S HEARTISAN MARKET ON THE ROMANTIC CHRISTMAS STEPS!

On Saturday 9th February, from 11am – 4pm, the beautiful and intriguing Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, in keeping with its reputation for independent artisan traders, is hosting a romantically tinged Heart-isan Market on the unique Christmas Steps themselves.

Come along for a lovely afternoon and experience the wonderful teetering charm of the artisans’ stalls cascading down the Steps, showcasing the high standard of beautiful crafts and wares – everything from cakes and preserves, to taxidermy, original art works and illustration and accessories, providing you with the perfect opportunity to pick up local, handmade and fully unique Valentine’s Day presents.

Romance will be in the air with songs of love emanating from the human jukebox and did you know that The Christmas Steps Artisan Market has an excellent track record in match-making?  One of our regular stallholders met her long term boyfriend at the market when he - a resident on the Christmas Steps - opened his front door and found the woman of his dreams staring back at him from a stall!  And if that weren’t enough, there are many other artisan traders and businesses in this unique and beautiful site in Bristol’s city centre, as well as great places to eat and drink.

FFI:

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When was the last time you took a walk down a different street?  The Christmas Steps Arts Quarter consists of eight unique streets in Bristol's old city, lined with independent shops, art galleries, bars, cafes and more than a few surprises, where artisans and creative traders work side by side to keep this diverse corner of Bristol as unusual as it's been throughout its long and intriguing history.


The Christmas Steps at their most Romantic!

Monday 21 January 2013

Monday Stock Blog: Homeware!

Everyone knows that it's nice to stay holed up during January, but it's even nicer if you have lots of nice homeware to keep you company!

We like to think that our homeware is like the accessory to the furniture department, like a necklace or brooch is an accessory to a dress, so whynot dress up your home with SHOP this January!

(oooh, that was actually quite 'salesy' wasn't it?!)

Gorge red and gold coffee set

Old Greg's pet rabbit

This clever little donkey dispenses cigarillos!

Take a look in the mirror

Birdy glass set!

Lampy

Lobster plates! We love these! (even though we're vegetarians)

Look at the cutey legsies on this!

Monday 14 January 2013

BOOK YOUR VALENTINE'S ARTISAN MARKET STALL HERE!

TO GRAB A STALL FOR JUST £5 (OR £B5) DOWNLOAD YOUR FORM HERE AND RETURN IT WITH PAYMENT TO 'SHOP' AT 18/19 CHRISTMAS STEPS!

On Saturday 9th February, from 11am – 4pm, the beautiful and intriguing Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, in keeping with its reputation for independent artisan traders, is hosting it's Valentine's Heart-isan Market on the unique Christmas Steps.

Come along for a lovely afternoon and experience the wonderful teetering charm of the artisans’ stalls cascading down the Steps, showcasing the high standard of beautiful crafts and wares – everything from cakes to taxidermy, original art works, handmade instruments and beautiful accessories, providing you with the perfect opportunity to pick up local, handmade and fully unique Valentine's Day presents.
 
If that weren’t enough, there are many other artisan traders and businesses in this unique and beautiful site in Bristol’s city centre, as well as great places to eat and drink.
 
The 2012 Christmas Artisan Market
 
When was the last time you took a walk down a different street?  The Christmas Steps Arts Quarter consists of eight unique streets in Bristol's old city, lined with independent shops, art galleries, bars, cafes and more than a few surprises, where artisans and creative traders work side by side to keep this diverse corner of Bristol as unusual as it's been throughout its long and intriguing history.

Monday Stock Blog: FURNITURE!

Welcome back to Monday Stock Blogs from SHOP! We had a big of a break whilst we were renovating because, unless you like your stock all dusty and stuff, renovating isn't really conducive to nice stock blogging.

Aside from being the first stock blog of 2013, this is a special stock blog for another reason also ... it is celebrating our brand new furniture department! We have branched out into vintage furniture now that we have knocked down the wall in SHOP and re-jigged the space.

Have a wee peek below to see some of what we currently have to offer:

Electronic Organ

Reel 2 Reel Player!


Wicker Trunk

Nest of 3 Tables and a Pouffe

Coat and Hat Stand

Drinks Trolley

Wardrobe

Wicker Chair and Foot Stool

Saturday 12 January 2013

12 Days of SHOP Face Lift: DAY TWELVE!


WE'RE OPEN!!!

It's hard to do new-SHOP justice (even if we do say so ourselves!), but here's some 'after pics' anyway!



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