Somerset Makes Christmas Catalogue 2017

SOMERSET MAKES 2017ART | JEWELLERY | CLOTHING | HOMEWARES

contentsWWW.SOMERSETMAKESCHRISTMAS.CO.UK4 CHI-CHI MOI79 handknitted gifts for the home. made in Wells1112 JO LUCKSTED1517 whimsical ceramics. made in Shepton Mallet1922 KOVERED ethical and environmentally friendly accessories. made in Bath JULIA THOMPSON designer gold and silver jewellery. made in South Petherton LIAM O’FARRELL An artist who celebrates ordinariness. made in Pilton GIRL & BIRD modern, personalised accessories for the home. made in Bristol MILLY O super cute fashion for babies and children. made in Street NATTY DECO quirky, wooden laser cut Christmas decorations. made in Frome HOW TO ORDERFEATURED ON THE FRONT COVERleft to right from top:chidren’s crochet crown* £24, mug cosy* £21, frosted tree frieze by NattyDeco, art by Liam O’Farrell, crown hot water bottle* £25, herringbone hot waterbottle* £42, hummingbird and swallow decoration by Natty Deco, advent jars*£15, chunky knitted stocking* £75, bib £8, striped jumper £30 both by Milly O,map cushion £35 by Girl & Bird, 2 cup teapot and cosy*£26*all by Chi-Chi Moi www.chichimoi.co.uk

THIS YEARLET’S MAKE CHRISTMAS EXTRAORDINARYHello, and welcome to the very first Somerset Makes Christmas’ catalogue. It may not sound like it from our name, but‘Chi-Chi Moi’ is from the heart of Somerset. Our smallteam design and make all of our products close to the beautiful city of Wells. Over the years we have noticed that a wealth oftalented and creative businesses are also based in this ver y special county. We think that the fantasticproducts that they make deserve to be showcased, so this Christmas we have collaborated with other independent makers in and around Somerset.The ‘Somerset Makes Christmas’ catalogue brings youthe ver y best of handmade gifting. We have carefully selected a range of the highest quality locally produced gifts for your loved ones this year.Unique and unusual gifting can be found on yourdoorstep. This year choose something special as aChristmas gift, and at the same time support small, local businesses.Please visit www.somersetmakeschristmas.co.uk for news and updFaEtAeTsU. RED ON THE BACK COVERMerry Christmas clockwise from top:necklace by Julia Thompson £328 www.juliathompson.co.ukceramic wall piece by Jo Lucksted £30 www.jolucksted.comChristmas 2017 map keepsake by Girl&Bird £10 www.girlandbird.com

CHI-CHI MOIWWW.CHICHIMOI.CO.UKChi Chi Moi creates a range of personalised Photo by Davina Jelleygreetings cards, hand knit and crochet gifts plus oth-er quirky handmade products for a range of occasions.Our small team is based just outside the beautiful city of Wells. A. ‘DOROTHY’ 6 CUP HAND KNITTED TEA COSY £23 hand knitted with 100% wool, choice of colours and 6 cup teapots available B. CONTRAST KNIT MUG COSY £17 personalise with any name or phrase, made with 2 contrast- ing yarns; 100% wool andA B acrylic. stoneware mug with ombre blue inner included.CHLUaXnUd RkYnittHedERwRitIhNaGsuBpOerNsnEugCgHlyU1N00K%YpKeNruvITiaTnEwDoHolOinTaWchAoTicEeRoBf cOreTaTmLEo£r g4r2ey. Includes 2l rubber hot water bottle.

Deck the halls let the countdown beginPERSONALISED ADVENT JAR £15interchangeable countdown jar, personalise with your name, reusable. Optional macrame hanging in a choice of5 colours available from www.chichimoi.co.uk FOR LOTS MORE VISIT WWW.SOMERSETMAKESCHRISTMAS.CO.UK 5

METALLIC POM POM CHRISTMAS TREE £60 Made from rubber and foam with a wooden base, hand finished in a choice of gold or silver. 76cm high available from www.chichimoi.co.uk6 FOR LOTS MORE, VISIT WWW.SOMERSETMAKESCHRISTMAS.CO.UK

JO LUCKSTED WWW.JOLUCKSTED.COMJo Lucksted handmakes her quirky and unusualceramics from her open studio/shop in the market townof Shepton Mallet. Endearing sculptures inspired bymythology and decorative bowls feature amongst her work.ABCDA. ANGEL WALL SHRINE £75 C. QUAIL NEST BOWLS £26Exquisite little stoneware sculpture with glazed and gold leaf Hand formed terracotta decorative bowls for trinketsdecoration. Freestanding or to be hung on the wall. with handpainted glazed design and gold leaf.B. FLUTTERING HEART CERAMIC WALL PIECE D. ARCHANGEL WALL HANGING £75£30 Handsculpted stoneware wall piece with underglaze Stoneware sculpture with incised decoration and gold leaf. Individually made, hanging loop oncolours and gold leaf embellishment. Wire hanging loop on reverse. Chi-Chi Moi reverse.

KOVERED A. HUMBER WAXED CANVAS HODALLWWW.KOVERED.CO.UK MOSS £119Kovered combines a small collective of designers, environmental-ists and out of the box thinkers. Blending tech with environmental The Humber waxed canvasdesign hand finished in Bath, England. Handmade accessories and reclaimed leather baginclude collections for iPhones, iPads, luggage and laptop bags. is a durable multi-purpose holdall, book bag, laptop A bag, tech bag or kit bag. BC B. IPAD AIR 2 BAMBOO CASE £49 Kovered Tewa cases offer protection, with a light- weight veneer, housed in a form-fitting real wood shell. C. SOWE LARGE HOLDALL MOSS £124 Our unisex waxed cotton holdall is perfect for sports, photography and weekend adventures. D. HUMBER WAXED CANVAS HOLDALL CAMEL £119 Available in Moss or Tan, our unisex waxed cotton holdall is perfect for the daily commute, afternoon exploration and weekend adventure. E.ZEBRAWOOD IPHONE CASE £35 Our cases offer all round flip protection with a lightweight wood veneer, housed in a form fitting shell and premium lined interior.DE

TAMAR GREY BACKPACK £89 Our Tamar waxed canvas and leather backpack is a14FOR LOTS MORE VIdSIuTraWbWleWm.SuOltiM-pEuRrSpEoTMseAKaEdSdCiHtiRoISnTMtoAaS.nCyOw.UaKrdrobe

PERSONALISED SUPER CHUNKY CHRISTMAS STOCKING £75hand knitted with a sumptuous mixture of natural yarns, mostly 100% peruvian woolavailable in brights or creams, 56cm x 42cm approx, personalise with your choice of initial10 FOR LOTS MORE, VISIT WWW.SOMERSETMAKESCHRISTMAS.CO.UK

JULIA THOMPSON WWW.JULIATHOMPSON.CO.UK Inspired by my idyllic surroundings and a childhood love of fabled rhymes, I create designer jewellery with narrative. Working with recycled silver and gold, my ‘Folklore’ collection plays tribute to the moon and star gazing hare.A. HARE MOON B A& STAR NECKLACE D C£328 ERecycled 925 sterlingsilver, available on a 16 or18 inch silver chain.B. SMALL SILVERHARE NECKLACE£132Recycled 925 sterlingsilver, available on a 16 or18 inch silver chain.C. DOUBLE STARTRINKET NECKLACE£158Recycled 925 sterlingsilver, yellow gold vermeil,flush set cubics on a 16 or18 inch silver chain.D. SMALL YELLOW &ROSE GOLD HARENECKLACE £322Available in recycled9ct rose or yellow gold,suspended from a 16 or18 inch silver chain.E. SILVER MOONAND STAR HOOPS£160Recycled 925 sterling silverwith push on silver/rubberstoppers.

A SOMERSET VIEW £450 Oil on board, framed, 37cm x 20cmBROADWAY MARKET Watercolour on paper framed, 62cm x 39cmLIAM O’FARRELLWWW.LIAMOFARRELL.COM/SHOPAn artist who celebrates ordinariness. Liam paints inwatercolour, and oil paint. He has exhibited at The RoyalAcademy Summer Exhibition and The Mall Galleries in1L2ondoDn.isDcoovgeert minorcoenatatcct hfoicr hpiumrcohai.sceos.uaknd commissions.

EAST END CROSSING £2600Oil on canvas, framed, 60x50cm Chi-Chi Moi 13

winter warmersBY WWW.CHICHIMOI.CO.UK PERSONALISED SUPER CHUNKY KNIT MINI HOT WATER BOTTLE £32 Hand knitted with a luxurious 100% peruvian wool in a choice of pastel blue or pink. Personalised with your choice of name or phrase. Includes 0.8l rubber hot water bottle.14 FOR LOTS MORE, VISIT WWW.SOMERSETMAKESCHRISTMAS.CO.UK

A. PERSONALISED B AWORLD MAP CCUSHION WITHOPTIONAL HEARTSfrom £29.50Relive your travels withthis world cushion. Addhearts to remember specialplaces.B. PERSONALISEDDESTINATION MAPCUSHION from £32This truly personal cushioncan feature anywhere inthe world – perfect forreminiscing.C. PERSONALISEDMAP CLUTCH PURSE£17.50For the friend who alwaysgets lost! Perfectly sized forhandbags.D. PERSONALISEDMAP WASH BAGfrom £26Take home away with you,bring your favourite placeto your dresser – it’s upto you!E. CHRISTMAS2017 MAPKEEPSAKE £10Commemorate a specialChristmas with thismemento – perfect forbaby’s first Christmas. DE GIRL & BIRD WWW.GIRLANDBIRD.COM Girl and Bird is run by Annah Legg from her beautiful Bristol studio. Using vintage maps, Annah creates bespoke, map printed accessories to remind you of your favourite places, to map the story of your life!

for little onesBY WWW.CHICHIMOI.CO.UK CHILDREN’S POM POM CROWN from £24 Hand crocheted with recycled cotton, available in gold or silver, option to personalise and add your choice of pom pomsABA. PERSONALISED BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS B. CHILDREN’S PERSONALISED CROWNREINDEER BOOTIES from £22 Available in cream MINI HOT WATER BOTTLE from £25or mouse brown, with a rudolph red pom pom. Can be Available in pink, cream or blue with a choice of gold orpersonalised with baby’s name and birth date silver crown, personalised, 0.5l hot water bottle included1166 DisFOcRoLvOeTSrMmORoE,rVIeSITaWt WchWi.ScOhMiEmRSEoTMi.AcKoES.CuHkRISTMAS.CO.UK

MILLY O WWW.MILLYO.CO.UK Milly’O is a fun, bright and trendy children’s clothing brand. Designed and handmade by Milly in her workroom in Street, Somerset. The range includes sweet animal prints and gorgeous patterns for babies and toddlers.ABCDA. ALPACA LEGGINGS £20 B. TEDDY SWEATER £30Adorable jumping alpaca leggings for your baby or toddler A best seller, with fleece lining this jumper is perfectto run wild and play freely for any occasion.C. WOODLAND BABY BIB £8 D. SPACE LEGGINGS £20Exclusively designed fabric for Milly’O, you will not find a bib These super cool space themed leggings will makelike this anywhere else. your little one stand out from the crowd. 1177Chi-Chi MoiFOR LOTS MORE VISIT WWW.SOMERSETMAKESCHRISTMAS.CO.UK

deck the hallsBY WWW.CHICHIMOI.CO.UK A BCA. WOODEN POM POM NAPKIN RINGS £22wooden napkin rings for your Christmas dinner table, handfinished with a 100% wool pom pom, pack of 4B. POM POM CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS £22Pack of six handmade pom pom hanging decorations. Made with 100% wool, pom pom size approx 8x8cmC. FRINGED WREATH £15Contemporary alternative to the traditional Christmas wreath, hand crocheted with recycled cotton, perfect indooror outdoor. Size approx 25cm x 60cm1188 DisFOcRoLvOeTSrMmORoE,rVIeSITaWt WchWi.ScOhMiEmRSEoTMi.AcKoES.CuHkRISTMAS.CO.UK

A. GILDED NATTY DECOWOODEN STARMINI DECORATIONS WWW.ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/NATTYDECO£7.50 Natty Deco laser cut decorations are designed and made in the thriving market town of Frome by Maggie Powell.Pack of six laser etched Where possible recycled and ethically sourced materialswooden stars. Perfect for are used and all paint finishes are certified Toy Friendly.adding a contemporarytwist to gift wrapping. Cut ABfrom sustainable birch plyand hand finished withgold paint. Size approx45mm x 45mm x 3mmplus hanging ribbons.B. GILDED WOODENSWALLOWDECORATION £9.50Ring the changes withthis beautiful laser etchedswallow decoration. Cutfrom sustainable sourceof birch ply and handfinished with gold paint.Size approx 140mm x140mm x 3mm plus hang-ing ribbonC. CHRISTMAS TREEGARLAND £12.50150cm long monochromebaker’s twine with amix of 7 light and darkwooden Christmas Treeswhich may be spacedclose together or furtherapart as required. Alsoavailable on red/whitebaker’s twine. C Chi-Chi Moi 19

don’t forget Mr. ClausBY WWW.CHICHIMOI.CO.UKABCDA. PERSONALISED SECRET MESSAGE TIE £22 C. LOVE FROM THE FAMILY CHRISTMAS BOTTLE CARD £4.95personalise using your children’s artwork, picture ormessage, perfect for hard-working Dad’s, available in a removes the hassle of wrapping a bottle, personalise withchoice of colours with an optional gift box. your chosen photo and message, ribbon includedB. PERSONALISED TASSLE BOOKMARK £4.95 D. PERSONALISED CONTRAST MINI HOTpersonalise with your choice of name, phrase or WATER BOTTLE £29 the perfect size for travelling,literary quote, perfect for teachers too, tassles arehandmade and available in a choice of colours personalisation and colour options available, includes 0.8l rubber hot water bottle2200 DisFcOoR vLOeTSrMmORoE,rVeISIaT Wt cWhWi.cSOhMimERSoETiM.cAKoE.SuCHkRISTMAS.CO.UK

E. COLOUR E GBLOCK 2 CUP TEA FCOSY £21 H Ihand knitted with 100% and Mrs. Clauswool in a choice of co-lours, stoneware 2 cup BY WWW.CHhIiC-CHhIMi OMIo.CiO.U2K1teapots and personalisa-tion availableF. PERSONALISEDMINI HOT WATERBOTTLE ANDCOVER £27personalised with yourchoice of name orphrase, hand knittedwith 100% wool, choiceof colours available,includes 0.8l rubber hotwater bottleG. PERSONALISEDCOLOUR BLOCKMUG COSY £18keeps hot bever-ages warmer for longer!choice of colours avail-able, includes whitechina mugH. PERSONALISEDFLORAL INITIALSQUARE PRINT£12.50unframed, square printwith your chosen initial,name can be added ifrequired. 21cm x 21cmI. HAND KNITTEDSTRIPED MINI HOTWATER BOTTLEAND COVER £21smaller size makes thisthe perfect hot waterbottle for children ortravel, choice of coloursavailable, 0.5l hotwater bottle included

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