Fathers Day Sunday 19th June
Well, Fathers Day is almost upon us, perhaps you need some inspiration for gift ideas? We have been busy selecting a few of our favourite items from Beauly Gallery to help you find that special something for Dad.
Let me begin with my favourite item, I speak from personal experience as we have one at home (and the Mummy Mug to match!). Part of the Lucy Art Pottery Collection. This Daddy Mug makes an ideal Father's day gift or birthday present for Dad and very affordable at just £15.
Our second item is a beautiful piece of functional handmade furniture produced by Poolewe based company GR Joinery. Made from Elm this gorgeous chest boasts a handsome naturally patterned top, three levels of storage with a deep compartment towards the b
Why not give Dad a gift he can sit and relax with? From a selection of local writers, three books:
The Kerracher Man, Eric Macleod, a tale of storm, disaster and triumph In paperback priced £8.99
The Long Horizon, Iain R Thomson, the second book from the pen of the author of Isolation Shepard. Great tragedy and mysticism mingle effortlessly with hilarious events. Hardback priced £12.
The Endless Tide, Iain R Thomson. A collection of stories detailing life in a stunning and remote area of Ross-shire. Hardback priced £12
The Last Highland Clearance, Iain Mackay. Pictorial and written accounts given regarding the last of the Highland Clearances. Hardback priced £15.
Perhaps he enjoys a glass of red wine at the end of a long day, why not give one of our quirky wine breathers, available in 10 different designs! Priced at £13.99
For more gift ideas visit our Facebook fan page and check out our Fathersday Photo Album.
I have had a very busy week, meeting with several artists and craft makers. Many new items will be making an appearance over the coming months, a wee taster.... mirrors from two designers, David Brown & Caroline Gold, beautiful knitted crafts from Common Crafts, Nana's Knits have been very busy creating more wonderfully knitted creatures raising funds for Highland Hospice. Suzanne Gyseman Art cards make a welcome return with several new designs.
Our annual Highlands Open Studios Event is on the horizon, 23rd - 31st July. We have a jam packed line-up of artist and crafts people in-store during the event. More news will follow, keep checking back for up-dates.
I'm off now, so I'll leave you with a new work, just arrived in from Fiona Mackenzie, titled Krishna, it is one of a pair heavily influenced by Indian artwork and story telling.
See you soon!
