By George, this Teddy may help heal a broken heart!

Feeling bruised and broken-hearted from the Referendum result? This Teddy may provide you some tender loving that you may need in the healing process, at least in the short-term.

George is a limited edition teddy bear of just 250, perfect as a family heirloom to be handed down from generation to generation,  Specially commissioned by Highgrove and traditionally hand-made by Merrythought in the company’s original factory in Ironbridge, Shropshire,  George has been  brought to life using 85 years of skills and excellence.

George is fully jointed with hand sewn features and a fine mohair coat. His pads and paws have been crafted with purple velvet and a beautifully embroidered Highgrove crest, while a matching satin ribbon is tied in a bow around his neck to finish.  His fully jointed limbs bring his character to life, along with the finest of golden mohair coats and a satin Highgrove bow tied around his neck.

This plush Teddy bear will make a cherished addition to the family with adorable hand-sewn features, including a soft-stitched nose and luxe velvet paws, embroidered with the Highgrove Feathers.  His makers, Merrythought, have been hand-making the quintessential English teddy bear in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, Shropshire, since 1930 and George is one of their latest creations made exclusively for Highgrove.

Presented in a classic Merrythought collector’s box, he is available to buy online at www.highgrovegardens.com or by visiting one of the Highgrove shops in Tetbury, Gloucestershire; Cribbs Causeway, Bristol; or on the Highgrove Estate.

New bags from Poppy Treffry of Cornwall celebrate British-made

Cornish company Poppy Treffry are celebrating a ‘coming of age’ collection of tote and clutch bags which they have added to their popular range of homewares and accessories, all made in house in their  studio in Penzance.

The three new bag styles include the Sketchbook Tote, inspired by Poppy’s sketchbooks, with three internal compartments, leather detailing and embroidered designs.

Sketchbook clutch with an embroidered vintage racer bicycle design 

Beautiful clutch bags feature best-selling motifs and several brand new designs, and are made from sturdy denim with a leather wrist strap.

Clutch bag embroidered with a Dachshund 

The shoulder tote bag with Oyster-catchers, featuring 

a phone pocket and three compartments.

The Oil Cloth Totes are made from Poppy’s own designed oil cloth fabric in popular Darling Dachshund, Best in Show and Oyster Catcher patterns.

Two fabric designs also join the collection of canvas bags - Muddy Paws, featuring Poppy’s incredibly popular Labrador design, and the striking Cornish Chough.

“Being the product we first started out making, our bags are very special to us and it’s been such a joy to focus on them this year,” says Poppy. “We have sourced some beautiful new base fabrics and leather to work with as well as finally having our own fabric made into oil cloth. The only difficult thing is deciding which one to take home with me!”

Poppy Treffry's  range of gifts and home wares are stocked by boutiques and galleries across the country, including Fortnum and Masons, and with a growing number of international stockists across Europe, Japan and the US. Their core range is created in Cornwall using freehand machine embroidery but, since the introduction of printed tea towels, the range has grown to include ceramics, printed fabrics and stationery, all instantly recognisable in Poppy’s whimsical style.

The new bags are available now via the Poppy Treffry website, via mail order and from selected stockists in the UK and internationally too.