Overseas shoppers



Mohair Shawl

 The month of May beckons the early holidaymaker, as we have seen in the past few days at the D&S, Narberth shop.  A tour group from Cananda and the USA visited us last week.  The ladies were spinners, weavers and knitters and thus were attracted to Wales and our wool heritage.  The tour was over subscribed, so a 2nd tour party is to be arranged for September.  A warm welcome is awaiting them.

Other visitors to the shop from the USA were representatives from an American lifestyle magazine, Victoria Magazine - http://www.victoriamag.com/.  Photos were taken of the interior of our shop with a promise of a feature in the magazine's travel section.

Finally, just to remind you that the Chelsea Flower Show commences next week - the public viewing opens on Tuesday.  We don't know what sort of weather we will be enjoying but just in case it is chilly, don't forget your shawl ...... and maybe a bag to carry your lunch, or a plant purchase or three.

May Day Anniversary



Linen Bucket Bag
Multi colour

 What a busy time it has been - back-to-back Bank Holidays, summer weather and a Royal wedding.  The shop was closed for the wedding so that we could enjoy a party too. 

Damson and Slate enjoys a birthday this month, as we opened in  May 2009.  Happy 2nd anniversary D&S!

Easter holidays

Are you enjoying the warmth of the sun - just what we want for the Easter break. Pembrokeshire has its wild and breathtaking coast and countryside just waiting to be explored and this weather is perfect for walking and picnics.

The Damson & Slate shop will be closed on Good Friday, 22nd April, open as usual on Saturday 23rd April (10 - 5) and closed again on Easter Monday, 25th April 2011.

Enjoy your chocolates.

Fun in the sun

Yes, we are back from Wonderwool Wales, safe and sound.  We enjoyed the hospitality of friends of Damson & Slate (thanks N & B) and made new friends at the show.  The weather was just perfect - sun, sun, sun.

We have new items in the Narberth shop -  willow garden trugs & plant frames, pottery and slate cheese boards, linen aprons and our own natural plant dyed yarn.

Yesterday, Lucy Owen from BBC Wales News and Miss Wales were spotted in our favourite Narberth cafe, Plum Vanilla.  In our view those lovely ladies would look fetching in any of our garments.  Grey bobble necklace for Miss Wales?  Stunning.

Builth Wells here we come .....

D&S are off for the week-end to Wonderwool Wales and the weather is downright wonderful - blue sky, warm, warm, warm and we have also spotted our first swallows.

No need for that brolly then.

Wool Fest



Menig bach - little gloves
Hibiscus

 The clocks went forward but the glorious sunshine disappeared!  Never mind, our selection of woollens will keep us cosy and warm.

On Friday afternoon, we are off on our travels to Builth Wells as we will be visiting Wonder Wool Wales - http://www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk/ -  Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April.  Fleece, fibre, yarns, notions, spinning, weaving, felting and some sheep!  Wonderful.

Springwatch in Narberth

Felted Bobble Necklace
Blues

Hedgehogs in the garden, woodpeckers drumming, warm sunshine in March, time going forward -  yes, we feel certain Spring is with us.




Oatmeal Mac Hat
and
Felted Bobble Necklace

 Our knitters, felter and natural plant dyer have been busy over the Winter months, so that now we can add a wonderful new Spring collection to Damson & Slate's shop and website. The felted bobble necklaces, shown here in blues and pink, are just so popular with customers!

In addition to our familiar style of knitted hats, there are  new designs to adore, not only in the neutral colours we know you love, but also in a variety of natural plant dye colours.  Just look at that madder red, mohair hat - vibrant, warm, stunning.  Our model is lovely too.

Mohair Hat
Madder Red