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SHOPPING | CHRISTMAS
Present perfect
The festive season is upon us so let’s express our love and appreciation to those who have been in our thoughts all year. Here’s a wondersome show of gift inspiration from the finest local ateliers, stores and online retailers. You know the drill, scan the QRs for pronto gifting
BY DIANA PORTER 9ct Fairtrade Gold ‘LOVED’ Sibyl The most sentimental gift to be enjoyed season after season. The signature Sibyl by Bristol jeweller Diana Porter is made using 9ct Fairtrade yellow gold etched with the word LOVED. £830. Visit the shop at 33 Park Street, Bristol or shop online.
dianaporter.co.uk AN RWA PASSPORT Your passport to a year of world-class art at the RWA. The RWA Art Pass (£15) or Friends of the RWA membership (£35) make the perfect gift for art lovers. Both allow free year-round access to exhibitions, the latter offers extra benefits, including discounts, special events and trips. Check out the RWA website to see which one works best for you.
rwa.org.uk
NICHOLAS WYLDE DESIGNER JEWELLERY The south west’s leading designer jeweller, award-winning Nicholas Wylde has been designing original, high quality jewellery since first opening in 1987. Nicholas Wylde is a perfect destination for anyone looking for that unique piece of jewellery to add that extra special sparkle this Christmas. Visit the showroom at 6 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8
nicholaswylde.com
THE LINEN BREAD BAG
ANIMAL ADOPTIONS AT WILD PLACE
Every baker needs a home for those prized loaves. This breathable linen bread bag handprinted by designer Lauren Holloway will become an essential kitchen accessory, available in mustard, green or grey, £32. See this and many more fabulous, sustainable bags and accessories by Lauren Holloway on her website.
The perfect present! Help care for animals as well as supporting the Wild Place’s conservation work across the globe by adopting either a European brown bear, giraffe, ring-tailed lemur or a zebra, £30. For all the details visit:
wildplace.org.uk
laurenholloway.uk
CLIFTON CONTEMPORARY ART ‘Arrowhead I’ polished bronze with patination and ebonised wood base (height: 28cm) by Bristol sculptor Julian Cox , £1,500. Exclusively available at Clifton Contemporary Art, 25 Portland Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8
cliftoncontemporaryart.co.uk
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DECEMBER 2022
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