SHOP LOCAL INITIATIVE

THE SHOP LOCAL INITIATIVE

The Shop Local INITIATIVE Now more than ever local businesses need our support. In every issue, Style of the city will highlight the best of what local brands have to offer in our Shop Local Initiative.

Aspirations UK

Aspirations UK, in Barry, is the official stockist of Frenchic Chalk paint and sells furniture, home accessories, gifts and industrial items. They also offer a Commission Service, which includes upcycling furniture, front doors and kitchens. The business encourages people to upcycle instead of buying new and the process helps reduce quality furniture ending up in landfills. Aspirations are now offering client commission services, POA.

Aspirations has Moved! 25 Thompson Street Barry, CF63 4JL www.aspirationsbarry.co.uk Budding Designs

Budding Designs Flower Studio are a team of qualified and experienced florists who have been in the industry for over 30 years. We offer a wide selection of flowers including bouquets, weddings and funerals, dried flowers, house plants and a shop full of home ware, gifts and cards.

You can browse our shop at 1, High Street, Barry, our opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9.30am -4pm. Or visit our online web shop for easy ordering.

Available to order online www.buddingdesigns.co.uk or contact us to arrange 01446 404660 Instagram: @buddingdesignswales

Wings Stack

The perfect ‘wing’ destination in Cardiff. Wingstack offers mouth-watering, tasty meat and vegan options, such as their signature wings. You’ll find an array of wings, burgers and ‘tings’ which are full of flavour. Every single dish has its own signature style, from popular classics to indulgent favourites, there’s something for everyone’s taste. Take a trip to this fantastic restaurant or make your order online.

86 Whitchurch Road Cardiff 02920 377609

Wildflower Kitchen

Stepping into Wildflower from the busy hustle and bustle of Whitchurch Road, you’re welcomed by the delicious smell of homecooked goods and a friendly, relaxed vibe. Wildflower Kitchen celebrates all the good things in a simplistic lifestyle. Great ethically sourced food that focuses on nutrition as well as all the deliciousness in an arty setting. We serve a fab selection of brunch, lunch, salads and bakes, all made in house by us. Our hashbrowns are absolutely not to be missed if you’re visiting us for a cooked breaky and the salad bowls are a great weekday health boost, packed with fibre, plant proteins, wholegrain carbs and all the micro nutrients we need to feel nourished! Our Kitchen runs from 9am until 2pm, including breakfast and brunch for those late starters and Café is open until 4pm serving our yummy bakes until closing. We make all our cakes in house and have a great variety of our best-selling brownies and blondies, with 8 varieties to choose from, it’s difficult to not take a box home. We serve cakes with an interesting twist, lemon and rose drizzle is one of our personal favs and we always have plant-based and gf treats on the counter. You can order our brownies, blondies to collect from the Café, perfect treat for a celebration, birthday gift or just a Saturday evening! Visit our website to view our selection or our Catering Menus, perfect for a laid-back event. You can hire our Café for any occasion including our beautiful garden, just get in touch! We look forward to welcoming you to our gorgeous café.

www.wildflowerkitchen.co.uk Tel: 07713 499131, 72-74 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff CF14 3LX @wildflowercardiff

MISS HOLMES

We are offering all Style of the City Readers a starter ring for £42 with this The Luxury Local voucher. Boutique in the Heart of Barry’s High Street

Miss Holmes is a Shop Local Boutique style store situated on Barry’s Popular High St.

If you’re looking for high quality local shopping that doesn’t break the bank, Miss Holmes is the perfect spot. Opened in 2009, Miss Holmes has provided Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan customers, a consistent top spot and great place to buy quality gifts to suit all ages & budgets. Stocking Brands such as Joma Jewellery, Katie Loxton Fashion & Lifestyle Brand,

Qudo Interchangeable Jewellery Brand, Annie Haak Jewellery, Les Georgette Paris Jewellery, Men’s gifts & Jewellery, Emile et Rose Baby wear, Woodwick Candles, as well as Ashleigh and Burwood Home Fragrance plus many More. Miss Holmes is best Known for Great Service, the brand enjoys assisting customers to select a gift best suited to the personality of the recipient, and most importantly within budget. All purchases are gift wrapped and sprayed with a gorgeous fragrance which enhances the experience when receiving your Gift.

One of the most popular brands within the ‘Miss Holmes’ shop is without doubt luxury jewellery brand Qudo. The store are Proud to be one of the first stores to showcase the brand in Wales since its creation in 2009. Handcrafted and made in Germany Qudo combines ingenious design and expert German craftsmanship with the highly collectible range of interchangeable rings, along with gorgeous colour gem tops to add to a variety of ring bases. Elegant and unique with gold and rose gold IP plating, these beautiful jewellery items are polished to high grade stainless steel, with European crystals, ensuring you get the look and quality you want without the high price tag. Customers can also add to their collection as often as they wish, known in store as the ‘affordable addiction!’ The range consists of rings, interchangeable necklaces, pendants earrings and bracelets. The basic ring band starts from £25 whilst gem tops start from £22 so very affordable. One of the best ways to Start your collection is to come in-store for a brand consultation. The ‘Miss Holmes’ team will size you up, chat about your wardrobe or favourite colours and use their expert advice that you cannot get online. Often posting on social media, the store encourages Qudo collectors to bring in their collection to revamp and rework gemstones. Whatever the colour trends, you can be sure to find your perfect colour match. Offering colour matching for wedding outfits, prom dresses, shoes, Fascinators, whatever the occasion Qudo Jewellery will complete your look, inspiring compliments and envious onlookers to investigate your show stopping pieces. Once you start you can’t stop.