Hayley Bastable was no stranger to greeting card retailing or being part of the community and her husband formerly ran the Post Office in Newport Pagnell and for which she undertook the card buying. However, HBB Cards (which is in the finals for this year’s Retas’ greeting card awards in the Best Newcomer or New Branch category) is very much Hayley’s baby!
Here Hayley shares some of the best-selling ranges in her card and gift shop…
Everyday
Botanical Gold and Fab Foils from Sarah Kelleher
“They catch the eye of my customers with their striking colours and designs.”
Everything from Paper Salad
“I am very excited by all the new designs, including those produced in collaboration with Emotional Rescue.”
Art
Everything from Alex Clark Art
“Extremely popular. Who can resist the lovely artwork?!”
Everything from English Graphics
“Stunning beautiful designs, featuring eco-friendly glitter.”
Children’s
Rainbow Helium Balloons from White Cotton Cards
“Best-selling – simple but so effective.”
Humour
Everything from Rosie Made a Thing
“These have always sold well. We stock all the products.”
Giftwrappings
The whole range from Dandelion Stationery
“As well as publishing great cards, Dandelion produces lovely quality paper.”
Top: HBB Cards is very involved with the local community in Newport Pagnell.
