WHAT’S HOT…in Kit and Caboodle in Romsey

Kit and Caboodle are two lovely lifestyle and children’s shops, based in the pretty Hampshire market town of Romsey, close to the New Forest. Here, owner Debbie Clemett reveals some of the stores’ current best sellers.

Everyday

Across The Board from Caroline Gardner

“Beautifully designed greeting cards with a huge range of designs to suit every taste, from modern to traditional.”

Beautiful design-led cards from Caroline Gardner.

Above: Beautiful design-led cards from Caroline Gardner.
Above: Beautiful design-led cards from Caroline Gardner.

Cute

Whimsicals from Desito

“Really cute felted character images on card – loved by everyone!”

Above: Adorable with lots of character, the Whimsicals range from Desito.
Above: Adorable with lots of character, the Whimsicals range from Desito.

Humour

Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing

“Great humour and not too rude! Customers always laugh out loud at these cards.”

Art

General from Art Angels

“Beautiful cards on quality paper. New cards for us but they are selling amazingly so far.”

Contemporary

Mini Cards from Lagom

“Fun and so much choice, and really well priced. Customers always seem to buy a few each time.”

Handmade/Hand-Finished

General from English Graphics

“Charming illustrations of dogs and cats decorated with hand-applied glitter. Lovely to support a local New Forest artist too.”

Above: Dogs and cats with sparkle from English Graphics.
Above: Dogs and cats with sparkle from English Graphics.

 

Children’s

Beatrix Potter and Elmer from Hype

“The badge age ranges are particularly popular.”

Above: A lovely Beatrix Potter badge card from Hype.
Above: A lovely Beatrix Potter badge card from Hype.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giftwrappings

General from Cavellini & Co

“Quality decorative wrap that’s almost too perfect for wrapping. Lots are sold as posters and for framing.”

Ancillary

Across The Board from East Of India

“Great pick up lines for by the till. We’re always reordering, especially the hanging china heart sentiments.”

Ancillary

Candles from Katie Loxton

“Lovely candles and pouches with fantastic packaging making for a really smart present.”

Top: One of two stylish Kit and Caboodle stores in Romsey.

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