Papilio at Heritage is a medium gift shop, with an attached coffee shop, in the market town of Thornbury near Bristol. Here Tabi Marsh, director of the business shares some of the top sellers for the shop’s customer base of loyal locals.
Everyday
Wise Words from Coulson Macleod
“Customers have thanked us for stocking these cards as they truly get to the heart of why people like that particular topic, including tattoos and poetry! They are perfect for any occasion and customers rarely leave with just one card.”
Everyday
Classic Square Cards from Alex Clark
“At a fantastic price and the cards appeal to all ages. This is a particularly popular range for men to buy.”
Cute
Across The Board from Wrendale
“You can’t help but fall in love with Hannah’s illustrations. It’s amazing the stories you hear from people about experiences they have had linked with a particular animal.”
Humour
Cloud 9 from Redback Cards
“The bright backgrounds and humorous sayings make this a winning range. Customers will stand there reading them all, laughing out loud and showing other customers. This range appeals to all ages, including people you may not guess would like them!”
Art
Matthew Williamson from Museums & Galleries
“Matthew’s designs are full of colour and detail. These are cards that stand out on a mantel-piece.”
Contemporary
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
“You can’t go wrong with Jo Wilson’s illustrations and words. They sell well for all occasions, but Jo’s ability to write for the tougher occasions and say what we often struggle to mean her cards are unparalleled for the harder occasions. ‘Life can be tough’, ‘It’s been a long hard slog’ or ‘Recovery’ are all fantastic examples of this.”
Contemporary
Fresco from Megan Claire
“Fresh colours combined with brilliant quality, this new range is proving popular.”
Ancillary
Belgian chocolates from House Of Surunds
“A fantastic seller all year round. Customers love that they can buy one chocolate or a whole box full.”
Top: Papilio at Heritage in Thornbury not only offers cards, homewares and gifts but has a coffee shop too.
