Roger Eames and his business partner Laura Didehvar own Celebrations, a bustling card and gift shop located in Stourbridge, West Midlands.
This Retas award winning shop, in a large town with a loyal locals customer base, is always trying out new ideas.
Everyday: Across The Board from Woodmansterne
“Modern classics – the designs have a contemporary but timeless feel… they’re beautifully presented too.”
Cute: Boofle from UKG
“Boofle, the character himself, works and the captions are good. The knitted pup also has a strong following; people come in and ask specifically for him.”
Humour: General from Pigment
“Slightly quirky designs with a cheeky humour that’s not rude.”
Photographic: National Trust and NGS from Woodmansterne
“Often customers have visited the places on the cards and Woodmansterne supports the charities through the sale of the cards.”
Art: Lacie from Paperlink
“Delicate laser-cut designs that are a bit different.”
Contemporary: General from The Proper Mail Company
“These contemporary, clean and uncluttered fun designs are doing well for us.”
Contemporary: Sara Miller London from The Art File
“Absolutely stunning and selling very well. The colours are vibrant and the designs are lovely.”
Traditional: General from Carlton (UKG)
“Good quality cards with a good insert and lovely words; something a little bit special.”
Handmade/Hand-Finished: Mad Dots from Hearts Designs
“Sophisticated and sparkly, a quality product.”
Handmade/Hand-Finished: General from Rush Design
“A wide offering, in different sizes, covering special occasions and relations designs.”