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Phone: 01226 492 770
Email: [email protected]

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More Pretty Things
1 Green Bottom Meadow
Barnsley Road
Hoylandswaine
Sheffield
S36 7JA

Our office hours are:
Monday to Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday 10am – 12.30pm

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Let’s take a trip to Paris shall we?
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We may not be able to pack a bag and board a plane right now but that doesn’t mean we can’t use our imaginations and fill our lives with the little things that make us smile. (Virtually or otherwise)
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Here’s just some of our Paris Collection accessories, for more simply visit our online store. Link in the bio!
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#paris #giftwrapping #audreyhepburn #eiffeltower #thingsilove #parisisalwaysagoodidea #travellife #macarons #takemetoparis

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Tonight at 8pm windows and doors and hearts will open throughout the U.K. in support of those who are giving their all to help save lives and support others at this really awful and scary time.
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Set your alarm, open your windows and doors and let’s stand united ...join together to clap for our nhs carers and send them our message that we think they’re amazing.
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And if you want to see others around the U.K. I believe BBC1 will be broadcasting live at 8pm with some coverage. (I think ...but don’t hold me to that as I’ll be outside anyway clapping til my hands are sore!)
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#clapforourcarers #stayhomesavelives #nhsheroes

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Hello all! I was going to start the post with ‘happy Wednesday’ but decided I’m not sure it actually is Wednesday!!
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Nope just checked my phone and it’s Thursday 🤦🏽‍♀️.
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Who else is losing track of days?
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I’d love to say it’s because I’m doing nothing and they’re all rolling into one but to be fair I’ve never been busier and am either working, eating or asleep!!
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Yes with work drying up externally and like many other households, bills to pay, I’m busy in the background concentrating on new ideas ...including already a lovely one to help you guys keep stay in touch with your loved ones and raise their spirits (and raise money for vital charities) and also I’m trying to photograph new goods and cards that are in stock and populate the webshop as Easter is coming and Spring birthdays too and being isolated from the rest of our families doesn’t mean we can’t treat them like we would normally with cards and gifts.
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Indeed it’s more important than ever..it was my lovely friend sues birthday this week and she received a package of goodies all wrapped up beautifully and she was thrilled. (It’s not her fault we’re all at home and having a birthday without seeing friends etc is hard enough without losing presies and a nice card too!!
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So we are now offering a service to write cards for you or wrap gifts and send direct to your loved ones for you so if you need anything then just get in touch!
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And you of course might want cheering up! We’ve some lovely bits and bobs ...more arriving daily in store so I’ll start posting photos of new bits each day so do keep a look out for those! .
Til then here’s a few gorgeous products that are coming to our store this week!!
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1) Cut and play Easter card 2) Hanging star decoration 3) Bunny Bamboo Tableware 4) Cut and play wrapping paper

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Things are going to be very different for some time and rightly so as we need to save lives.
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Please stay at home, find new ways to stay in contact with your loved ones, order online to continue to support businesses and SAVE LIVES! .
Having watched the news unfold in other countries we’d already cancelled or postponed external work and been sorting admin and personal commitments but today is my new day of working ...like many of you out there I have to convert my business to online and find new ways to pay those bills! (Especially as sadly my hubbies long standing 30yr old business has been hit hugely too) The pressure is very much on to try to keep both our businesses and our lovely home whilst praying that our sacrifices do save as many lives as possible. We are fully behind the lock down no matter how much it affects us.
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Now I can’t do online with every aspect of my business (I normally run gift wrapping workshops and wrap for businesses and teach retailers etc face to face) but luckily our online store is already up and running I just need to add in much more stock and Im already coming up with creative ways to help you guys keep in touch with those loved ones without you leaving the house...but first..Finding a new way to have grandma time with my grandchildren...FaceTime! .
So my tip of the day for those doing the same...get creative! Use your gift wrap as backgrounds to make colourful adventures for your face timing to your grandbabies/children. .
Get props at the ready, make them in advance and let’s use our imaginations to keep them entertained.
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Today we were underwater (see pics) but the worlds our lobster 🦞...who knows where we’ll be next time! (I’ve alsorts planned!!) .
If you need wrap or other stationery bits to help in your new creative adventures do visit us online (link in bio) or just shout! (As we’ve not yet got everything on there yet and might have it here or can easily make up crafting boxes etc to suit) .
We will also be offering a new service sending cards or gifts and little ‘lift the spirits’ packages to your loved ones...direct ... so you don’t have to go out and they don’t have to be without.
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Keep watching this space!

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Hi all!
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I’m re posting this little message today because I know many of you will be feeling really anxious and I just wanted to remind you to breathe.
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I am quite a calm person in extreme circumstances (although I have to say this is testing me to the limits) but my general way of dealing with stress isn’t luck ...it has I can tell you come with much practise.
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Yes there have been many times in my life that I’ve needed to look at reducing stress so whilst I’m no official expert I wanted to offer a helping (cyber) hand today to anyone out there who is feeling anxious with all that’s going on.
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Firstly, I want to say that you (we) will get through this, even if you live on your own, you are not alone.
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We all have different stresses as a result of what’s going on and many of you will feel frightened for what’s to come in the days and weeks ahead.
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We do have much change ahead but it’s important to stay positive, stay in the now (not look too far ahead) and stay calm which will help to reduce that anxiety.
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When you’re anxious you tend to breathe quicker and shallower and not always notice you’re doing so, so focus on slowing that breathing down several times a day which will slow your heart rate and thus reduce those anxious feelings.
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There are loads of free apps out there or google it if you need help. I have a wonderful hypnosis/relaxation app that I turn to at testing times and believe me I am using it daily and it is helping.
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My other tip is to keep busy. Keep your mind occupied but not by watching the news all day, that really won’t help!
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Learn something new, revisit a craft you once did, immerse yourself in a book you’ve wanted to read for ages, bake a cake perhaps and (under government guidance of course) get outside in the fresh air and do some gardening or have a walk or bike ride!
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Change can be good even under the most difficult of circumstances, try to embrace change in a positive way and use this time to make a difference in your life (or the life of others) and .... breathe! .
Sending out the love all 💕

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Happy Happy Mother’s Day everyone!
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I know for many it’s going to be a difficult day not seeing and hugging your loved ones.
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Some of you because they are no longer here and others because of the awful going’s on in the world.
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So I’m sending out lots of love to you all. Whatever your situation let’s celebrate mums everywhere across the world and those in the skies too with memories and laughter and love in our hearts.💕
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#mothersday #giftwrapping #memories #happymothersday #laughter #mumsofinstagram #mothersanddaughters #mothersdaygifts #motheringsunday

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Sending out the love today to all our lovely customers including anyone who has had to cancel wedding plans because of the need to distance ourselves from others or venues having to close.
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These are hard times but we will come through it if we love and cherish each other. (From a distance of course!! 😷)
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Keep positive all ...I know that’s easier said than done but we are absolutely all in this together and it’s important to keep as much normality as possible (whilst not being at all normal and absolutely following the government guidance) in order for everyone to carry on and survive this with as little casualties as is possible at the end of it.
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Some of us (I included) will have our businesses /jobs instantly affected and no idea how we’ll manage to pay our bills or be struggling with the constant feeling of anxiety and not being able to hug our loved ones or be worried about loved ones that might be ill (thankfully the latter not being us yet ). There are millions of us in that boat...some with more worries some with less but if you are struggling to manage in anyway (financially, physically or emotionally) then reach out ...ring a friend, family or an organisation that can give you guidance and help take the pressure off.
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You are not alone, everyone is here to help where they can. X
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#giftwrapping #positivevibes #seekhelp #yourenotalone #keepcalmandcarryon #loveandcherish #weddinginspiration #keepgoing #mentalhealthawareness #cancelledwedding #weddingvenue #weddingseason #imgettingmarried #thinkwenotme

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Last weekend, before things got crazy, we held a little pop up shop for some of our lovely customers.
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It was full of the warmth of spring.
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Not just the products (although they were stunningly gorgeous (and we’ll get them on the website soon for you) but the people themselves.
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I have a lovely business with so many lovely customers I’ve had the pleasure to meet and get to know a little better over the years and some I’ve not met but who also continue to support my independent business by online ordering or subscribing to our @wrapcoutureclub boxes.
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I think in such uncertain times it is important we keep calm and carry on ...cautiously and by keeping ourselves safe, listening to the government guidelines, using common sense and of course keeping away from others when we are told to. Which is NOW folks. Which I know seems even scarier but there is really valid reasons and we need to support the NHS and trust they know, cos they absolutely do!
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And yes it’s going to be tough times for everyone and that makes me so really really sad 😔.
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But we will get through. Not only are we a nation of kind hearted and generous spirited people (except it seems when sharing loo roll 😳) , we have the ability to be very resourceful!
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I think that’s the biggest positive I can take from this and I will be focusing on this positivity to help me keep my business running and hopefully mortgage paid during this challenging time.
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I will be spending time stocking up our online store, I will be offering to send cards or wrapped items direct (so if you need an Easter card or little gift sending to someone to cheer them up or for a birthday etc we will happily write it or wrap it if it’s a gift) , affix postage and send it for you direct so you don’t have to go out and...
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Lots of forward planning so that when we are allowed to be more social we’ll be all prepared to offer you lots of opportunities to do so...involving tea and cake for sure!!
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For now though, stay home if you can and stay safe and we are here online and on social if you need anything! (Except toilet rolls!) 💕
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#keepcalmandcarryon #inthesameboat #togetherwecan #staypositive #sendinglove #onlineretailer

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LET’S TALK!

Phone: 01226 492 770
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HERE’S SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE WORKSHOP VENUES

The Old Deanery

Horsley Lodge Golf Club

Wortley Hall

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LET’S TALK!

Phone: 01226 492 770 Email: [email protected]

Ready to make a booking or would like to know more? Please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible

THE LATEST FROM OUR INSTAGRAM FEED

HERE’S SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE WORKSHOP VENUES

The Old Deanery

Horsley Lodge Golf Club

Wortley Hall

Quick links

Contact us

Join our mailing list

Phone: 01226 492 770
Email: [email protected]