Christmas present ideas inspired by indie shops in south Somerset and north Dorset

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  • I've been Christmas shopping - as you'll see my poor family are mostly getting things I like, viz: books, vintage wares, teeny treasures, useful for farming kit and wine. Join me as I visit local towns Wincanton, Bruton, Castle Cary, Sherborne, Yeovil and the village of Wanstrow for inspiration and treasure hunting in the indie shops that abound in this ancient small market towns.
    Stick to the end for tape-free wrapping hack and a top mention for Fabrizio's favourite TH-camr ‪@thewhiskybothy‬ #whiskey #whisky
    Enjoy!
    Shops I visit include:
    Wincanton
    / wincantonpostoffice
    seedhub.uk/about/
    sgoeyecare.co.uk/
    www.lievito.co.uk/
    www.alexapplet...
    / coles-yard-10004179173...
    www.saskiasflo...
    www.eastbyeast...
    www.numbersixt...
    / vintageatnumber43
    Sherborne
    shop.winstoneb...
    bellissimaling...
    www.dilligrey....
    www.sherbornean...
    www.sherborneab...
    Castle Cary
    somersetwineco...
    baileyhillbook...
    www.castlecary...
    Bruton
    roseandlyons.c...
    atthechapel.co...
    numberonebruto...
    The Bruton antique shop is at number 5 the high street and doesn't have a website.
    Wanstrow
    www.readagri.c...
    Yeovil
    www.mcs.support/
    www.somersetli...
    www.marksandsp...
    For a full list of workshops and demos held by flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery see here to book your place www.commonfarm.... Remember, workshop and demo places make excellent Christmas gifts.
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    #christmascrafts #christmasflowers #floral #floralinspiration #christmasdecor #christmasinspo #sustainablefloristry #ecochristmas
    #bruton #wincanton #somerset #dorset #sherborne #castlecary #christmasgifts #christmasshopping #highstreet #shoplocal #smalltownlife #rural #rurallife #countrylife #country #livingthedream

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  • @g.christelbecker6349
    @g.christelbecker6349 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Jeeze Louise Georgie, you are such a lucky lady! Not only do you have a mother to die for, but you live in a picture book part of the world. That was fun, thanks!

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol - yes this part of Somerset is gorgeous x

  • @susankerr85
    @susankerr85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    So nice to see independent shops thriving...We have to get off our backsides and go out and shop otherwise we will lose these treasures...Thank you for sharing....

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      true - thanks for coming along x

  • @pattymoore8351
    @pattymoore8351 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I truly hope to get to the UK before I get much older. In the meantime, thank you for this charming tour, I loved it❤❤

  • @fionasaunders7646
    @fionasaunders7646 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a treat ! Love the charm of those English villages , happy memories.

  • @marie9244
    @marie9244 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Had a lovely tour with you Georgie thank you. You have the most beautiful and quaint villages in England.

  • @dianewhitmire
    @dianewhitmire 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What fun going through the streets and window shopping

  • @jeannet9592
    @jeannet9592 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for taking us on a tour of that beautiful and historic village!

  • @greyfeather7857
    @greyfeather7857 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved peeking into Somerset shops thanks so much for taking us along. I enjoy searching antique emporium shops for treasures. I make my gift tags from previous year’s Christmas cards or I paint mini watercolour snow scenes,baubles,trees etc. Ribbon is so much more versatile than sellotape and better for the planet. Hope your family don’t watch this video an spoil the surprise 🤫

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      lol - my family are totes uninterested in my TH-cam xxx

  • @lyndaross4617
    @lyndaross4617 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The little container for your step daughter is gorgeous and a bargain.

  • @MsYingyang2
    @MsYingyang2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful tour of shoppes. You have such great taste. I love your purchases for gifts. The alligator leather cuff links are so attractive. Your son will absolutely love them. Your stepdaughter’s gift of the lovely ceramic 2 piece container is so precious. Already it appears as an antique keepsake. Lastly, the whiskey glasses are stunning. They are packaged so generously and the glass itself creates such a special moment to enjoy a drink.
    Georgie, you are so talented. I am grateful to have found your channel.
    Greetings from Stuart, Florida USA❤

  • @revonda5204
    @revonda5204 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is just how I picture lovely English villages.❤ I wish we had many more here in the US. There are so few towns with independent shops still open. 😢

  • @MicheleYoung-w5s
    @MicheleYoung-w5s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for not wasting ribbon!! I have ribbon that is probably twenty years old. And loved the shopping trip with you! I cannot wait to come back to the 🇬🇧.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      glad you enjoyed the tour x

  • @debjanibhowmick5870
    @debjanibhowmick5870 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love those whiskey glasses.

  • @deborahclatworthy3885
    @deborahclatworthy3885 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ooo… gorgeous prezzies!

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      especially from the old gentlemen x

  • @barbaralamoreaux328
    @barbaralamoreaux328 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You did a great job for the Somerset Tourist Bureau! Now I want to visit!

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you'll be very welcome x

  • @johndepner9237
    @johndepner9237 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was delightful!!!

  • @jennyjohnson9012
    @jennyjohnson9012 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lovely to see these shops Georgie. I always support the smaller ones when I Christmas shop and at other times too. Very important. Wincanton looks wonderful. xx

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you - Wincanton is a great little town x

  • @helenrider8781
    @helenrider8781 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was lovely,thank you

  • @calliedawes3590
    @calliedawes3590 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved this Georgie- makes me want to visit Sherborne and surrounds. Loved the creamware pot - what a bargain 😊

  • @kimfox5186
    @kimfox5186 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well, thank you for the visit. It's absolutely lovely. You really do live in a picture postcard, and I got to see where my lovely book was posted. I hope your stepdaughter doesn't watch this video 😮, at least not before Christmas.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      lol - luckily my family think my YouTubing is bonkers and pay no attention x

  • @janicepilkenton9706
    @janicepilkenton9706 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed your tour of some of your favorite places. I wish I could have been with you.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you for coming along x

  • @cerridwencottagediary9194
    @cerridwencottagediary9194 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really enjoyed the tour as I haven't been to Somerset and Dorset for decades. We always use brown paper and string to wrap pressies also

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      all the best people xxx

  • @NJGardengirl1961
    @NJGardengirl1961 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What beautiful little towns! I love the Christmas trees on (what appears to be) the flag/banner holders above the shop windows.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      it's such a good idea to put the trees on the walls isn't it xxx

  • @alisonbwise
    @alisonbwise 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    So charming, Georgie. I loved the tour, please do more! I hope you have the merriest Christmas ❤

  • @user-vj3kj1yp6g
    @user-vj3kj1yp6g 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I enjoyed your tour of your local towns. I love the quaintness of all the shops, and all the treasures to be found making shopping more enjoyable than going to the shopping mall like here in the States. I hope you do more video tours. I have never been to England but hope to visit there someday.

  • @carolayers2687
    @carolayers2687 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved your Christmas tour Georgie. Best wishes for a Happy Christmas from N. Alabama (originally from Northamptonshire).

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy holidays! x and hello Alabama xxx

  • @lisab.6818
    @lisab.6818 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was soooooo fun Georgie!!!! I want to come and visit right now. Please do more tours as requested below, I love your commentary ❤

  • @shannonslayton2903
    @shannonslayton2903 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We reuse old quilting fabric for our presents. We came up with the story for the littles that we leave out the fabric and one of the elves comes before Christmas to get it because Santa knows we like to reuse things. The kiddos know now, but it seemed a good story! And, I learned the actual meaning of the word snicket! Thanks.

  • @FRASERMCGREGOR72
    @FRASERMCGREGOR72 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love you. You are like a warm hug, I drank every second of this in, thank you. Since finding your channel this year you have given me so much joy. Happy Christmas to you and your family x

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      thank you x and happy Christmas x

  • @tinahart1712
    @tinahart1712 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing the year with you Georgie, I hope you get a chance to relax, my goodness you deserve it. I’m wondering whether a profit might be made by doing a basket making course at your new studio and you could provide the willow if you have any over next year from making all those wreaths. Lots of basket makers near you. Sending love to you, your family and the most gorgeous of all Googie, she has the most wonderful heart making all those quilted blankets for homeless children, so much love in each piece of work. ❤ 🎄 ❤

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you Tina - happy Christmas x

  • @myfanwyevans2185
    @myfanwyevans2185 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What lovely ideas - I have used brown wrapping paper for years too, but the ribbon tying without cutting is a great tip. Love the thistle whisky glasses and so would my husband. Happy Christmas Georgie.

  • @samanthaw1419
    @samanthaw1419 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fabulous video, I think you needed those deer for your little Christmas village..would have looked so cute. No1 B looks fab.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was very tempted but am being stern with cashflow as we are still building the new studio up the field and so bills are high x

  • @roxanneroehrig324
    @roxanneroehrig324 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Georgie, absolutely loved seeing all the various shops and items available ❤! Also, your take on wrapping is wonderful and so environmentally sound!!! Thanks for sharing and Wishing you and yours a marvelous Christmas!!!

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      happy Christmas to you too xxx

  • @kathrynsteadman397
    @kathrynsteadman397 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely interesting tour.

  • @lynnej7219
    @lynnej7219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for taking us round your favourite places. Maybe we could send you back to that lovely antique shop and we can ask you to do an in depth tour inside, so we can then ring up and buy what we see 😅

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ooh I think the old gentlemen who run the shop would think that was very odd x

    • @lynnej7219
      @lynnej7219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theflowerfarmer 😂😂😂

  • @wendycullingworth3879
    @wendycullingworth3879 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What beautiful towns and gorgeous shops. Treasure them and use them - exclusively if possible, and keep those online giants at bay! So many towns are soulless shadows of their former selves now - such a shame.
    Thank you and your dear husband for taking the time to indulge us in our curiosity.
    We love you Georgie. ❤
    Wishing you the most peaceful and pleasurable festive season.
    🎁🎀🎁🎀🎁🎀🎁

  • @5apph1b1u3
    @5apph1b1u3 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love this video and the pleasing crinkley sound of a thoughtful gift wrapped in brown paper and pretty pink ribbon. 💕

  • @judyjohn2248
    @judyjohn2248 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Some day, Georgie, someday. I shall visit this English countryside I imagined from my reading as a teenager and beyond. This video will more than do for me until then. Thank you so much. 💖 Your family telescope is lovely, we have one, too. Have a spectacular Christmas Season.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      happy Christmas to you too x

  • @beckyscheller9358
    @beckyscheller9358 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Loved the tour. Especially the trees on the walls. So unique.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      such a good idea I think x

  • @kathrynmettelka7216
    @kathrynmettelka7216 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Happy Christmas! You selected fabulous presents. Terrific whiskey glasses.

  • @rosemarybushea3517
    @rosemarybushea3517 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved the scenery! Thank you for taking us along with you. . .

  • @susanmelling5272
    @susanmelling5272 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love all your videos.This last one made me want to visor Somerset. Happy Christmas. X

  • @jillkeim3587
    @jillkeim3587 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful tiwn, shops, and wrappings! All beautiful!!! Merry Christmas Georgie!

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      merry Christmas to you too x

  • @michellestevens6913
    @michellestevens6913 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Should do more like this video...very kool!....I'm Australian born but my family from over there....good to watch...🙂🙋‍♀️🙂...Happy Christmas...🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼...love your u tube channel....thankyou for all you do...🌻🌻🌻...

  • @nicolabradley5761
    @nicolabradley5761 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely delightful, the pretty historic little towns are just gorgeous and the wrapping hacks are genius! we will all be off out to source craft paper and ribbons now!! Merry christmas to yourself and all your family and i do hope you are able to take a break and have a rest because my word you have earned it. Best xmas wishes x

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thankyou Nicola and happy Christmas x

  • @Julia21d
    @Julia21d 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely town. Culturally the US is much more decorated for Christmas. Thank you. 🎄⭐️

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      there are more decorations in the bigger towns - I love the way the small towns round here just have little trees with lights along the high streets x

  • @elodieleaf
    @elodieleaf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just wonderful❤Thankyouuuu 😘

  • @mortalandwild
    @mortalandwild 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was just this minute thinking I might pop over to Wincanton tomorrow and voila. If you come to Somerton next, just let me know when and I will make sure my little vintage shop is open for when you do.

  • @esthermalone2318
    @esthermalone2318 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Merci ❤️💋j’ai commande 🐝 depuis Saskia essences 🐝💛🖤

  • @jmadsen6118
    @jmadsen6118 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Delightful! Merry Christmas!

  • @indranioemrawsingh2472
    @indranioemrawsingh2472 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Georgie what a great idea to wrap Christmas presents in brown paper, no tape and ribbon. I love it. What size of brown paper do you recommend me to buy? I see lots of diffrent sizes. Thx and love your videos. A huge fan of you in Knegsel, the Netherlands, Happy holidays and see u soon from Indrani Megens-Oemrawsingh

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just get a big roll about 50cms wide and as long as I can get - enjoy! x

  • @eileenmc8808
    @eileenmc8808 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My husband loves Ralphie as well!

  • @gardenroom65
    @gardenroom65 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Go to Mapperton and collaborate please 🎄🎄🎄🧚‍♀️💫🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️💫💫✨