Press & Blog — Lockdown

Is there anything better than new stationery? Over the past year we've all had to find excitement in the little things in life, and one thing we've found joy in here at Daisy Park has to be new stationery. Admittedly, we've always enjoyed stationery, so this isn't really anything new to us, but here's a few of our current favourites. Whether it's a treat for the kids settling back into school, or just a little work from home pick-me-up, there's a treat for everyone.

These Sardine page markers are always a winner as a little stationery gift. These are ideal for students who need to section off key revision areas in textbooks etc, and they're also just great fun as they come in a variety of bright, busy prints and their own little sardine tin.

Put them together with one of Bookaroos gorgeously vibrant notebooks and a pen and you've got a fabulous gift together for any fellow stationery lovers out there. These colours will be sure to freshen up anyones work from home space in no time.

But if brights aren't your thing then fear not, we've got plenty of lovely notebooks to choose from to suit all tastes. For those who love the seaside, Corniche encompasses all things coastal which is continued in their stationery, with the occasional addition of their signature mugs too. Or for those who like to keep things simple, the Voyager journals are the ideal smart and sleek notebook, plus you can buy refills so that they can be used over and over again.

It goes without saying that over this past year we've all missed hugs. And whilst in good time, we'll be hopefully able to hug anyone and everyone if we want to, for now we must continue to remember it as a distant privilege. But we can find ways of persevering and getting through, can't we? And one way we can do that is by sending a hug in the post instead. A virtual hug!

Inspired by the fabulous new Molly Mae cards that we've got new in, we think the idea of sending a hug in the form of a card and maybe a little keepsake is just about as good as it gets in this lockdown life. There's a variety of cards to choose from, whether it's for a grandparent or a friend, one of these lovely little cards are ideal for right now.

In fact, there's a whole host of lockdown-themed cards for you to choose from. We've had lots of deliveries of new designs and top ups of old ones from brands such as Corniche, and Woodmansterne, with a variety of sweet or humour themes. Perhaps you want to show an NHS worker just how much you appreciate them, or brighten someone's day with a card that would make them giggle.

Tie it all together with a little trinket from East of India. We've got lots of glorious newness in from them at the moment, so there's even more loveliness to choose from. Whether it's simply a little pebble letting them know you care, or a heart hanging for them to hang somewhere special, one of these little goodies with a card will be the warmest of hugs for a loved one to receive through their letter box.

These little treats really are a lovely way to remind someone of how much you care. Don't forget that we can gift wrap bits for you and write out cards on your behalf, so even if you're unable to do it yourself, you can still send your love to that special someone.

After what feels like the longest January of all time, there is finally an end in sight, and February is getting closer and closer on the horizon, hopefully bringing with it some renewed hope, and of course, a little bit of love..

This year we're thinking that perhaps we can extend Valentines day to include anyone and everyone. Not just showing your other half some love, but anyone you care about big time. Because after the terrible year we've had, we think everyone could do with a little extra love.

You Daisy Parkers know how much we love a card, so of course there are some beautiful designs to choose from as always. From classic Emma Bridgewater cards using rich reds and pretty pinks, to Molly Mae cards that are extremely relevant to our current situation - just brilliant. There's humour cards for the couples who don't take life too seriously, soppy cards or simple ones, for those who like to keep things subtle.

We also love a theme here at Daisy Park, so if you want a gift to go with the card that fits with the love theme then these little treats from Greengate are just delightful, don't you think?

But if you want to keep it lowkey and just give a little token, an East of India trinket is often the perfect way to say how you're feeling with a little touch of meaning. You can't go wrong.

If you want to give something a bit more special but still a classic Valentines option, jewellery is always a good go to. Whether it's a simple necklace that they've had their eye on for a while, or some of the timeless heart studs that always go down a treat, One & Eight is always a wonderful choice.

Whether you choose to go for an extravagant gift or something more subtle, remember that if you can't be with your loved one this Valentines, we can help to make it that tiny bit more special. We're still more than happy to gift wrap products free of charge, and we can even write out cards on your behalf too. Our favourite part of the job is wrapping up goodies to look beautiful, and helping customers to get special gifts for those they care about, so please do just let us know.

Sending lots of love to our customers now just on Valentines day, but all 365 days of the year. We hope everyone has a good day, whether it's a virtual Galentines, or simply a good film and a cuppa in bed. It's the little things that are underrated tokens of love after all.

Well, it's finally here. 2021. The year that for all of us is hopefully, in time, bringing with it more hope, more freedom, and good times. As one of the fortunate businesses to have pulled through 2020, here at Daisy Park we all feel very lucky when reflecting upon the mayhem of the past year. It's not been easy, and it's obviously far from over yet, but one thing the Daisy Park team can be thankful for is everyone who has supported us. We wrapped endless amounts of parcels for our customers and although it was stressful at times, we were and always are, extremely grateful. So thank you to you, our wonderful customers, for supporting a small business. It really does mean the world.

Now though, it's time to look ahead! We've got some exciting ideas for the next year and lots of fabulous new goodies coming in soon. But let's start things slow with what's going on here in the shop. It's the January sale! With discounts on lots of your favourite brands like Emma Bridgewater, Pip Studio, Erstwilder, Greengate, Soruka and more, this is a good one. Here's a few of our top picks:

We're aware that occasions are still going on. Birthdays are still to be celebrated all be it in smaller ways, as well as babies being born and more. So with this new lockdown, we want to remind you that we're continuing to wrap and send gifts on your behalf to loved ones, along with writing and sending cards too.

We're also now back offering our click & collect service once more after taking a little hiatus over the Christmas break. So if you're nervous about going out, all you need to do is buy your bits through our website and choose the pick up option at check-out. We'll let you know when it's ready, then when you get to the shop, we'll bring it out for you. Done!

There is no doubt that January is going to be a difficult month, not just for businesses, but for all of us as a nation. Regardless, Daisy Park will continue to provide gifts and cards for all your needs, and slowly but surely, it'll all work out. This year will bring us better things, we simply need to be patient with it. So let's try and be positive, and start as we mean to go on. Happy new year everyone!

So here we are again, a second lockdown. We know this is a tough one for so many of us, but we've done it before. We can do it again. Remember, it hopefully won't be as long, we're all more prepared, and this time there will hopefully be supplies in the supermarkets! Plus, we've got Christmas to look forward to, even if it's just a very laid-back one this year.

So, we want to keep things positive around here. We also want to help you, our lovely Daisy Parkers out the best way we know how: by making your online Christmas shopping as stress-free and easy as possible. You may have seen us mention these on our socials, but here's what we can offer you:

• Website - as usual, our website it open 24/7.

• Kerbside collection - If you're in the area you can order your goodies online and pick them up through the door (as safely as possible of course) Or give us a call 01769 579077 and we can organise orders for you.

• Local delivery - If you live nearby but can't get out, let us know! We might just be able to drop it to your doorstep ourselves.

• Card writing/gift wrapping - If you're unable to do so yourself, we can write out cards on your behalf (just give us the message you'd like inside), and wrap gifts up in lovely tissue paper and ribbons for you too.

Don't hesitate to call or email us if you're unsure on anything, but please do bare with us, after all we are an independent business with a small team simply trying our best, so there may be a few delays. But thank you for your continued support, and everyone's kind words this week. We really do appreciate it.

Now onto the fun stuff.. new stationery!

If you're anything like us, this will be exciting news for you. We've stocked Bookaroo bits for a while now and we're loving their stuff so much that we simply had to get some more goodies in. We're sensing that stationery like this will be massive this year for Christmas gifts, they're super handy and ideal for anyone working from home right now. Plus, they're easy to send in the post which is definitely a bonus now more than ever!

The reading stand is a new favourite of ours. As a bestseller from Bookaroo, it's ideal for all this extra reading many of us are doing these days. Prop your book up in bed on your lap, or place it on a bath tray with candles and your favourite tipple, and you've got a cosy night in sorted.

The travel tech tidies are great gifts too. Ideal for anyone who travels a lot, or who has a lot wires and bits (which is all of us these days, let's be honest!). You can keep earphones, charges, pens and more in this handy little wrap.

And don't forget the kids! There's some fab little treats for children who are into their reading or general stationery. The reading timer is super handy if you need some quiet time, then there's the mini bendy reading light that conveniently clips onto books. Plus the notebooks and accessories are perfect for school books and more.

And much more. Stationery is always a great go-to for Christmas gifts if you're stuck for ideas, especially this year with so many of us working from home. Perhaps someone who's struggling with doing so could do with a spruce up of their at-home desk area? Or maybe they're just a huge lover of stationery, we know the feeling! It's probably a bit sad how excited we get over stationery here at Daisy Park, but we just can't help it. We hope this blog post filled with these goodies has brought you a tiny bit of excitement in an otherwise not-so-exciting world too.

Sending lots of love to all of you, our fabulous customers. Take care and stay safe. Love from Em & the Daisy Park team. xx