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Herbs and spices, pot pourri, sweet treats and delights, star anise, cinnamon sticks..
Bunches of herbs hang from the rafters, the whole effect is a visual delight.
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The gardens are packed with herbs of every imaginable variety, all beautifully tended.
If plants, herbs and spices are not your thing, perhaps you would like a glimpse of the welcoming committee.
I've driven past it so many times but never gone in. It looks so delightful. I must pop in now. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHello Dom, Well, now I hope you will call in and visit them - they are closed on Mondays. The entrance is a tiny lych gate by the side of the house, not in the farmyard round the back...just go through the gate and knock on the back door, then enjoy exploring and sniffing.
DeleteI'll take 50kgs of the fresh welcoming committee please.
ReplyDeleteHello Ian, Somehow I thought that you would like the dog!
DeleteWe need many more of these independent shops..lovely
ReplyDeleteHello John, It is a wonderful shop, full of character...totally unlike Holland & Barrett, etc.
DeleteI agree with John. In an era when Tesco Express seems to be multiplying by the dozen, holding onto these lovely independent shops seem more and more important somehow. Your Candlesby one looks like a real treat. I think all shops should have similar welcoming parties!
ReplyDeleteHello Kate, It is a truly delightful shopping experience from start to finish. Hurrah for the independents!
DeleteI could live there, so lovely and the butterflies and bees must love it, I love herbs, had a huge herb garden at my last place, here just a few so far.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, I had a feeling that you would enjoy this little tour! Whenever I see lavender I think of you.
DeleteHello Eilaine.
ReplyDeleteI have just joined your blog. I found you over at Marcia's "Shop around the corner"
This is such a nice post.
What an enchanting shop.. would love to wonder around. All those lovely things to buy.
Gardens so well kept.
Your welcoming committee looks really happy.
Hope to see you my side.
wishing you a happy weekend
val
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Hello Val, It is lovely to meet you, welcome! This little shop is a real treasure, the herb garden is the back garden to the owners house, the shop is an adjoining outbuilding. The whole thing is a delightful shopping experience.
DeleteHello...I agree with John. I enjoy the independent shops so much more than a big chain-store variety. I get a feeling of "welcome" when I can walk in and meet the owner. Lovely post....a place I would diffently find on my list of stops.
ReplyDeleteHello Meggie, You would adore this shop. There are no other shops around, it is set deep in farmland. It is a fabulous experience from the moment you enter through a tiny lych gate at the side of the house. You and I would spend a lot of time browsing the shop and examining the plants.
DeleteWhat a lovely place, like an old apothecary, love the welcoming committee too. x
ReplyDeleteHello Cheryl, You have hit the nail on the head, it is rather like an old apothecary (I love that word!). The greeting from the dog is only the beginning of a wonderful experience.
DeleteHello lovely Elaine. Thank you for stopping by the shop. Glad to meet another lover of autumn and all the magic it brings to our soul. I hope I didn't throw you off by capitalizing its name throughout my letter, but within its context the seasons are personified so I simply couldn't pass it up. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour header is adorable and your images a delight, especially the last in this post. Melted my heart because we miss our golden girl so much. The nose reminded me of her.
Now following your adventures and I've added you to my sidebar under Imaginative Storytellers to not miss a thing. ;)
Have a beautiful weekend.
Much love,
Marcia
Hello Marcia, Welcome! It is such fun meeting new sisters - I am looking forward to seeing where the apron will lead you! Autumn colours, textures and smells are a delight, I love them. We didn't have much of a summer here, so I am hoping for a truly beautiful autumn. Time will tell. The dog at the herb shop is the sweetest natured girl you could wish to meet, those eyes say it all, never mind the tail! I hope you have a great weekend.
DeleteI will indulge in the herbs and spices and be charmed by paws, a nose and the "touch" of yellow . . .
ReplyDeleteCharming post Elaine . . .
Hello Lynne, The unexpectedness of it thrilled me the first time I saw it. Luckily, it is only a few miles down the road, so I am able to call in quite regularly. It never fails to charm me, either!
DeleteWhat a lovely, quaint shop. I would love to visit and shop there.
ReplyDeleteHello Amy, It is one of those delightful shops, quaint yet practical, wonderfully well stocked and visually satisfying. I know you would love it.
DeleteI would LOVE to be able to buy my herbs from a shop like that..it's perfect.How would I entice the dog into my car?
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Hello Jane, You would have the most wonderful time in there, they have more herbs than I could have imagined. It is real retail therapy because it satisfies all the senses...the dog is unfailingly welcoming, much better than a doormat!
DeleteThis place would draw me in also; so quaint and inviting. Love the welcoming committee:-))
ReplyDeleteHello Susan, I think we'll have to have a 'Sisterhood of the travelling apron' visit, although we'd probably fill the place if we all got together. We'd all have a great time though ...I think the dog would be thrilled!
DeleteI do love tidy, but such a poignant study in pure dog. We're on our way to my friend's herb shop. I'll tell her she doesn't have enough hanging about. She does have George Baily, the poodle, though.
ReplyDeleteHello Joanne, I hope George Baily enjoyed your visit! The owners of this place sell at farmers markets and shows, but the real experience is to visit their wonderful shop.
DeleteI love herbs and spices and whose are those paws and eyes and nose peeping over the gate? He's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHello Molly, To my shame I have to admit that I cannot, for the life of me, remember the dog's name...surely a great excuse for a return visit! It is a terrific shop.
DeleteI can just imagine how wonderful it must smell! And I love the welcome puppy! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHello Lavender Dreamer, The warm welcome sets the tone for a visit. The shop which seems caught in a wonderful time warp, long may it endure! I know you would enjoy a visit.
DeleteWhat a charming place to visit. It's just nice to know that places like that exist!
ReplyDeleteHello Ms Sparrow, I wish I could give you a tour, I'm sure you would enjoy it, then a mile or so down the road there is Gunby Hall, where we could enjoy a slice of home made cake and a cup of tea!
DeleteWhat a delight! I'm finally managing to keep my herbs growing (can't say the same for my tomatoes and peppers). I love small shops like this and would spend the whole time obeying that sign "Please lift and smell the lids" by visiting every single one of those jars.
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Hello Janet, Sometimes there is such a reward for obedience! I know you would love this shop with all the delights and quirkiness. Tea and cake, or would you prefer a scone?
DeleteScone please, with some clotted cream and a good sized mug of tea.
DeleteI like places like this shop, more so when there is a garden attached. Who is the wonderful welcoming committee? Does he have a name?
ReplyDeleteHello River, The whole place is a delight, what a shame that I couldn't do a 'scratch'n sniff' feature on this post! I regret to say I have completely forgotten the dog's name. Don't worry, I'll write it down next time!
DeleteHeavenly! Including the welcoming committee!
ReplyDeleteHello Mitch, Little shops like this are so much more fun than the big characterless chains. I hope it continues to flourish for years to come. The dog is a delight, really good PR move!
DeleteWhat a welcome I'd go in for sure...my scene very much my scene Elaine!!! I must tell my sister about this place it can't be far from where she lives. Mind you she may already know about it because she loves these sort of shops.Whats the name of the shop please?
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Amanda :-)
Hello Amanda, It is Candlesby Herbs, in Candlesby. They have a website and they also sell on that well known auction site, county shows and farmers markets. A visit to the shop is a much more satisfying experience though, it is the kind of place where you want to linger. Next time you are over perhaps you'll be able to visit. It is closed on Mondays, and, even if the sign isn't out by the gate - just go on in and knock on the door - they will be open for business.
DeleteWhat a delightful shop, wish we had one here instead of the big name centers that are so hard to find what you are looking for and harder to find good help or a welcoming committee.
ReplyDeleteHello Doc, It is so much more than a shop, it is a delightful experience. Modern shops have me wanting to get what I need and leave as quickly as possible, this one makes you want to linger and explore. Things get weighed out according to your requirements, none of this pre-packaged nonsense!
DeleteWhat a wonderful shop. We have a food co-op that sells bulk herbs. Love to get my dried herbs there -- so much more fragrant and flavorful than the ones at the grocery store. And who wouldn't love that welcoming committee?
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