Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2013/January 2014 | Page 109

BUSINESS LIFE

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Bags Boutique

18 Cross Street, Ryde, IW, PO33 2AD
t. 01983 567237

The Cowshed

Find them behind Carisbrooke Castle,
Carisbrooke, IW, PO30 3DU
t. 01983 617376 w. www.thecowshed.co.uk

The Cowshed

Bags Boutique

S

ince Graciela Collins opened Bags
Boutique in Ryde a year ago it has built
a fine reputation for quality goods,
attracting regular customers from both
the Island and mainland.
Bags Boutique, situated at 18 Cross Street, Ryde,
offers unique and stylish bags, and prides itself on
normally offering only one colour in each style, so
you will not see anyone else with exactly the same
bag. The boutique also has bags in a great selection
of colours and styles in Italian leather.
For that special occasion Bags Boutique stocks
an eye-catching range of long and short evening
dresses, ranging from sizes eight to 18, with
matching clutch bags also available. To complete
any outfit there is a choice of scarves and
pashminas.
New to the boutique are the exclusive Davidt’s
luggage range, with suitcases both in hard shell
and lightweight canvas, with four wheels for
easy transportation in all directions. The Davidt’s
collection also includes rucksacks and holdalls.
With Christmas approaching Bags Boutique
can find the perfect small gift, including men’s
leather wallets, ladies’ purses, stylish umbrellas
etc. And if you cannot find exactly what you
are looking for, why not purchase a gift voucher
from Bags Boutique?
The boutique has a range of discounted items
on the run-up to Christmas and is open Monday
to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. So why not call in
and see the exquisite selection of goods on offer?

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he Cowshed is nestled in a unique
setting behind Carisbrooke Castle.
Surrounded by rolling countryside and
beautiful views, sits a hidden gem - the
Island’s largest antique centre.
With a comprehensive collection of kitchen
and bedroom furniture, dining tables and chairs,
fireplaces and architectural pieces visitors are
bound to be inspired. That long search for a
statement piece could be solved with a large
collection of Victorian cupboards, folk art dressers
and unusual drawer units.
The Cowshed is a family-run business and has a
laid back atmosphere with quality items that can
be hand painted in any colour you like or stripped
back to natural wood, all at a reasonable price.
New additions to brighten up the home include
industrial and marine lighting, handmade rugs
and decorative items to compliment any interior
design project. A new kitchen display is planned
for the near future with quality free-standing sink
and island units, which are all hand built.
The Cowshed accepts card payments and can
deliver Island and nationwide, with a client base
that includes Europe and as far as the US. All stock
can be viewed 24 hours a day at thecowshed.co.uk.
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