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Folk Exhibition

I'm exited to have two new paintings on show at the upcoming FOLK exhibition of frome illustrators, artists, designers and printmakers. It starts this Friday 1 December - 5 January held at the Ga...

Folk Christmas

Christmas has arrived in Frome and I love walking up Catherine Hill at this time of year, with the window dispays, trees and fairylights zig zagging all the way to our shop at the top. I created a...

We are Ten!

This year our shop celebrates its tenth year of being open. A lot of love goes into running the shop from the window displays, the new designs and the products we stock. Thank you to all our w...

Shopkeeper of the Month

I am delighted to be featured in this months Simple Things Magazine as shopkeeper of the Month. Described as 'a haven of creativity and wool in the heart of Frome'.

King Spaniel

We are celebrating all things spaniel in the shop this week and are delighted we have some new goodies that have arrived just in time for the coronation weekend and the Frome Independent Market th...

Hurray For King Charles Spaniels

For the coronation I have created a new design of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels wearing crowns. The design is available on limited edition fine bone china mugs and posters. We have more spaniel ...

Merry Christmas

Thank you so much for your continued support with our shop in Frome. 2022 has been a significant year starting with the birth of our third child, she is very nearly taking her first steps just in ...

Feeling Festive

I hope you had fun in the snow yesterday if it snowed near you. Our children made snowmen with all the snow they could find in the garden, even if they did turn out to be little snowmen. We also h...

Handmade Soaps

Our soaps are handmade in Devon using beautiful natural ingredients and pure essential oils. Each soap is beautifully wrapped in paper designed by Mary. Available in a range of fragrances incl...

Hope for Christmas

My flock have been busy making their Christmas jumpers. The newest member is Hope, she has a beautiful jumper with different coloured rainbow hearts. Hope likes chasing rainbows and dislikes storm...

Festive Shop Window

Yes it is feeling a bit early to be seeing Christmas trees but I wanted to show our window display full of colour, finished just in time for the @thefromeindependent tomorrow. As soon as I saw the...

Flower Crowns

We are teaming up with our friends at Flossie & Fleur today and making flower crowns at the Frome Independent Market. Please join us from 10am at our shop if you would like to feel like a flo...

We Are Buzzing About Bees

We are buzzing about bees for World Bee Day. See a selection of new products in our shop in Frome, all celebrating this wonderful buzzing friend.

As Featured in Country Homes & Interiors Magazine

It is lovely to see my gift wrap featured in the Christmas edition of Country Homes and Interiors Magazine this month. See the full collection on my online shop.

Colourful Gift Guides

With Christmas around the corner we have put together some inspiring colourful gift guides. We have a beautiful selection of woollen socks, decorations, ceramics, brooches, candles, soaps and much...

Christmas Jumpers at the Ready

My flock have been busy making their Christmas jumpers. Many of them have beautiful pattern jumpers. Douglas has a fair isle pattern in reds and blues, Snowflake has a beautiful deep blue coat wit...

As Featured in Platinum Magazine

It is lovely to see my robin decoration featured in the Christmas edition of Platinum Magazine. See the full collection on my online shop.

Deck the Halls

Christmas is coming and we have a beautiful selection of gifts and decorations to brighten up your home from magic jumping hares to sheep in jumpers. See all decorations on our online shop. Magic...

Fresh New Look

This year we gave the interior of our shop a fresh new look with new shelving and a fresh lick of paint. The shop now looks bright and spacious, we hope you like it if you get the chance to visit!...

A Magical Christmas

Our Christmas window this year features my new magic hares, a large disco moon ball and silver sparkling stars. After the uncertainty surrounding the last few years, I thought we needed a bit of m...

Otomi Animals

I have always loved the Otomi embroidered textile art from Mexico. During lockdown I often painted animals with my daughter taking inspiration from Otomi Art. I thought it would be fun to turn my ...

Dashing Dachshunds Ahoy

My new Dashing Dachshund collection is here! Available on aprons, bags, mugs, cushions, tea towels and coasters. The print features chocolate, black and tan dachshunds in a variety of patterned ju...

As Featured in Stylist Magazine

I am delighted that my Dashing Dachshund Sausage Dog decoration is featured in this months Stylist Magazine for their 30 Joyful Christmas Baubles Christmas Gift Guide. My decorations are handmade...

Christmas Shop

Christmas is coming and we have a beautiful selection of stocking fillers, gift wrap, cards and unique gifts. See the gift guide below to help you with inspiration for some special gift ideas. ...

Christmas Jumpers at the Ready

My flock have been busy making their Christmas jumpers. Many of them have sparkling woollen pattern jumpers adding a touch of glamour to any festive occasion. Holly has red glittering berries, Sp...

Keeping Cosy

The leaves are falling and there is a chill in the air. We have a beautiful selection of blankets, wool socks, slippers and sheepskin rugs in our shop to help keep you cosy. Circus Throw ...

As Seen in Country Living

We are very delighted that our Egg Cup is in the Country Living Christmas Gift Guide this month. See the feature here.

New Staffordshire China Dog Collection

I am a Staffordshire China Dog fan and collect them whenever I see them at antique markets or charity shops. I love them because they remind me of my dog Bertie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. B...

Sheep Colouring In

Here is a project for your little ones. Create your own rainbow sheep, send your pictures to info@archive.marykilvert.com or #rainbowflock. Can't wait to see your creations!

Rabbits and Rainbows 🐰🌈

Our shop in Frome is currently closed. We are still sending out orders once a week, during this difficult time. Here are a few ideas for Easter that I hope bring you some cheer. As my attent...

Needle Felting Workshops

Join Mary Kilvert for a festive workshop where you will learn how to make a needle felted sheep in knitted jumper or a robin and snowman. Mary has enjoyed needle felting for over ten years, and...

Pumpkin Season is Here

Pumpkin is looking forward to Halloween this week. Happy Halloween 🎃

Colours of Autumn

The leaves are falling and there is a chill in the air. We have a beautiful selection of blankets, wool socks, scarves, gloves and ponchos to help keep you cosy. Please see the autumn collection ...

Blackberry Jam

  Blackberry has been busy making blackberry jam and has the perfect recipe 🌿 This recipe uses honey instead of sugar but you can replace with whatever sweetener you prefer 🍯🌿🍎 2lbs Blackberrie...

Five Things to do This Summer with the Kids

As there are still a few weeks left of the summer holidays, I thought I would share some of my favourite things we have done in Somerset this summer. Somerset Lavender Farm Somerset Lavender F...

Take Off This Summer 🎈

We are flying high this summer with a beautiful range of hot air balloons. They come in three different sizes and a range of colours. They make a beautiful addition to a child's room. To see the ...

Mary Kilvert Summer Workshops

Encourage your child’s creativity at our summer workshops based in our shop at the top of Catherine Hill. Make a Hot Air Balloon Date: Wednesday 31st July 2019. Time: 10:30am – 11:30am. ...

Win a Frome Fine Art Print

To celebrate the sixth anniversary of having our shop in Frome, Mary has created a print of the town. Full of beautiful historic buildings, Mary has drawn some of her favourite buildings and plac...

Bunny Ears - A Fun Project for Easter

Make this Easter extra special by making a beautiful pair of bunny ears, the perfect accessory for an Easter Egg hunt! We show you how in our easy to follow step by step guide. HOW TO MAKE BUNNY ...

New Arrivals This Easter

I have a new little bunny that I have been working on that has arrived just in time for Easter 🐰 I have a few already made up if you are interested in ordering one. You can see the bunnies in our...

Treats This Easter

We have a beautiful selection of Easter gifts from fluffy chicks in crowns, to beautiful hand painted egg boxes and a lovely selection of decorations for your Easter tree. See the full selection ...

Gifts for Mum

As it is Mother's Day at the end of March, we have put together a selection of gift ideas to say thank you to the special lady in your life. See the full collection in our shop in Frome and onli...

Gifts with Love

 We have a beautiful selection of cards and gifts for Valentine's Day. These Red Rose Candles are handmade in the Devon and are scented with rose and geranium essential oil and are decorated in...

Dog and Cat Christmas

Gifts for cat and dog lovers. Visit our shop in Frome or website for more gift and decoration ideas. Cat Lovers Dog Lovers

New For Christmas - Winter Woodland

Mary's new winter design features woodland animals in a setting of foliage and stars. Available on gift wrap, greeting cards and gift tags. Christmas Shop It has been snowing at Mary Kilvert a...

Festive Flock

Baatholomew is back for a limited time. Mary is currently taking orders for Baatholomew, he is larger than the usual smaller sheep. He comes in a beautiful blue jumper with fair isle detail and a...

Deck the Halls

Christmas is coming and we have a beautiful selection of decorations from sparkling owls to colourful festive cats. More decorations can be seen in our shop in Frome. Colourful Glass Owl Felt...

New For Wool Week

To celebrate Wool Week we are offering 10% off all things wool. We have a beautiful selection of wool and sheep inspired homewares, stationery and gifts including Mary's handmade woollen sheep. S...

Summer Swallows

We are celebrating summer with Mary's new Summer Swallows design. Inspired by vibrant, colourful summer meadows. Created as a design for wallpaper the collection is now available on a range of ho...

Gift Wrap Giveaway

To celebrate National Stationery Week we are giving away a piece of gift wrap with every order placed online today and tomorrow. We have a beautiful range of cards, notebooks and gift wrap availa...