Eclectic Gift Emporium

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

✨ A Little Catch-Up from the Emporium…
I’ve been so busy in the shop lately that my socials have been a little neglected! 😅
There have been lots of deliveries, plenty of favourite restocks, and some lovely new additions arriving too. I promise I’ll be sharing those with you very soon.
In the meantime, enjoy this little collage of eclectic finds you may have missed… or perhaps a reminder of something you spotted and meant to come back for!
There’s always something interesting to discover at Eclectic Gift Emporium ✨
Curated finds for the discerning soul.

26/08/2026

📚 Book Club 📚

I've had a few messages wanting to know more, so here's all you need to know.

3rd Monday of every month.

📅Monday 21st Sept
⏰ 6.30pm - 8.30pm
📍 Foresters Arms just down the road from Goose Barn Cottage Little Library

Theme for September - Magic and Animals.

Read one book, read 7, read any genre, read something you've read before, read out of your comfort zone - anything goes as long as it is tenuously linked to magic or animals.

Have a natter with some other crazy folk.

Nervous? Aren't we all! Send me a message and we'll arrange to meet so you don't have to walk in alone. I'll make sure to introduce you to others so you feel welcome and part of the Goose Barn Cottage Little Library Family 📚

Anything questions, or if anyone who attended the first Book Club would like to comment with what you're reading to make people feel more welcome - that would be great! ❤️

21/08/2026

🎲 BOARD GAME NIGHT IS BACK! 🎲

Fancy getting out the house for a couple of hours, having a laugh and meeting some lovely people?

📅 Thursday 27th August
⏰ 6pm–8pm
📍 The Royal Oak, Standishgate

Come with someone or come on your own - genuinely, all are welcome and we promise you...you don't have to be 'good' at games to join in!

Just a nice couple of hours, good company and a bit of fun hosted by our games Guru Stephen 'Spydah' Barr !

🎟️ Book your place here:
https://letsshapeourcreativity.co.uk/products/board-game-night-august-royal-oak

15/08/2026

I've treated myself to this absolute beauty today from Eclectic Gift Emporium 😍

The photo just doesn't do it justice, I'm so in love with it.

I think I'm going to attempt to junk journal in it and use it for Book Club too 📚

Does anyone else do junk journaling/scrapbooking and fancy sharing a few pictures with us?

I know I want to put stickers and pictures in it but tell me everything you do in yours please ♥️

14/08/2026

🧡Autumn Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat 🧡

2nd-4th October
Brathay Hall, Ambleside

Join me to welcome in the Autumn with Yoga, Meditation & much more in this stunning landscape.

This retreat is designed to nourish your body and soul, with plenty of time to relax, reset, and embrace this wonderful time of the year 💫

Prices from £480

🏡 Cosy Accommodation – Double, Single & Twin En Suite Rooms

🔥 Yoga & Meditation – 4 sessions, including Candlelit Yin Yoga

✨ Sound Bath – deeply relaxing vibrational healing

🥾 Guided Walk – explore the breathtaking Lake District in its stunning Autumnal colours

💦 Optional Wild Swim

💙 Access to nearby Ambleside

🐶 Dog-friendly retreat – bring your furry friend (additional £30 charge)

💫 Beginners welcome—no prior yoga experience needed!

📍 £100 deposit secures your place Payment plans available

Drop Karen a message to reserve your space or contact me on
07545 884958.