WHAT IS GOOD - environment and context

Considering where my products could be sold and how they could be distributed.

The Orchid House, Keswick

'The idea for The Orchid House was hatched outside school gates, where Ruth and Libby, the two directors of the company, met daily on the school run. Ruth had fifteen years’ experience in the interiors retail business; Libby had a keen interest in interior design and had written on the subject for magazines.

Knowing that there was a strong demand in the Keswick and Lake District area for a shop selling stylish interior furnishings, the friends threw themselves into the venture, opening The Orchid House in 2006.

The result is a relaxed and fun environment in which to shop, with a dazzling mix of gifts, from contemporary to quirky and sophisticated to kitsch. Ruth and Libby have a talent for finding exceptional pieces and putting them together in eye-catching displays that offer wonderfully creative ideas for the home. Some of the leading brands we currently stock include: Greengate, Rice, Avoca Nest, Cath Kidston, House Doctor, Gisela Graham, Newgate Clocks, Mathmos, Wild & Wolf, Joseph Joseph, Black & Blum, Garden Trading, Terrace & Garden, Jellycat and many others.......

Now in its seventh year The Orchid House has established a loyal and extensive customer base across the Lake District – and way beyond.'

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Not On The High Street

'We at notonthehighstreet.com carefully select every seller for quality, style and originality.

Our passion lies in discovering unique new products and we’ve spent a lot of time choosing the sellers who provide over 50,000 products (and counting) that you’ll find here on our website and in our catalogues.

We’re proud to have over 3,000 of Britain’s most creative designers and manufacturers as our selling partners. They’re a diverse and extremely talented bunch of small independent businesses that share one thing in common – they’re as passionate about quality, innovation and style as we are. That’s why we invited them to sell with us.

Everything you buy from notonthehighstreet.com comes directly from one of these businesses. So when you shop with us, you’ll be directly supporting the future and growth of Britain’s creative talent.

We’re here to inspire you with delightful gifts and thoughtful treats for any special occasion – birthdays, weddings or christenings, anniversaries, graduations or Christmas. And we make it easy to find something truly original by offering you a fantastic choice of products that can be customised or personalised by you for the people you love best. With your own messages, names or pictures, you’ll create a wonderfully unique gift that will be treasured forever.'