Competition Deadline was 12 midnight 21st December 2011 – we have had over 1200 views on You Tube, thanks to everyone involved – all the fantastic British Brands for sending in the great prizes.
Please click on the Video to find out the final amount – did you win?!! Read More…..
Designer maker Anna Perring
Here at Independent Boutique we’re very lucky to have been donated two gorgeous tea light holders from Luna Lighting to put towards our Great British Christmas Competition. One of you will win these hand crafted ceramin lights courtesy of Luna Lighting.
Luna’s prolific light designer and maker Anna Perring, is based at a studio in the heart of Bloomsbury in central London, part of Cockpit Arts – the UK’s only creative business incubator for designer-makers (you can expect lots of unique treasures at the open studios events held twice a year). Read More…..
A huge thank you is due to Independent Boutique brand Tatty Devine who have very kindly donated this seasonal Flying Fawn Brooch in Red Glitter.
Tatty Devine- Flying Fawn Brooch in Red Glitter
This cute little chap can be pinned to your winter coat to show off your Christmas cheer and brighten up even the dullest day!
So get your guesses in for The Great British Christmas Competition and remember to like our facebook page as the winner will be annnounced through facebook.
Detox Teas box set for that "Post-Christmas" detox
We are please to announce that award winning gourmet brand, The London Tea Company, have added a Detox Teas pack to the “Great British Competition” prize fund, you could be winning yourself:
1 Green tea Detox,
1 Lemongrass & Ginger,
1 Chamomile & Lavendar,
1 White tea, elderflower & Apricot
There are few activities more culturally British than drinking team [supps a brew] and The London Tea Company, built on the rich heritage of British tea blending and tasting, have combined both modern and traditional teas to meet the growing demand for more unusual speciality teas. London tea leaves are organic and from the highest quality tea bushes, they use traditional manufacturing methods and still manage to make all their boxes and pouches biodegradable.
After the innevitable Christmas cheer, this detox pack will be a welcomed pick-me-up and will help on those cold winter’s nights.
Make sure you enter the competition to WIN these teas AND all the other Great British Prizes.
Here are all the prizes up for grabs in our ridiculously difficult Great British Christmas Competition. There’s still time to put your guessing powers to the test.
Watch our Youtube video and take a guess at the number of buttons in Dita von Pug’s jar.
We’ve ha
d guesses ranging from 330 to 8000+, so it really is anybody guess. Like our facebook page now to see ALL the prizes in detail.
TO ENTER PLEASE EMAIL US AT buttons@independentboutique.com– with your guessed estimate, put the number of buttons, in the subject / title box and then add your contact details to the main body of the email.
Please also follow us on Twitter for updates.
Deadline for entry is 19th December 2011, 11.59PM (GMT). The winner will be notified on the 20th December and announced on our FACEBOOK page, so make sure you like our page!
Share with your friends and family to increase your chances of taking these fabulous prizes home and make your Christmas extra special this year!
For full competition rules please visit our competition page.
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TO ENTER PLEASE EMAIL US AT buttons@independentboutique.com - with your guessed estimate, put the number of buttons, in the subject / title box and then add your contact details to the main body of the email.
Happy Guessing!!
We are pleased to announce that www.fudgekitchen.co.uk have added a Great British prize to the prize fund ‘The Fudge Lovers Hamper’ RRP £40 .
Delicious Fudge Kitchen Hamper - Could be on its way to you!?
With a heritage spanning over 27 years Fudge Kitchen believe true perfection takes time. They pride themselves on selling the best fudge in the world, and have a range of devilishly different products that are made with all natural ingredients and no preservatives to an unashamedly high standard.
For your chance to win this hamper and all the goodies in the Great British Prize competition:
Enter on here-> ENTER COMPETITION by estimating the number of buttons in the jar .
A big thanks is due to the fabulous Kelly Love for donating one of her wonderful creations to the Great British Christmas Competition!
Further Away From You Dress
Kelly Love donates her “Further Away from you Dress”. It’s 100% Silk with French cotton lace trim and normally would retail for £200.
From her Origami Dolls collection inspired by whimsical geisha girls, paper cranes, hand painted fragments of silk, butterfly wings, foreign films shot in impending darkness and kissing under the cherry blossom trees, this collection is made up of printed silk, lambswool, velvet and French lace in a palette of cream, burnt orange, purple and French navy.
Hand crafted Sipsmith Gin from Hammersmith, London
After years working in the drinks industry, the founders of Sipsmith Independent Spirits of London, have pledged to continue the tradition of handmade spirits by revitalising the traditional craft of micro-distillation. From an unassuming garage in Hammersmith, west London, Sipsmith have crafted a limited batch of artisanal spirits, namely London Dry Gin, Barley Vodka and most recently a Sloe Gin.
A bottle of their London Dry Gin will be making its way to the “Great British Competition” winner and we would like to thank Sipsmith for their contribution, long may they carry on this Great British tradition.
Future heirloom Jan Constantine's "Love" cushion
Jan Constantine, an exquisite textiles and home accessories brand based in Cheshire, have added their Wool “Love” Cushion (which normally retails at £66.50) to the Great British Competition prize fund. All of Jan Constantine’s British collections are made using “ancient hands-on, embroidery skills of local artisans”, and continue the use of traditional textile methods. Her designs have found their way into Harrods, Selfridges and Liberty’s.
To be in with a chance of winning Jan Constantine’s “Love” cushion and many other Great British Prizes enter the competition at:
http://www.independentboutique.com/blog/the-british-christmas-competition-guess-the-number-of-buttons-in-the-jar/
Runaway Coast was launched in May 2009.
We support British Industry.
We design and make the majority of our products in the UK.
All our designs are exclusive to Runaway Coast.
We are happy to donate our original giant cushion to The Great British Christmas Competition, now with the beautiful Union Jack, it has quickly become the must-have accessory for the home.
Guess how many buttons are in the jar to be in with a chance of winning – there also lots of other gifts for friends and family
Winner takes all!! see our facebook page for current list of prizes – it is a growing prize draw….
Original Giant Cushion From Runaway Coast
Royal weddings, Olympics and the Queens Golden Jubilee, it seems there has never been a better time to support British industry. As the majority of our products are hand made in England, we are proud to say this product is 100% British made, from the inner pad, its design heritage, hand made in British factories, and then hand wrapped and hand delivered to you.
Each cushion measures 150 x 150cm, has a zip removable cover made from 100% cotton drill and with its solid navy base, it makes it ideal for use outdoors as well as in.
We also have lots of other fabulous items for the home please visit www.runawaycoast.com to see our full range.