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#BarnOwlBothy has more new and #exciting #gift and #art #ware arriving daily - each day until #Christmas there will be a ‘**** #TODAYS #SPECIAL *****’ . Not only is there #art, but #jewellery, #brooches, #bags, #ceramics, #woodturning to name but a few - supporting over 60 #independentartist artisans. We are proud to say that we do not mass produce any of our goods. Everything is #lovingly #created by hand by some very #talented #artisans. If you're visiting #Dornoch, why not pop in and say '#hello.' You can find us on the #HighStreet, between the old Bank of Scotland and Mitchell’s Chemist, opposite the Cathedral- or check out our daily TODAYs SPECIAL OFFER feature by following us on social media, Facebook, Twitter, tumbler and Instagram. ****** TODAYs SPECIAL ***** Oak jewellery box by local cabinetmaker , Mr Bumble WAS £40 NOW £30 with FREE U.K. Postage. #cabinetmaker #cabinmakers https://www.instagram.com/p/BqRmpr9ARy0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jf6z3bhcwmnx

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Why not make a #homemade Christmas #gift this year to give to your loved one - pininterest has thousands of #fatquarterprojects to try! Fat quarters are great for sewing smaller projects, our fat quarters are generously cut, some are quite a bit bigger than 18”x 22” . #Fatquarters provide a more manageable amount of fabric and it’s great fun mixing it up with a variety of beautiful #patterns. #CathKidston fat quarters £3 each, £3 U.K. a postage any amount. #BarnOwlBothy. High St. #DORNOCH #crafting #quilting #quiltfun #makeit #homemade https://www.instagram.com/p/BqEwM_4gXl5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d0nb3vbmr0l1

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Let’s #Brooch the Subject! - wearing a brooch is a #timeless way of adding a sparkle to any #ensemble. Whether pinned to your #shawl, #scarf, #hat, or #jacket #lapel or used to embellish a sharp #clutchbag or maybe simply #accessorise your #dress. - these enchanting new #countrycouture brooches are a must- have accessory for any season. We have a wonderful selection of brooches for every occasion, #tradition #tweeds, modern #plaids to handmade #felts all beautifully crafted - an #ideal-gift for a #special-lady. #BarnOwlBothy. High St. #Dornoch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp33s9Agkty/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19jo4vc9dkfzj

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Just installing the new #antler chandeliers designed by Isla Fullerton-Smith in the shop , #BarnOwlBothy - #Dornoch. This #showstopper chandelier is skillfully assembled by hand and designed to follow the unique natural contours of this natural product, #stagantler. Wires and light settings are all seamlessly threaded through the antlers, hidden from view, so that all you see are beautifully made and flawless #antler #chandeliers. This #unique #eye-catching chandelier will look stunning in your #livingroom, #dining area or #hallway - fitted with an extensive chain to get the height just perfect for you. All antler is #sustainable #resources from the #ssafa Scottish Highlands. Isla harvests real antlers for her chandeliers from naturally cast antlers . Only high-grade, long lasting and beautiful antlers for lighting are used. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp12KIcgua-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10g8y7b4f6qlv

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Lovely seeing #JuliaTryon today - here is a quick video piecing together some of the processes involved to create her latest collection of paintings of #dornochcathedral #dornoch #Cathedral available in the #BarnOwlBothy. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpp0mzJgMqJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lwrvnd4x9lnh

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#Sterling #Silver #Rose #Quartz and #Pearl #Bracelet - #naturalstones are wonderful to wear because they allow a one of a kind look no one else will have. This irresistible #sterlingsilver #bracelet is hand-finished to a high standard by an artisan Jeweller, with stones hand picked for their #healingpowers , a #gift of #unconditionallove and #positiveenergy. You will feel #special wearing this.#barnowlbothy #junebirthday #octoberbirthday #libra #gemini #octoberbirthdaymonth #junebirthdays #junegems #junegemstone https://www.instagram.com/p/BpgqOSWA_e6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3zzk8b9yp78o

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#Traditional #hand-dressed #salmon and #trout #flies - fashioned into #brooches , #tie #pins and #sterlingsilverearrings. Each takes hours to complete and Tom ensures he uses only the highest quality materials in his craft , to produce time honoured #classic-flies from the 18th and 19th Century. All presented gift boxed - An ideal gift for a keen #angler or #fisher #wader. We have a new range available in the #BarnOwlBothy, High St #Dornoch - why not pop in and take a l👀k. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSnqVOgydW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rwc6n691jur8

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Lots of new #exciting works arriving daily in the #BarnOwlBothy - so if you are looking for a #special #unique #gift you are welcome to come and take a browse this weekend when we will be reopening . Ligia produces #woodwork which is sculptured from life - I asked her for a few words regarding what influenced her latest #artwork . In Ligia words ‘ growing up our family, like many others, had the #willowpattern tableware, so I’ve always associated plates with #blueandwhite white designs. After some research into blue and white pottery from China I noticed that a lot the designs had flowers and repetitive patterns, so for my first ‘#basketry illusion’ I drew up a template which consisted of a circle divided into 120 equal segments, and 14 rounds, as I found that size was a good fit for the rim on the sycamore bowl I was making. I then took out the felt tips and got colouring in until I came up with this design.#sycamore #fall #turquiose #woodturning #woodturner #woodworking https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQFTeqASDu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x7jz4c4ahlxj

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I’d like to give a warm welcome to local artist , Kirsty Cameron who has joined us in the Barn Owl Bothy, High St, Dornoch. We have a small selection of #botanical #mono and #intaglio #prints by Kirsty. The #fern-like #foliage of #cow-parsley (#Anthriscus sylvestris) is a common sight along the verges here... Cow parsley will produce large amounts of #seed which is easily spread by wind or water when dry....all used in great effect in Kirsty’s art. The #autumnal #hues of #fallenleaves almost take your breath away..... These gorgeous framed original prints are all £59 with FREE U.K. Postage. #BarnOwlBothy. High St. #DORNOCH #autumn #autumn🍁 #leaf #fall #falldecor https://www.instagram.com/p/BoBm4Q7AVtm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ke6zol87841i

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I love this new #wall plaque by #MaggieIrving - #TurningPoint. I don’t think I’ve ever seen #artwork like this before so I had to ask Maggie for some information..... personally I see #VanGogh too...... In her words ‘This piece was inspired by a visit to Dornoch cathedral and the stunning stained glass. I wanted to put an #ArtDeco/#ClariceCliff spin on my #interpretation of the #cathedral. The technique involves using a special paint to create the lines. Then a #glasspaint is applied to each section and special effect paints are dropped on the surface and gently manipulated to create various effects. It takes about 4-5 days to cure. You never know exactly how it will turn out, all part of the excitement of #creating the piece.’ £75 plus FREE UK Postage. #BarnOwlBothy. High St. #DORNOCH https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8IYk6gVF_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kabbp2qcd2rj

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The #epochal Cloche Hat -invented in 1908 by #milliner #Caroline #Reboux and popular from about 1922 to 1933. Its name is derived from cloche, the French word for "#bell". This #classic #unique #cloche hat '#Chloe' - #hand #blocked and sewn. It is trimmed with a #self #felt and contrasting felt band which has been decorated with #needlefelting felt and #machinestitching and small black beads. Made in the #ScottishHighlands by #skilled #milliner Andrea Butcher size M/L £82 plus FREE UK Postage. #BarnOwlBothy. High St. @visitdornoch #DORNOCH https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn3CwUfAFqQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1029cu9ru3ro

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Just arrived yesterday.....#rakufiring firing is an incredible ancient #Japanese #ceramics technique that has been used for centuries. Here’s how Nigel Webster , Gledfield Mill, Ardgay uses it in his work to create wonderful one-off pieces. The history of Raku dates as far back as the 16th century, and it was said that the special type of #earthenware was first invented for a tea ceremony in #Kyoto. Indeed Raku means ‘#pleasure’ or ‘#enjoyment.’ Traditional #Raku #pottery is also known to have been used by the #ZenBuddhist masters who liked its simple naturalness. Traditionally the pieces are handmade not thrown. In essence, Raku is when pots are taken from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot, they are then placed in a material that would be able to catch fire, such as sawdust or newspaper easily. The reason for this is to starve the pot of oxygen, which gives the glaze a wonderful variety of colours. Pieces with no glaze on them take the oxygen from the clay itself, meaning some areas will have a matte black colouring. Raku differs to normal firing where the piece is removed from kiln after it’s cooled down slowly. For potters, like Nigel , it’s an incredibly exciting technique, as there’s always the anticipation of how each piece may turn out with so many different variables. #BarnOwlBothy. High St. DORNOCH #rakupottery #scotland #nc500 #instaceramics #instpottery https://www.instagram.com/p/BnY1NtfAE6G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ysjtao8vid3p

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****** NEW arrivals ******** Just arrived in the #BarnOwlBothy, #Dornoch new #fused #glass #artwork by Norma Galley. #Bright, #vibrant #bold colours of this platter are a feast for the eye. Burst of colour with bands of solid transparent and opaque colours with #metallic flecks provides a dynamic contrast with the heat of the colour palette. The gentle arc (about 1" at each end) of the platter gives it a contemporary feel. The #platter is a great piece for serving food , displaying or hanging on the wall. It is food safe but should be hand washed - Not for use in the microwave oven. £70 plus FREE UK Postage . Barn Owl Bothy. High St. DORNOCH

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Very #Pleasant #Pheasant by Mrs #Bumble I’m loving this one, new #VoyageMaison Fabric ....... #Contemporary #watercolour pheasant characters design with tweed #oblongcushion - Feathered filler pad for extra plumpness Discrete hidden bottom zipper - Reversible design. £ 22 plus £3 U.K. postage . #BarnOwlBothy. High St. #Dornoch

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Brenda McGuire - #Golden Grass #FibreArt has been busy collecting and working the different fleeces of #Cheviots, #herd-wick and #Jacobs to name but a few..... . A little about the process- The felting needles are a special kind of needle that have tiny barbs on the end. The barbs are going in one direction and when the needle is stabbed into the wool the barbs pull the wool in, but not back out again. The #Felting Cushion The cushion is used as a surface to work on. When you stab the needle into the wool it needs to have something to go into instead of the table or your leg. The Process #Needlefelting is begun by rolling up a small amount of wool and stabbing it with the needle. When the wool is stabbed with the #felting #needle it pulls the wool into itself. By stabbing the wool with the #needlepoint over and over while turning the wool it continues to pull wool into itself and the wool, with its tiny scales, locks together. Continued stabbing and turning results in a firm round shape. Once there is a basic shape to start with #wool is added where it is needed to form a sculpture. Brenda McGuire is busy doing some 3D commissioned sculptures but here are a few of her works - on sale in the the #BarnOwlBothy, High St , #Dornoch .#felting #feltingwool #carder #carding #feltingwork

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***** New Arrivals ****** #Dornoch #ceramicmugs by #TimGriffiths . £8.85 gift boxed . #UVResistant. #DishwasherSafe Available in #BarnOwlBothy. High St. #Dornoch #coffee #timefortea @visitdornoch @visitsutherland