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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Once again, we can revel in the joyful season of Spring!  It finally feels like we may be ridding ourselves of the worst weather from a long chilly winter. The unfolding of the Spring season gifts us with the beautiful colours of the first flowers emerging, and the welcome eruption…

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Are you looking for Mothering Sunday gifts and inspiration?

Are you looking for Mothering Sunday gifts and inspiration?

In the UK, Mother’s Day falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is three weeks before Easter. So, this year, it is Sunday 27th March.  And, after two years of having to stay apart, we can celebrate this special day together!  Mothering Sunday is the time to show our…

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

Shades of China is joining the other wonderful shops in our town this evening for the first festive ‘Holmfirth Thursday Late Night Shopping’ of 2021.  We will be open until 7.00pm tonight and Thursday 23rd December.  The shop smells wonderful, thanks to our fabulous display of candles from Potters Crouch,…

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New lines, Halloween and…Christmas!

New lines, Halloween and…Christmas!

Halloween is upon us. Visit our Halloween section for items suited to wrapping up warm and darker nights. Perfect for Halloween and Bonfire Night. A very popular item in the past few weeks is the Emma Bridgewater Halloween Treat Tin Bucket.We think we can mention Christmas now! We are excited…

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Are you looking for gifts or new items for your home?

Are you looking for gifts or new items for your home?

Take a look at our new website! Shades of China is a china, glass and giftware shop based in the lovely village of Holmfirth.We have a wide range of stockists in our shop, including (to name a few):Emma BridgewaterWrendale DesignsPortmeirionYankee CandlesWoodwick CandlesShearer CandlesBambino BambooSophie AllportHerdyEmma BallWe will continue to add…

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