dots and spots at the Seaside

dots and spots at the seaside

Is it the sound of the surf breaking on the shore? Or the smell of salt and freshness in your nostrils?

Perhaps it is the feel of the wind whipping through your hair and the gentle 'mush' of firm sand yielding to your bare foot.

Or is it the tangy and taste of of the fresh sea air on your tongue?

Or is it drinking in the clear vista, stretching out to the horizon; the light, the hues, the textures that make a visit to the beach so special, so invigorating?

Who knows? But what we do know is that there is nothing like a visit to the beach to clear the mind, refresh the soul and rejuvenate the body.

Summer, and holidaying at the English seaside, is just around the corner and whether it's paddling in the (icy!) sea, messing about on boats, hunting for crabs in rock pools or just soaking up the sun, bring the beach home with dots and spots.

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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter from

dots and spots!

Easter is a special time and, however you celebrate Easter,
dots and spots
would like to invite you to join our Easter fun!

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The sun is shining, the long Easter weekend lies ahead, why not take the time to visit one of England's most picturesque towns: Bourton -on- the- Water, a jewel in the Cotswold crown. The Cotswolds have always been regarded as the Heart of England, with an architectural style all of its own. Steeply pitched roofs, stone mullions and dormer windows are typical, but it is, perhaps, the warm, yellow Cotswold stone that abounds that gives the region such a unique appeal.







Bourton-on-the Water straddles the river Windrush, with a series of elegant low bridges, tree shaded greens and tidy stone banks - not surprisingly it is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds. The town, approximately 4 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold, hosts a number of delightful shops and cafes, making it the ideal place for a day visit or relaxing weekend.




The Laurel Tree is one of dots and spots favourite shops and can be found on the High Street of this pretty village, selling the most delightful range of gifts, decorations and accessories. Visit the Laurel Tree to see how shops should be!

The Laurel Tree
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Spring!

Get out the bunting...

Spring is Here!

Why Spring is one of dots and spots' four favourite seasons!

The days start getting longer.

Daffodils

The gentle caress of warm sunshine on your skin.

Watching ducks waddling along

Knowing that Summer is finally on its way!

Crocuses and catkins

Tadpoles

Lambs gamboling in the field

A fresh breeze blowing away winter's woes

Tulips

Cherry Blossom

Hot Cross Buns and Easter Eggs!

Love Birds

Enjoy!

What does Spring mean to you? Leave your thoughts in a comment.

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Spot the Spot #1

Needless to say, the dots and spots home is full of, well, dots and spots! In the first of a series, we welcome you through the doors of dots and spots to see some of our dotty and spotty collection. Today, the theme is hearts.

See a range heart cards at the dots and spots shop

Year of the Dot

At dots and spots we are, of course, interested in all things dotty and spotty and we were delighted to come across the "what if:" blog by Jude Hill.

Jude has declared this the 'Year of the dot' and we wholeheartedly support her in this campaign.

Here are some images of her work (kindly reproduced with her permission) To see more, visit her blog at:

what if: series blog

you wont be disappointed.

See more dotty artwork here:

spotty and dotty cards, postcards, gift tags and more

Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday - a brief history

This year Mothering Sunday, or Mothers Day as it has become to be known, falls on Sunday 22nd March. It is a time to remember our Mums, to visit our Mums and return just a fraction of the attention, care and love that they have lavished on us over the years. But how did Mothers Day come to be? Read on!

"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother"

Abraham Lincoln

Mothering Sunday is always the fourth Sunday in Lent and the term 'mother' in this context refers to the church and not our biological mothers. On this Sunday, churchgoers were encouraged to go back to their 'mother' church - the church in which they were baptised or the 'mother' church or Cathedral of Diocese.

"A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest"

Irish Proverb

As people were returning to their 'mother' church, it became an occasion for family re-unions and celebrations. Traditionally, girls who were 'in service' (working for the household or estate of a wealthy family) were granted the day off from their chores to return to their 'mother' church and visit their families and, it is believed, that this is how the tradition of Mothers Day was born. Girls and boys returning home for the day (many were only 10 years old when sent off to service or undertake an apprenticeship) would pick wild flowers from the lanes to take home for their mums.

"Who ran to help me when I fell

And would some pretty story tell

Or kiss the place to make it well?

My Mother"

Ann Taylor

Our Mums are special people. Remember Mothering Sunday on 22nd March and tell your mum she's special.

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