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In case we’ve not met before – I’m Nicola! I run this card and gift company, designing products from the North of England. Colour and words have been part of my creative process for as long as I have been a creative person – and I believe there is an art to giving just the right thing with just the right words. Gift giving has always been very important to me. Thus – an online gift company and brand born over 10 years ago, which naturally progressed into a gift shop in 2020!

A number of the products in my range have evolved due to relationships made with other amazing small businesses with a similar outlook or message. Collaboration excites me – I love working on new stuff!

I have stocked my designs with small gift shops, cafes and galleries for over 10 years so have built up a network of likeminded, incredible stockists who all have a similar vision and ethos for a ‘shopping small’ mentality.

The card wall of dreams. This was always the dream

The card wall of dreams. This was always the dream plan. Cookies in a jar on the counter. Wall with Nicky’s cards. Some nice people to work with me. Really cool books and snacks. Good music. Bonus dream extra ✨: coffee machine. What’s your card wall? Tell me! #dreams #lovewhatyoudo #shopsmall #dowhatyoulove #campaignshopindependent #anationofshopkeepers 📸 by aforementioned nice person who works for me @fernandesmakes #cornersofmyshop

That point in the seasonal product planning where

That point in the seasonal product planning where I lose the plot: cat nip mini pillows for cats 🍃🐾 Using would-be offcuts of fabric. I’ll pop some online later and we will have them in @dotgoods_alty this week. Have I gone doolally yet? #catsofinstagram #cattoy #cattoysofinstagram #nicolarowlands

These rope bags give my heart the boom boom and wh

These rope bags give my heart the boom boom and what’s more the fabric is a recycled canvas made from reused polyester so yeh that seals the deal really 👌🏻💋 #nicolarowlands #handmadeinmanchester #shopsmall #buyhandmade #shopindependent #womeninbusiness

With these darker mornings I’m mostly feeling li

With these darker mornings I’m mostly feeling like a Bossy lady more than a Boss Lady… no we cannot eat a third bowl of cereal, please can we leave the giant stuffed white horse at home, yesterday’s water bottles will do it’s only water right? #schoolrun #morningrush

Let me tell you the burden of being an incredibly

Let me tell you the burden of being an incredibly impatient student (practice. Practice. Practice… ) learning something new on the job (a totally different day job, mind) managing imposter syndrome and being a massive overthinker and perfectionist, you never quite celebrate the joyous milestones because there’s allllways either margin to improve or reason to painstakingly over criticise if not just die of embarrassment, or no time to immediately gather thoughts and learn from the mistakes. But every now and then the planets align and you put all the practice and the mistakes together at the same time and you get a little sip of satisfaction and you’re like …yeah ok …we’re making progress👌🏻

Just sitting here watching University Challenge fe

Just sitting here watching University Challenge feeling stoopid as always and getting one question right about degletnoir dates 👌🏻 #nicolarowlands

Such a lovely lovely day ☀️✌🏼Thank you Ma

Such a lovely lovely day ☀️✌🏼Thank you Manchester! 🐝My sore hips and I agree that 2:09 🏅 has a great ring to it. Also, maximum cheer squad goals! Crowd and supporters on top form! #mcrhalf (Now can I be tempted into a full one in spring?)

And for my 39th trip round the sun I’ll be doing

And for my 39th trip round the sun I’ll be doing it on a bike! Thanks to husband for the beginning of another creative hobby and obsession. ✨✌🏼#mamamurds

Almost a year ago I signed the lease on this littl

Almost a year ago I signed the lease on this little place! I’m proud of what we have achieved and the plans we have for what’s next. I planned products and numbers and margins but I didn’t expect the people and connections and real life conversations - they were never in the business plan! And it’s pretty awesome what has evolved from where we started. There’s definitely a lot more coffee than what I planned and a lot more laughs and stories and chats and … friendships…. How nice. How nice. #dotgoodsalty #nicolarowlands #anationofshopkeepers #myshoplife

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I discovered Nicola on Instagram during the lockdown and loved the bright quirky designs. By the time we reopened we were a stockist. it was a good decision as they are now one of our best selling brands.

The Bean Hive, Kettering

Nicola Rowlands

2018-02-18T10:06:43+00:00

The Bean Hive, Kettering

I discovered Nicola on Instagram during the lockdown and loved the bright quirky designs. By the time we reopened we were a stockist. it was a good decision as they are now one of our best selling brands.

https://nicolarowlands.co.uk/testimonials/example-2/

We absolutely love working with Nicola and her team!....and clearly so do our customers! Nicolas' unique style is bright, bold and simple, which is a winning combo with the 'get you right in the feelings' messages on all her products from mugs to lavender bags..... something for every occasion and something EVERYONE can relate too!

Annie & Lolo, Barry

Nicola Rowlands

2019-06-20T12:57:26+01:00

Annie & Lolo, Barry

We absolutely love working with Nicola and her team!....and clearly so do our customers! Nicolas' unique style is bright, bold and simple, which is a winning combo with the 'get you right in the feelings' messages on all her products from mugs to lavender bags..... something for every occasion and something EVERYONE can relate too!

https://nicolarowlands.co.uk/testimonials/title-for-my-reference-only/

It’s the best working with someone who just gets it. So excited about every thing we work on together

Shannon, owner of Oh Mumma subscription boxes

Nicola Rowlands

2021-01-13T08:12:36+00:00

Shannon, owner of Oh Mumma subscription boxes

It’s the best working with someone who just gets it. So excited about every thing we work on together

https://nicolarowlands.co.uk/testimonials/oh-mumma/

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Nicola Rowlands

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Nicola Rowlands greeting cards and products have been saying just the right words for over 10 years.

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