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Beautiful Hannah Nunn Lights! (Date Posted 7/5/2013) The sun is shining outside and it's also bright and shiny inside The Olive Tree with our new Hannah Nunn laser cut and engraved parchment lights.  Pop along and see ....
Just Arrived - Hop & Peck! (Date Posted 7/5/2013) Ooooh - we love new stock!
Welcome to Hop & Peck who are a modern British design led company creating contemporary home accessories, quirky toys and charming gifts from traditional oak.  Cheese bite serving boards, heart chopping boards, heart napkin rings, love birds, egg cups, kids treat boards and much more...!
 
New Dates - Floral Design Workshops (Date Posted 23/4/2013) A 'Start of Summer'  Workshop making a wreath filled with Hydrangeas, Peonies, Roses, Freesia and Scented Foliage is being held on Friday 14th June from 1:30pm.  Workshops, which are priced at £50, are inclusive of all materials, bubbles on arrival, coffee, tea & Mel's cakes!

Further Workshop dates are Wednesday 3rd July, Wednesday 17th July and Wednesday 31st July.

More details on our Workshop Page!
Floristry News! (Date Posted 19/4/2013) This picture of Wedding Party Flowers is a taster of Donna's Wedding work which was recently featured in the 'Hello' magazine.  Donna will be creating Wedding Flowers and running Workshops at The Olive Tree with the assistance of Julie O!

More information regarding our Workshops to follow.....
New Florist (Date Posted 9/4/2013) We are delighted that Donna, who owns Pure Floral Design, will be the Professional Florist working with The Olive Tree.   More details are available from the girls in The Olive Tree.
Come and see us at The Grange Wedding Fayre ! (Date Posted 23/2/2013) Looking for some inspiration for your Wedding flowers ? 

Come and see us at The Grange Wedding Fayre on Sunday 3rd March 2013 from 12 noon to 4pm. 

We will have beautiful floral designs for you to see and you can chat over your ideas. 
Give Mum a treat for Mother's Day ! (Date Posted 18/2/2013) Surprise Mum with a beautiful gift .....and a few hours to herself on Mother's Day ! We are running a Children's class on Mother's Day, Sunday 10th March. Children will fill a small container with seasonal spring flowers, beautifully presented in a gift bag.........and with a sweet treat at the end to reward all that effort ! Classes are £25 with all materials including refreshments ! 
Don't forget Mother's Day ....10th March (Date Posted 18/2/2013) Mother's Day is round the corner, so come and choose a gift that she will love ! 

For something different for Mother's Day, we are running a Floral Design class on 9th March . Everything you need is included in the price of £60 and there is even a glass of bubbly and cake to keep you going ! Please see our website for details of this and other Floral Design classes.  
Love Actually! (Date Posted 5/2/2013) Valentine's Day is only a couple of weeks away and in case hints need to be dropped ....

Order early to take the stress out of Valentine's Day.  We can create gorgeous hand tied bouquets and floral arrangements with roses and other seasonal flowers mixed with scented herbs and foliage, all beautifully presented in an Olive Tree gift bag.  Our prices for bouquets start at £25.

Flowers not your thing? We have a beautiful range of cards, candles and tealight holders ..... all with hearts in mind!
Come and see .. (Date Posted 5/2/2013)    ......  our fabulous new range of candles and diffusers produced by Keith Brymer Jones.  This exciting collection uses spices and herbs of Oriental Japanese culture and citrus fruits and herbs of the Mediterranean ... culminating in intriguing fragrances and all presented in a beautiful ceramic container ..
Cucumber, thyme and black pepper
Fig, peach and blackcurrant
Rose petal, Cassis and pomegranate
Grapefruit, green tea and mint
 .....Perfect for gifts!
Spring is in the air ...... just arrived! (Date Posted 5/2/2013) New St Eval Candles ...... don't worry, the favourites are still here, but if you fancy a change for spring, we have an interesting new range of fragrances... Fig, Tomato & Basil, Celery & Herb, Grapefruit & Lime, Spring Flowers and  Apple & Elderflower.  We also have tealights, Victorian Pots, Hedgerow Pots and of course the tins.
Christmas Sale (Date Posted 5/1/2013) We have a small selection of Christmas Stock at very reduced prices in our New Year Sale.  Amongst our sale items are Illumens Tapers, Deck the Hall's decorations, cushions and Parlane silver ball and heart decorations.
Happy New Year! (Date Posted 5/1/2013) The Olive Tree girls wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you again during 2013.
Christmas Collection - Wednesday 28th November - 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Date Posted 20/11/2012) Come and join us for late night shopping, carol singing, hot Christmas Fayre, mince pies, mulled wine, live art demonstrations and a visit from Santa Claus himself ! Kick start your Christmas shopping - you will be surprised just how much there is going on at Brimstage Hall and Courtyard. Flowers and gorgeous interiors, gifts, childrens clothes, toys, shoes, art, ladies fashion, antiques, beauty, hair, bridal, hats and travel. We all look forward to welcoming you from 5pm till 9pm.
Christmas Collection Evening (Date Posted 4/11/2012) We're holding a 'New Christmas Collection' evening on Wednesday 28th November from 10:00am through to 9:00pm.
Join us for a glass of mulled wine, warm mince pies and some inspiration!
Thank You! (Date Posted 4/11/2012) Thank You to everyone who joined us for our 3rd Christmas Launch yesterday. We were delighted to see so many familiar faces together with lots of new ones.  Thanks again x
Autumn Workshops (Date Posted 18/10/2012) We've added two more Workshops - Friday 9th November - Autumn Medley of Warm Reds and Oranges in a textured design with Berries and Gourds and Friday 16th November which is A Textured Design of Dark Reds.  Both workshops are priced at £60.00 which is inclusive of all materials, bubbles on arrival and refreshments including a gorgeous cake from Isabelle's.  Booking Essential.  
3rd Birthday & Christmas Launch - 3.11.12 (Date Posted 16/10/2012) We're having a 3rd Birthday celebration at The Olive Tree on Saturday 3rd November, from 11:00am - 5:00pm, to showcase all our lovely new Christmas products.  Come along and discover our exciting new ranges of home furnishings, floral designs and accessories to complete your home.  We look forward to seeing you.
Wedding Fayre - Sunday 21st October - 12:00 noon - 4:00pm (Date Posted 16/10/2012) Brimstage Hall Wedding Fayre is being held in a marquee at Brimstage Hall this Sunday 21st October 2012 from 12:00 noon.  Lots of lovely Wedding Dresses, Flowers, Cakes etc to see.  Come along and have a browse.
Autumn Preview (Date Posted 1/9/2012) Watch this space for dates of our Autumn Preview evening ! 
Coastal cottages and boats (Date Posted 1/9/2012) We have a beautiful range of coastal cottages and boats made from driftwood by Martin, a local craftsman. Martin's work is inspired by Moelfre, Anglesey and uses soft, natural colours to enhance the wood.  
Floral Design Classes for Autumn (Date Posted 1/9/2012)

With the seasons changing, we have some fantastic Floral Design Workshops encompassing the warm, rich colours of Autumn.

Current classes are available for September and October and are working on some November dates. Have a look at  the Workshop link, or alternatively pop in to the shop for more details.

Workshops are £ 60,  inclusive of all materials, a glass of bubbly on arrival and a plentiful supply of  tea, coffee and cake to keep you going !  
Sophie & Rob's Wedding - 7.7.12 (Date Posted 5/7/2012) The Olive Tree girls would like to wish Sophie & Rob all the best on their Wedding Day at the Lakeside Marquee, Thornton Manor.
Tatty-Daisy (Date Posted 19/6/2012) Just arrived - Tatty Daisy - beautiful gifts - pin-boards, doorstops & filled hearts - gorgeous! 
Father's Day Signs! (Date Posted 29/5/2012) We've lots of orders at the moment for lovely Lazydays Wooden Father's Day Signs.  We've had children asking for signs saying 'Daddy - You're the Best!' , 'Love You Daddy!', 'Dad's Den!', ' and many more......
Hand Made Soy Candles (Date Posted 17/5/2012) Just Arrived - Hand-made Soy Candles in Sussex

Gorgeous long-burn fragrances - Lemongrass, Rose Geramium, Fresh Fig, Grapefruit and many more.   Pop in and see ......
 
Fancy Knowing your Weeds from your Wisteria! (Date Posted 1/5/2012) Whether you're a green-fingered goddess or a bit of a shrinking violet, everyone wants their house to look bloomin' marvellous.  If your floristry skills could do with a bit of cultivating have a look at our new workshops and be turned from a wary wallflower into an ace arranger!
 
Gift Reminding Service (Date Posted 24/4/2012) We now offer a 'Gift Reminding Service' for special occasions.
If you wish us to contact you, or a partner, prior to a special
occasion please e-mail us your special dates & contact details,
or alternatively pop in and see us.  We will make contact
beforehand, either by 'phone or e-mail, offering beautifully
wrapped gifts, flowers or gift-vouchers from The Olive Tree.
Congratulations to Jane & Nick! (Date Posted 24/4/2012) Congratulations to Jane & Nick on the birth of their first
gorgeous son Sebastian Stuart Puttnam.
Soy Candles - Just Arrived (Date Posted 19/4/2012)

Hand-made Soy Candles, made from 100% natural ingredients, have just arrived.
Fragrances available are Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Grapefruit and Fresh Fig - fabulous!  
 
Easter Saturday - 7th April 2012 (Date Posted 3/4/2012) Brimstage Hall is celebrating the opening of three stunning shops situated on the First Floor.
Come along for a glass of wine and nibbles - 10:00am - 5:00pm
'Olley & Olivia' - Delightful Baby and Infant Wear
'Elegant Hats' - Hats, Fascinators & Accessories
'Above & Beyond Travel' - Specialists in creating the perfect holiday
Easter is coming .... (Date Posted 27/3/2012) If you're looking for 'calorie-free' gifts for Easter, The Olive Tree has new additions to our gifts & candles range.

We have beautiful wool throws from 'Bronte' in soft neutral colours and our new range of cushions - designed by Charlotte.

If you're looking for fresh spring-like fragrance, we have a new range of Illumens candles in fragrances such as Neroli & Pomegranate, Lemon Verbena, Frangipani & Clementine.

Or ..... if you're not sure what to buy, how about an Olive Tree Gift Voucher?
Cushions & Pinnies (Date Posted 16/3/2012) If you fancy rejuvenating your soft furnishings for Spring - come and see our new range of beautiful cushions.
However, if you are bored & fancy a trip out pop in and see The Olive Tree team wearing their new pinnies!!!


 
Just Arrived! (Date Posted 16/3/2012) Gorgeous new scents in the single wick True Grace candles have just arrived.
The new scent for Spring 2012 is Iris and is here at The Olive Tree.

 
Children's Workshop - Saturday 17th March (Date Posted 13/3/2012)

Children's Workshop - Saturday 17th March - 1:00pm - 2:30pm - £20 per child.
A Children's 'Mothers Day' Workshop making lovely presents for their Mothers!
Filled tea-cups of flowers together with Rocky Road Cakes - perfect!
Booking essential - maximum 8

 
Fabulous Wedding Cakes! (Date Posted 9/3/2012)

Saturday 24th March 2012 - 09:00am - 3:00pm
Crowther's Cake Studio are holding an Open Day showcasing their fabulous Wedding Cakes.
10% off your Wedding Cake if you order on the day.
Call or pop along to Crowther's Cake Studio @ The Devonshire Bakery in Frodsham. 
Contact details - cakestudio@devonshire-bakery.co.uk.
Tel - 01928 731234
 
Congratulations to Kim & Daniel! (Date Posted 9/3/2012) 11th March 2012
Wishing Kim & Daniel a very Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary
With love & Best Wishes,
Ingrid (Kim's Mum) and the girls from The Olive Tree
xx

 
Spring Fair - London (Date Posted 1/3/2012) We're all off to Spring Fair in London at the end of March and will be looking for new suppliers to add to our gifts and interiors range.  We'll keep you posted ...... 
Mothers Day Floral Design Workshop (Date Posted 1/3/2012) For all our lovely Mums - we're holding a Mothers' Day Floral Design Workshop - on Sunday 18th March from 1pm.  Hues of pink, cream & white textured and scented flowers together with bubbles and scrumptious cakes! Booking Essential.
St John's Hospice - 25th April 2012 (Date Posted 1/3/2012) The Olive Tree are delighted to be supporting the St John's Hospice Event in Heswall Hall on Wednesday 25th April 2012.
Silver Jewellery Workshops (Date Posted 1/3/2012) We've just added some weekly Silver Jewellery Workshops - running on Tuesdays - onto our Workshop Calendar.  More information and details listed on our Workshop Page.
Christmas Workshops Our Christmas Workshops have been a great success this year - we've even taken bookings for Christmas 2012.

More classes to come throughout the new year - have a peek now!
Opening Evening Thank you to all our wonderful customers and friends who joined us for our Christmas launch.
Christmas Cake Decorating Workshops (Date Posted 5/9/2011) We've just added some fabulous Christmas Cake Decorating Workshops - which are to be held on Monday 5th December and Tuesday 6th December 2011! Please check the Workshop Calendar for more details.
Opening Evening Launch - 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Date Posted 6/7/2011) Opening Evening Launch - we would like to invite you to an evening at The Olive Tree, celebrating British Summer Time and viewing our new interior collections. Enjoy a glass of Pimm's and Canapes with us - feel free to ask family and friends to come along!
The Olive Tree Refurb (Date Posted 26/6/2011) We're having a refurb and The Olive Tree will be closed for 3 days - from Sunday 26th June until Thursday 30th June 2011. New products and new designs will be available from Thursday! 
Wedding Season (Date Posted 22/6/2011) It's Wedding Season and we are knee-deep in creating gorgeous and fragrant Wedding bouquets and designs. Most popular flowers at the moment are Delphiniums, Soft Pink Peonies, Hydrangea, Sweet-peas, White Avalanche & Amnesia Roses, Bouvardia and fragrant herbs such as Sage, Minthus & Rosemary.
Father's Day Workshops (Date Posted 18/6/2011) Our Children's Father's Day Workshops, run by Lazydays, were brilliant with children painting, stencilling and sanding their unique Father's Day Wooden Sign. Many a proud father now has 'Best Dad', 'Dad's Den', 'Dad's BBQ' - to name a few - hanging in their homes.
Christmas Workshops (Date Posted 10/6/2011) As happened last year, we are again amazed how organised our customers are! We are getting booked up for Christmas Workshops - both for the Door Wreath Classes and Table Centrepieces. To secure your place on a Christmas Workshop - please contact us or pop in.
St John's Hospice We had great success with our stall at St John's Hospice event in Heswall View our photographs.
'The Olive Branch' Starts-Up (Date Posted 27/10/2010) The Olive Tree in association with Bradshaw Henderson announce the start up of "The Olive Branch" a Unique House Dressing Service. Click here to read more.
Christmas Launch, 12noon till 9:00pm (Date Posted 1/12/2010) The Daisy Hill Cake Company will be demonstrating festive cake decorating in the workshop, together with fabulous new floral ideas in Seasonal Designs, Wreaths, Decorations, Candles, Books & British Gifts.

Join us for a glass of mulled wine, warm mince pies and some inspiration!
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