I may have mentioned, once or twice, that Dr T is an expat Welshman, living here in the East Midlands. He still feels a long way from home. I do try to help with the continued homesickness (it’s been over 16 years, at some point it’ll get better) so there do appear to be regular deliveries of Brain’s Dark and the odd welsh cake or two.
It also means I was delighted to discover Adra, with their great range of gifts for around the home. Now, it must be said, Dr T’s Welsh language skills are fairly limited, but it’s always a talking point to have a Welsh language item around the place. I really like the new shopping bag, which may attract a glance or two at West Bridgford Farmer’s Market. Still, at only £6, I could start populating quite a few of these around the place.
I like the big metal bread bins and things, which seem to be cropping up everywhere, so be different and have one stating Bara, just for a change. I also really like the monochrome oven gloves designed by Melin Tregwynt, very stylish with a hint of traditional Welsh blanket design but wouldn’t look out of place in a contemporary kitchen.
Oh, and it’s not a bad source of gifts for babies born to ex-pat parents either. Since moved back to home land, one friend’s little girl was often seen at nursery in London sporting the legend “Dwi’n hoffi…dolis, lolis a jam”.
If only they were always so happy with dollies, lollies and jam!
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