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WIGHTSIGHT Making a spectacle…
Have yourself a
Bou Chic Christmas For lifestyle, fashion and quality
Bou Chic is filled with beautiful things. It’s the perfect place for gifts or a special treat for yourself! From luxurious Christmas gifts and quirky stocking fillers; high quality clothes for every day or the party season; accessories and jewellery to complete your look; gifts for men; skincare; or desirable home ware and furniture. Whatever the occasion you’ll find something gorgeous, sparkly, cute, stylish and affordable that you, or your loved ones, will love.
Adrian Hughes, owner of Wightsight has been a Spectacle Maker for over 25 years and making over 200,000 pairs of glasses to order in that time. Having honed his skills working in-house at various opticians around the Island, he set up his own business in Cross St over five years ago supplying customers direct.
“Savvy customers know they should shop around to get the best value. Why pay a mark up to the opticians when you can buy direct from the spectacle maker himself?” explains Adrian. “Ours bring in the prescription from their opticians; select their frames; and leave the shop safe in the knowledge that their new glasses not only suit them and fit them perfectly but suit their budget too.”
Owner Barbra McGouran adds, “Since my wonderful baby girl arrived, the shop has temporarily taken second place, but we have recently relaunched with lots of new, pretty and unique items. I’d like to let everyone know we are still very much open for business, and wish all of our customers a very Happy Christmas!”
Bou Chic 2a Melville St, Ryde, PO33 2AE t. 01983 614587
www.bouchic.co.uk
A Creative Christmas
at Crocus For unique gifts, or the inspiration to make your own
Crocus is more than a shop, it’s a Lifestyle Bazaar. So if you’re looking for a special gift, or want to go that extra mile and make it yourself, pay them a visit.
Wightsight has nearly 2000 frames in stock to suit all styles and all budgets ranging from basic frames that come free with the price of your lenses to £200 designer models. They are the only official Dior stockist on the Island as well as being Authorised Stockist of many other designer brands. There are always great deals to be found in store as all previous season’s stock is discounted to half price.
“I’m proud to say most of our customers come to us through recommendation and many keep coming back time and again. We keep their prescription details on file and can make them up quickly and efficiently when they spot a new pair of frames to add to their collection. Giving great customer service is crucial for me. When my customers are happy, I’m happy.”
Wightsight, 19 Cross St, Ryde, PO33 2AA t. 01983 618822 w.
www.wightsight.eu
For a home-made Christmas, their range includes beautiful fabrics, ribbons and yarns, plus craft books that show you how. If you’re up- cycling tired furniture or walls there are stencils and paints by Annie Sloan and Eathborn. If creating your own is not your thing there’s plenty to choose from; including home wares by Cath Kidston, bags from the Cambridge Satchel Company, Frugi kids clothes, Jellycat soft toys, plus plenty of stocking fillers.
Pop in to find out about their new vintage prop hire company and how they can give your wedding or event that classic look.
Crocus, 46 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2LF t. 01983 611144
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