Velvet Rose

30/04/2026

Years of collecting vintage lead Britain farm animal and farm people (often leg or armless) toys almost completed, displayed in my antique printer’s tray.

10/04/2026

19/10/2024

So over the last week in Porlock I have achieved 2 activities that have been on my bucket list, moon lit sea swimming, and Gig rowing. Hopefully I’m in the Gig team and I have been swimming twice this week and managed to swim for 25 minutes this morning…invigorating, Irevitalising, just magic….

18/10/2024

Autumn has arrived, and those crisp bright beautiful mornings are upon us (hopefully if it ever stops raining). Lots of beautiful tweed, tartan, and dogtooth gloves have arrived in Velvet Rose today, along with some very foxy cosy, reversible, wrap scarves. Perfect Christmas presents for any lovely ladies in your life, and yes, I did say the big ‘C’ word, it isn’t far away. Please DM for any further information very happy to mail order.

09/09/2024

So after saying I would never have another shop, welcome to Velvet Rose Porlock Somerset…..
However this shop is mine I own the shop which is a fantastic feeling.
The shop was opened on Saturday just in time for the Porlock carnival, so a big thank you to everyone that popped in to show your support, sending their best wishes and making many purchases and early Christmas presents purchases.

22/08/2024

Little Maggie, my Mum’s dog, claiming the old whale bone on the beach down at Porlock weir….what a view, a stunning rainbow, dramatic waves with the high tide on a very stormy morning..

04/08/2024

Such a happy spaniel my handsome pant Mr Monty-cutes..

04/08/2024

A lovely walk down at Porlock weir, and a quick pint at ‘Bottom ship’ whilst the chicken was roasting in the oven. The weir looked particularly spectacular tonight with the high tide…

26/03/2024

15/03/2024

This handmade Emma Shipley velvet lampshade is a beautiful and very unusual deep, scalloped shaped lampshade, I’ve never had this shape before it is very striking and would look lovely on a tall table lampstand or would look fabulous on a slim standard lamp in the corner of any room. The Lamp Shade has large leopard printed elephants as its main illustration and is trimmed with teal braid and glass twinkle drop beads. Also amongst the photos are my handmade, Emma Shipley velvet cushions that match the Lamp Shade. Please DM me for any prices or measurements….