Traditional Christmas gifts at The Dresser Store

With an eye on Christmas, there are some really lovely traditional ideas for presents at The Dresser Store, operated by Brendan and Mairead Talbot since March of this year, writes Brian Byrne.

Even in these days of high-tech electronic stuff, it is hard to beat a really good 1,000-piece jig-saw puzzle, and the store has a wide range from The House of Puzzles, for both adults and children.

And a dream present for a little girl is the big doll's house made by Brendan himself, a vertible three-storey mansion in this case.

We were particularly struck by the selection of Beatrix Potter character prints, which brought back many childhood memories from far too long ago. Beautiful, delicate pieces, ideal for a bathroom or a child's room.

In their delftware lines, there's a new range from Stripes & Spots which would grace any modern table for many years, and the V&A flowered pieces have an evergreen attraction.

This is part of the Diary's pre-Christmas showcase of local enterprises. Remember, shop local and keep your town in business.



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