Christmas in St Ives Cornwall

Caricatures by Malcolm Bowmer - A Unique Christmas Gift

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Only a few weeks now until Christmas - can't wait !

I thought I'd feature a few ideas to help you with food and gifts.

Its time to order you turkey (or duck, goose, rabbit .... whatever) and the place to do that is Harvey Brothers - the best family butcher in town. Their website features a selection of what they have on offer and you can buy online. If you don't see what you want simply give them a call and they can get it for you:
Harvey Brothers - Family Butchers

If you want to go out for Christmas Day lunch - The Western Hotel are now taking bookings. They're offering a seven course menu with starter, fish course, sorbet, main course, dessert, Cornish cheeses, coffee and mince pies. There will be a fully licenced bar with a selection of wines, real ales, spirits and soft drinks:
Western Hotel - Christmas Day Lunch

If you're looking for some great Christmas decorations and gifts check out The Glass Tree on Fore Street. A Magical Winter Wonderland full of every Christmas decoration that you could ever wish for. A range of unusual and original gifts - many of which you won't find elsewhere in St Ives. Also - Santa will be visiting in the run up to the big day and welcoming visitors to his grotto:
The Glass Tree - Christmas Decorations and Gifts

If you're looking for a unique and original gift you could commission a unique piece of art.

Local artist Malcolm Bowmer can produce either a stylised Warhol style portrait or a unique caricature for you from a photo. This will then be printed and framed, or he can produce Christmas cards using the image:
Malcolm Bowmer - Stylised Portraits and Caricatures

Another local artist - Caroline Atkinson - can produce a personalised original painting for you with your names written in the sand of your favourite beach. This can also be used to produce Christmas cards if you wish. She also undertakes commisions and can work from a photograph:
Caroline Atkinson - Personalised Paintings

St Ives textile artist Jo McIntosh produces a range of handmade bags, scarves and jewellery. Every piece is unique and she can produce a piece exactly as you want. She also runs textile workshops and offers one to one tuition. You can buy a gift voucher for your loved one that they can use for any workshop that they choose:
Jo McIntosh - Handmade Textile Art

Ceramica is a paint-your-own pottery studio in the centre of town. They offer a fun and relaxing environment where you can produce your own piece of ceramic art. While you work you can enjoy a coffee and they will provide all materials and whatever help you need. They cater for parties as well - you can bring your own wine if you want and enjoy something different. Gift vouchers are also available and make a great gift:
Ceramica St Ives - Paint Your Own Pottery

I hope that you found this helpful - any other suggestions are welcome.

I'll probably post a few more ideas in the run up to Christmas.