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Citylife in Lichfield April 2021

Spring is finally here with our Easter special April edition magazine! It's packed with all our usual mix of recipes, competitions, local news, history features and events. So why not sit out in the garden, put your feet up, pour yourself a refreshing drink and enjoy a read of our community magazine - it's the perfect way to relax and unwind this Spring here in Lichfield!

Spring is finally here with our Easter special April edition magazine! It's packed with all our usual mix of recipes, competitions, local news, history features and events. So why not sit out in the garden, put your feet up, pour yourself a refreshing drink and enjoy a read of our community magazine - it's the perfect way to relax and unwind this Spring here in Lichfield!

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Easter Gift<br />

Guide<br />

...................<br />

Easter isn’t just about giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />

chocolate eggs. Show that special<br />

someone you care by choos<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

thoughtful, unique gift from one of the<br />

many local artists, producers and<br />

retailers <strong>in</strong> the area. Take a look at<br />

some of our favourites...<br />

“It always seems impossible until it’s done”<br />

(Nelson Mandela)<br />

Can be just like gett<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>in</strong> the morn<strong>in</strong>g so you<br />

need the Edge Alarm clock from G<strong>in</strong>gko. Inspired<br />

by the cutt<strong>in</strong>g edge of bamboo, its unique design<br />

<strong>in</strong>corporates a clock and a light <strong>in</strong> one. See<br />

www.atthecedars.co.uk.<br />

Emily Jane is a creator of handmade jewellery<br />

<strong>in</strong>spired by nature. She is passionate about<br />

creat<strong>in</strong>g her pieces as much by hand as possible;<br />

mak<strong>in</strong>g each piece truly unique, just like you. Her<br />

tagl<strong>in</strong>e is Jewellery With Life because that's what<br />

you're gett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Discover more and shop on her website<br />

www.jewellerywithlife.co.uk or jo<strong>in</strong> her<br />

community on Instagram @emilyjanedesigner<br />

Give an egg with a difference to a nature<br />

lover, such as one of these hand pa<strong>in</strong>ted replicas<br />

of birds eggs. As well as be<strong>in</strong>g an ethical gift, it's<br />

one they'll want to keep forever. Priced at £13<br />

and available from www.odonatastudios.co.uk.<br />

Based <strong>in</strong> Penkridge, Lizzie Busy's Emporium<br />

specialises <strong>in</strong> a range of bespoke gifts for your<br />

loved ones, such as unique candles and wax<br />

melts. They're all eco-friendly and vegan, plus<br />

available for postage anywhere <strong>in</strong> the UK.<br />

Visit<br />

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LizzieBusysEmporium<br />

These gorgeous local mugs by artist Mandy<br />

Bill<strong>in</strong>gton <strong>in</strong>corporate the beautiful build<strong>in</strong>gs of<br />

the city, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Lichfield</strong> Cathedral,<br />

Dr Johnson’s Birthplace and the old clock.<br />

Priced at £12 each and available from MB<br />

Designs at<br />

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MBDesignsEngland.<br />

Tel: 07841 108207,<br />

Email: m.b.designs@hotmail.com.<br />

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Easter isn't just about chocolate so give a gift<br />

they can keep forever with these life-sized<br />

porcela<strong>in</strong> eggs to hang <strong>in</strong> the home. Priced at £6<br />

each with three designs to choose from.<br />

Available from www.odonatastudios.co.uk.<br />

Silver, ra<strong>in</strong>bow moonstone set pendant priced<br />

at £119.00 available onl<strong>in</strong>e from Allen Brown<br />

Jewellery www.allenbrownjewellery.co.uk<br />

01543 481 948<br />

These gorgeous mugs are created by local artist<br />

Mandy Bill<strong>in</strong>gton. This hand-drawn cow mug is<br />

available <strong>in</strong> blue, p<strong>in</strong>k and yellow and priced at £12.<br />

Available from MB Designs at<br />

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MBDesignsEngland.<br />

Tel: 07841 108207, or<br />

email: m.b.designs@hotmail.com.

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