Curiouser News
Neutral Cotton Lampshades
Meet our range of natural modern lampshades made using rattan frames and natural cotton. They are perfectly soft and versatile thanks to the array of patterns and a choice of sizes. This season, we invested in a neutral palette to complement contemporary interiors and illuminate your rooms even brighter.
Meet the Artist: Susie Wright
Meet Susie Wright, an Edinburgh based printmaker & designer. Her screenprints are our long standing favourites at Curiouser & Curiouser so we wanted to have a peek at her creative processes. I met Susie in her fantastic and organised studio in Beaverbank, Edinburgh to learn more.
Celebrating Curiouser with Emily MacKenzie
Today we invited the Edinburgh-based illustrator Emily MacKenzie to tell us a little bit about herself. Best known to our Curiouser customers as the author of the "50 Shades of Scotland" & "50 Shades of England" prints, she is as colourful as her artworks.
How We Gift Wrap Our Online Orders
At Curiouser we know how important it is to receive a beautiful, carefully chosen gift! We pack each item from your order in colourful paper bag or tissue so that your parcel feels special & joyful whether it is for a friend or a relative or for yourself. Shopping small has its bright side.
Curious Candles make a difference
Curiouser is launching a new range of candles with 24 fresh and natural scents. 10% of all sales will support the charity, Alzheimer Scotland. The candles have been specially made for our two Edinburgh-based Curiouser shops using natural plant wax and a variety of scents, including a special Scottish selection. With a 10% charitable donation, Curiouser is also hoping, with the support of our customers, to make a small contribution to the lives of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease & dementia.
Creative Crew: Lauren
Meet our Creative Crew member Lauren McFarlane who works with us on Broughton Street. She is a lovely, friendly person and a talented jeweller who also happens to be studying forensic psychology. Read this short interview to get to know her a little bit better and see what she can create using sterling silver.
Creative Crew: Alan
Meet our talented Curious Crew member Alan Cowie who works in our Broughton shop and has a great gift for putting things together and taking them apart. We asked Alan to share some thoughts on living in Edinburgh, his freelance work and his favourite products.
Creative Crew: Alice
Meet our talented Curious Crew member Alice Simpson who works in our Bruntsfield shop and has a great gift for drawing hilarious scenes that often involve croissants and wild beasts.
Curiouser Guide to Edinburgh: The Edinburgh Remakery
At Curiouser we are proud to be part of Edinburgh's independent business scene. That is why we've decided to showcase some inspiring initiatives in...
How our lampshades are made
This patterned range of fun & modern cotton lampshades have been one of our favourite homeware products for a couple of years now. The collecti...
Fresh Paint for 2018
Every year we try to bring a fresh touch to our boutiques in Edinburgh. That involves shutting the shops for a couple of days and cracking on with ...
Curiouser Gift Guide by Anneleen
Lovely Anneleen chose 5 of her favourite items from our shops that would be perfect as Christmas presents. Read her answers and feel inspired! Curi...