I received my first Karri Barron 3D card, so beautifully crafted and personalised, from my pal Michael when my first Milly Adams novel was launched.

I keep it covered by a glass dome. It is a work of art.

Since then I have ordered countless cards from them, all personalised for the person who ‘deserves’ one.

Karri Barron Cards was founded in 1994 as a family run business and since then they have been creating these ‘Little Worlds’. Their catalogue is extensive and are open to personalised changes, and every one I’ve ordered has arrived in good time. The difficulty then is, that one has to put selfishness in one’s pocket because you end up wanting to keep them for yourself.

No, no, they are for someone else.

Several recipients have, they tell me, put them in their ‘precious’ cabinets or under glass domes, as I have. They are more than cards, they are a momento.

This family run  business  produces not only original products but is efficient, and each card arrives in good time. They tell Frost Magazine that they’ve poured all their energy into the family-run business, expanding along the way. As well as online, they have a stall in Covent Garden, but now there is this exciting   news. Are you ready?

Karri Barron Cards have opened their own gift shop in Hampstead. Selling not only  3D cards, but a variety of different luxury toys, gifts and photography. That’s not all. They’re having a celebratory Grand Opening on the 13th & 14th July where everything is 20% off!

Tania’s cafe next door will also be giving a free cup of coffee for those who spend over £30. So why not check out what’s going on in Hampstead and most of all, stop by the shop.

13 & 14 July, Hampstead Antique and Craft Emporium, 12 Heath Street, Hampstead, London NW3 6TE

Opening times: Mon – Wed by appt. Thurs – Sat 10.30 am – 5 pm.

Sunday 11 am – 5 pm.

www.karriebarron.com