AmeriCymru: Hi Isabella and many thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by AmeriCymru. How long has Welsh Gifts & Crafts been trading? How did you come to be in the online Gift Shop business?

Isabella: I had been trading in Cardiff for the past 4 years under the name isabella's welsh gifts and crafts and had a shop called isabella's in Morgan Arcade. Unfortunately due to the economic climate I had to close the shop as rent and rates were becoming too high to manage. I decided to rename my website welsh gifts and crafts in october only as I thought it had a wider appeal for expats.

AmeriCymru: Care to tell us something about the exciting product lines you have on offer this Christmas?
Isabella: For Xmas we have 2 exclusive Xmas baubles hand painted in china but commisioned for my shop and a variety of nadolig llawen items.

AmeriCymru: You are offering a discount for AmeriCymru members and readers of this interview. Can you tell us the details?
Isabella: The discount i offer is on any item and can be exclusive to AmeriCymru members. The amount is 10%.

AmeriCymru: You live in the Bridgend area of South Wales. Can you tell us a little about Bridgend for the benefit of our American readers?
Isabella: Bridgend is a lovely town situated between Cardiff and Swansea and with a lovely beach town nereby called Porthcawl.

AmeriCymru: What's next for Welsh Gifts and Crafts?
Isabella: I hope that Welsh gifts and Crafts will succeed and maybe even reopen a shop when times are more settled. I am also considering taking the items to the Celtic Festival of Lorient next year.

AmeriCymru: Any final message for the readers and members of AmeriCymru?

Isabella: I hope that this information has been suitable and look forward to greeting your members on the website.

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