Virtual Events from Wishlist

Perhaps you’ve seen that over the lockdown period, the team at Illustrated Living and Wishlist have done a few virtual events on Instagram.

They’ve been really successful and a great way to bring their gorgeous range of products to a wider audience. We might not have been able to get to the shops, but the shops can come to us!

The next virtual event is TOMORROW, 1 April (this is not a joke!) and the items on sale will be

• Clothes

• Jewellery

• Accessories

Check out the WISHLIST Instagram tomorrow to join in the fun - you’ll find items for sale at between 25-50% off. Perfect for a bit of Spring shopping.

All you need to do is follow the Instagram Feed and if you like something, comment SOLD and it’s yours. Details regarding payment and delivery/collection are on the Instagram Page

How to care for Succulents

Succulents are 'having their moment in the sun'

Succulents have been trending over the last couple of years and we can see why.  Not only are they hardy little chaps; they come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are just the right side of retro cool.  

Succulents have become popular because they are so easy to care for and require little watering. They love light and are really happy on a window ledge in the sunshine.

Top tips for succulents are:

Don't over water succulents

It's easy to kill succulents with kindness. In fact, they love to dry out.  Water them (from the base) once every few weeks.  Instead of pouring water over them, sit them in a little saucer of water for no more than an hour.  They will absorb as much water as they need. Leave the soil to dry out before watering again in a few weeks time.

Watering should be reduced in winter and it might depend on the temperature of the room they live in.

Keep your succulents in a pot with drainage holes  

If your pot hasn't got drainage holes, make sure the compost is free- draining to prevent water-logging.  It's best if you can get hold of succulent compost

If you do plant your succulents in containers without drainage then you need to change your watering. Use a watering can and water the compost between the plants, not on top of the plant. They do not like getting wet.

Succulents are so popular now, you can have them decorating your wedding cake or even on your nails like.  Check out Australian instagrammers @arozona & @karenwagnerdesign

Welcome to the new website

Lots of planning, photos and, of course, cups of coffee supplied by Kim and her team in Fig Cafe have gone into the new website.

We're excited about the next phase in the life of Lemon Street Market and are thrilled to be inviting you in so you can visit the shops and stop a while to have a cup of tea and a piece of cake.

We'll be posting about the shops and events on here and hope you can join us here from time to time. Don't forget to keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for updates - and we'd love to hear from you!

In the meantime, here are a couple of videos which show what's been happening upstairs at the market.

Fig Cafe has had a refit and is now open in Lemon Street Market, Truro serving hot drinks and freshly prepared food.

Orbis, an exhibition of Photography and Digital Imaging from the BA in Applied Media at Truro College, is open in the brand new Atrium Gallery, upstairs at Lemon Street Market. Atrium is the exciting new space opened by Illustrated Living and Fig Cafe, which will feature art, food, lifestyle and music.