Yesterday marked 11 years since I left my career in Civil Service Project Management after 21 years! I cried as I cycled away from the office, wondering if I'd made a terrible mistake leaving a secure, well paid, flexible job with a good pension 😰. But what an 11 years it has been! 1/2...

We were excited to unpack a big box from @prismofstarlings recently, especially as it had brand new gifts inside! These sets of 4 badges are so lovely & they're the perfect stocking fillers. The physical shop is closed on Mondays but the online shop is always open at www.sunshineno1.com. Suzi ☀️

It's miserable & grey outside but we've got bright & happy vibes ready & waiting for you! I've picked out some yellow gifts to brighten up your feed & life 💛! We're open today (Sun) 10.30-4.30 - come in out of the rain! You can also browse online at www.sunshineno1.com Have a great day! Suzi ☀️ x

The beautiful diaries are back for 2026 🥳! For several years now we've had these diaries from lovely Kirsty at @prismofstarlings and I'm thrilled they're back for 2026! There are new designs available as well as old favourites (Goldfinch Girl will always be mine!). 1/2...

Our card loyalty cards have been getting a lot of use recently! I emptied this batch from the till yesterday and there were 55! That's over £165 worth of free cards given to say thank you for your loyalty 🥰. We REALLY appreciate you choosing to buy your cards from us! 1/2...

Fed up with a messy worktop or table? Keep your kitchen clean with these cute ceramic spoon rests from Old Rossland Pottery! They're the perfect little helpers to stop drips & mess 🥄. Find them in the bricks and mortar shop or online 👉 www.sunshineno1.com Suzi ☀️ x

Question! Should we stock these herb strippers? I asked the lovely Old Rossland Pottery to make one especially for me & this was their prototype! I absolutely love it & used it for coriander & parsley in last night's dish (cod with chickpeas & chermoula - see the end of the clip).

As Depeche Mode sang - We just can't get enough of these candles! Brand new in from @paintspylons they're fun & smell incredible (just like I imagine Olivia Coleman to be 😄!). We're open 11-4 today & always open online - www.sunshineno1.com. Have a superb Sunday! Suzi ☀️

Morning! I've been asked a few times recently for brooches so when I was at my bench this week I had fun making these 2 sterling silver brooch pins. The 'spiral roots' can be worn with the spiral hanging free, allowing movement, or with the pin overlapping and fixing it in a static position. 1/2

Brand new designs just in! These Scottish tote bags, mugs & coasters from @clairebarclaydraws are so much fun & guaranteed to make anyone smile 🤩! I'm heading into the shop now, ready to open at 10. Have a great day! Suzi ☀️ P.s. find these & much more at www.sunshineno1.com

These amazing smelling soaps, candles & solid shampoos arrived on Tuesday 💛! Jill, from Creiff based Planet Soap makes them all - she brought them down & now the shop smells incredible. Find all her products here: sunshineno1.com/search?q=Plane… Have a great day! Suzi ☀️

I've been off for a few days celebrating mine and my dad's birthdays! We've had a great time eating well and being tourists around the Central Belt 😄! Back to normal today as I'm getting ready to head into the shop ⏰. Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone! Suzi ☀️

Are you looking for a really cool housewarming gift or pop of funky colour for your own home? You can't go wrong with these super funky, self watering origami plant pots from Glasgow based POTR! We've got all these colours & they come in 3 different sizes - perfect for your houseplants 🪴. 1/2..

I thought I'd share this collection of Abbie Lois prints as they make me so happy. They're all absolutely beautiful & the folklore stories which inspired each piece are so interesting & are included with each print. We've got all of them in store & online (sunshineno1.com/search?q=Abb...). 1/2..

A rather gorgeous 1906 red sandstone corner tenement on Cathcart Road in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow. #glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #tenement #glasgowtenements

It's outdoor weather at the moment and we've got a great range of enamel mugs for those garden drinks, picnics, outdoor swims or camping trips! Also just in is a brand new steel mug with that West of Scotland refrain - 'b*st*rd midgies'! Made me chuckle 🤭! 1/2...

Opening up the shutters in the morning is such a great feeling, especially in the sunshine! I'm still pinching myself that it's been 10 years ☀️! We're open: Tues to Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 Sun 11-4 Online shop always open at www.sunshineno1.com. Suzi 💛

Laura of Love Me Again dropped in more of her fab spoons recently - 'tw*t' is always 1 of the most popular choices 😆! Once her kids are back at school she'll drop in more, including sweary ones, which seem to go down well 🤬! Find in store & online (sunshineno1.com/search?q=Spoon)

It's Day 4 of the '10 Days of Sunshine' in the lead up to our 10th birthday celebration on Sat 9th August! Today Abbie gives us a whistle stop tour around the shop as it is at the moment 🎥. Watch our social media on Day 6 to see how it's changed over the last 10 years! 1/2...

Fabulous @clairebarclaydraws has decorated the windows for our 10th birthday! Don't they look amazing?! 🤩 Don't forget - come and celebrate with us on Sat 9th Aug - there'll be cake & drinks plus prizes & a raffle. You can buy raffle tickets now for prizes generously donated by our suppliers!

It's Day 2 of the '10 Days of Sunshine' leading up to our 10th birthday celebrations and here's me talking a little bit about how Sunshine No.1 came about... Suzi ☀️ www.sunshineno1.com #smallbusiness #shopsmall #Glasgow #Glasgowshopping #independentshop #gifts

Today is Day 1 of '10 days of Sunshine' leading up to our 10th birthday celebration 🎉! Day 1 is to let you know the party is taking place on Sat 9 August. There'll be: * cake - it's not a party without cake 🎂! * drinks * prizes.... 1/2...

These are just a few of the beautiful Hebridean inspired vases & espresso tumblers that arrived last week from Nigel of @valtosstudio. Aren't they stunning 🩵?! They're all available in store & online too (sunshineno1.com/search?q=Val...) Have a wonderful Wednesday! Suzi ☀️

It's time for my Staff Pick today! I've chosen the DIY paper buildings from our brand new supplier, Oban based Kirsty Currie Design! They are super cute and would make a brilliant and unique house warming gift! 1/2...

Come & join us on Saturday 9th August to help us celebrate our 10th birthday! Watch this space for what we've got planned or sign up to our newsletter online at www.sunshineno1.com! We would love to see customers old and new to mark this special occasion so why not pop it in your diary 🎉. Suzi ☀️

Flashback to 2 years ago when Cally cat was on the Sunshine No.1 delivery team 😺. She passed away last year but this photo made me smile. If you live in the southside (incl Giffnock, Clarkston & Rutherglen) we deliver for FREE, but it'll be me or Robert instead of a feline postie! 1/2...

I managed to get to my bench briefly last week. While I was there I made another sterling silver 'roots' wrap ring as they're so popular. I still always feel so grateful (& slightly amazed) when someone wants something I've created from scratch 😌. It's hugely appreciated! 1/2...

These beautiful prints are all inspired by folklore, women and nature. They are by the incredibly talented @abbieloisstudio, created in her studio in the east end of Glasgow. Some of you may have met Abbie as she also works in Sunshine No.1! sunshineno1.com/search?q=Abbie… 1/2....

🎉 Sunshine No.1 is turning 10! 🎉 We can’t quite believe it, but this August marks 10 whole years since we opened our doors! We’ve got plans to celebrate this special milestone, so keep your eyes peeled for upcoming announcements. 📅 Save the date: 9th August! 1/2....

Unintentionally matching the outside of the shop today 😆! Thanks to @magsdesignermaker for spotting that and taking a pic! Now I'm taking the opportunity to people watch all the folk heading to the gig at Hampden Stadium tonight! Suzi ☀️ www.sunshineno1.com

As the day started off a little grey I thought I'd share some of the grey & silver gifts we've got available. They've all been created in Scotland too! Have a great day now the sun has come out! We're open 10-6 & always open online as well, at www.sunshineno1.com. Suzi ☀️

* Back in stock! * These enamel pins are so much fun and they've been really popular we had to ask for more! They've been created by Izzy of Isle of Skye based Scribe and Grow and they come on a seed infused backing! 1/2....

Back in stock! A limited run of cafetiere & tea cosies to keep your coffee or tea nice & warm! All beautifully made by my lovely friend @clareshandmadedelights. Such fun fabrics to brighten up any tea/coffee break! Available in store & online (sunshineno1.com/search?q=Cla...). Have a great day!

It was the last day of our leave yesterday & we spent it painting the outside of the shop! I think the glossy black looks smart & sets off the signs & green window frames too. Another job ticked off the list! Have a great day everyone! We're open today 10-6 & online at www.sunshineno1.com. Suzi ☀️

Hello from The Heartland Festival in Pitlochry! I've taken the weekend off to enjoy some live music and, clearly, some ice cream too 😉! As always on Sundays, Kirstie will be in charge of the shop today - open from 11-4 (& always online at www.sunshineno1.com). 1/2...

Exactly 10 years ago today I got the keys to the empty unit at 1043 Cathcart Road, Glasgow. I was terrified & excited & gave myself 2 years to see if it would work. I still have to pinch myself that the last 10 years haven't been a dream & we're still open & going strong. 1/5....

These gorgeous glass bead pendants are a new addition to our jewellery selection! The beads are individually handmade in a blowtorch & decorated on both sides by Perthshire based @helenjewellery. Find the pendants here or in store: sunshineno1.com/search?q=Cha... Have a super Sunday! Suzi ☀️

The sun’s coming out this weekend – perfect walking weather! We’ve got 3 brilliant walking books just for Glasgow, including hidden gems & weekend wanders plus loads more covering Ayrshire, Inverclyde, Loch Lomond & beyond 🥾. Come & pick your next adventure! sunshineno1.com/collections/... Suzi ☀️

Whoop whoop - we've just launched a special offer for a limited time only. If you sign up for our newsletter on the website you get 10% off your 1st online order! We post all across the UK, Canada and USA📮. Suzi & the Sunshine Team ☀️ P.s. Find us at sunshineno1.com

If you've been in the shop you've probably noticed the orange bowl on the counter. This is where we take donations for gift wrapping & where the 5p carrier bag charge goes. We're HUGELY grateful for every penny that goes into the bowl as the money all goes to the @ppwhospice... 1/2

It's that time of year in Scotland - next week schools finish up for the summer. We've got lovely teacher cards & fab gifts, including just 2 of the fun stamped spoons like the one in the pic below! Suzi ☀️ sunshineno1.com / 1043 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida, Glasgow

Today I thought I'd show you just a few of the green #gifts we've got in stock! As always, everything & much more is available in store & online (www.sunshineno1.com). Everything has been created by artists and makers who live in #Scotland! Have a super Saturday! Suzi ☀️

Hello lovely people 👋! We received notification that Sunshine No.1 has been nominated for the British Independent Retailers Association Love Your High Street Awards! Whoop whoop! It would be amazing if we had even more nominations & this is where you come in...see continuing post...! ⬇️

Only 4 of these are available - dropped off by Norma of Bishopton based @oldrosslandpottery this afternoon! Old Rossland Pottery mugs are so tactile and are a joy to wrap your hands around and drink out of! Suzi ☀️

Aren't these cards absolutely beautiful? Perfect for any occasion, including for Father's Day for this Sunday (have you remembered?!). Have a great day - don't forget we're open 10-6 Tues to Fri, 10-5 Sat & 11-4 Sun. Suzi ☀️ P.s. find them online too: sunshineno1.com/search?q=Sar...

I did some library tourism yesterday! Do you recognise it? It's a beautiful building but my heart still belongs to Pollokshaws library! Have a great day & remember, if you need any card, gifts or art to adorn your walls we're open 10 til 6! Suzi ☀️ P.s. find our online shop at sunshineno1.com!

We're stocked up again with the Glasgow Uncovered books from @is_glasgow! They must be our quickest item to sell out TWICE! Find them online (sunshineno1.com/products/gla...) & in our physical shop. We deliver for free to Southside postcodes & also post out. Have a great day! Suzi ☀️

Yum 😋! We're stocked up with delicious Scottish tablet & macaroons! Choose between traditional or whisky tablet or go for macaroons, made the proper way, with potatoes (not to be confused with French macarons)! Find them in store or in our online shop: (sunshineno1.com/search?q=Kilte…+). Suzi ☀️

If you're looking for some fab art to brighten up your walls & your life you can't go wrong with these prints! Cat of Paints Pylons popped in with these & more, as well as lots of fun cards. We're open this weekend as usual & open all the time online at sunshineno1.com!

I had the delight of a meal at The Real Wan Cafe on Saturday. Recently moved to Mount Florida Chef Lea & her team serve up authentic South-Western Chinese street food. It was all absolutely delicious 😋! We're very lucky to have them here & I can recommend a visit! Suzi ☀️💛☀️