Blog Post: Celebrating Pegs and Pieces – Our Favourite Rat-Themed Gifts by Gillian
We absolutely love shining a light on brilliant small businesses in the rat world, and Pegs and Pieces is one we’re especially fond of. Run by the lovely Gillian, this little rat-themed treasure trove has become a highlight of our trips to the Preston and Carlisle NERS shows. Whenever we spot her stall, we make a beeline straight for it!
Gillian is part of The North of England Rat Society and owns Pegs and Pieces, she knows her customers, she knows the rat community, and she clearly puts so much care and thought into every item she sells. We always feel like we’re chatting with a friend, not just browsing a stall, plus Gillian's girly rat Lottie is extra cute, we can spot her in the line up from a mile away..
What Pegs and Pieces Sells
Pegs and Pieces specialises in rat-themed gifts that are perfect for owners, enthusiasts, and anyone who adores a bit of ratty charm in their everyday life. Some of our favourites include:
✅ Rat-themed mugs
Bold, cute or funny designs — we love seeing the different styles she brings to the shows. They’re the perfect cuppa companion for any rat owner.
✅ Mouse mats
Because every rat lover deserves a desk setup that shows their true allegiance. Practical, durable, and wonderfully designed.
✅ Key rings
Small but full of personality. Great for your own keys or as gifts for fellow rat-obsessed friends.
✅ Notebooks
Perfect for jotting down cage-cleaning schedules, rat-weight records, enrichment ideas, or even Mischief Made product ideas (guilty!).
And yes — we’re still excited about some rat-themed slippers! 😂
Why We Love Gillian and Her Stall
Pegs and Pieces always stands out. Here’s why:
- The atmosphere is always warm and friendly.
- Gillian clearly loves what she does — and it shows in every product.
- Her designs are unique and rat-owner approved.
- It’s one of the stalls we always look forward to at NERS shows.
There’s just something special about supporting a fellow small business who is genuine, friendly and welcoming.
For anyone searching online for rat-themed gifts, rat owner notebooks, rat mugs UK, rat lover key rings, or rat-themed mouse mats, Pegs and Pieces deserves to be at the top of your list of websites to visit.
Her website, pegsandpieces.co.uk, is the best place to browse if you can’t wait until the next show. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift for another rat lover, you’ll find something that feels personal and thoughtfully made.
See You at the Next Show!
We can’t wait for the next Preston or Carlisle NERS event so we can pop over to the Pegs and Pieces stall again. Whether it’s grabbing another keyring, picking up a notebook, or just saying hi to Gillian, it’s always one of our show-day highlights.
If you haven’t checked her website out yet, you definitely should — we think you’ll love her products as much as we do.