What a wonderful time of the year!
With Christmas fast approaching, this time of the year fills our hearts with the happiness of giving, and with that, present buying becomes an integral part of the joy of the season. However, shoppers are invariably becoming more and more aware of the impact of their purchases on the environment and their local economy. This has led to a natural drive towards seeking out more sustainable and locally driven products.
We have just launched our Complete Laundry Collection and The Body Collection gift sets which make the ideal Christmas gifts but we have also put together a heartfelt list of small businesses that can find a gift for for everyone… We no longer have to rely on the norm, when we can do so much more! Read on and let’s enjoy guilt free Christmas!
For homebodies:
| Kate Chesters katechesters.com You will never have seen anything like these beautiful, handmade olive wood chopping boards decorated with coloured resin. She also makes gorgeous tableware and candles in her signature style. |
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| Sandwick Bay Candles sandwickbaycandles.com Handmade in the Outer Hebrides (definitely somewhere I would like to visit!) these candles and diffusers are divine. You can also get a subscription box with her beautiful scented candles and a treat each month. And if you (like me!) do take the trip then her candle making workshops are a must. |
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For some me time:
| Beeutiful beeutiful.co.uk/shop Bee keeper Carly has created the most gorgeous 100% natural skin care from her own, and local, beehives! From Body Butter to Lip Balm and baby products to candles these are gifts anyone will appreciate. |
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| Ascent Bath and Body ascenthandmade.com/shop These are bath bombs, fizzes and body products with a difference! Michelle has woven beautiful stories into her products with a literary range (scents to take you to Mr Darcy’s garden at Pemberley for example) and a whole host of exotic locations in her Journey Collection… Not to mention the Santa bath bombs… |
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For foodies
| The Smokey Carter thesmokeycarter.com The tastiest smoked rubs for meat, marinades and chutneys that will make any meal a taste sensation. Howard has created a fabulous range of award winning products available in gift sets – delicious! Don’t tell them but my family *might* be receiving some of these for Christmas (Shhhh!) |
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| The Bottled Baking Co bottledbaking.co.uk/shopWho doesn’t love brownies, cakes and cookies? I thought so! These clever bottles make home baking so easy – containing all the dry ingredients just shake and add the required liquid. Our favourite is the White Chocolate and Raspberry Tray Bake… Delicious! |
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| Whispers of Wood whispersofwood.com Handmade wooden knifes, yes you read that right!These beautifully crafted knives perfect for cheese lovers or pizza makers these are a fabulous gift that will get everyone talking. |
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| Angels Share Glass angelsshareglass.comA must for any whiskey lover – these handmade glass stoppers are beautifully crafted and have such and amazing angelic story (also not just for whiskey, I love the gin pig!). Check out their festive range – whiskey filled baubles are for life, not just for Christmas. |
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For the kids:
| Our Little Globe ourlittleglobe.co.uk The cutest suitcases for kids to learn about the world every month!These activity filled boxes are fun and the gift that keeps giving – just don’t blame us if you have to book a trip to Galway or Italy… |
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| Teepees by Lulu and Weasel teepeesbyluluandweasel.co.ukThe place to go for personalised teepees – imagine the peace and quiet on Christmas day! – and Sarah hand makes them all!She also has a beautiful range of toys, storage and accessories, win win! |
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