Hey gang!
So as you probably know, I am very passionate about supporting small businesses. Last year I made a pledge that I stuck to of only buying presents from small businesses to support them through this difficult time. Well I am continuing it this year with my small business gift guide, back for another festive season.
Launching this weekend while we get constantly blackmailed into Black Friday deals from the giants. But instead of handing over our hard earned cash to those giants, why not make someone’s day and buy from a small business! ❤️
So here it is, my small business gift guide for all your loved ones in your life (including the ones that are IMPOSSIBLE to buy for)…
(click on the picture to go through to the website)
For The Home Body
That loved one who loves their home and probably has the most beautiful one too. They take pride in their home and making it looking magazine worthy. Whether it be your Mum who’s had a beautiful home as long as you can remember, your best friend who just bought their first house or your sister who moved into uni halls and wants to make it feel like home with the odd little touches.
The Interior Loft is your small business alternative.
This candle is hand carved and reusable after the candle finishes.
Once purchased send over the image you would like used.
I bought my boyfriend this idea from a friend of mine for Christmas last year of his family’s home to put up in our home in London.
It’s the perfect gift for someone away from home, just bought their first home or just loves their home.
From small studio shop of curated goods, called Dowse.
From independent home boutique (and one of my favourites) Rockett St George
This patchwork quilt made from leftover cushion fabrics is just amazing.
From Source For The Goose
I absolutely love this print of Val-D’Isere.
They come in an array of sizes and other ski resorts are available!
For Your Bestie
That friend that is always there for you. You probably do a little Christmas tradition of a roast or drinks at the pub and swap little gifts before you both go ‘home home’ to your parents for actual Christmas. Little super cute gifts for your bestie that don’t break the bank – because let’s be honest we have a lot of gifts to buy.
Anyone who loves a good cuppa will enjoy drinking out of this.
Independent boutique Nordic Muse based in Manchester have perfect gifts this Christmas.
We all love a Sunday night self care pamper session don’t we
For The Cool One, The Fashionista
Your sister, daughter, girlfriend – whoever – but she probably shops at Urban Outfitters, makes Tik Tok videos (or at least watches a lot of them) and knows all about The Kardashians.
100% organic cotton and sustainable as well!
Perfect bag for Christmas Day & New Years Eve
Comes in all sorts of awesome patterns and designs.
Available at Wild Swan Boutique in different colours.
For the girl that has SO much make up she needs ANOTHER wash bag 😉
From Rockett St George
From independent boutique S120 based in Kings Cross
For Your Girlfriend or Wife
No matter who you are… but also seriously men listen up, if you’re reading this then first of all thank you for joining as this is a fairly women focused blog 😂 But you’re here which means you probably need some help finding a present for your beautiful girlfriend or wife or even sister or mother. Don’t worry I got you fellas 😉
Can cater for all sizes which is so good – from experience so many places only go up to a size D for example.
From a single birthstone bracelet to 3 birthstone necklaces.
I love this brand Stine Goya and what’s great is independent boutiques like Wild Swan stock them!
You know she’ll have these on for that Boxing Day dog walk.
I am also obsessed with everything American Vintage do including this scarf.
From local London boutique The Mercantile.
You know a way to a woman’s heart; jewellery to wear on Christmas Day
For The Men In Your Life
I don’t know about you but shopping Christmas presents for men can be so difficult. My boyfriend is easy to buy for usually but my dad is just impossible. I end up buying the same things each year – a hat, a scarf, pyjamas, socks, chocolate and alcohol are the go-to’s. But I’m hoping this year I’ll find something different like these gifts…
This knitted jumper is made in the British Channel Island of Guernsey.
award-winning signature gin inspired by our surroundings. Taste of juniper, warm spices, hints of citrus and pepper.
This hand held espresso machine is perfect for any man (or woman) obsessed with coffee like me
For The Kids
your kids, your friends kids, your nieces and nephews…
These cool skateboards are handmade in Europe.
Found on Born Store.
These beautiful highlighter sticks are from Nova Botanics based in Scotland.
Just imagine their faces when they finish something they’ve made.
From local department store in Winchester called The Hambledon
But now they’ve brought a kids version! Still hilarious but just toned down the shock disgusting factor.
So happy independent Christmas shopping 🎄🎅 ❤️ 🎁 xxxx
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