I am so excited to be putting this together, a list of my favourite (with some help from my friends too!) Local and UK small independent businesses I recommend to shop for Christmas! I have included their Instagram handles. So without further ado...
Homeware
@littlebumbleprints - Personalised Prints (i especially love the lockdown ones!)
@pebble_bay_art - wonderful framed pieces
@withknotsofloveshop - wonderful Macrame Gifts
@dried.and.tied_by.layla - beautiful dried flowers
@mia.resin - unique coaster designs & more
@inthenudeco_ - naked woman candles
Jewellery
@hollyandmayajewellery - beautiful handmade jewellery
@locketdownjewellery - funky clay earrings
@northern_rose_design - delicate beaded jewellery
@katherinerobertson2020 - clay earrings & accessories
Hair, Beauty & Fragrance
@thebeautycove_skin_body - the body shop products at discounted prices
@anibiss87 - perfumes at cheaper prices
@thebeautycove - gift vouchers for beauty treatments
@nailjealy - DIY nail home kits
@hair_by_rebecca1 - buy Maria Nila as hair care Christmas gifts
Foodie & Drink Lovers
@jamjarcocktailclub - cocktail gift boxes
@theconefectioners - halal, vegetarian & vegan options
@bakesbybriony - wonderful cakes & cupcakes
@pangcheeseshop - cheese, duh.
@wrapandbowbyemilyrose - sweet, choc & beer gift displays
@delightsbyrachel - for the chocolate lovers
Kids
@bee_colourful - personalised and cute crayons
@sew.la.tea.doh.deco - cute deco for kids rooms (and adults)
@littleoakclothing - clothes and gifts for children
@dungabees - cute dungarees for children
@blossomandbear - wooden toys, gifts & more
Pet
@topcollartreats - dog subscription boxes & advent calendars
@custompawjewelry - personalised paw print jewellery
@tillypennyart - pet art
@dogiva_pet_accessories - collars and leads for dogs
@beautifuraccessories - cute cat accessories
Wax Melts
@littlemeltingmoments - wax melts at great prices
@belowthemelt - wax melt baubles
@thelouloucandles - modern candles & diffusers
@vickisbathtreats - bathbomb sets 5 for £10
@candle_collective_uk - simplistic & modern candle designs
@burningbeautiesco - gingerbread house wax melts
Stationary, T-shirts & Fun
@busymumsclub - organise for school, kids clubs & more
@abbie.illustrates - celebrating the female body
@ecreative16 - door signs, playstation holders & more
@bookshop_org_uk buy books from local bookstores, not amazon!
@boxcitement - stationary subscription box
@sumosamtshirts - fun t-shirt printing
Fitness -
@kettleboobs - boob printed kettle bells
@ seanleept - give the gift of an online PT
@lunr_official - fitness wear for women
Festive gifts
@waxwiff - wax melt Christmas gifts
@homemadebyn_ - macrame Christmas tree decs
@wildoneandi - Christmas mugs, flags & stockings
@theballoonboxwoodley - Santa balloons
I hope you enjoyed this festive blog post and that it inspires some of you to shop locally this Christmas!
