THE SMALL BUSINESS GIFT GUIDE

Because we promised not to use the “other” C word around here, its’ time to welcome you to the first in our series of CHRISTMAS gift guides!!!

We feel that it’s more important than ever this Christmas that we use use our platform to highlight the small brands that we’ve discovered. While we all love a bit of “easy clicking” that delivers our shopping straight to our door, we can’t forget the amazing British brands creating the most beautiful products. We decided to post this early, because smaller brands need the time to create their labour of love, and because we want you to be able to get your orders in in good time before any postal delays. Hopefully we’ve picked out something for everyone…

{Click each name in bold to go straight to their website, tap their insta handle to check out their page}

1 // STUDIO BLOOM // @STUDIOBLOOM.UK

We’ve fallen hard for Studio Bloom. Order your filled vase via a DM on their instagram, send the girls a photo of where you’d like your vase to live and they’ll reply with options of styles made to your own bespoke taste. How’s that for service.

2 // CRESSIDA JAMIESON  // @CRESSIDAJAMIESON

No one does a bespoke embroidered top like Cressida. The ex-fashion PR turned embroiderer-extraordinaire is the go-to for meaningful gifts – from age 0 – 99, everyone looks good in one of her pieces.

3 // AF LONDON // @AFLONDONOFFICIAL

Abby has the most beautiful taste, every time she uploads a new image we want what she’s selling. Her monogrammed, scalloped make-up bags would make the most beautiful present for any lady in your life.

4 // THOUSAND FIBRES // @THOUSANDFIBRES

The symbolism behind this delicate jewellery brand is needed more than ever; the red thread is a symbol of comfort, connecting you to loved ones who may not be as near as they once were.

5 // POLAR POST   // @POLAR.POST

We can’t put into words how special these hand written letters from Santa are. The detail put into them is just perfect and filled with absolute magic. Order yours and bring it out every year.

6 // GEORGIA ROSE LONDON // @GEORGIAROSE.LONDON

This is the most GENIUS idea – a set of handmade bejewelled button covers that will revamp and upcycle your own clothes- pop on buttons. Sustainability meets Style.

7 // SORELO CANDLES // @SORELO.OFFICIAL

An independent, environmentally-friendly, paraffin-free candle brand that we discovered in lockdown. Not only do they smell amazing and look like a work of art, once empty use the beautiful jar to store your jewellery.

8 // MAISON ARCHIVES LONDON // @MAISONARCHIVESLONDON

A great alternative to a beanie hat. Remember, if your head and your feet are warm, your whole body will stay warm!

9 // KOKO BLOSSOM // @KOKOBLOSSOM

We’ve been huge fans of this brand for years – everything is built lovingly and built to last, from our monogrammed suitcases tor our phone cases and bespoke ear pod cases.

10 //  IT’S ROOPER BAGS  // @ITSROOPER

We are O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D with this Manchester boutique and their one-of-a-kind bags. We’re just not sure which pattern we want the most.

11 //   SLEEPY WILSON PYJAMAS  // @SLEEPY_WILSON

Sustainable sleepwear that also happens to look super chic, made of natural silk fibres that help to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

12 // KEYLEAN OFFICIAL // @KEYLEANOFFICIAL

The ideal stocking filler or gift regardless of. age or gender. A beautiful leather keyring case for a refillable hand sanitiser, ensure that you can always find it when you need it.