Sharing some Small Business Love
Lulu & Boo
sustainable jewellery
Designed and Handcrafted in her Wiltshire Studio, Corrine uses traditional smithing methods, recycled previous metals and sources ethically mined gemstones for her stunning , incredibly wearable designs that will absolutely stand the test of time with looks and quality.
Dixon Does Doodles
Illustrator
Jon is a Bristol-based illustrator with a cracking sense of humour.
Monsters, Dinosaurs, animals, and more feature in his work and there's a wonderful range of items too making it perfect for stocking fillers and gifts.
Growing Wilder
illustrator
Founded by Georgia, and now a family run business including her lovely Mum, Growing Wilder is a lifestyle and homewares brand that uses Georgie's beautiful illustrations on gorgeous sustainable and ethical products including cards, Tea towels and Art Prints.
Maggie & Me
Modern knit, crochet & Macrame
Founded by Zoe, Maggie and Me is an incredibly tactile small business. Focusing on Knitting, Crochet and Macrame, you can buy Kits, Patterns & Yarns either online or at the events they'll be attending this festive season. There's bags, homewares and treats like these crocheted gingerbread biscuits!
Lords Fragrance House
luxury scents for the home
Founded by fabulously energetic and knowledgeable Sasha, Lords Fragrance House has a range of candles, diffusers, cosmetics and even a subscription service. With all the scents inspired by incredible places she has travelled, they are so incredibly evocative and choosing really is tricky!
Paperwhale Cards
Eco-friendly cards and paper goods
Made using paper collage, Lianne's designs are beautifully intricate and have a gorgeous botanical element to them too. Based in Worcestshire, you can shop with her in person at her lovely Studio or online through Etsy.
Wear & Resist
Empowering Jewellery
Founded by Sarah, Wear & Resist is literal statement jewellery, handmade in Oxfordshire, which raises awareness and money for women’s charities.
The Pigeon's Nest
Crochet & crochet kits
Run by the one and only Bex, The Pigeon’s Nest is where you can get colourful crochet, crochet kits and patterns all made, packaged and written by Bex and sent out from her West Sussex base. She's recently branched out into pouches, stickers and planners too!
LuLu McQueen
Jeweller & Silversmith
Beautiful and unique handmade modern jewellery in precious metals and gems, from her Brighton Studio. I especially love the look of her stud packs which would result in a stunning curated ear.
Body Happy Org.
Non profit organisation
Although this might seem an unusual one to include, the work Molly Forbes and the Body Happy Org do is simply wonderful, and as a mum of two girls is something I think is incredibly important. Whilst much of their work is based in schools, they do have some products that would make great gifts, like Molly’s latest book Every Body and their Pocket Booster cards.
Daphne Rosa
Illustrated homewares and accessories.
We know how much I love an illustrated flower, and Kate’s illustrations are stunning. But they’re absolutely not just flowers. With a gorgeous range of wooden flowers, homewares and accessories she draws on her background in textiles to combine textures and colours so beautifully with her drawings.
Nurture & Cheer
Hand-lettering
I couldn’t do a small business post without cheering for one of my best - and craftiest - friends. Emma’s hand lettering is gorgeous, and she writes great phrases to put on pouches, badges, stickers, cards and art prints as well as stationery too. It’s all colourful, positive and her patches especially make great stocking fillers.