Gift lists: Christmas

Each year at about this time, Christmas present panic starts to set in.  We all want to support small and local but how many of us just give up in the final furlong!  To take some of the sting out of the shop here is our gift guide for this festive season.

Gifts for her

Sheepers – Mosaic Cream Sheepers

100%  leather and sheep wool slippers handmade by traditional Polish artisans in the same design passed down through the generations.  What’s not to love.

 

Mosaic cream sleepers, £35

Martha Brook London – 18 month personalised diary

Wow 2018 is on the horizon and show me a mum who is ready for it?  Why not lend a helping hand with this wonderful Martha Brook Diary.  Made in West London, these super stylish diaries are customisable to the highest level – size, book colour, foil colour, start month (18 months – we all need to plan ahead), and the option to add a thought felt message on the inner cover.

Big Plans Diary, £27

Maimie London – Roxy pearl silk shirt

Effortless, endlessly classic and oh so comfortable, Maimie offers the answer to getting dressed in a hurry this Christmas season.

Roxy Pearl, £285

Honey Rocks – Mama Rocks T

Sometimes all a mum wants to know is that she’s doing okay.  Why not remind her with these amazing organic cotton T’s from Honey Rocks, London

Mama Rocks T, £20 


Gifts for him

Vida Vida – personalised leather wash bag

This buffalo leather washbag with waterproof lining from Vida Vida is top of our Christmas list for him this year.  Vida Vida partners British design with beautiful workmanship carried out by small family-run businesses from around the world.   All for £45.

Leather wash bag, £45

The holiday shop – star microfibre towel

Okay so you may not be heading on holiday this Christmas but if you are buying for someone keen on exercise, microfibre towels are a must.  These (stylish!!) extra large, super soft, quick drying these towels roll up (super) small, dry (super) quick and are ready to pack back into that sports bag in no time.

star towel, £20

Oarsum – travel backgammon set

This backgammon set made from recycled sailcloth is the ultimate space saving travel accessory – perfect for use in any environment (post Christmas lunch in front of the fire??).

Travel backgammon set, £95

 


Gifts for kids

The Wooden Height Chart – cedar house rules

They don’t stop growing do they!  Why not record your child’s growth for posterity with these gorgeous Cedar House Rule height charts – supporting British wood, trade and manufacture.


Cedar House Rule £189

 

Painted by Alice – prints

 

Bring little imaginations alive with a fabulous and affordable print from the wonderful world of Alice Peto.

Prints start at £35 and originals start at £250 – please contact Alice (on alice@alicepeto.com) for more information.

 

Baby Penguin, A3

 

Isla and Wilbur – personalised dressing gown

Keep your loved ones cosy this winter with these beautiful 100% organic cotton personalised dressing gowns inspired by life on the farm.

 

personalised dressing gown, £40

 

Eat sleep doodle – doodle duvet

 

Draw on your duvet and not get in trouble for it?? errr YES! Made from 100% Turkish cotton, this duvet is button fastened, printed to look like a giant sheet of file paper, and comes with a set of 10 double-ended doodle wash-out pens.

 

Doodle duvet, £39.50

 

Crafty Wrens science selection

If you’re looking for something to keep everyone happy, look no further than Crafty Wrens.  A hand picked selection of over 100 educational but fun craft kits – you’ll be hard pressed NOT to find the right pick.

Stepping into Science kit, £29.95

 

I do hope this gives you a burst of inspiration on the last leg of the race to Christmas.  I’ll also be shouting out on Instagram stories for small businesses and with more present inspo – so be sure to check it out.

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