Christmas 2020 Gift guide
Its that time of year again!
Its always good if and when you can, to support small or independent business' and as Christmas 2020 fast approaches its seems even more important to champion this market. Gifting something from a small business comes with love and gives the recipient something really a bit unique. Below we have listed some shops you may want to visit. These are people we love, know through our business community, or have bought from. We have tried to group them but grab a brew, put your feet up and have a scroll through!
were not in the habit of promoting ourselves but if you would like to visit Jess or Emma's shop then just click our names-Happy Shopping!
Prints-cards-calendars
Sketch book designs-Sunderland lad, Manchester based, music, football and city typography art. Emma has bought t-shirts and cards in the past-good gifts for the men in your life that are typically hard to buy for....Free UK delivery-Sign up to newsletter for 10% discount.
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| (C) Sketchbook Designs |
Jennifer Court-Artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh, fascinated by Medieval and religious architecture. Check out her Instagram to watch videos of her work. T-towels, totes, prints, cards and calendars can be found in her shop-up to 50% off some cards and free UK delivery
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| (C) Jennifer Court |
Laura Crow Stationary, wrapping paper, pin badges, and other bits and pieces inspired by animals, books and geekiness! We particularly like her Henry the 8th and his wives series.
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| (C) Laura Crow |
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| (C) Art of Beer |
Ceramics and Glass
Rawpots North east who doesn't need a mug with boobies on? All products hand thrown by Becky mugs, with and without boobies available as well as other homeware pieces.
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| (C) Gary Thomas |
Rosanna Clare -with being locked down for most of the year, there seems to have been a rise in the up take of arts and crafts projects which is great! In her shop Rosanna sells a lot of luxury leather goods from purses, to wallets, earrings and decorations-She also sells Kits! so not only do you get a product you also get to learn a new skill-well worth a look, another good one for the men in your life?
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| (C) Rosanna Clare |
EmmFloral -Emma Hewitt Another one to make it into the guide-worth a follow on Instagram if you're a fan of the floral or getting married in Devon-but we wanted to include her for her dried flowers wreath making kits-they are ever so lovely-and as above, you're getting learn something new and having a finished piece at the end.
Tellemoi UK indie nail polish brand, vegan hand crafted and cruelty free-creating and stocking a inclusive and diverse range of nudes-I ordered champagne drippin' and Ada Bloom-I got them the morning I was writing this post and I stopped to paint my nails-have a look at Instagram for all the lush colours!
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| (C) Telle Moi |
Oakwood Soaperie are Northumberland based and make the most delicious and skin friendly products. Jess can vouch for their gorgeous facial oils and uses them every evening. Ceri has put together some really tempting gifts for the festive season! Visit their site to browse and buy.
Abbey Perfumery -is someone Emma has recently comes across- 'I love strong perfume that l keep catching a smell of throughout the day-I initially got a couple of sample boxes (limited stock) but I have already recommended it to a friend and put it on my Christmas list for me and others!' (personal fave Bramble smoke-so far...) Instagram
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| (C) Abbey Perfumery |
Lucky Cloud Skincare Vegan friendly-Cruelty free -award winning skincare-15% off if you sign up to emails. Emma found these on a visit to Edinburgh-They do a lovely collection of minis so you can try small and find out what works for you. "I have found using a facial oil has calmed down my once oily skin and the older I get the more intense moisture I need!" If you prefer to follow on Instagram
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| (C) lucky cloud skincare |
Textiles
North star Needlework makes some really beautiful cosmetic and toiletry bags. The combination of fabric and shapes are really quite contemporary and stylish. All hand made in Newcastle. Instagram
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| (C) Northstar Needlework |
Cally Youdell creates bright and cheerful machine embroidered illustrations. Her new range of hanging hoop decorations for Christmas are guaranteed to cheer you up this festive season! Click on her name to visit Etsy or here for her Instagram
Craftaid UK was set up in 2009 to help support organisations looking after vulnerable street children in Uganda. Set up by Lara and her husband David, they charity has developed and they now run their own home fully supporting a former group of street children. They have some beautiful products in their extensive online shop-all locally sourced in Uganda and 100% of the profits going back to support the children in their home. They also sell facemasks! The must have accessory of 2020...Charities have struggled this year, and if you're not in the position to buy or donate then have a follow Instagram for regular updates and projects on-going.
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| (C) Craft Aid UK |
Whitley Bay Loves Art gift guide is collection of local makers based or from the North east; we both worked with Christine as part of the online Whitley bay Festival-fingers crossed we can meet in person in 2021! Have a follow of Whitley Bay Loves art here Instagram
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| (C) Whitley Bay Loves Art |
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| (C) Etsy Newcastle |
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| (C) Etsy Manchester |
Well that's probably enough for you to be getting on with-we'd love to know if you enjoyed scrolling and if you have any amazing finds to share, leave a comment below :)
Babble and Yak x
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