any 'unusual' gift ideas?

[Kveta]

I recently found a couple of really 'quirky' (for want of a better word) websites, and have promptly ordered stuff from both of them, but wondered if anyone has any other links to places of a similar bent?

the two I found were:

the curious pancake (from which I ordered a lovely print and some cards, and have been sent a 10% off code if anyone is interested?)

and

RE which has the best British Isles cookie cutter I have ever seen :o

Does anyone have any other places they'd recommend? I'd love to support some smaller businesses this year, rather than buying everything from amazon and sainsburys!!

[anja1cam]

I tend to find a lot of things on NotOnTheHighstreet.com which kind of groups lots of smaller independent sellers. Last year for Christmas I got a personalised apron for cooking-mad DD2, and throughout the year I got a few presents for 'new arrivals' and grown-up birthdays.

[4forkssake]

Kveta thanks for the reminder for RE. Saw the company details a whole ago & thought I must remember them as they're not far from relatives so going to visit next time we visit them (hopefully early next month ).

Have you seen M&S do a great British bake off British isles cookie cutter. Haven't looked at it properly but it's in they're 3 for 2 offer & think it was £5. Might be worth a look.

I 2nd not on the high street. Dot com gift shop also good.

[Kveta]

ooh, thanks for the cookie cutter tipoff - they are £8 though, yikes! but may drop some hints to DH :o

[4forkssake]

Kveta - sorry I thought they were £5 & on the 3for2 offer. Yes, dropping hints to your DH sounds like a good idea

[Kenworthington]

You could come and shop with me! I have a gorgeous boutiquey type shop in Exeter that sells all handmade things so really unique for pressies and I guarantee whatever you buy will be something they haven't already got! Oh and if you're not local I'll happily post to you :)

In case anyone cares, I am a regular and long term poster with a newish name (oh and I am mumsnet ambassador number one in my area don'tcha know?!(and I have a special card to prove it!))

[ethelb]

Tpost do t-shirt subscriptions and you get the first one free.

www.tpostmag.com/ - United States

Really good for hard to buy for men.

[ethelb]

//www.tpostmag.com/ - United States
Sorry!

(meant to say we have used them and they have been really good)

[crocodilesmiles]

I second dotcomgiftshop.

These are pretty impressive: -

www.dotcomgiftshop.com/s4-cacti-candles

[Kveta]

came across some more today - arty herberts and black box

I like dotcomgiftshop, I must say! Have seen not on the high street before, they have some lovely things.

[Kveta]

and not mass produced is cute too

[Kveta]

good golly miss molly linky :) I have 'liked' you on fb now!

[Kenworthington]

Ooh thanks! Have only just seen this... No wonder my likes have suddenly taken a big leap! X

[Iwanttobeinspain]

My DH and BIL are notoriously difficult to buy for, one does mountain biking the other surfs. Both trail wet or muddy gear through the car and house

I have bought them one of these each as they are on special offer 25%off

www.duffbag.com/blog/2011/10/26/duffbag-kit-bags-ideal-for-wet-or-dirty-kit-mountain-biking-surfing-winter-sports/