Independent online shops

[TheDrsDocMartens]

I’ve shared a few on the bargain thread but I think it’s worthy of its own thread. Add your own stores you recommend.

www.cartmelvillageshop.co.uk/online

www.aluminiumart.co.uk/

shopandonart.bigcartel.com/products

www.thegodmotherdesigns.co.uk/shop.html

www.travelsnackbox.com/store

Lisa angel - lovely gifts

www.lasercreation-ni.com/

Crafts and laser engraved gifts. Really lovely little shop

I can recommend this small independent card maker. She does small packs which are prints of her original designs but also does original hand painted cards on a commission basis. She did a beautiful design and card for a family member's milestone birthday which they now keep in a frame as a memento of the occasion. Was really helpful with suggestions as well.

www.kyungdesigns.com/all

Moroe eof her designs/process:

www.instagram.com/kyungdesigns/?hl=en

greentreestudio.myshopify.com

Handmade embroidery gifts. Very nature based. Lots of lovely little gifts here

www.thebathhouseshop.co.uk - gorgeous smelling perfumes, body lotions etc.

www.splendette.com amazing bangles and necklaces, vintage style but the bangles in particular are so good they could be worn with just about anything.

www.ocoah.com
It’s a little shop for bamboo toothbrushes and after trying lots of different ones, I must say they are one of our favourites. And reasonably priced!

WoodStyle

Recommended for custom woodcut and handpainted personalised signs

Includes children’s or Family Surname sets, and an autism awareness sign called Today’s Outfit that helps your child organise their morning dressing better.

Are we allowed to put our own?

I sell children's books, for example

[quote C8H10N4O2]This is the recently opened indpendent bookstore online site for the uk:

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This is a map of independent bookshops regularly updated:

www.indiebookshops.com/indie-bookshops-uk-and-ireland/[/quote]
Bookshops:
Https:www.booksellers.org.uk/bookshopsearch

@Skyrabbit There is a lovely shop in Glastonbury called Midgard Crafts who do fab Viking jewellery and objects. They're on Facebook - not sure how much of their range they have on there but I guess they might be able to tell you more over the phone?

https://thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk is about a year old, I think, and a good place to get items made in the UK.

I got some gorgeous thank you cards from PaperWillow for after Christmas, and am almost looking forward to receiving some pure beeswax candles from Wales as presents for friends.

I have no idea where that "almost" came from.

@saucery and @albertcampion thank you!! It's so hard to find decent stuff that's not cheap ass ebay quality. Brilliant 😁

www.nikkissupplystore.com

Lovely stationary and journaling things. Great bits for stockings. And she has a lovely insta to follow.

For bath bombs you can't beat www.marshmallowblends.co.uk
For wax melts www.overthemoonscents.co.uk
For personalised goods www.handmadeearth.co.uk
For beautiful handmade candles www.linfitcandles.co.uk
For delicious handmade chocolates www.cocoadrop.co.uk
For other handmade presents kimscreationsonline.com

My friend sells beautiful coloured paper butterflies for wall decorations or party decorations. They're pretty in a group and are really nice on children's walls. See www.colourbuzz.net/ then Menu then Make your own butterflies, then scroll to bottom of page 'To swallowtail butterfly shop'. Sets of different colours, reasonably priced, free UK shipping.

Little Nell - reasonably priced jewellery, lots of earrings and necklaces

www.littlenelljewellery.com/

Some early morning jet jewellery

Ebor jet

Beautiful little shop in Whitby. There’s also Abbey Jet but I can’t find a website, just a FB page. Can recommend both shops from personal experience, although I know there are lots of jet sellers in the town.
Ebor shows you where they find the jet too.

Nutmeg and Arlo do a range of different things like enamel pins, phone cases, stickers, cards and washi tape.

Katie Abey do similar sorts of things but altogether different designs. She does some cups and clothing with her designs on too. Very colourful!

I’ve bought from both shops multiple times before and always pleased with the service provided. Both lovely on Instagram tol

www.darklingdesigns10.co.uk/product-category/teachers-gifts/

Lovely personalized gifts, including teacher, wedding, toys

www.kohabeauty.co.uk do lovely soaps, shampoos, candles and other beauty bits.

www.sandravick.co.uk

Lovely stationery, ceramics and art!

Love this thread! I love supporting local and small businesses, thank you for creating this thread.

My favourites so far this year are

Noble Isle for luxurious bath and body gifts at really reasonable prices. They've just launched their Christmas gifts and I'm lusting over the Rhubarb 3 wick candle!

www.nobleisle.com/catalog/categories/gifts

Then I'm buying friends and family handmade tree decorations from She Sells Tree Shells. They're shells that have been upcycled and they're really chic and cheap!

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheSellsTreeShells?ref=search_shop_redirect

Thank you for this thread!

Adding the beers which are brewed by my friend (they do gift packs):
www.clarkshaws.co.uk/

And although small, an independent coffee and tea merchant based in North Wales. We serve the Brazilian roast in our local cafe and it always gets plenty of compliments.
www.zealotscoffee.co.uk/

Love this thread, thanks so much OP
Although it's not good for my bank balance