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

This is a great thread I've got lots of sites to look at now!

I can recommend Abi's Attic who sell lovely handmade eco vegan jewellery and gifts made from Portuguese cork. I bought a friend a bracelet from here and she was thrilled with it. Really good value too.

Also another virtual Christmas Market

Rossendale Trust Xmas Market and Raffle

I just emailed our local nice independent town card shop to ask if their was anyway they could post out some Christmas cards to me as I am shielding and won’t be risking town after the 2nd December. They replied and asked me to phone which I dis at lunch time. They put me on facetime and I picked out a couple of nice multi packs and 4 individual cards for family, I paid over the phone and it so happens the lady I spoke to lives less than 1/2 a mile away from me so she kindly offered to drop them off for free. The cards weren’t cheap but they are nice and they really appreciated the business.

Lovely little toy shop near my parents that also does online

toytastik.myshopify.com/collections/all/

Gallery website for lots of British craftspeople - went looking for a particular glass artist who sells through here and may now have bought lots of other peoples stuff too!

thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk

Great cheese shop - also like the notes they send with your cheese. We've bought from lots of cheese sellers for us and gifts but this is our favourite laffinage.co.uk

Had a fabulous browse through many of these links today. Have bought my DP the perfect present from Summer Lane Studio from our baby. And just about to buy some chocolate for my friend - spoiled for choice on shops for that one! Usually do Hotel Chocolat.

In my opinion, the best chocolate spoons are from Kernow Chocolate, they are £1.95 each www.kernowchocolate.co.uk/chocolate/hot-chocolate-spoons

Their chocolate is amazing, they supply National Trust, Kew, Eden Project, the milk chocolate with sea salt is my favourite. They have some delicious festive bars too. Always nice to put in a stocking.

The fairytale fair based in Brighton has a directory of all their makers, lots of interesting stuff from independent sellers www.thefairytalefair.co.uk/creatives-maker-directory/

Piccola is an independent toy shop which also sells children's clothing. Some toys are currently on sale.

www.piccola.co.uk

I am really enjoying this thread and like all of you, trying to support local businesses. I have a few pieces from this crafter. All hand made and unique pieces of glass art. She can make bespoke pieces too, excellent service and posts worldwide. I am buying some friends a glass star decoration each this year from here www.artisanglassni.co.uk/

@ForthPlace this artist does pet portraits, also portraits of people's homes which are good as gifts too www.londonlifedrawinggirl.co.uk/portfolio/pet-portrait/

@HermioneN

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Loose leaf tea

They have decaf loose leaf. You've just made my day.

I've jaur found this online Christmas Market whilst looking for independent liqueur companies.
onlinechristmasfair.com/

At first glance I can see a few names I recognise (what a pickle - chilli jam is amazing) seems a varied list of independents although possibly pricey

Might not be for everyone but I love www.thetinnedfishmarket.com - lots of European tinned fish with beautiful labels. Great for adding to hampers.

DD loves this skin care range. I tried the balm today & my skin felt amazing. It’s quite a new company local to me.
theprismlab.com/

thank you to whoever recommended www.mrssnowballsbb.com
vie just received my order and the bath bombs look fab, really big and great colours. smell lovely and much cheaper than lush!

Laura's confectionary - sorry I am rubbish with links. Lovely fudge, decent prices. They stock in selfridges but they have decent deals in their online shop.

www.harryschocs.co.uk/ sell lovely chocolates and support people with ASD into employment.

nonsuchshop.com do lovely children’s toys

An online Christmas Fair from Ripon Cathedral.

https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk/events/christmas-gift-food-fair/?fbclid=IwAR3XJ2I6Uid7gnQ17Uy2Io6VnNAjdefHMdKKZxYtwDGuHXUFMp8PQwRGY

The RNLI Shop has lots of good gifts, and you're helping save lives at sea.

shop.rnli.org/

Love this thread. I've got so much ready now. Adding another to my list, so far I can recommend from purchases:

MuckyKnees - kids presents.
FudgieChunks - ridiculously beautiful fudge
The Wise Old Owl - custom gifts and wonderful customer service
Redbubble - have spent way too much there
Cadeux have lovely jewellery
Also got lots of stunning cards from various sellers on the [[https://thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk
British Craft House]] from this thread. That place sinks money.

Really, I'm done for Christmas presents but for nearest and dearest, but there's so much to look at on this thread . Hope it carries on. Other charity-supporting places would be good, animal charities particularly if anyone knows of any?

I need help finding interesting supplies for a cocktail hamper. Any recommendations?

I've been looking for some woolly socks and mittens from an independent retailer and came across this gorgeous-looking, fairly traded shop in Skipton. My dd will love them!

www.fromthesource.co.uk/

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The mad museum.

It's a tiny musuem in Stratford and has amazing die cut? Moving part presents like London scape... Marble rub... It's wallet and gromice type stuff very resonanable prices

Oooh I second Mad Museum! It's definitely worth a visit when the Covid madness is over and the shop is great for gifts.