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

Place marking

Coolshop.co.uk they are fast shipping and have the rarer 35th anniversary my little ponys before everyone else in the uk.

Place marking

www.sunnybysue.com/

Lovely decorated glasses (wine / gin etc), water bottles etc for really reasonable prices.

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MadLillys?ref=ss_profile

Shamelessly putting a shout-out for a lovely friend's business, a small collection of interesting things!

Great idea for a thread.

www.yoyoandflo.com - toys, nursery décor and accessories. Wide range of maileg mice.

www.cottage-toys.co.uk - traditional children's toys and interiors.

www.little-cloud.co.uk - liberty print wire name signs.

www.thecharmingpress.com - liberty print nursery prints

www.janekentstudio.co.uk - free hand embroidered signs, Christmas decorations, cake toppers and cards. Can be personalised.

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/homebirdmakes - handmade bags, baskets, gifts and accessories

I have purchased from all of these online shops in recent months and can recommend each one.

The Botanical Candle Co.

I buy so much from this shop, they have a great range. They sell lots of other things, not just candles.

Lovely independent bookshop www.harbourbookshop.co.uk/

www.puremaple.co.uk/maple-our-shop/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInpz578ed7AIVQuDtCh0PZg_oEAAYASAAEgIFGfD_BwE

Pure maple - maple butter is incredible, I first tried it in NY and was ecstatic to find someone producing it here last year, when they appeared at our local Christmas market. It's not cheap but it is an amazing product, quality is great and it's vegan, gluten free and bloody delicious. I've not tried any of their other products.

www.yumyumtreefudge.com/

Tiny British company making amazing fudge, they have lots of offers on rotation so worth following on Facebook or email updates!

www.mapleystore.co.uk/products/mapley-black-sport-wallet-water-bottle
Brilliant company

Excellent. Love supporting individuals businesses

Veronica Farm Fudge: www.veronicafarmfudge.co.uk/

Literally (I’m not exaggerating) the best fudge in the world. They’re a tiny family-run business on the Isles of Scilly and I’m sure they’re suffering due to COVID, so do send some business their way!

wellreadcompany.com/collections/bags

Really lovely bags and purses for someone who is into books but doesn’t need anymore books! I first discovered them as a present for MIL but have since developed a bit of a collection myself!

Wonderful homewears and more, a definite eco focus.

www.matthiaswinter.co.uk/

https://www.themeltco.com

These are the only candles that I'll happily spend a bit more money on ... angel is particularly lovey. Prices from about £8-20 for a pillar candle.

http://re-foundobjects.com

I've just discovered these guys. It's like visiting bazaars from around the world. Lots of beautiful homeware at fab prices. Reminds me of the old East meets West in Covent Garden. Next day delivery too.

https://englandpreserves.co.uk/

Jams and chutneys made in London. The labels on the jars are SO pretty (and they taste nice too)!!

www.isle20.com

Fantastic directory of lovely wee shops from all the Scottish Islands.

www.givenmoment.co.uk

they have Fairtrade, eco friendly, recycled gifts, toiletries,candles etc. Mainly small independent UK makers. New but they previously ran Tickseed toys.

Love the recent additions, the well read company looks fab and I'm off to look at fudge and homewares.

I can't remember if I put this on here already and am too lazy to look at page 1 (I know, I know) but GB gifts imports chocolate and sweets etc from the US, Australia and various other places. Great for stocking fillers

gbgifts.co.uk/

Oh and also, pendragon drinks do lovely proper hot chocolate flakes in all manner of flavours. The dark spice is lovely. You can get sample sizes as well as bigger bags and they do hot chocolate stirrers too.

pendragondrinks.co.uk/

muckypupscraftkits.co.uk/
Subscription or one off art kits for kids

Lovely gifts linked to the coast.

ebbandflowcoastalinteriors.co.uk

present indicative For unusual gifts for intellectual types science/ literature. I've bought loads for my teen DC / brothers before.