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

I have a "Don't be a fanny" pencil

I'm late to this thread but I'm loving all the recommendations! I bought some candles and wax melts from www.homeswithnomes.co.uk/shop

Soy wax candles and they smell amazing

Any recommendations for independent yarn shops?

@AndNoneForGretchenWieners

Any recommendations for independent yarn shops?

I buy from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/ mostly. Big range & fast delivery.

Thanks @EmpressWitchDoesntBurn

@AndNoneForGretchenWieners, I liked the look of this shop in North Berwick. Their website is not taking orders at the moment but there is an email address and hopefully they'll be up and running soon.

www.chandlers.co/

This is my local store:

www.abakhan.co.uk/stores

Does anyone have a recommendation for somewhere I can get dried truffles?

@tentative3 My sister buys them from Sous Chef when she can’t get any in local Italian deli.

Thanks @Osquito I'd seen them on there so it's good to have an endorsement!

@tentative3 No problem - though worth saying I hate truffles so have not tried these! If you have a Selfridges or similar near you, their foodhall would probably sell them too.

I hate them too! We're not near a Selfridges or anywhere similar unfortunately so I think I'll go for souschef. Thanks again.

Nuraskincare.co.uk is a small cosmetic business in Devon who do beautiful skincare (obviously!) but some great candles, handmade soaps and hand cream.... perfect presents for Christmas, bearing in mind we’re washing our hands more often.

For once, I think gifts of soap and hand cream are ok this Christmas!

Over lockdown I've bought a few scarves from Twelve Middle Row and very pleased with their quality. Great customer service too and arrived quickly.

twelvemiddlerow.co.uk/

jeremyshomestore.co.uk/

I found this shop completely randomly, when searching online for a horseshoe magnet. Lots of lovely stocking filler toys and gifts, and very reasonable prices. I have seen some of the retro toys they have, being sold for a lot more on other websites. Plus free delivery over £20. I have just received my order which was carefully packaged, many items individually wrapped in newspaper so it was like opening a load of presents myself when it arrived! (The newspaper will be put to good use for lighting the fire!)

Very impressed; I used to order a lot of stocking fillers from tickseed toys every year until they closed down, so have been looking for a replacement since. The only issue I had was their website doesn’t work very well on a mobile, although I still managed to browse and place an order. Would advise using a laptop or iPad though.

Wow the time has really flown. It seems a lot of places online are closing soon with post. I suppose it's due to the pressures.

I've managed to secure a few more fudge gifts and some hilarious pencils thanks for that recommendation.

Last throw of the dice now for a surprise request, wool earrings if there is such a thing?

So glad to see Jeremyshomestore.co.uk mentioned on here - they are a fabulous local business in the town where I live and it's a wonderful emporium with super staff and friendly owners.

I've bought several items form this thread so thanks everyone for posting.

I ordered a lovely little doggy gift from mangoandbeau and now I am looking for a little something for a cat - any ideas?
Also any recommendations for Christmas home dec - I am desperately looking for a really nice and large tree skirt...

@2020inhouse try

www.dougalsden.co.uk/

There is mainly dog items on the homepage but if you put cat in the search, it brings up loads of cat toys/treats etc.

Thanks mum2j!
Love this thread 😊

Really feeling for small business in tier 4

hattys.co.uk/

Retro and American sweet hampers, make really good easy gifts

spiritualquest.co.uk/

Lovely hippy spiritual things- candles, statues, crystals etc

40% off great quality, British-made underwear at ellaandme.co.uk/

Includes Kinky Knickers as seen on Mary Portas’ program, which aren’t remotely kinky but very comfortable and pretty.

Love this thread

@SparklingLime - have just ordered 4 pairs. I do hope they fit...!

🤞🏼@ByeByeMissAmericanPie! They were recommended by someone on here, and I find them stretchy and comfy. Wish I’d bought a matching cami now...🤷🏻‍♀️