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

radical tea towel

Great company for all gifts for women's movement / feminism,not just tea towels.

Highland Soap Company

Beautiful soaps and many other pampering products. Natural, gorgeous and local. I'm here visiting at Fort William right now. They're a local success story but really struggling right now.

www.lickthespoon.co.uk/

The most amazing chocolates.

katieleamon.com/ I think are worth a mention. Family run business in Essex of luxury cards & stationery - if you sign up theres usually a code for discount on your first order. I have had some lovely things from them and they are always packaged well & customer service has been excellent

www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/shop
Came across this at the weekend and bought the lido prints and other bits. Sister for anyone but some of the bits have a special meaning if from Manchester.
Really lovely site

& thanks for brilliant thread nice antidote to some of the others which I’m finding a bit much!

Great thread idea! I am really keen not to just default to Amazon!

My top suggestions

blues designs for beautiful vegan scented candles made by one of the most lovely people I know-
bluesdesigns.co.uk/epages/77e20628-7951-4c48-9c3e-547226d82a14.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/77e20628-7951-4c48-9c3e-547226d82a14
The Garlic farm - delicious condiments like garlic mayonnaise - the toasted garlic one is particularly amazing www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk/buy

Wyatt and Jack - fabulous colourful bags made out of recycled bouncy castles and pool inflatables etc - so fabulous and also eco friendly!

www.wyattandjack.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjww5r8BRB6EiwArcckC5b8wUwfR12khdKWFR1a4zcnaEVW-epuU2wcrGDG3eNYutI1YYzrZBoCCbsQAvD_BwE

These do amusing soap packages, something for everyone thesomersettoiletryco.co.uk/product-category/bathbody/soap/

Polar Post - Christmas letters sent by magic

Birdie Barn - Personalised items with an ethical approach

Velveteen Babies - Beautiful handmade garlands

Also check out the Fabulous Places online market this weekend for sellers like Beau Bows and Darwin and Grey.

And Festive Fingerprints - super cute family Christmas cards!

@kulaexchange I love RE. We visit often and there’s something different there every time!

Loch Ness Leather

A small fanily run business, been going since 1975. Gorgeous handmade leather belts, bags and accessories.
Lots of celtic style stamping and coloured leather items as well as really good plain black or brown leather belts that can be sized to order.

Plus some really funky Christmas baubles coming soon.

It's a friend of my DSIS - she would normally be gearing up for the Edinburgh Christmas market - but obviously Covid put paid to that

I use Zatu a lot for board games. They're great, fast delivery, brilliant selection, highly recommend them www.board-game.co.uk/

Thank you @SandwichDistraction

Just got my well read pouches and they are lovely

Board game cafe in Leamington Spa, also sells board games online the-dice-box.co.uk/

A little more mainstream these days but Bee Fayre candles are lovely, I really love the wild fig one www.beefayre.com/

muthahoodgoods.com/ The strong girls club, lots of empowering clothes and gift ideas. Recently also launched the brave boys club.

Does anyone have any suggestions for kitchenware? I am after a mint green ceramic utensil pot for DM new kitchen. Happy to buy independant if I can!

Kitchencraft do a utensil pot in green or blue in their Living Nostalgia range which is available all over the place if either colour is right. I'm sure you'd find an independent cookware store selling it. I have the cake tin which I call duck egg blue but could equally be mint green! Otherwise, if you want something a bit more individual how about something like this on Etsy, or maybe looking for a jug/pot/vase from an independent pottery?

Jurassic Jim on Facebook is great for fossils and gem stones. Has stones I'm shapes of angels, butterflies etc. If you drop him a message of what you want (even if a vague - do you have something purple that costs a couple of pounds) He will find you something.

www.dactylandbear.co.uk- they do some really fun handmade kids and adult clothes but also do pants with swear words on (for adults) that are hilarious but also comfy.

www.facebook.com/freespiritholistic/

Amazing quality bath bombs, handmade soaps, aromatherapy oils and candles, all made in the UK and vegan friendly and cruelty free.

Great thread.....a bit fed up with Amazon dominating Christmas threads. If you’re looking for a calendar, cards or some art. This lady on Etsy is amazing. I bought her calendars and Christmas cards for family last year. All good! Creativewithline

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

www.sarahhickey.co.uk/

Lovely jewellery, great service.

Thank you for the fudge recommendations and the Somerset toiletries company!