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

@Puffalicious, thanks for the PresentIndicative link, I'll be sharing that with family, and I've seen a couple of good gifts for DS.

www.whiteforestsigns.com

Sells wooden home decor signs, Christmas signs and tree decorations. This is a online shop in my hometown and the lady is lovely. I know her husband is on furlough at the moment as he works at a airport and this little business is what’s trying to keep their heads above water.

Also next chapter gifts on Instagram does lovely home decor bits too.

@ouchmyfeet, which one is your favourite? I'm very fond of Marble Arch and considering trying the Christmas edition

Love this thread, lots of gift ideas.
My contribution - Leyton based shop Venner which also sells online.
www.venner-store.co.uk/ - sustainably sourced gifts and homewares, they support independent suppliers.

thanks everyone, there are some great new ideas, love the London soaps/gifts

I've bought a couple of these lovely cheese boards over the weekend www.pigandpoke.co.uk/product-page/heart-chopping-board

Would go well with some heart or star shaped Godminster cheese, which I know have been popular on Christmas threads before www.godminster.com/

[quote lotusbell]@ouchmyfeet, which one is your favourite? I'm very fond of Marble Arch and considering trying the Christmas edition[/quote]
Hackney and Marble Arch are both gorgeous. I was less keen on brick lane but it was still 100 times better than a regular bar of soap. I've been eyeing up the Christmas edition too, and the Whitechapel one.

www.selfieclothing.co.uk/
My DC had a few of the colour in T-shirt’s over the years, and loved them. Once they’re coloured, they wash and wear really well.
The PJs make great gifts too.
Beautifully packaged, and a great way to spend a couple of afternoons.

@ouchmyfeet, I think I got a sample of Whitechapel in.my last order, its lovely, quite strong. I'm not a floral.person but Bloomsbury is lush too.

Great thread x

@CatsMother66

The chocolate emporium sells lots of imported chocolate. They sell bags of Lindt balls in 30 different flavours, brilliant for stocking fillers.

www.the-chocolate-emporium.com

@CatsMother66 why would you post this!!! All the choices...I either have to hide my debit card or bathroom scales lol

Some excellent ideas on here for presents I like different things

This is a great thread, my suggestions are:

www.thewoodlandgiftcompany.com/thewoodlandgiftcompany-home really nice jewellery and trinkets, beautifully packaged.

www.papertiger.co.uk//
All sorts of things - stationary, books, cards, chocolates and other gifts with a good vegan section too! I've only just ordered from them though so can't vouch for delivery etc just yet.

@morningcuppatea , don't know where you are but Paper Tiger is just round the corner from my work and it's a great shop!

This thread is great, already saved quite a few of these for Christmas!

\www.subluceo.com/shop these soy candles are really really nice

Tie Dye items from To Dye For todyefor.co.uk/

And Colour Your World www.colouryourworld18.com/

Handmade kids clothes and some women's things - can ask for something custom made if it's not listed. Eg.can I have the monster fabric, short sleeve, scoop neckline, green cuffs. Tub's Togs.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TubsTogs?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=859412864

Glass stuff (not vases) Rainbow Lux Glass
rainbowluxglass.co.uk/

Ceramic items from Irish firm Louis Mulcahy
louismulcahy.com/

Cocktail chocolate family firm Choctails
www.choctails.org.uk/

Fancy chocolates Lauden
www.laudenchocolate.com/pages/about-us

Placemarking. Thanks for starting the thread OP.

@bluesky those cheese boards look lovely. Have you actually got them (rather than ordered them). I’m assuming wood is nice quality? Thanks

On the cheese theme the cheeses from here are gorgeous. www.doddingtoncheese.co.uk/ We particularly love Admiral Collingwood, washed in Newcastle Brown Ale.

@jedstre have ordered them, due to arrive! Other things I've ordered from Pig & Poke have always been really good quality and they wrap things well for posting.

I bought a soft coin purse from Liverpool based Etsy seller ItsPursefect earlier this year. It was so lovely, beautifully made, that I've gone back for a couple for Christmas gifts.

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ItsPursefect

www.stylishmum.co. uk

A one mum brand selling amazing and unique breastfeeding clothes and matching mum and baby clothes.

www.stylishmum.co.uk

A one mum brand selling amazing and unique breastfeeding clothes and matching mum and baby clothes.

@yellowsun I love wolf and moon!

Thanks @bluesky. Would love an update when they arrive

@TheDrsDocMartens

Great! I'm glad I could help

Marking my place.

Just wanted to update: I placed an order with Loch Ness Leather (recommended you thread) and it has just arrived. I am absolutely delighted. Beautiful products, incredibly reasonably priced, and very swiftly despatched. Thanks so much for the recommendation. I'll be using them again.