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 tried this hand wash in a restaurant today and the smell is amazing. I've not heard of them before. Noble Isle Whiskey and Water. www.nobleisle.com/catalog/categories/extract/malted-barley/

I’ve ordered from here a couple of times:
georgeswhitstable.com/
Beautiful jigsaw puzzles and other gifts and they will gift-wrap for free as I sent a present directly to someone.

I’m looking for a glass bowl to display something on my mantelpiece but struggling to find anywhere that sells such things. Any recommendations?

creativeandbrave.co.nz/

If I have done this @ouchmyfeet then it will tag you - auckland based small chain of art shops if that helps?

If I have done this @ is what I meant!

Wild Hearts Wonder
Lovely clothes based on hand painted tigers. Great for oversized sweaters in cool prints. Some kids clothes too.

@PersisFord

creativeandbrave.co.nz/

If I have done this @ouchmyfeet then it will tag you - auckland based small chain of art shops if that helps?

@PersisFord fab, thank you. I will take a look

www.husandhem.co.uk

Great place to but scandi style stuff. Also they sell glerup slippers which are amazing - had several pairs and love the them.

@morningcuppatea

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.

I ordered three baubles from the Woodland Gift Co on Tuesday and they arrived yesterday. I’m so pleased with them, I asked for a gift label with one which they have handwritten and they all came in lovely gift boxes.

Thanks for the recommendation @morningcuppatea.

've just ordered some bargainous handmade glass decorations from Deep Waters Glass - icicles on a ribbon to hang in the window, a little tree and a mini autumn fire. She's currently got a longer turnaround time (a couple of weeks, though I wasn't expecting faster as she makes to order) but she's already been in touch to show me how the colour combination I chose for the tree looks. I'll post rl pics when they arrive but very impressed so far 😊

@Jerble

I’ve ordered from here a couple of times: georgeswhitstable.com/ Beautiful jigsaw puzzles and other gifts and they will gift-wrap for free as I sent a present directly to someone.

I’m looking for a glass bowl to display something on my mantelpiece but struggling to find anywhere that sells such things. Any recommendations?

Thanks @Jerble I’ve ordered a couple of Christmas jigsaws.

What a marvellous thread, thank you OP.

HavfrueDenizKisi, entranced by Hus&Hem, thanks for the recommendation.

Very narrow interest but Mistletoe Dreams do lovely felt dogs in frames
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MistletoeDreamsEtsy?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=872884678

Think she goes commission too but might be bit late for that.

Eco silver jewellery from www.didimala.co.uk

New based in Devon www.theartfulbobbin.co.uk
has hand sewn gifts like purses, bags, drawstring gift bags, and animal themed cards, pictures and gift tags.
Delivery is free until 2021.

For handmade silver jewellery including some hedgehog themed items (plus other wildlife inspired items) and charms for bracelets, pendants etc please see:

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/littlesilverhedgehog

Funds go towards her hedgehog hospital. She did a live tour of her jewellery workshop on Facebook this morning if you would like a good look at the lovely things.

Thank you so much for this, I'll do almost anything to avoid using Amazon!

Hand knitted booties, ideal for baby showers, but sweet Christmas gifts,
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Elsbelsbooties

Hello - great thread. I'd like to send something directly to a friend in Ireland. Any recommended retailers from other MNers?

Gifts mainly related to cycling and the Lake District thenorthernline.co.uk/

The Metal Press - gorgeous jewellery mainly based on castings of found items (I've got some beautiful shell earrings in silver)

Natalie Lea Owen
Beautiful jewellery, make up bags etc
I have a few pieces and get so many compliments.

www.natalieleaowen.co.uk

isleofmullsoap.scot
Lovely handmade soap company based in Tobermory on the island of Mull. Soap, candies, body care - worth a look!

Placemarking

Can I put a plea in for independent bookshops over A*zon? Preferably your local one but if you are looking for poetry books I highly recommend the poetry bookshop in Hay on wye: poetrybookshop.co.uk/
They don't have all their stock online but if you ring them they are the friendliest people ever!

Also, for the best ever handmade chocolates, Oban chocolate company! You can pre-order for Xmas now obanchocolate.co.uk/collections

Nicest eco-friendly shampoo bars I've found are from Oxford Soap Company: oxfordsoapcompany.co.uk/

I love this thread! I would have loved that breastfeeding hoodie if it existed in my day from that stylish mum website! amazing.

I will come back when i think of some shops the one i've used most recently for goodies online has been 'MyScottishTablet' on etsy. The coconut ice and tablet are the BEST i've found you can tell its homemade honestly its lush.

also 'CathCartElliot' on etsy I bought the cutest little personalized cheeseboard set they have similar things in the shop too.

'Brittons Bears and bunting' on facebook for the bears made out of clothing etc shes so good and helpful.

I will think of more im always buying random things online from places