Independent sellers and small businesses

[AtleastitsnotMonday]

I think it was last year that there was a thread running where people recommended small businesses or Etsy shops they’ve bought from. I’m really keen to support the small business this year, plus on the whole are that little bit different.

Any recommendations?

I think I found Ciora on here from last year for THE BEST slippers I and DH have ever had. Got some on sale and they keep your feet warm without getting sweaty. Hoping to get the hot water bottle and bed socks this year!

The delivery also comes with a mini bag of haribo

Iv’e just bought earrings from this person online, she uses recycled materials instagram.com/crane.jewellery?utm_medium=copy_link

www.candescentcandlecompany.co.uk/

I have bought a few things from here and been really pleased with them

The Gilded Teapot in Lymington. This shop is a treasure all produced by them some of the loveliest teas we have tried. www.thegildedteapot.com

Have just posted this on the Christmas thread but it should be here, too:

I have used this local business loads - they do some gorgeous and beautifully-packaged jewellery. They have an offer on earrings at the moment - £5 off when you buy three pairs. And free delivery over £10. Code is on the site.

www.lucyandjane.co.uk/collections/sterling-silver-earrings

Brilliant thread, my recommendations
Gorgeous, unusual and reasonably priced jewellery The Metal Press
Knitwear Pachamama (including a good selection of men's stuff)

Also Stokes Croft China - lovely quirky patterns (plus lefty themed stuff if that's your loved ones' thing)

There are se brilliant stores being shared here but unfortunately I wouldn't touch a lot of them due to a failure to comply with the Consumer Contract Regulations, usually an illegal or total lack of returns policy and only an email for contact information. Stay savvy when shopping online folks. Don't let your "supporting small businesses" good deed turn sour when something goes wrong and you are left out of pocket.

Love this thread! I already have a few carts going from these lovely recommendations. Here's a couple i can add:

This lady from Wales makes gorgeous Welsh and English language ceramic Christmas decorations. I treat myself to a new one each year, they are so bright and fun:

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/missmarplemakes?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=938104553

And i love this one for Liberty print hair accessories. I've bough several for my kids and nieces over the years:

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HolmeandMoss?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=783138235

I'll come back when i've thought of more!

OP here, returning to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed. I’ve bought so many gorgeous gifts, much nicer than I could every have bought on the high street, and a few bits for me too!

A couple of contributions from me
Anna Falcke for the best wrist warmers, the perfect combination of practicality and comfort.
Lucy Loves This great location prints.
Squirrel gorgeous pieces.

Lovely accessories and knitwear here: lovely-eira.co.uk

Bargains in the clearance section

@AtleastitsnotMonday

I think it was last year that there was a thread running where people recommended small businesses or Etsy shops they’ve bought from. I’m really keen to support the small business this year, plus on the whole are that little bit different.

Any recommendations?

Here is last year's thread for a booster list!:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/Christmas/4034228-Independent-online-shops

Great idea to revive this, I found some great stuff in new independents last year.

I'm going to replug one of my links from last year for hand made and short run printed cards:

www.kyungdesigns.com/all

Kate makes cards to order as well in original watercolours - I've had some lovely cards for special birthdays and celebrations as well as some of her printed packs.

love these ceramics

www.charlottemanserceramics.com/pottery-shop

Any recommendations for bath bombs? The DDS love them but Lush are so expensive these days.

Harry Specter's Chocolates: they are gorgeous and the company provides work for adults with Autism. https://www.harryschocs.co.uk/

For candles
Lumos apothecary is gorgeous

If anyone has yoga lovers message me as I have an etsy shop but I don't want to put my link as I'll get flooded with views that will run my conversion rate down (just be mindful of this with etsy Sellers - it can impact how we are found in the algorithm)

Gifts for garden lovers - talking of plants talkingofplants.com/

Vintage gifts instagram.com/newallwright?utm_medium=copy_link

My contribution would be Grace & Favour Home - I think I may have suggested them last year - they're a shop in Devon and sell their own stuff that they make (gifty and homeware bits) but they also have loads of other designers - I think they're all British- lots of quirky presents and beautiful Christmas decs too! I've just bought some lovely mugs as presents although I might keep them for myself

https://www.graceandfavourhome.com

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FlorenceFawn

montyandmabel.com/

A couple of places which do really cute hair accessories for kids

Bath bombs
Mrs snowball bubble boutique

Love this thread! That little silver hedgehog shop looks great 😍
My recommendations are Cheriedidthis.com who designs amazing funky items always beautifully packaged and on Etsy I’ve ordered from here before and it was really great quality and beautifully packaged

Not sure if that link worked but if you look up HandmadebyElephas on Etsy that should find it

This lot do excellent hampers: www.papadeli.co.uk/