Small Business Supporters- Christmas

[Thesmallbusinesssupporter]

I know there’s a long standing Christmas bargains thread, but I thought it might be worth starting a thread for people who want to support small businesses this Christmas?

Not only are they a bit cheaper in many areas but our support probably means far more to them than it does to Amazon etc. So, this is a thread for those of us who want to help small businesses grow and, perhaps, pick up a bargain along the way!

So, as someone who will only be buying from Small Businesses this Christmas - hit me with your best buys. And, tell the rest of us what you really want (perfumes, candles, paintings, slippers etc) and let’s see who we can support this Christmas 🌟

I like candles from Milo Candles, Maple and Whisky or Flamingo Candles. They’re quite quirky but also good quality.
For chocolate gifts, I like Audrey’s, Cocoapod and La Feve.
Sugar Pie lip balms make great stocking or cracker fillers

Absolutely love this idea! Just bought a gorgeous advent embroidery set as well as an autumn one from Make Box & Co

https://makebox.co/products/24-days-of-advent-embroidery?variant=45597973315822&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20150265290&gbraid=0AAAAAC1udRpKvNiJux6vihdtJLoCLkosK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJTGBhCbARIsANFBfgtuPyVS3mPSpQxnlvrfXyx9SQCq7H57jJfK4Qchs5hEDPmcWJST15AaAlKQEALw_wcB

I’ll post more when I think of them!

Love this as an idea - hate seeing Amazon etc. linked!

Wood Wired Designs - they do wired animals on drift-wood or oak. Really beautiful work. They also have an Etsy store which is where I bought my gift for my mum this year, but i'd recommend going through their direct website as it's cheaper - www.woodwireddesigns.co. uk/

I've linked before but the below shop do lovely Jo Malone dupe wax melts and candles at a fraction of the price (50hr burn time candle for £10) - www.etsy.com/shop/battle fragrance

Without a doubt the absolute best hot chocolate I have ever had. Really luxurious - www.cocoacollective. co.uk/

And this - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ realartifical - is the best faux plant I have ever bought!

Just remove the spaces for the links to work😊

best handmade chocolates, always get them for birthdays.

https://www.chocolatbox.co.uk/

Brilliant thanks all! Keep it coming 🥳 @Friedbanana that looks like a fantastic gift, as does the ‘wood wired designs’ and the candles linked!

Courtyard Dairy cheese
Herb Fed Poultry
Bettys of York
Pinneys of Orford

https://www.thecornishfoodboxcompany.co.uk Has lots of food from small producers.
The other thing that I think makes a great gift is a voucher for a local independent restaurant or cafe as they are really struggling atm

They sold me on the photo on the first page! Gorgeous cakes 😍

For kids books: https://booksforbugs.co.uk/

For toys that are a little bit different: https://whirligigtoys.co.uk/

Lovely diffusers etc, often with good offers: https://valentte.com/

Independent general toy shop: https://www.toybarnhaus.co.uk/

I found a lovely one last year; we got one of the memorial gifts for my mother after dad passed away. It's really sweet and their customer service is really personal.

www.etsy.com/shop/memorythreadco/?etsrc=sdt&section_id=17319677

Lovely idea for a thread! Thank you for sharing - I’ve just ordered from wood wired designs and my
friend will love it!

This is my friend's company... beautiful jewellery!

https://macaroonjewellery.co.uk/

Free delivery too ✌️

@SussexLass87 that jewellery is beautiful!

I'll tell my friend - she'll be so pleased!

Embroidered t shirts and clothes

few nice bits on here. Reasonably priced too

swigflasks.com is good for those people who have everything and like a tipple. Nice option for engraving too to make it more personal

I second books for bugs- brilliant cheap new kids books. Very quick shipping.
However currently having website issues so may have to wait a week or 2 and look again

Arthouse unlimited do really beautiful gifts and the artwork is made by a social enterprise supporting people with disabilities.

The national trust shop usually has really lovely bits and their shops have local stuff alongside the nationwide options.

My additions are:

Well Read for handbags/accessories for book lovers

Duffy’s Chocolate for good quality award winning chocolate. I’m going to try some of their hot chocolate this year.

Great thread. I’ll have to ponder on some others. I would love to avoid Amazon this Christmas.

My nomination is the Shetland Soap company. Beautiful soaps, candles, lip Balms and more. Very reasonable and if you sign up to their mailing list you get sent offers wh3n they have 10% off / a free lip balm with orders. I have quite a few candles and have also tried the soaps and lip Balms and loved them all. It's also a social enterprise that works alongside adults with learning disabilities and Autism.

shetlandsoap.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOoojnIAmOjZOjpt_fbGAVUNJO2UVZ7NUYsyYhDrtnky4WzxFOjh1

If you like things that are a little bit odd and amusing, you can't go wrong with these two:

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
https://www.monstersupplies.org/

Poetry Pharmacy
poetrypharmacy.co.uk/

You do realise many small businesses sell on Amazon?
My recommendation is this:
https://www.tipsywight.com/

I have met the owners and it’s truly a family run business and wonderful product. A unique gift for sure!