Emily’s Small Business Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is just around the corner! If you’re looking for last minute gifts and are stuck for inspiration, I’ve pulled together a gift guide to help.
When looking for gifts for the loved ones in our lives it’s important to get something that they will treasure. That's where small businesses, including my own, come in! If you are looking for high quality items with artisanal qualities, this gift guide is full of small businesses who create products in small batches with ethical practices. It’s more important than ever to shop small and support the British economy!
Art Gifts
Ladybird Art Print by Kara Jayne Design. Pretty and educational, this art print is printed on high quality 350gsm paper and available in A5, A4, and A3 sizes. Featuring nine native species of ladybird beautifully hand illustrated by Kara, this would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys wildlife spotting in their garden, and the educational theme of this print would also make it a lovely nursery print!
Heron Fine Art Print by CM Creative. I am a big fan of Kate’s coloured pencil work and think this particular print captures her skill brilliantly. This heron artwork printed onto archival fine art paper would be a beloved gift for any bird spotter.
Or, for Welsh family and friends and anyone who loves flowers, our ‘Wild Daffodil’ Art Print may be the perfect gift. Inspired by the petite wild daffodil flowers growing in my local villlage woodland, originally painted in gouache and digitally printed onto a beautiful textured part-recycled, part-cotton rag cardstock.
Kitchenware and Food Gifts
Dark Skies Preserve Chutney by Black Mountain Preserves. Hand made by Helen and inspired by the Brecon Beacons National Park Dark Skies Festival. This chutney, packed with seasonal fruits was awarded bronze at the Cheese Board Awards 2022 and is the official chutney for the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park!
Wheel Thrown Mug by Olla Emporium. Handmade by Jade, each mug has been glazed in an individual ombre of soft pink, blues and emerald green. Wheel thrown and sturdy, this mug has capacity of 160ml and will brighten your morning coffee/tea!
Our ‘Heritage Veg’ Oven Glove and ‘Heritage Veg’ Apron is great for the cook in your life. Featuring over 8 hand painted heritage vegetable varieties, such as the Welsh ‘district nurse’ heritage bean. The oven glove features a soft towelling reverse for grip.
For any foraging enthusiasts, an Eco Mushroom Shoulder Bag would make a great companion. The compact size makes it easy to carry around yet an ideal size to fit pocket guides and essential items. Made from upcycled coffee sacks and featuring my best selling mushroom design.
Self Care Gifts
Aurora Borealis Bookmark Set by Hannah Duncan Creations. A lovely gift for someone who likes to unwind with a book, this pair of striking bookmarks are made from copper, enameled in the enchanting colours of the Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights and complimented by a matching tassel. Hannah skillfully hand enamels each piece, so every bookmark has its own one-of-a-kind pattern!
Hand Printed Cotton Lavender Bag by Tina Williams Studio. Hand printed in her home studio in Herefordshire, Tina creates charming lino illustrations inspired by nature and printed onto 100% pure cotton. Featuring a delicate Swift illustration and filled with fragrant local lavender - a great solution for helping relax and unwind, this will be on a wish list of anyone with a busy job!
Relaxing Bath Salts from Wellness by Bubbles and Squeak. A combination of Pink Himalayan, Dead Sea, and Epsom Salts work to soothe muscles and calm the mind. The ‘love’ blend contains rose, ylang ylang, geranium rose, and rosewood esstential oils, it’s like a love letter to your skin!
Cocoa and Ginger Face Mask by Battle Green. This natural face mask would suit anyone who likes self care. Sustainably made from natural ingredients in Wales that are PETA Certified. Apply and relax for 10 minutes to benefit from the skin smoothing ingredients!
Nourishing Nail Cream by Momma Nature Cardiff. The deeply moisturising cream for nails and cuticles is made using organic Shea butter, coconut oil, sweet almond oil and vitamin E oil. Scented with uplifting jasmine essential oil, this nail cream would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves natural, sustainable nail care!
Looking for a gift for your furry friend? the Dog Paw and Nose Balm from Citrine Skincare provides a spa experience for your pooch. After all, everybody (dogs included) need a pamper!
Why not pair any of the above with our Under the Sea Luxury Washbag, made from luxury cotton with a waterproof lining inside to protect from product leaks/spills. Designed with generous inside space to fit all your self care needs!
I hope this blog has helped to provide some inspiration, but, if you’re still not sure a Gift Card may be a great solution. My shop has something special for everyone!
Have a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for the New Year,
Emily