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Business
SPECIAL
Christmas
Choosing Keeping
LONDON
The ultimate stationery wonderland on a regular day but at Christmas their shop at Seven Dials is a wintery scene of Christmas delight. Very detailed, traditional & obscure ceramic decorations to choose from and of course note cards & wrapping.
Borough Kitchen
LONDON
Another one for the keen chef; or anyone who likes to eat really. Borough Kitchen is a small chain of London Kitchenware Shops & Cooking Schools. From speciality knives to barware there is something sleek and giftable in here for all, gift cards too.
Berylune
LEAMINGTON SPA
A shop full of modern provisions They have so much to choose from; thoughtful seasonal displays and collections. I have never wanted to visit a town for a single shop more. For now I settle for online but someday I'll loose a day in here.
After Noah
LONDON
The sweetest home & toy shop in Islington always masters the combination of old and new. It's a great gift shop this time of year and their selection of Christmas decoration is no different. You can shop online but I recommend the magic in-store garden room.
ReFound Objects
CORBRIDGE
RE is my mind in a shop, rare, interesting items from furniture to bubble bath. Both old and new alike but always amazing. I wish I lived anywhere near Northumberland to visit. Their Christmas offering is delightful & online for love at a distance.
The Botanical Candle Co
SHAFTESBURY
So much more than a candle company (though they are good); this shop is bursting with unique gifts from wonderful makers including sell out limited ceramics and gift sets
that are excellently curated & packaged. Design *chefs kiss*.
Bayley & Sage
LONDON
Your favourite gourmet foody stop is perfect at Christmas time; cakes, treats, cheese, wine and pretty much everything you need to entertain easily this season. It's also good for sweet gifts and hampers for that very special someone who will share.
The Hambledon
WINCHESTER
My home town favourite; The Hambledon always stocks my favourite design led brands from around the globe. Has an amazing Christmas shop of baubles and excellent gift sections for him, her & kids alike. Their merchandising is also 100%
Utility
BRIGHTON
This one if for the minimalist and functional amongst us; who love traditional household essentials. Perfect if your hosting this Christmas and are a child of a bygone era. Something in here alway surprises me & I never leave empty handed.
Decorative
CERAMICS
Joey Ruthers
Fun hand formed ceramics. Lots of characters with plenty of personality. Creates both decorative & functional pieces.
Cabana Magazine
Homeware collections inspired by their biannual magazine. Designed in house and crafted around the world.
Alice Funge Ceramics
Handthrown & slip glazed baking inspired ceramics. Filled with grandmothers recipes or your own words of love baked in.
Kchossack Pottery
The original maker behind the scalloped edge style. Pastel shades and delicate but hard working forms.
Glaze Me Pretty
Taking glazing to a new level with signature colourways and reactions that make each piece unique.
Mae Ceramics
Lilly makes function objects that you can watch her put together on her many Instagram videos. Love her colour colour pallet.
Stolen Form
If I say the London Brick guy, you'll know him. Recasting industrial objects in to colourful pieces of homeware.
Jo Liang
Creator of lovely stationery and art prints surprised us with a ceramic collection that includes match books.
Hello Marilu
Cute jesmonite hand painted stoneware pieces. Lovely colours and some really functional items for your home.
Textiles
Standout
Montes & Clark
Hand crafted textiles from their own global collectives. Always bright and fun. Their ceramics aren't a let down either.
Georgia Bosson
Amazing textile designer who specialises in quilt commissions. Abstract off cut shapes in tonal combinations.
20 Seventh Letter
Printed homeware, accessories & gifts all in animal prints in distinct 70s colour ways. Well finished and much loved.
Genevieve Sweeney
No ordinary knitwear. lots of colour blocking, unusual yarns and lots of metallic accents. Check out the initialled socks.
Beatrice Larkin
Considered monochrome textiles. Her inky drawn style is Jacquard Woven in merino and recycled cotton collections.
Papercutt Designs
Embroidery embellishments creating little pops of joy. Coloured zips & patterned linings for the win.
Miesje Chafer
Textile designer, screen printer and maker. Abstract shape, embellishments in art and the everyday.
Jenny Sibthorp
Screen printed designs. Leather & linen accessories and homeware. The lemons are an old favourite of mine.
Kate GWilliam
Disco, sequins, colour and general happiness. Making everyday icons in to something a little special.
Suede & Co
Suede and leather accessories made with lots of love. Seasonal fabric choices, limited numbers & personalisation available.
Hattie Mcgill Embroidery
Hand embroidery. Gold thread, metalwork on brooches like you have never seen before! Yes to everything.
Woven Form
Loom woven textiles. Inspired by architecture shapes and earth tones Charlotte creates beautiful art for your walls.
Stationery
BOLD
The Completist
Bold, colourful engaging stationery from cards to planners. Fashion inspired, retro patterns and very usable.
Katie Leamon
Luxury cards and stationery beautifully hand finished items from your pencil case to your desk.
Sophie Brabbins
Watercolour illustrations that are pin point accurate. Lots of nature, fun and celebrations on cards & wrap.
Paperwilds
Freya is a paper master! A book binder that creates her own marble patterns, including metallics.
Alison Hardcastle
Independent clever paper goods. 2-D illustrations, lots of typography and great collaborations.
Katie Housley Stationery
Paper goods. Amazing cards with delicate designs, foils and lots of personality. Find lots of her designs on the high street.
Studio Wald
Paper products printed and made in the UK. Monochrome style inspired by natures patterns & shapes.
Marby & Elm
Letterpress stationery and design shop. Eleanor's personality is hilarious and mixed with traditional printing skills.
Papersmiths
Another shop full of paper dreams. Curator of stylish brands from across the globe, find them in their UK stores.
Food Mainly Treats
Cult Vinegar
Small batch, unpasteurised vinegars from wines, ciders, sakes and sherry. A new healthy idea to cook with.
Niche Tea
Uniquely blended artisanal tea bags. Stunningly packaged, each blend focuses on health & wellness.
Sugar Sin
An confectionery based in Coven Garden. The boozy packets are nice the pick n mix is better. Filled with sours & salty liquorice.
Edinburgh Honey Co
Scottish bee keepers and honey merchants. Flavoured raw treats to keep in the cupboard for cereal, tea, sauces & desserts.
Biscuitteers
Hand iced British biscuits. Perfect gift ideas for every situation. Personalised, gift worthy boxes and local icing cafes.
Bayley & Sage
Purveyors of deliciousness from fresh pasta to cakes. Find their gourmet deli/markets all over London in all of your favourite neighbourhoods.
Thomas Cookie Co
Sweetest cookie cups and desserts around. South London located but get them delivered for low effort treats.
Popcorn Shed
Gourmet popcorn with amazing flavours. The sweet is good the savoury is even better. The bigger the portion the better.
Wellbeing
CARE &
Caurnie Soaperie
Organic, ethical skincare. Amazing Scottish brand that hand makes everything. The nettle soap is a dream.
Up Circle
Transforming left over ingredients in to quality skincare. Cruelty free and good for the planet.
Blasta Henriet
Natural heat packs made with linen & Cotswold wheat. Scandinavian wellbeing. Made in England.
Clement & Claude
100% soy wax, based in Cornwall. All hand done and smell amazing! Whether its spring or Christmas, it has a smell.
Bon Parfumeur
French perfume collection. Simple scents, chic packaging, I love the way they describe scents & ingredients.
Earl of East
Built around a love of fragrance and a desire to create their own range of home & beauty products.
Read the Label
Beauty supplier. Scientist behind all natural skincare revolution. Join Dan's zero waste cause and find a scent all your own.
La Brumee
Rejuvinating hair mists that will make you rethink perfume. Choose from 3 soft scents to leave in your wake.
Essence + Alchemy
Rituals with therapeutic benefits. Traditional aromatherapy, ancient alchemy & considered design. Refills offered, zero waste & eco.
Wall Worthy
ART
Ben Rothery
An illustrator who makes technically mind-blowing prints. His Hidden Planted shop brings together prints, plants & coffee.
Hello Grimes
Illustrator with great story telling. Scene prints & patterns that evoke wonder. Check out he hidden places book too.
Pippa Ryan
Curator of curious collections. You can commission personal memory boxes or buy a beautiful piece of the wall.
East End Press
Screen printed delights, all beautiful and colourful. Inspired by cultures, designed right here in the UK.
Lissova Craft
Russian paper artist. Handcut miniture paper delights. The detail alone should blow your mind.
Clare Halifax
Clare makes detailed pen drawings of the everyday and turns them in to calming well executed screen prints.
Halt Glass
James is a glass artist that mixes photography, graphic design & classic stained glass techniques. Unique pieces only.
Tom Butler
Mixed media contemporary urban landscape artist. Pick your destination and travel there in moments with Tom's work.
Basil & Ford
Lucy & Matt are a creative duo screen printing sassy sayings on curated bits of vintage imagery bringing them up to date.
Interior
GOALS
Curiousa & Curiousa
Handblown British glass lights. Colourful, sculptural pieces that can make a space divine. Very customisable.
Bahya Tiles
Handcrafted cement tiles. Pick all the colours of each tiles pattern & check out their online simulator!!
Cellar Door Studio
American duo who create stain glass art works. With shop drops each Sunday you don't want to miss their next update.
Matilda Goad & Co
Their signature Scalloped light shades became a thriving homeware brand. Elevate your interiors including hardware.
Little Greene
Independent British paint manufacturer. Their colours represent decorating history. It's family run and on top of trends.
A New Tribe
A fab interior shop near Columbia Rd, that is full of global finds. In particular their selection of Moroccan rugs are on point.
Lozi Kitchens
Innovative furniture thats designs expose the beautiful craft within. Very bespoke and made right here in London.
Sian Zeng
Wallpaper & wall decorations for design led homes. Check out the magnetic options they blew my mind.
liv Interiors
Soft cosy colourful homes. Danish design creates bohemian living using lots of recycling & eco materials.
Well Crafted
ACCESSORIES
Sabah
Beautiful authentic Turkish made leather slippers. Modern colours and details combined with traditional craftsmanship.
MW Makers
Designer maker with an architects eye for detail. Perfect leather selection and all hand made to last.
Saya Designs
Handcrafted hair accessories made from recycled wood. Designs for every hair type and great how to use guides.
Hansel from Basil
Bringing zest to legwear, turning something mundane to magical. From LA to Japan and back to you sock draw.
Orris London
Modern glasses chains like you've never seen them before. Loads of neutrals to choose from and a biodegradable option.
Camden Watch Co
Watches inspired by London's industrial past. Small batch, limited editions and the best of what Camden stands for.
Banvard & James
Luxury men's accessories combining craftsmanship, heritage & style. Think modern English gentleman.
ARK Colour
Bold coloured & foiled leather gifts. A family run Scottish manufacturer with 100s of stockists.
Jimmy Fairly
Glasses & sunglasses assembled in France. Affordable fashionable essentials. Some wild, some tame, all designs are lovely.
Wolfram lohr
Leather accessories designed and made in Brighton. Made with consideration and to last a life time.
For KIDS
Cake Topper Animals
You didn't think cake could get better... it can. Choose from a menagerie and customise their party outfits for the occassion.
Up Warsaw
Family run, ecological friendly furniture that houses your kids imagination. Choose from TVs, rock ships, a circus tent & more.
Sparkle Child
Think sparkle and more sparkle. Kristal is a mum bubbling with creative fun to give your kids. Wands, mobiles, badges & more.
Hello Rustle
Where happiness and air dried clay meet. There is something so satisfying and calming about all Ryan's designs.
Animalesque
Screen printed animal headdresses that visualise your spirit. And yes before you ask they do them for adults as well.
Made By Swimmer
Crafty sister who make animal friends from recycled fabrics. Create a dreamland full of personalities with these.
Tata Wild
Handmade soft fabric dolls that are full of smiles. Made to order dolls & animals with inclusive designs.
Young Double
Dress them for their future and with lots of love.
Small patch, handprinted, hand dyed, ethical, plastic free.
Dinosaurs Doing Stuff
Charlotte brings the constant joy of dinosaurs to life in her illustrative designs. Cards, gifts and activities for all ages.
Be Mine
JEWELLERY
This Story
Slow jewellery... made to order and so thoughtfully made from recycled materials and made to last a lifetime.
Brass & Bold
Simple concrete & brass pieces filled with geometric shapes. Affordable and perfect for gifting.
Benu Made
British/French jewellery designer making bold shaped earrings made from gold LEATHER. A must have.
Natalie Lea Owen
Bright and fun handmade acrylic jewellery. With seasonal collections and cute additions like Christmas baubles.
Holly Suzanna Clifford
Eco-resin hand painted in layers combined with excellent silver details. Botanically inspired and right at the top of my wish list.
Ifemi Jewels
Handmade pearl & precious pieces made here in London. A signature style that is simple and fun.
Lou Clarke
Feminine friendly, body loving laser cut designs that will get you dancing, laughing, smiling and generally feeling good.
Grainne Morton
Jewellery that incorporates found objects and colourful gems. Mismatching, abstract and all handmade just for you.
and Tidy
ORGANISE
Oxford Brush Co
For all the brushes you never knew you needed and probably didn't no existed either. Only the best quality & craft on offer.
Batch Works
3-D printer sustainable products with design at their heart. Modular colours, interested shapes. The way of the future.
Grain & knot
Hand carved objects from sustainable and reclaimed timber. Vase, brushes, spoons etc.
La Basketry
Woven baskets and homeware that celebrate weaving, their Senegalese roots & brings a little colour in to your home.
Kalinko Home
The first homeware brand with products all made by artisans in Burma. For real homes with real stories.
Mustard
Aussie sisters bringing back the locker! Several styles in a curated selection of colours for an instant home makeover.
Jamie Gaunt
Hand carved wooden objects made from 90% fallen wood. Constantly evolving collections to explore.
Waxed Food Wraps
Reusable waxed wraps, socially and environmental responsible. Perfect for contributing to a zero waste lifestyle.
Peg & Board
Storage for small spaces. Peg boards and geometric shelving full of fun & colour to brighten your tidy skills.
TABLEWARE
Essential
LIGA
ECO pieces inspired by nature. Specialising in cork and other sustainable materials with a calming seaside aesthetic.
Crow Canyon
Classic enamelware with modern versatility. Abstract splatter finish that needs to be a staple in your kitchen cupboard.
British Colour Standard
Taking paint and turning it in to a colour revolution. Gift items like their recognisable striped candles.
Bell Hutley
London based artist & designer; lots of nature & folklore across placemats, coasters & enamelware.
Estelle Coloured Glass
Luxury modern hand blown colourful glass. Enjoy wine & cake with more than a little touch of class.
Linen Tales
Highest quality household linen. Every items you can think of in soft inviting colours. So many styling options.
Ebony Moon
Handcrafted copper & brass tableware made by happy goldsmith. Decorative but also microbial.
Spaza Store
Simple household products. Printed dish covers in all shapes and sizes. Made in South Africa & avaliable worldwide.
The Columbia Collective
Handcrafted interiors from across Columbia. Traditional techniques and curated design pieces.
PLANTLIFE
Imaginative
The Nunhead Gardener
Tranquil urban oasis in South London. An independently owned & run garden centre full of surprises.
Posy & Pot
Another imaginative re-imagining of a traditional bouquet. You can hardly tell they aren't real. An actual paper marvel.
A Petal Unfolds
Botanical paper artist; commissions, workshops & online classes. General awe inspiring creations.
The Happy Blossom
Botanical haven for beautiful things. Floral lifestyle store and Aritsan Florist. Known for their baker blooms.
Cornercopia Store
Plant shop, homeware, local larder. Two locations, Brixton & Streatham Hill and plenty of plant advice to go with any purchase.
Another Studio
Plant loving London design studio. The brass plant clips make any plant a jungle all its own.
Anna Wiscombe
Inspire by the English Countryside. Pick a bloom that will last forever from these handcrafted wooden stems.
Brie Harrison
Botanical Illustrations as prints, cards & patterns. All colourful and delightful, brings the outside in to hang on your walls.
Forest London
Plant shop in Deptford Market Yard, specialising in unusual houseplants and succulents.