Gift Guide 2021
Last year we published a round up of all our favourite small businesses, as inspiration for anyone doing Christmas shopping. It went down well so we decided to do it again this year. Scroll down to read our top pics from businesses, brands or people for gifting this year. We’d love to know your favourite small businesses too - let us know in the comments!
Books and Publications
Black Food by Bryant Terry
Black Food is a collection of recipes, art and stories edited by Bryant Terry. As much a joyful celebration of Black culture as a cookbook, Black Food explores the interweaving of food, experience, and community through original poetry and essays too. Order your copy from Brick Lane Books here.
Advent by Anja Dunk
Festive German bakes to celebrate the coming of Christmas. From lightly spiced Lebkuchen, frosted cinnamon stars, jam-filled ginger hearts, snow-capped coconut macaroons, to marzipan-filled Stollen, edible tree decorations, lucky meringue mushrooms and a gingerbread house dripping with candies and sugar icicles… Available from Waterstones here.
Reasons to be Cheerful Annual
We had to mention our own Annual. Comprised of 65 contributions that are guaranteed to spark joy. It’s the perfect present for pretty much anyone, if we do say so ourselves. All proceeds go to Papyrus. Order a copy here.
Spice Box Cookbook
100 fresh, vegan curry house favourites. We have this book and cook from it weekly. You can grab a copy from Amazon here, or it’s available in lots of local bookshops too.
Aila Magazine
Aila is a fully illustrated magazine that aims to empower, educate and encourage women to be their best selves. Check out all the issues here.
Pot Luck Zine
A beautifully put together zine all about food, with loads of great recipes too. You can buy each zine individually or subscribe for a year here.
Clothes + Accessories
Trakke Bags
Wax canvas bags for work and play, ethically made in Scotland. Have a look here.
House of Wabi Sabi
A clothing and interiors brand based in Leicester. Ria makes clothes using ethical, well sourced materials that are inspired by simple living, nature and home life. As we write this, their next clothing drop is imminent. You can sign up to their mailing list to be notified when their stock drops here.
Goodr Sunglasses
Fun, fashionable, and functional sunglasses that everyone can afford. They don’t ship to the UK, but if you’re based in the States check them out here.
Elvis and Kresse
Luxury accessories made from reclaimed materials. Think bags, belts, wallets and purses. Have a look here.
Jewellery by Eilatan
Eco conscious jewellery inspired by nature, hand crafted in London. Shop Natalie’s full collection here.
Uri Studio
Uri was founded by a friend of ours, Charley. They make artisan bags and baskets in The Philippines with a 95% female team. You can buy their bags here.
Love and Salvage
Ethical accessories and workshops from reclaimed leather. Make your own bags and accessories at home or attend one of their workshops in London. Tap here to have a look.
P Joys
Sleepwear and clothing with purpose and sustainability at its core. Shop here.
Torsa
A premium mens sportswear brand focused on enhancing performance, using design-led thinking and functionality. Check out their full collection here.
Studio Ashay
Studio Ashay was founded by Donna May Lynch. They have a store in Frome, and all of Donna’s clothes are handmade in store. Donna is inspired by different cultures and modern day living, and the repetitions of nature. Click here to shop Studio Ashay.
Homeware + Art
Dill
Dill is Tilly and Daisy’s homeware shop. They stock ceramics, prints, candles and gifts made by independent makers in the UK. Check out their collection here.
Wild and Wood
Furniture and contemporary homeware in wood and concrete. Have a look here.
Rob Ryan
Beautiful prints, paper cuts and homewares made in Rob’s East London studio. Click here to visit Rob’s online shop.
Held
Sculptural candles made from beeswax, founded by two designers. Their Neighbour collection is beautiful. Have a look here.
Gone Rogue
A collaborative focused on bringing art to as many walls and lives as possible. They stock a brilliant range of artists. Have a look at their collection here.
Curated Ware
A beautifully curated vintage and contemporary homeware shop. Check out their ever changing collections here.
Little Beacon
Rachel makes hand block printed organic + natural textiles for children, adults and the home. She also stocks a great range of gifts. Have a look here.
Nest Home Furnishings
Nest are the makers of our Rainbow Cloud that so many of you ask about. Kassidy makes a huge range of embroidered homewares and hoops, check them out here.
White Peak Wellbeing
Ruth sells a range of gorgeous art prints as well as her brand new Earth Mover Cards; 50 cards to prompt and support a creative movement practice and build a connection with the world. Take a look here.
Food + Drink
Cherry Coffee Company
Founded by Mark and Tom - an ex specialty coffee barista, Cherry select beautiful naturally processed beans from around the world and post them to your door, ground just how you like them. Find out more here.
Cake or Death
Our household’s favourite vegan brownies. Order your box here.
Mindful Mixology
Cocktails with no sugar or less sugar, through the post. You can get a subscription too. More here.