November 14, 2022

Shop Small - The Gift Guide

Shop small! Support independent businesses with Colour Friday rather than Black Friday- here's our edit of gifts for your loved ones from small shops we love.

THE LUXURY LOVER

Parvum Opus is a Michigan based aetelier producing exquisitely crafted decorative and functional objects, all made by hand to an incredible standard in vibrant colours and patterns.

Convex Mirror Nº 1 - by Parvum Opus

Petite French Curve Letter Sorter - by Parvum Opus

FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE TO BUY FOR

Petra Palumbo’s shop in Beauly, Scotland is full of gorgeous items which are hand crafted, classically stylish and made for longevity.

Blush Tulip Carafe and Tumbler - Petra Palumbo

FOR THE FOODIE

Marmalade Switchel - Mother Root

The perfect non alcoholic ingredient to mix it up this Christmas. A blend of Seville orange, fragrant cardamom, grassy green tea and racy apple cider vinegar, which was dscribed by Ottolenghi as 'beautiful'. It's delicious in a cocktail or over ice with a splash of light tonic and a ruby red grapefruit wedge.

FOR THE ARTISTIC

Cambridge Imprint produce stunning papers, stationery and homewares based in Cambridge, England. Their meticulously printed designs are joyful, colourful and original.

Origami Cloud of Butterflies Kit

HOME LOVER

Maison Margaux has a stunning collection of everything you need to create a beautiful table. Their pieces are carefully selected and curated from all over the world.

Maison Margaux Striped Glasses

THE COLOUR LOVER

Ibbi Interiors's lusciously vibrant homewares champion artisan collectives in India and Africa. They have a glorious collection of hand crafted items which fill the heart with joy.

IBBI Interiors candlestick bundles

THE GREEN FINGERED

Hori-hori knife - Japanese gardening tool

'Hori' literally means to dig in Japanese, and this handy tool is a cross between a trowel and a serrated knife. It can be used for weeding, digging, root cutting and even dibbing.

In some places it is traditionally believed that the giving of a knife as a gift to a friend will cut or sever the relationship. To avoid such ill luck, the receiver should give a coin in return so as to "pay" for the gift. It is common to include a penny, often taped to the blade, with a knife given as a gift which the receiver is to return as "payment".

THE ECO-WARRIOR

Wearth is a London based eco-friendly website promoting zero waste. Christmas celebrations and unwanted gifts can be so wasteful and this zero waste starter kit is something we all need!

Zero waste starter kit

THE EXUBERANT

This handsome pair were made in Puglia, Italy. Bettina Ceramics is a fabulous selection of traditional Italian ceramics made by independent artists, makers and factories- all in small batches.

Bettina ceramic cavalier candlesticks

THE CHILD AT HEART

This motorised cable car has some strong Wes Anderson vibes. The Henderson's is an online emporium filled with vintage and vintage-style treasures, all made by independent makers and illustrators.