Vegan Cushions by the French Bedroom Co
January 17, 2022Vegan Cushions by the French Bedroom Co This January, 125,000 people in the UK took the Veganuary pledge to eat only vegan food.
4 fresh green interior ideas for the new year
January 15, 20224 fresh green interior ideas for the new year Associated with nature, abundance and vitality, kickstart 2022 on a fresh, lively note
Show your biz some love – enter The Biz Bubble Awards 2022
December 16, 2021From your initial business idea to quitting your job, starting your own company and working damn hard to make it grow – you’ve
Light up your life with luxury flameless candles
October 6, 2021After a hard day, for me, there is nothing better than pouring a glass of wine and dimming the lights or lighting a candle to help relax and unwind. And although there is no denying the wonder and beauty of...
Guess the TV Guest Judge
September 7, 2021Over the next 2 weeks we will be giving 5 clues for you to guess who our BizBubble Awards and Modern Makers Awards 2021 Judge is…you can probably tell we are excited about them joining us and we wanted to...
20 Seventh Letter
August 24, 2021Meet April, owner, designer and maker at 20 Seventh Letter, a British lifestyle brand that designs and manufactures uniquely printed homewares, gifts and accessories. My vision Hi, I’m April, I design the prints myself, all of our cloth is printed...
How to improve your work-life balance
June 30, 2021If there is one thing that many modern workers want to achieve, it is the elusive work/life balance. Whilst it may seem difficult getting there, the truth is, it is possible to have a work/life balance, no matter how hard...
Why Sunny Evenings Call for a Glass of White!
April 12, 2021AD* | Everyone loves a glass of the old vino right?! Whether it’s red with your steak, or white with your fish. For me it’s all about finding a firm favourite and keeping a note for next time. Sam and...
The Lazy Lemon (As Part of the #ShopSmall Blog Series)
March 29, 2021This post is part of my #ShopSmall Blog Series The Story Behind The Lazy Lemon I have always had a passion for creating – whether it be a drawing, a painting or journaling. During my geography degree I decided to...
5 Steps to a Perfect Bath Time
March 26, 2021Bath’s are a great way to relax and unwind and I’ve started having them more often lately! Here’s my steps to creating a perfect bath time. Bath ‘Stuff’ You can’t really have a bath without some nice smellies. I recently tried...
10 Creative and Crafty Kits you can do at Home
March 18, 2021*Please note, some of the links below are affiliate links which means that I may get commission if you click through and make a purchase. But don’t worry, it’s at no extra cost to you and does not cost the...
Small Biz Tip #7 – Special Offers
March 1, 2021Some of you may already be familiar with my #ShopSmall Special Offers blog page. If you’re not, I’d highly recommend taking a look, both as a shopper and seller. It’s full of plenty of wonderful small businesses and it’s a...
12 Lockdown Snacks You Won’t Be Able To Resist
February 13, 2021Soyoo Chips Plantain and cocoyam crisps using natural ingredients with no preservatives and no artificial flavours. Gluten and nut free, suitable for vegans.20% off min spend of £15 with code ‘TROPIC’ | shop The Biltong Shack High quality South African Biltong. The finest British...
Everyday Photo Props
February 13, 2021No one needs to be a professional photographer to take an eye catching photo. Sometimes you just need to add some extra dimensions to photo’s and be a little bit creative. There are hundreds of different props you could use,...
Why Kraft Space are the go to Place for Logos
February 11, 2021You may have already heard of Kraft Space through their wonderful marketplace of independent UK based sellers. It’s honestly a handmade lovers dream, particularly if you like to shop from your sofa! But, did you also know they design and...
10 Must-Have’s for your Small Business
February 3, 2021*Please note, some of the links below are affiliate links which means that I may get commission if you click through and make a purchase. But don’t worry, it’s at no extra cost to you and does not cost the...
Amazing Half Price Website Packages over at Kraft Space
December 31, 2020*This post contains affiliate links which means that we may get commission if you click through and make a purchase, but at no extra cost to you* Are you looking for a new website? Or perhaps you’re wondering how to...
Think Big, Shop Small – 2020 Handmade Gift Guide
December 11, 2020Discover beautifully handmade gifts in our 2020 Handmade Gift Guide. Let’s think BIG and shop small and support wonderful independent creative businesses during these difficult times. You can connect and network with all these amazing businesses by clicking on the...
Small Biz Coffee Lovers Gift Guide
December 1, 2020*Please note, some of the links below are affiliate links which means that I may get commission if you click through and make a purchase. But don’t worry, it’s at no extra cost to you and does not cost the...
Earth Kind Creations
November 24, 2020Here at Earth Kind Creations we are truly dedicated to making our planet a more sustainable and habitable place, for the benefit of both animals and humankind with plastic reduction at the forefront of our mind. All our products help to...
Stationery Essentials whilst Working from Home
October 24, 2020Working from home is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to some lovely stationery and stock up on those bits you may not have!
The Perfect G&T with I Love Gin
October 9, 2020G&T’s delivered straight to your door, what more could anyone want? I Love Gin have completely nailed the concept, giving you the opportunity to sample some wonderful craft and artisan gins and tonics/mixers. Let’s be honest, there are so many...
The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wine
June 3, 2020AD* | When drinking wine, it’s really interesting to know where it’s come from and what the typical tasting notes might be. You may have already read about this wonderful ‘Independent Wine’ business here, but this fabulous wine guide will...
Boozy Drinks Delivered Straight to your Door
May 22, 2020I Love Gin G&T’s delivered to your door – ‘4 Gin & Tonics every month, delivered to your door. Get full bottles of your favourites with exclusive discounts and competitions for all members of the I Love Gin club. A...
Why you should make the change to Shaloah Skincare
May 18, 2020I don’t know about you but skincare is one of those things that I never seem to be loyal to. I have a drawer full of so many different items from various brands and businesses and there’s always one I...
Eco Apple Bird Feeder from WoodSage Design
April 26, 2020Eco-friendly bird feeders are the way forward these days. If you have seen WoodSage Design before (maybe from this post here) then you will already be familiar with their gorgeous handmade wooden designs that are very popular in everyone’s gardens!...
Gifts for Bird Lovers (and ways to get them in your garden!)
April 21, 2020If you or someone you know are a fan of birds and love watching them in the garden, there are some wonderful ideas here for gifts and even ways to get them into the garden too!
All Things Bee
April 17, 2020This is the ideal post for lovers of bees! Some great ideas for the home, garden and all ages too!
The Best Gifts to Keep Kids Entertained
April 12, 2020Wanting to keep the kids entertained during lockdown? These are the perfect ideas from small businesses!
10 Unique Cards To Make Someone Smile
April 5, 2020Try something unique and different with these unusual greetings cards from small businesses!
