After 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...
Over 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...
Meet 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...
If 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...
AD* | 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...
This 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...
Bath’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...
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Some 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...
Soyoo 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...
No 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,...
You 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...
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Discover 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...
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Here 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...
G&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...
AD* | 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...
I 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...
I 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-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!...
If 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!