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The best small businesses to shop with at Christmas
Our top picks from independent retailers.
When shopping for Christmas presents, you may find yourself wanting to look for gifts from small businesses. Whether it's looking for that unique gift or supporting a cause that's close to your heart, shopping small is a great way to see incredible offerings that you may not find elsewhere.
There are plenty of ways to support small businesses this Christmas. Think of it as a process that can be a part of every aspect of your Christmas shopping. Looking to find the perfect gift? Head to local markets or shop with small businesses online - either through marketplaces like Etsy and Notonthehighstreet or directly through their websites - to source handmade or locally made gifts from small businesses. With everything on offer from homeware to beauty, you're sure to find your perfect gift.
If you have your gifts already, or once you've done all your shopping, look to small businesses to help you package them. There are plenty of independent retailers offering wrapping paper, bags, boxes and tags that are often designed by individual artists or even handmade. Alternatively, if you're yet to send your Christmas cards, search for small businesses that offer recyclable options. This way, your supporting local and doing your bit for the environment.
With so many small businesses to shop with, it can be tricky to know where to start. While you'll probably want to support businesses that are local or mean something to you, if you're looking for inspiration, we've curated an edit of our favourite small businesses to shop with this Christmas...
Luxury Cheese & Wine Hamper
Nothing says Christmas like cheese and wine! In this gift hamper, you'll get for delicious cheeses paired with luxurious accompaniments and a bottle of red wine.
Whether as a main gift or a stocking filler, many of us delight in receiving a new notebook at Christmas ahead of the New Year. Small stationery brand, Papersmiths, has some gorgeous options.
Bud vases are so popular at the moment - and this pink duo would be the perfect addition to any home! Great for placing anywhere from the dining table to the window sill, they're handmade in Murano, Italy.
Cutter and Squidge Christmas Biskie Box
Cutter and Squidge Christmas Biskie Box
Meet the Biskie — a cross between a cake and a cookie. These ones have been made especially for Christmas, with flavours including Black Forest and Gingerbread Cheesecake.
Alexandra Kay Time to Sleep Essential Oil Blend 10ml
Alexandra Kay Time to Sleep Essential Oil Blend 10ml
For ultimate relaxation, this essential oil blend is the perfect gift. Ideal for using in a diffuser or in the bath, its scents include lavender, mandarin and bergamot.
DROOL offers a whole host of prints from individual artists. We love this one — which is a modern and fun take on more traditional floral designs.
Crosstown Christmas Doughnut Selection Six-pack, £29.25
Available for delivery or click-and-collect, Crosstown has long been a coveted favourite with doughnut fans.
Kiwi & Co Hugs and Kisses Cardigan in Green
This gorgeous cardigan is a comfy and chic choice as a Christmas gift. Its statement, chunky knit is just perfect for the colder seasons.
The Gift of Oil 250ml Garlic Oil & 100ml Vine Tomato Balsamic
The Gift of Oil 250ml Garlic Oil & 100ml Vine Tomato Balsamic
Ideal for cooking enthusiasts, this olive oil and balsamic duo will elevate anyone's cooking instantly.
St. Eval Vintage Rose Candle
Hand poured in Cornwall, this gorgeous candle from St. Eval has fragrance notes of an English Rose Garden.
Silk Purse, Sow's War Mother of Pearl Art Deco Earrings, £22
Silk Purse, Sow's War Mother of Pearl Art Deco Earrings, £22
Pearl earrings are so on-trend at the moment — and this design offers an updated and gorgeous twist on the classic pearl shape.
Luci Panettone, £28
London-based foodies can pick up a Panettone from luxury Italian restaurant Luci this Christmas. Available with click-and-collect, every Panettone purchase currently includes a free bottle of Prosecco, too!
Don't Buy Her Flowers The Feel Good Pamper Gift Box, £40.50
Don't Buy Her Flowers The Feel Good Pamper Gift Box, £40.50
Don't Buy Her Flowers stocks a whole range of thoughtful gift boxes — including options to create your own box. We think this pampering bundle would be great for treating mum or a friend.
KAYU Sweet Treats
Another one for London-based foodies, KAYU's bakehouse in Mayfair is offering a whole host of decadent treats for Christmas — from macarons to tarts.
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