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Indie Art & Illustration Gift Guide

Curated by Jacqueline Colley, Illustrator, Pattern Designer and Printmaker

Posted on 25th November 2020

To me, shopping independent means that my money is going into a community rather than an offshore bank account or shareholder’s pocket! It’s money well spent on a product made... Read more

Indie Made by Hand Gift Guide

Curated by Tabara N'Diaye, founder of La Basketry

Written by

Tabara N'Diaye

Posted on 18th November 2020

Crafting things with your hands has long been a tradition world over. From basket weaving —my personal favourite, of course— to candle making, printing to sewing and everything in between. I believe handmade... Read more

Indie Baby & Children’s Gift Guide

Curated by Natasha Nuttall, Freelance Creative and founder of Graphique Fantastique

Written by

Natasha Nuttall

Posted on 11th November 2020

As a creative person I’ve been surrounded by small business owner friends, so I know the amount of planning, dedication & hard work that takes place behind the scenes. When... Read more

Indie Christmas Essentials Gift Guide

Curated by Kate Gwilliam, Embroidery Artist and Queen of Sequins

Written by

Kate Gwilliam

Posted on 4th November 2020

As a lover of all things sparkly it will come as no surprise that Christmas is my favourite time of year. The moment the first tree appears in a window... Read more

Indie Eco Gift Guide

Curated by Jen Gale, author and podcaster from Sustainable(ish)

Written by

Jen Gale

Posted on 26th October 2020

Shopping small for me is all about supporting amazing independent businesses. There’s a brilliant quote by Anna Lappe that I share a lot that says “When we spend money, we’re... Read more

Indie Personalised Gift Guide

Curated by Emma Jewell, Head of Glitter from Emma Jewell Crafts

Written by

emmajewellcrafts

Posted on 21st October 2020

To me, shopping indie means knowing that my order is making someone do a happy dance around their studio, that it supports them in their creative dream, which I think... Read more

Indie Wearables Gift Guide – Part Two

Curated by Léonie from Join the Pattern Party

Written by

Léonie Flower

Posted on 13th October 2020

Over the last 7 months, clothes and accessories have taken on a whole new role in my life! I’ve used colour and pattern to cheer myself up more than ever... Read more

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