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Dog accessories of all kinds, from independent pet shops online UK. In one easy to browse Indie Edit, with links through to where you can find and buy everything I share.…

Dog Gifts and Dog Products from independent online shops. There is lots of variety in this indie edit.  From dog lead to dog food, dog collar to dog treats, dog jumper to dog…

Valentines Day Gifts 2025 UK – wide range of gift ideas from independent shops online, 20 different ones included. Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him and for her. I…

Gift Cards are often the best gift to give, or they are the perfect last minute offering.  I love getting gift cards as I always enjoy spending them. When you get your gift card…

Best stationery shops online in the UK – all independent stationery shops and all online. Online stationery shops UK – the best ones, selling unique notebooks,…

This is the Shop Independent Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide.  Created especially for you, to help you shop independent this Christmas. Are you keen to shop independent this…

Personalised gift ideas for all.  Lots of unique gifts from small businesses online. 6 different online independent shops featured. Lots of different ideas for all kinds of…

All Things Christmas from small businesses online. Shop independent this Christmas for gifts and for all your festive buys. In one easy to browse Indie Edit, with links through to…

Craft Kits For Adults available online in the UK.  All from Independent shops. All kinds of Craft Kits for all abilities. Candle making kits, sew your own plant and storage pots…

Costume jewellery from 11 different independent shops online in the UK. A varied and unique selection for a wide variety of tastes.  Independent shops offer a treasure trove of…

I have some shopping inspiration for you.  7 of the best soy candles to buy online from some lovely independent online shops UK. I love a good candle, do you?  It can change my…

Unique Christmas Decorations, all to buy online from independent shops UK. Wide range of Christmas decoration ideas and themes.  Including, some on ideas for Christmas decoration…

We all need to choose to Shop Small this Christmas. Shopping with independent shops is hands down the best way to shop.  It is a way better shopping experience for a whole host…

I have found some brilliant Black Friday deals from online small businesses UK. …and I am sharing them all here with you. Small businesses always do much better Black Friday…

Wall prints to buy online from unique and varied independent shops. I have pulled together a selection from 8 different shops.  Each has their own unique wall prints to buy…

Is Black Friday for Small Businesses? As a small business, should you take part in Black Friday?  Personally, I say “absolutely you should”. Don’t get me wrong, I dislike…

Unique Christmas Advent Calendars from UK independent shops online. I have 7 completely different Advent Calendars.  All unique and all brilliant. Advent Calendars for kids and…

Sharing lots of Product inspiration for Autumn Winter 2024. Find the latest products I am sharing, tapping the image will take you to where they are available to buy online. As…

The Shop Independent Show is presented by me, Barbara, the owner and founder of Love Our Shops UK. I am really excited to finally launch my YouTube channel talking all about…

Shop independent, shopping at small businesses in the UK matters, a lot.  The impact of them thriving is huge for all of us. I have been having a think about why it is so…