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I pledge to shop independent.  Do you too? Shopping with independent shops (both in person and online) is good for everyone.  The shopper, the shop keeper and the economy as a…

I pledge to shop independent is a movement, a campaign sharing our pride at shopping with small independents. Inspiring everyone to shop at independent shops more.  Whether the…

Join in with the I Pledge to Shop Independent campaign and together we can create a movement of people choosing to shop independent for all their shopping needs. The movement is…

Sustainable Fashion is a movement to address the destructive impact clothes shopping and fast fashion is having on our world. Eco-friendly fashion and eco-friendly clothes.  We…

I created my shopping directory (selfishly) for me!  Most definitely, for you too!! I love independent shops, whether online or on the high street.  They have the best customer…

There are so many good reasons why we should all shop independent and choose small shops over the big boys. I am sharing lots of good reasons, all of which will make you question…

I am so excited and proud to be running an Instagram Challenge, #loveourshopsmonth.  Sharing how amazing independent shops are (both online and on the high street).…

I am so excited and proud to be running an Instagram Challenge, #loveourshopsmonth.  Sharing how amazing independent shops are (both online and on the high street).…

Handmade luxury chocolate…need I say more?! Chocolate gifts, novelty chocolates, yummy chocolate treats, delicious handmade luxury chocolate, artisan…

This week, in Me and My Shop, we are talking to the wonderfully inspiring Neil Coxon, the owner and founder of from you to me. from you to me is an international publishing…

So many wonderful things perfect for Mother’s Day gift ideas. I have pulled together my favourites from independent shops online.  I would be very happy to receive any of…

I am excited to be sharing with you some of the best UK Sewing Shops online – all independent shops. Great places to find fabric, sewing accessories, patterns and lots more.…

We all love to see behind the scenes of peoples lives and work.  Here I am sharing behind the scenes of independent shop owners.  They are all so different but the one thing…

I have found some great independent shops selling all things knitting, crochet and sewing. This really is a brilliant example of how unique and special our independent shops are.…

This week, in Me and My Shop, I am excited to go behind the scenes with the fabulous Gail of JustBe Botanicals, a gorgeous shop selling an all natural range of beauty and pamper…

Would you like to be more organised?  But does life just get in the way? If so, I have some great products that will help with the chaos of our lives. I love being organised.…

New Years resolutions.  Love them or hate them, the start of a new year does bring with it fresh hope and renewed sense of motivation. Here are some of the most common New Years…

I have found some unique Gift Set Ideas that are thoughtful, definitely lovely and will be really appreciated. Obviously, I appreciate any gift that anyone has been kind enough to…

Are you keen to shop independent this Christmas?  But struggle to find them online. I have created this gift guide to help you buy lovely thoughtful gifts, whilst supporting…

What does Small Business Saturday mean to you? Lovely independent shops (on-line or in your high street) and shopping with them instead of the big boys. That is what it means to…