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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…

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…

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…

Would you like to be part of a growing community of independent online shops and help shoppers easily find you? Do you struggle to get traffic to your shop day in day out?  Would…

When preparing for Christmas what else do you buy besides gifts and food?  Cards, decorations, advent calendars, Christmas memory books, Christmas planners, wrapping paper and…

I love Christmas and all it’s festivities.  So looking for festive ideas for this blog post is right up my street. I have four independent shops for you, each with…

Let’s get this party started!!  Who likes to throw a good party? I love having a party and I find all the little extra’s make a big difference. I have found some…

“Time spent in nature is never wasted.” Get Outdoors.  It is a great place to be. I love this time of year. The colours, the wind, the freshness. It may actually be…

Summer may now be over, but that does not mean we can’t still enjoy flowers. I have found four independent shops selling gorgeous flowers online, real and faux. All can be…

Hygge is everywhere! I don’t normally jump on the band wagon and I am not usually swayed by the next big thing, but I really love the idea of Hygge. Do you? I have 10 Hygge…