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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 lovely Sarah of Halia Rose. Halia Rose is a gorgeous shop selling baby safe jewellery, teethers,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

You don’t have to shop on your high street to support independent shops. You can easily support them by shopping with them online. I am pulling together a location specific…

I am so excited to be launching my brand new blog series “Me and My Shop”. We all love to see behind the scenes of peoples lives and work.  Which is why I can’t…

Coming soon…Me and My Shop!!! A behind the scenes look at independent on-line shops. Getting up close and curious with it’s lovely owner.  I can’t wait!  I…

I have this really strong desire to have a calm and peaceful home.  Do you? One that looks beautiful, smells lovely and is a place to relax. One that greets you with a feeling of…

Is mindfulness nonsense or, will it improve your life? Do you hear mindfulness mentioned a lot? Have you tried it? Do you find yourself wondering if it is something you should be…

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.…

With a bit of fore thought and planning the school summer holiday can be the best ever! It doesn’t have to cost much or be a big deal.  In fact “It’s the little…

Do you love food?  I do.  There is a “but” however!  It needs to be really tasty. I have found 4 tasty food shops.  Food heaven I call it. Each one selling…

It is amazing isn’t it? The little snippets of wisdom that stick in your head. Little bits of peoples advice that help you every day, often without you realising or…

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…

It is time to spoil Dad! With Fathers Day fast approaching, have you thought about what you will get the hero in your life, this year? I have some gift ideas for you.  All from…