Blog Inspiration

Daffodowndilly, a lovely range of greeting cards, enamel and wooden pins, notebooks, organic cotton printed T-shirts, button badges, cross stitch patterns and jewellery kits.…

Home decor for the bedroom from some wonderful UK independent shops online. Having a beautiful, relaxing bedroom is so important to me.  Always somewhere to retreat to at the end…

This week, in Our Shops, 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 company,…

Valentine’s Day gift ideas from independent shops online, for him and for her.  The indie edit. I have 4 completely different shops to share with you.  Each one has gifts…

Behind the scenes with the fabulous Gail of JustBe Botanicals, a gorgeous shop selling an all natural range of beauty and pamper products. Gail Bryden is the aromatherapist…

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…

Gifts for him, gift ideas for men, presents for men, gifts for Dad, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Boyfriend etc. etc. These are the most searched for terms, with regard to gift buying,…

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…

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 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…

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…

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.…

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.…

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.…