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Christmas Advent Calendar Ideas from UK independent online shops. I have 7 completely different Advent Calendars.  Some traditional and some not so. Advent Calendars for kids and…

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…

My brilliant listing of online shops in the UK.  The best kind of online shops – independent shops.  All kinds of shops for all your shopping needs. It is so easy to Shop…

Independent shops are amazing!  It is so important to shop with them.  Do you agree? If so, my exciting new campaign is for you. I will be sharing lots of UK independent shops,…

Vixendale Gifts is an independent shop selling almost entirely British-made gifts, all with an animal, eco or nature theme. Cath, the shop owner, came up with the idea for opening…

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

Gift guide for Fathers Day.  All gift ideas are from amazing independent shops online in the UK. It is time to spoil Dad!  I have a wide range of gift ideas for you.  Something…

7 Ideas for things to do when stuck at home, for teenagers, children and adults. We are all trying to get our heads around the unprecedented impact Coronavirus is having on our…

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,…

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…

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 so we can all shop independent easily! I love independent shops, whether online or on the high street.  They have the best customer service, the…

What does Small Business Saturday UK mean to you? Lovely independent shops and shopping with them instead of the big boys. That is what it means to me. There are lots of sayings…

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…

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

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.…