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YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Life 45 small businesses to shop from this Christmas from fashion and beauty to homeware By You Magazine - December 7, 2020 There are innumerable reasons why you should shop from small businesses (from the fact they usually have better ethical practices than the big guns to the joy of knowing you’re less likely to see someone else with the same thing), but especially at the end of what has been a financially abysmal year for so many independent and small businesses, they need our support now more than ever. This Saturday (28 November), is Small Business Saturday, a day that encourages people to ditch the Amazons of the world and support the local and little guys who make beautiful products with heart, soul and passion. So why not make a pact with yourself to buy at least half your Christmas presents from small businesses this year? That might sound time-consuming, tricky or expensive, but we’re here to tell you that couldn’t be further from the truth. Proving that, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite small businesses below. Ranging from beauty and fashion to homeware and food and drink (and this doesn’t even scratch the surface of how many fantastic small British brands exist), they cover a range of price points, so there really is something for everyone. 45 small businesses to shop from this Christmas Best small businesses Fashion & accessories Maggie Cross Maggie Cross Smiley flower necklace, £38, Maggie Cross Fun minimalistic jewellery made from recycled materials. Tøj London Tøj London Maliana dress, £85, Tøj London A slow fashion brand giving new life to high-end ex-designer deadstock fabric with its handmade to order pieces. Navygrey Navygrey The Relaxed – Grey, £165, Navygrey Beautiful seasonless classics that surpass trends and transcend generations; they only use the highest quality, 100 per cent natural wool fibres that are traceable right back to the farm. Wolf & Moon Wolf & Moon Abstract Charm Hoops in Olive/White, £68, Wolf & Moon Handcrafted statement jewellery inspired by nature, architecture, art and design. Helena Davis Helena Davis Cloud fleece, £62, Helena Davis Slow fashion brand creating handmade T-shirts, fleeces, bags and custom-painted denim jackets. ROOP ROOP Baby pink glitter furoshiki bag, £75, ROOP Crafted from remnant and vintage fabrics, ROOP bags are becoming iconic for their unique slouchy shape. Clay & Palm Clay & Palm Indya Moon Drops, £17, Clay & Palm Statement polymer clay earrings handmade with love in the north of England. Spirit & Grace Spirit & Grace Nova Scarf, £10, Spirit & Grace Timeless feminine dresses and accessories produced in limited runs to minimise environmental footprint. Luxe Hardy Luxe Hardy Reset jumper, £110, Luxe Hardy Sustainably produced luxury loungewear described as ‘an antidote for modern day living’. Genevieve Sweeney Genevieve Sweeney GS Sock Subscription, from £14 a month, Genevieve Sweeney Knitwear designer with the funkiest socks around – we particularly love the sparkly varieties. Buy individually or sign up for a monthly sock subscription. LEO LUMI LEO LUMI Isobel necklace, £250, LEO LUMI A newly launched jewellery brand with a conscience, creating elegant and timeless pieces to last forever. Best small businesses Beauty & wellness Liha Beauty Liha Beauty Idan Oil, £39, Liha Beauty Based out of Cheltenham and Hackney, Liha Beauty create unisex natural beauty and wellness products. Their Idan Oil has over 200 5 star reviews alone. Affirmation Culture Affirmation Culture Morning Gratitude Candle, from £24, Affirmation Culture 100 per cent natural candles for positivity, empowerment and mental wellbeing with wonderful names like High Vibes and Soul Mate. hur hur hur iron slant, £149, hur Newly launched hur is a range of high-performing styling tools that deliver smoother, shinier, longer-lasting results without compromising on the health of your tresses. Candour Beauty Candour Beauty Epara Skincare Cleansing Lotion, £40, Candour Beauty Newly founded by London-based entrepreneurs J​acqueline Kusamotu and Abi Lawrence-Adesida, Candour Beauty was born out of a desire to offer Black women an e-commerce experience created with their specific beauty needs and desires in mind. The site stocks brands including Dr Barbara Sturm, Epara Skincare, Black Girl Sunscreen and more. UpCircle UpCircle Chocolate Charcoal Chai Soap Bar, £6.99, UpCircle UpCircle transforms leftover natural ingredients and by-products from other industries into quality skincare products. Elan Skincare Elan Skincare Wonder Face Cleanser & Gentle Make Up Remover, £38, Elan Skincare With almost a decade of experience in the medical industry, founder Joanna has created a skincare brand rooted in science, nature and art. The Glowcery The Glowcery Clean Greens – Superfood Serum Facial Oil, £33, The Glowcery The Glowcery harnesses the power of superfood ingredients in their 100 per cent natural, vegan and cruelty-free skincare products – it’s a ‘nutritious diet for the skin’. Neighbourhood Botanicals Neighbourhood Botanicals Timeless Glow Set, £56, Neighbourhood Botanicals We’re as much a sucker for Neighbourhood Botanicals’s fantastic packaging as we are for the cold-pressed clean beauty formulas that reside behind the well-designed labels. Sister & Co Sister & Co Rosa candle, £25, Sister & Co With formulations and packaging that are kinder to the environment and realistic price points, Sister & Co deliver everyday luxury products that don’t ‘cost the earth’ (and those candles will make the most gorgeous focal point on any coffee table). LA-EVA LA-EVA Jasmina Oil, £30, LA-EVA Combining simplicity and luxury, scent and art, LA-EVA’s ‘less is more’ products deliver a moment of peace, calm and tranquility. House of Lilah House of Lilah Create Your Own Gift Set – Concrete Soy Candle & 2 x Tea, £36, House of Lilah By harnessing the combined wellness-boosting powers of loose-leaf tea and scented candles, House of Lilah help people to carve out a moment of me-time in the midst of a busy life. Homeware & lifestyle Scruffy Studio Etsy Scruffy Studio custom terrazzo diddy tray, £8, Etsy Colourful terrazzo trinket trays and more made from jesmonite. Don’t see a colour combo you like? Maker Alex will create any colour combo you like. afton \ by palm afton by palm Line Art Painted Clay Face Decor Dish, £15, afton \ by palm Earthy and contemporary clay earrings and decor slow-made in Buckinghamshire for exclusivity and sustainability. Vaisselle Vaisselle Oily Baby red & nude, £65, Vaisselle Gingham is the name of the game at Vaisselle, the tableware brand designed in London and handmade by a family of artisans in Spain. Lotta Blobs Lotta Blobs Blob mirror, £35, Lotta Blobs Always love what’s looking back at you with Lotta Blobs fun sculpted mirrors handmade in London (keep an eye on their Instagram for restock dates). PRICK PRICK Various cacti and plants, from £5, PRICK London’s first dedicated cactus and succulent shop, you can also buy the excellently-named PRICK’s spiky guys online (and their new book would make a fabulous gift for a green-fingered friend). Lady Garden Illustration Lady Garden Illustration Personalised commission, £95, Lady Garden Illustration Prints, pins and stickers celebrating the female form – choose from one of Rianna’s existing prints or self-gift yourself with a tasteful commission. Speckled Hand Etsy Speckled Hand clay incense holder, £12, Etsy Unique handcrafted gifts made from mineral-based air dry clay – choose from trinket dishes, incense holders, earrings and more. La Basketry La Basketry Safi Woven Serving Tray – Monochrome, £49, La Basketry Woven baskets, home accessories and basket-making kits – the large serving trays make for stunning tactile centrepieces. Ruth Morgan Ruth Morgan ‘Eggs in the morning’, from £20, Ruth Morgan There’s space in everyone’s home for Ruth Morgan’s joyous use of colour. Archivist Trouva Archivist Match & Cat Match Box, £5.95, Trouva Archivist uses traditional letterpress printing techniques to create its range of cards and stationery. Who knew matchboxes could be so fun? Elizabeth Rachael Etsy Elizabeth Rachael Quirky Home Decor Art Print, from £9.95, Etsy British print designer of quirky home decor and textiles. We’d love to see this playful body positive poster hanging in our bathroom. Sloane Stationary Wolf & Badger Sloane Stationary Personal Space Cosmic Notebook, £39, Wolf & Badger Bringing the traditional craft of bookbinding into the 21st century, Sloane Stationary’s sustainable personalised notebooks bear comedic one-liners that make note-taking a joy. A New Tribe A New Tribe Cold Picnic Pool Side Bathmat, £70, A New Tribe Cold Picnic’s rugs and bathmats might be made in the US brand’s New York studio, but its stockist, A New Tribe, has its doors open on East London’s Chatsworth Road (and everything is shoppable online, too). Best small businesses Food & drink CALEÑO CALEÑO Dark & Spicy, £18, CALEÑO Embrace the joy of a hangover-free drink with CALEÑO’s tropical non-alcoholic spirits. Serve simply with soda and lime over ice. The Little Leopard Co The Little Leopard Co Hungry Leopard, £26.95, The Little Leopard Co The ‘Hungry Leopard’ above is a great example of The Little Leopard Co ’s curated gift boxes, or for a more personalised experience you can build your own. McLaren’ s Christmas Pudding McLaren’ s Christmas Pudding McLaren’s Award-Winning Christmas Pudding, £15, McLaren’ s Christmas Pudding Not a fan of Christmas pudding? Think again when you try McLaren’s award-winning family recipe – having sold it on Borough Market for the last 16 years, it’s much lighter and fluffier than the traditional variety. Castle Farm Castle Farm Lavender Food Hamper, £30, Castle Farm From the UK’s award-winning largest lavender farm in Kent, this box is packed with lovely lavender-infused foodie treats. Barbury Hill Barbury Hill Bath Soft Cheese Co. – Three of the Best, £25, Barbury Hill Barbury Hill curates the best British local independent food and drink producers for you to shop online. The Mallow Tailor Not On The High Street The Mallow Tailor Bespoke Luxury Handmade Chocolates, £26, Not On The High Street Exquisite chocolates that border on works of art – almost too good to eat… Ross & Ross Gifts Ross & Ross Gifts The XL Homemade Curing Kit… Bacon, £27, Ross & Ross Gifts Multi award-winning Cotswold fine food company specialising in producing handmade British food gifts, from bacon curing to roast dinner kits. Crumb Crumb The Baker’s Dozen Kit, £56.50, Crumb Crumb will deliver you a readymade sourdough starter for £18, or the above kit to do it all yourself from scratch. NIO NIO Cocktails Festive Christmas Cocktail Box, £39, NIO Cocktails NIO: Needs Ice Only. Expertly crafted ready-to-drink cocktails delivered straight through your letterbox. Looking for more letterbox gifts? See here. Two Chimps Two Chimps The ultimate mega coffee gift set, £149.95, Two Chimps Ethically sourced specialty coffee freshly hand-roasted in Rutland for the coffee-lover in your life. 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