So, is anyone else a bit sick of the whole Black Friday drama?!! – rushing around to get the ‘best’ deal so you get as much value for money as possible, when in reality, you spend more time stressing about it and either 1. miss out on the deal, or 2. don’t actually get a deal at all, becuase it’s all clever marketing by the big wigs!?! Well, there are a few places that don’t buy into this american sale, that seems to have hit our highstreets and British websites over the past few years, and they are gorgeous in my mind! So, give black friday the bird and come and visit these wonderful local shops or websites and buy something truly individual, quirky and personal from an actual person, who we all know, does a little happy dance when they get an order!
Snuggles and Kisses – Beeston, Nottingham.
Snuggles and Kisses is a baby & childrens boutique newly opened in Beeston, Nottingham. As well as stocking the latest Snuggles and Kisses range, they also stock products from other local brands and are proud to support local creative talent. Don’t live local to the boutique? They take orders via fb, just message them with your order and they are happy to post it out to you.
Handmade clothes for children and adults, which are fantastic quality with brilliant designs, along with beautiful toys and gifting, definately worth a look!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/snugglesandkissesbaby/about/?ref=page_internal
Studio Jepson – Nottingham – Online
In 2016 Faye launched Studio Jepson, an online shop stocking gorgeous fabrics by famous brands such as Michael Miller, Blend fabrics and Rico design. Along side this, she also launched Jepson Junior, a hand crafted, custom made childrenswear line using the most unique prints and her hand drafted embroideries.
The Studio Jepson blog features step by step illustrated tutorials on how to make all of Faye’s favourite projects.
My favorites from Faye’s shop are the craft projects, the advent calendar and When I Explore the World book, both available to buy here
https://www.studiojepson.com/shop
Sojo & Mouse – Nottingham
Beautifully original children’s books written by exciting new authors. These books are GORGEOUS! Go get one now…
https://www.facebook.com/sojomouse/
Precious Little Stitches – Nottingham
As well as providing beautifully made, high quality items they are committed to doing their bit for our planet. The ways in which they are doing this are:
– Working with award-winning companies who specialise in manufacturing ethical clothing.
– Using local suppliers where possible, not only to cut down on carbon emissions but also to support our local economy. Their embroidery supplies are sourced from right here in Nottingham, & packaging from the Midlands also.
– All of their packaging is 100% recyclable (no plastic here).
And for the new Mum….
Hi Bear Cards – Calverton, Nottingham – Online.
Hi Bear was set up by myself after having my little one, so many of my mummy friends were asking for personalised cards, invites and gifting so I started doing bit for them and it progressed from there. Now we stock our cards and gifting in some shops but mainly available online.
Check out these great businesses!