The Subscriber Small Business Gift Guide

The Subscriber Small Business Gift Guide

For a few years now in the lead up to the festive period, we have decided to buy from your small businesses, as a way to thank you for all of your support through the year, and to showcase the many incredible businesses owned and run by you guys! This year especially, we have been blown away by the number of responses, and of the quality of the products and services you offer. We have bought from a selection of your businesses, and have complied an incredible gift guide that you can use for your Christmas shopping. This year, get your family and friends unique and often handmade gifts, while also supporting someone’s small business; it’s a win-win!

 

 

 

The Inspired Stories

The Inspired Stories was started by my wonderful photographer Kat and her two friends back in 2016. They produce beautiful yet practical planners, notebooks, photo albums and more; which come in a range of colours & can be personalised! Use JOSIE15 for 15% off.

Emily Duffin Illustrations

Emily is an incredible illustrator who takes inspiration from the countryside & wildlife around her. You can buy original pieces from her, as well as fine art prints, calendars and countryside-themed Christmas cards.

Citizens of Soil

Citizens of Soil champions small producers of high quality extra virgin olive oil, and share their amazing products with the wider world. They pay their farmers above market rate, which maintains the high quality of the olive oil and allows the farmers to withhold regenerative farming practises. Why not treat a loved one to a monthly subscription of delicious, healthy olive oil? Use OLIVEJOSIE10 for 10% off.

Nina Paloma

Nina is a talented ceramicist and illustrator based in Kent who takes inspiration from the countryside & the sea. She produces gorgeous dinnerware, mugs, vases and more. Be sure to check out her Christmas collection! The first 100 orders will receive 10% off with JOSIENP.

 

Chloe’s Pilates

Chloe is my incredible pilates teacher and you can take her live classes at Bamford or in Enstone if you’re local. If you live further afield, you could buy a monthly membership which includes over 350 on-demand online classes. A 3, 6 or 12 month membership would be the perfect gift for a mum or sister.

Brooke Marie

Brooke Marie is a fantastic watercolour artist who sells a huge range of stationary, calendars, prints, gift wrapping and more. Her garden birds calendar would make an incredible Christmas gift for anyone who loves nature.

House of Pyaar

House of Pyaar is a very new business, started by Claire, who felt inspired to sell a curated range of homeware including candles, Christmas decorations, baby essentials, tableware and more. We particularly love her vegetable themed napkins. Use JOSIE15 for 15% off.

Sian Esther

Sian Esther sells luxury women’s pyjamas designed in the UK and made in Portugal. Buying fewer but better quality pieces is a key part of their ethos, and they sell pyjamas, night shirts, robes and alpaca socks, as well as children’s pyjamas. Use code OHOH for 15% off.

Lily Josephine Illustrations

Lily is a very talented wildlife illustrator & pet portrait artist based in Sussex. She very kindly sent us a stunning painting of Dexter and Dickens which will take pride of place in Strawtop two. Oil painting commissions start at £100, while watercolours start at £50. Use LILY20 for £20 off your order. 

 

 

Serena Days

Serena Days produce very stylish bamboo-blend pyjamas and loungewear, which you can have personalised. I can confirm that their fabrics are incredibly soft and luxurious, and their styles are beautiful and timeless!

Stitch Ambition

Stitch Ambition was started by Rebecca, a hand embroidery artist based in Birmingham. Rebecca embroiders positive affirmations, which she loves to place around her home, and to share with others. You can purchase an adorable hand embroidered Christmas decoration from her, or you can commission her to produce a custom piece.

Raven James

Raven James is a fantastic jewellery company which was started by Fleur de Force, to celebrate her love of antique jewellery. My celestial-style pieces from Raven James are some of my most loved jewellery pieces.

Dewkes

If you have any special doggies in your life, then a browse on Dewkes would be a great idea – they sell a range of dog food including wet, dry and raw, as well as natural dog treats such as chicken jerky. A Dewkes Christmas treat box would be the perfect Christmas gift for your furry friend! Code JOSIE10 will get you 10% off.

 

December Boutique

December Boutique was founded over a decade ago by a pair of best friends who share a love of fashion. They offer a range of women’s fashion & accessories, as well as personal style sessions & colour analysis sessions; one of these sessions would be the perfect gift for a fashion-loving friend. Use XMAS10 for 10% off.

Alter Me Home

Alter Me Home is a homeware brand full of beautiful handmade pieces made by Jasmine. Jasmine offers festive table linens, reusable Christmas crackers, cushions, candles and more. Our new festive landcover plate from Jasmine has already become my go-to mince-pie plate! JOSIE20 will get you 20% off until 15th December.

Hines Oxford

Hines is a long-standing British brand which specialises in tapestry wall hangings, tapestry cushions & home accessories. The quality of their pieces is unbelievable; I’m certain that my new tapestry cushion & doorstop will last a lifetime. OXFORD10 will get you 10% off until 31st December.

The Yorkshire Kitchen

The Yorkshire Kitchen was born out of a love of eating brandy butter at Christmas, and the brand now produces a huge range of both sweet and savoury butters. I can’t get enough of their honey & cinnamon butter which pairs beautifully with mince-pies, although I’d also love to try their peppercorn butter slathered on a steak. Use JOSIE15 for 15% off.

Spicer And Wood

Samuel began Spicer & Wood due to his passion for interior design. They stock quality, design-led products such as home decor items, colourful tableware and more from the UK, Europe & beyond. Their little felt Santas make the perfect stocking fillers! Use OLDHOUSEOURHOME for 15% off.

 

 

Libations Rum

Libations Rum is Yorkshire’s first distillery & blending house. They’re based in Leeds, and if you’re local or happen to be visiting the area soon, you can book a tour & tasting. If you live further afield, you could gift a bottle of their delicious small-batch rum to a family member or friend. Use JOSIE15 for 15% off.

Sioda So

Sioda So create luxurious loungewear and silk flowers. Their products are handmade and are of the highest quality. My bridesmaids wore their sage green linen pyjamas on the morning of my wedding day! Use COZYHALF for 50% off.

Chris Perry

Chris Perry is an incredible pastel artist, inspired by nature & his travels around the world. We have a big original pastel painting by Chris at the bottom of our stairwell, however you can also purchase high quality art prints.

Sunbird Kitchen

Sunbird Kitchen is a lovely company run by Fiona producing granola, overnight oats and Christmas bark using clean and natural ingredients. A Christmas gift box containing the Christmas spice granola and Christmas bark would be an amazing gift for a loved one. Use JOSIE15 for 15% off.

 

Norfolk Natural Living

Norfolk Natural Living was founded by Bella, an aromatherapist based in Norfolk. Bella sells luxurious cleaning products designed to enhance our wellbeing & lift our spirits. They also sell perfumes, hand washes, dog shampoos and more. All of their products are toxin-free, and are gentle enough for even a baby’s delicate skin.

Fraser & Parsley

Fraser & Parsley was founded by best friends Rachel & Josie who are both busy mums based in Kent. They offer meal planners, Christmas planners, garden planners and more, using UK printers and suppliers for all of their products. I have a personalised garden planner from them which is such beautiful quality; it would be the perfect gift for any gardeners in your life. OLDHOUSEOURHOME10 for 15% off.

Rêves Des Alpes

Rêves des Alpes is an interior design brand started by three family members who share a love of Alpine interior style. All of the products they sell are either handmade or vintage, and they sell cushions, aprons, cosmetics bags and more! Use CHRISTMAS5 for 5% off your order.

By Laima

By Laima was created when Laima went through a haircare journey which motivated her to find the finest silk to create her own pillowcases. She then developed her own line of silk pillowcases & scrunchies in a range of gorgeous shades, which would be an excellent gift for a family member or friend. Use JOSIE20 for 20% off until 1st January.

 

Laur

Laur is a female owned jewellery brand selling earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Their pieces are beautifully designed and built to last. They’d make an excellent stocking filler for a daughter or sister. Use JOSIELAUR20 for 20% off.

Claverton Cloche

Beth was on the lookout for Victorian garden cloches for her own garden when she realised that very few antique cloches remain. This spurred her to try making her own Victorian-style cloches, which are cast in iron and then glazed by hand using horticultural glass. A Claverton Cloche would be a spectacular gift for any garden lovers in your life as they are beautiful, practical and are built to last a lifetime. Use JOSIE10 for 10% off until the end of December.

Chegworth Valley

Chegworth Valley is a family run farm based in Kent which has been run by the Deme family since 1983. The farm produces a range of juices such as pear & apple juice, cherry juice and apple & raspberry juice. Perhaps add a bottle or two of Chegworth Valley juice to a homemade hamper, and gifting it to whoever is hosting you at Christmas!

Goldrick Natural Living

Goldrick Natural Living was started in 2018 by founders Eileen & Nick, who hand-make products to promote mindfulness using natural materials. You can purchase beautiful homeware products from them, such as wool Christmas decorations, zero waste dog toys, and organic beauty products such as clay face masks and artisan soaps. JOSIE15 will get you 15% off your order.