6 Gifts for the people you love this Valentine or Galentine day from wonderful small businesses
If you’re celebrating your favourite people this Valentine or Galentine day, sprinkle a little bit of small biz magic too this year. Here are 6 lovely and thoughtful gifts for the most important people in your life, from small independent businesses.
Small biz buys come with extra passion, creativity and a story woven by the people behind the brand, so Let's show some love to the heart and soul behind these gifts and show your favourite people how much they mean to you.
Love print
Bristol based Skudaboo, sells modern, eclectic and affordable art prints for your home, designed by Katie.
Love rules -I love this fabulous typographic print. It says exactly what it means and declares it to the world.
If this print is a little too literal to express your love, head over to the skudaboo website to pick the perfect art print for your special person.
Website - skudaboo.co.uk
Instagram @skudaboo
Pearl Necklace
Militza’s jewellery is lovingly handcrafted in her Wimbledon studio by combining age old techniques with modern and organic designs.
I never knew there was such a thing as grey pearl but look at it!! it’s stunning!! on a beautifully crafted gold chain. This is a piece to treasure.
Militza’s philosphy is all about conscious and slow consumption. this is piece that your love can wear for years.
Website - militzaortiz.com
Instagram @militzaortizjewellery
cute cards
Jess A Little Creative - Is based in Cheltenham where owner Jess, creates beautiful greeting cards that help spread love and kindness between people.
This super cute illustrated card is just the thing for my favourite person who happens to be my husband but it could equally work to show love for your best friend too.
Jess has a fabulous range of valentines cards over on her site so you’ll deffo find the perfect one.
website jessalittlecreative.com
instagram @jessalittlecreative
Tiger’s Eye Bracelet
Rock + Realm is an ethical British High Vibe Lifestyle Shop offering spiritual wellness products to help you find that elusive sense of inner peace and a spiritual balance in your life.
Mr Blue Stiggy keeps a tiger’s eye with him for protection. He would totally love a whole bracelet of them. This is a perfect gift for your special person or your tribe of friends.
website rockandrealm.com
instagram @rockandrealm
Love Heart Meow Yarn
Leonor, a self taught fibre artist runs her woolly business from Edinburgh. A strong advocate of handcrafting for mental health, she took her knitting passion to the next level and started creating hand dyed yarn.
This one is a fantastic gift if your love is a knitter, or if you are a knitter. I’m in love with the name of the yarn it’s perfect for a day that celebrates love whichever way you look at it.
If you’re the knitter, what could be more romantic or heartfelt than receiving a pair of hand knitted socks. and if you’re partner is the knitter. They will love the yarn, and maybe you’ll get a pair of hand knitted socks for your birthday. how adorable would that be?
website eleanorshadow.com
instagram @eleanor.shadow
Reason’s Why I Love You
On my own, website, you’ll find hand made notebooks and personalised wall hangings to put your heartelt words on to.
One of my favourites, is a little notebook, where you can write poems, love letters or just ‘all the reasons why I love you’
Get an in joke on it for the gals, or a lovey dovey little book of squishy lovelyness for your soul mate (I’ll provide the book, you fill it with the smush)
website bluestiggy.co.uk
instagram @bluestiggy
What ever you do this year to celebrate the people you love, the best gifts are the ones that show thoughtfulness. By choosing treasures from small independent businesses, you're not only celebrating love but also supporting the dreams of passionate small business owners. Let your gifts tell stories, evoke smiles, and create cherished memories. Whether it's a token of affection or a gesture of friendship, the magic lies in the thoughtful details. May your Valentine's and Galentine's be filled with love, laughter, and the joy of giving and potentially a pair of hand knitted socks ;)
Michaela
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