Valentine's day is just a month away now and the high street shops
are starting to fill with the usual 'hearts and flowers' style of gifts. While
there is no doubt that these have their place and are loved by many,
with the drive towards more sustainable purchases I thought it would
be beneficial to do a round up of some of the amazing Valentine's
themed ideas that I have seen being produced by small businesses
right here in the UK.
are starting to fill with the usual 'hearts and flowers' style of gifts. While
there is no doubt that these have their place and are loved by many,
with the drive towards more sustainable purchases I thought it would
be beneficial to do a round up of some of the amazing Valentine's
themed ideas that I have seen being produced by small businesses
right here in the UK.
Having started my own small business in June of 2019, I have
discovered a world of stunning, beautifully crafted and unique products
created by people who are so incredibly skilled and passionate about providing
something that is perfectly suited to your needs as well as offering a
personal touch to the customer service that just cannot be found in
the bigger businesses.
discovered a world of stunning, beautifully crafted and unique products
created by people who are so incredibly skilled and passionate about providing
something that is perfectly suited to your needs as well as offering a
personal touch to the customer service that just cannot be found in
the bigger businesses.
So without further ado here are 10 of my favourite products:
1) This gorgeous freestanding solid wood sign from Lorra Creations
is a wonderful way to celebrate your love for one another and
celebrate the life that you have created together. Handmade using
wood sourced locally to the crafter and finished with a stain
to draw out the wood's natural beauty, this piece is one that is sure
to last you a lifetime.
is a wonderful way to celebrate your love for one another and
celebrate the life that you have created together. Handmade using
wood sourced locally to the crafter and finished with a stain
to draw out the wood's natural beauty, this piece is one that is sure
to last you a lifetime.
2) Fancy something a little softer, you can't go too far wrong with
this cushion from yours truly. Handmade to order in colours to
suit your decor, these personalised family name cushions feature
your initial, surname and 'established in' year (the year you got
together or got married). Each cushion is made with 100% cotton
and finished with felt and embroidery thread (yes, the name and
year is handstitched).
this cushion from yours truly. Handmade to order in colours to
suit your decor, these personalised family name cushions feature
your initial, surname and 'established in' year (the year you got
together or got married). Each cushion is made with 100% cotton
and finished with felt and embroidery thread (yes, the name and
year is handstitched).
3) If prints are your thing for decorating your home then you can’t
go far wrong by checking out essexcrafts94 on Instagram. From
cute to funny to inspirational to downright beautiful she has got
you covered. I just love this one for Valentine’s day and it will look
gorgeous in a bedroom.
go far wrong by checking out essexcrafts94 on Instagram. From
cute to funny to inspirational to downright beautiful she has got
you covered. I just love this one for Valentine’s day and it will look
gorgeous in a bedroom.
4) Do you like decorating your home for Valentine's day? Then
why not check out one of these gorgeous heart garlands? Each
one measures 1 metre in length and features 12 hearts to
represent the dozen roses so typical of the day.
why not check out one of these gorgeous heart garlands? Each
one measures 1 metre in length and features 12 hearts to
represent the dozen roses so typical of the day.
5) Speaking of bunting, how could I not add this gorgeous hand
painted bee bunting to the list. If you haven’t checked out Regal
bees gifts and art yet you really should. An amazing artist, her work
is absolutely beautiful.
painted bee bunting to the list. If you haven’t checked out Regal
bees gifts and art yet you really should. An amazing artist, her work
is absolutely beautiful.
just knew that I had to include it in this round up. An amazingly
talented crafter, he is definitely someone you want to check out.
talented crafter, he is definitely someone you want to check out.
7) You wouldn’t normally associate concrete with Valentine’s day
(or beauty for that matter) but Gemma from Concrete Gems blows
that concept out of the water with her absolutely stunning creations.
How perfect is this tealight holder to grace the table for that Valentine’s
day meal?
(or beauty for that matter) but Gemma from Concrete Gems blows
that concept out of the water with her absolutely stunning creations.
How perfect is this tealight holder to grace the table for that Valentine’s
day meal?
8) Do you have a gift already purchased that you just need
something to present it in instead of the standard gift bag? How
about one of these cute little crochet baskets - handmade to order
they can be made in a wide range of colours and the bonus being
it’s a gift in itself.
something to present it in instead of the standard gift bag? How
about one of these cute little crochet baskets - handmade to order
they can be made in a wide range of colours and the bonus being
it’s a gift in itself.
9) Needing something for the man in your life? Check out these
gorgeous cufflinks from Sparkletastic glass. The things that this
crafter does with dichroic glass is nothing short of amazing. Head
over to their website for lots of sparkly goodness for you (I mean him!!😂😂)
gorgeous cufflinks from Sparkletastic glass. The things that this
crafter does with dichroic glass is nothing short of amazing. Head
over to their website for lots of sparkly goodness for you (I mean him!!😂😂)
10) Last and by no mean least we have Hearts and high tea. Nothing
says 'I love you' more than a cup of tea, especially when it's made with
a heart shaped tea bag...
says 'I love you' more than a cup of tea, especially when it's made with
a heart shaped tea bag...
I hope this has given you some inspiration for gifts and decor items for
Valentine's day and also encouraged you to consider shopping small if
you don't already.
Valentine's day and also encouraged you to consider shopping small if
you don't already.
Until next time,
