It has been great to see a call online for people to do their Christmas shopping this year from the small independents to support these businesses after a tough year. Let’s face it, the big boy delivery companies have had their fair share of orders during lockdown, so why not buy your gifts from an artist, or local shop, as you might just help them survive in to 2021.
With this in mind, we are bringing you some great Christmas gift ideas that may inspire you to shop a little differently this year. Whilst the shops may be closed temporarily for you to go in to, in this current lockdown period, they have all said that they are very much open for business and you can contact them directly to buy, so do take a look at their websites for details.
Gin from Shed 1
https://shed1distillery.com/shop/
With Great Taste awards to their name, Shed 1 describe their Festive Tipple as Christmas in a glass. You can buy online from their shop.
Hand woven textiles from Laura’s Loom
https://www.laurasloom.co.uk/shop/
With items such as blankets, scarves, socks and bound notebooks, there is something for everyone. You can buy online, or if you are local to Sedbergh there are various businesses here that stock certain items.
Tangerine Soap from Sedbergh Soap Company
https://www.sedbergh-soap.co.uk
Put more than a tangerine in their Christmas stocking this year. Everybody will be appreciating soaps for hand washing this year won’t they. Take a look at their website as there are so many gorgeous organic products on there to make up your own gift set, to give a more personalised gift.
Beautiful art gifts from Kim at Witchmountain
https://witchmountain.co.uk
Mugs, lightshades, cards and cyanotype kits to name some of the gorgeous little gems of art you can buy online from Kim’s website with postage direct to you. Something more unique would make you a fabulous gift giver.
Delicious food gifts from Hawkshead Relish
https://www.hawksheadrelish.com
With so many awards and even their very own cookbook, there is so much you could buy from this family run, independent business. They have ready to go gift sets, or you could create your own hamper for the foodie lover you know. All easy to order online, or take a visit to their wonderful shop in Hawkshead, Cumbria when they can open up again.
Books and more from Westwood Books
https://westwood-books.myshopify.com
Why not go to an independent bookstore this year to get those items that friends and family have on their Christmas lists. Westwood can post out books and gifts and people can either visit their website, or arrange to order and collect from the store here in Sedbergh. Call (01539621233) or email (books@westwoodbooks.co.uk) with specific requests.
Bespoke art from Wickerfish Gallery
https://wickerfishgallery.co.uk
You can browse cards and gifts on their website and contact Stuart and Ruth to buy, or even arrange to purchase a piece of their art.
Handcrafted jewellery from The Silver Workshop Gallery
https://www.lindossilver.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/lindossilver
Dimitris has a shop in Sedbergh and can do repairs, alterations and setting of your own stone if you have something precious as a keepsake. You can buy direct from him and he takes on commissions if you are looking for a more special piece.
lindossilver@gmail.com, or 0777 2015 160
Handmade chocolates from The Blind Chocolatier
https://www.theblindchocolatier.co.uk
Stuart can deliver, or you can arrange store collection from his location in Staveley. Everything from boxes of chocolates to wonderful hampers.
Stunning porcelain from Rebecca Callis Porcelain
https://www.rebeccacallisporcelain.com/
Coffee cups, mugs and so much more on Rebecca’s website and totally unique to buy as a gift, as opposed to mass produced high street items. You can order direct from her website and there is even the option to buy a gift card so they can choose for themselves.
