A Gift Guide... Bit Later Than Planned!
I’ve spent the last few days convincing myself we’re too deep into December to be sharing a gift guide, figuring that everyone else is organised AF and excels at forward planning. Perhaps all your Christmas prep is all wrapped up - pun intended!
But then I think of those of us who thrive on the last minute-ness of things. We who need a handy gift guide to refer to at the eleventh hour and panic buy.
I love recommending things. Whether you’ve asked me or not, whatever we’re chatting about, my brain will use it’s now deeply trenched pathways to instantly share: a product, a documentary, a book, an inspirational quote (rarely verbatim) or some random life hack I’ve stumbled upon that I now can’t live without.
My intention, dear reader, is never to encourage you to: buy, do, read, try or be more than you want to. I simply like sharing and recommending things in the hopes you too, will find them useful or inspiring - perhaps both!
So here it is. A curated collection of gifts, most from small businesses, plastic-free alternatives or sustainable products. And remember, you do not need to buy any of these! I get great joy from curating, and many of these I either own or covet.
However, homemade, second-hand and simply sharing our presence are perfect options. Most of our gifts this year are a mixture of second-hand and small businesses finds. My mother is getting an organic handbag and some homemade apple butter, my husband has requested a stack of second-hand books and my son is getting mostly second hand gifts, including a bike, lego and books. I’ve opted for a new items for myself including a tarot deck, refillable pen and a rechargeable lamp. And my mother-in-law is getting a water filter!
If this collection of gift inspiration has reached you too late (sorry!) then perhaps it will be useful to refer back to for gift giving opportunities throughout the year… or to treat yourself to something you really want.
Enjoy!
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BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
Luxe Face Balm (code KATE10) | Compostable + Plastic-Free Sheet Mask (code KATE_ARNELL)| UpCircle Skincare (code KATE_ARNELL | Leaf Razor | Men’s Compostable Sheet Mask (code KATE_ARNELL) | Organic Robe | Lip and Cheek Tint | Rose Quartz Gua Sha | Bon Charge Portable Red Light Therapy Device (code KATEARNELL) |
CREATIVITY
The Artist’s Way | Quilting By Hand Book | Katie Leamon Notebooks | Fix Its Cordless Glue Gun | Fruit Bundle Sewing Pattern | Beginner’s Punch Needle Set | Tom’s Studio Refillable Pen | Mini Watercolour Set
OUT & ABOUT
Bottlecup | Industry of All Nations Board Shorts | Organic Beach Robe | Dick Pearce Wooden Belly Board | VivoBarefoot Shoes | Ex-Firehose Travel Washbag
COMFORT & JOY
Sheepskin Slippers | Lore Pemberton Jigsaw Puzzle | Organic Robe | Weighted Linen Blanket | Loop Earplugs | Women’s Organic Cotton Pyjamas | Men’s Organic Pyjamas | Beeswax Candles | Lavender Eye Bag | Sheepskin Hot Water Bottle Cover | Recycled Wool Blanket
HEALTH
Water2 Water Filter | The Workout Witch (code KATEARNELL) | Magnesium Oil Spray | The Herbal Academy | Cotton Active Wear | Lumie SAD Light | Ancient + Brave Collagen
MINDFULNESS & SPIRITUALITY
Tarot Deck | Signs book | Calm app | Ethical Crystals | Manifest book | Moon Lists
EDIBLES & DRINKABLES
Buscuiteers | Riverford Organic Gin | Organic Cava | Organic & Gluten Free Lager | Organic + Plastic-Free Chocolates | Exhale Organic Coffee | Organic Spiced Rum | Organic Craft Beer Gift Box | Alcohol Free Organic Rose Kombucha | Alcohol Free Botanical Spirit | Organic Chocolate Hearts
WEARABLES
Character Watches | The Nature of Things Roll On Natural Perfume | Scence Solid Natural Perfume | Recycled + Fairmined Jewellery | Wideye Solid Perfume | Abel Natural + Organic Perfume
BABIES
Organic Soft Toys | Organic Sleepsuit | Natural Rubber Duck | Little Green Radicals Soft Toys | Organic Swim Nappy | Organic Sensory Toy | Organic Cotton Banana Toy | Our Library Adventures Books | Sheepskin | Natural Rubber Teeth Soother | My First World Atlas Organic Soft Book
KIDS
Goodnight Construction Site Book | Bavvic Wooden Blocks (use code KATE20) | Honeysticks Paint Set | Organic Felt Dinosaur | Organic Backpack | Fagus Wooden Trucks | Yoto Player | Wishbone Wooden Balance Bike | Cotton Twist Plastic-Free Sets | Wool Slippers | Farmer’s Market Bag | Manual Hand Drill | Foraging With Kids Book | Brambley Hedge Jigsaw Puzzle Book | Dust Pan and Brush Set | Plastic-Free Watercolour Pencils In A Tin | Never Get Bored Book | Organic Soft Toys | Wooden Tambourine | Organic Zoo Christmas Pyjamas | Loop Earplugs Kids | Aquila Magazine Subscription
TEENS
Brush & Barley iPad Procreate Course | You Have Magic Inside You Lavender Palm Bag | To-Do List | Compostable Phone Case | Organic Cotton Face Wipes | Quick Draw | 13 Beavers
PETS
Natural Rubber Pet Ball, Hevea Dog Moon Ball, Natural Rubber Dog Chew Toys, Collapsible Rubber Dog Bowl, Natural Rubber Dog Activation | Plastic Free Dog Treat Bundle | Dog Shampoo Bar | Wool Cat Fish Toy | Cat’s Wool Toy Gift Set | Wool Carrot Cat Toy | Natural Tug-A-Ball | Toys For Rabbits