#ShopSmall: Three indie stores perfect for Christmas Gifting

I don't know. This blog is like busses. You wait ages for a new blog post, and then two come along at once!

But today marks six weeks until the big C and I wanted to do this post in plenty of time for Christmas shopping. Because, and any long time followers of this site will tell you, I'm a big champion of small indie shops and I used to write a regular post called #ShopSmall where I'd pick a theme and mention all of my current favourite indie stores, and what better time to revive that blog theme, but the month before Christmas.

So, here you are, three of my current favourite indie stores with a whole host of lovely products that would make an excellent Christmas gift! An shop small gift guide if you will!

Studio Lowen | Little Objects of Happiness

I've written about Studio Lowen before, and they're one of my go to stores for gorgeous leather gifts. I've bought their lovely card holders/purses for numerous people over the years, and I may have treated myself to a pair of earrings or two. Bookmark this website, i suspect you'll use it again!

Atwin Store | An independent Store for Independent Brands

A mission statement after my own heart! I first discovered Atwin earlier this year during a visit to Norwich where their physical store is. I actually bought the nicest pair of trousers I've ever owned from them. I've since been following them on Instagram and am a big fan. Whilst a lot of their stuff is clothing, and more likely to be a self purchase, there are a lot of accessories and home items that make very nice gifts.

Dee Agnew | Sustainable Kids Clothing and Make Believe Dress Up

Dee is actually an old friend of mine, but even if she wasn't I would be totally besotted with her creations, particularly since I had a daughter. Her children's clothing is beautiful - really well designed and made. But it's the dress up stuff I really love - such a cute collection of masks, capes and wings in all manner of shapes and sizes.

So there you go. I hope this has given you a few ideas to make Christmas shopping slightly less stressful. And remember, please shop small as much as you can, the high street depends on it!