Ideas for shopping small this Christmas
The school social calendar is ramping up with festive assemblies, carol concerts and parties… and we've even had our first sprinkling of snow, which must mean Christmas is on the way!
We all know this time of year can feel a tad overwhelming with so much to do and so little time, so we’ve pulled together some of our favourite small businesses who we will be shopping with this year.
From clothing & accessories to gift sets, here are some ideas to get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start! This list is always evolving and growing - so do check back as we add to it. Plus we would love to hear your top tips also for some independent Christmas shopping this year.
CLOTHING, JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES
Founders Alice and Georgie say: “We remember growing up in dungarees and being free to explore the Great Outdoors with not a care in the world. So we set about trying to re-create that magic and nostalgia by imagining the perfect dungarees.” We absolutely adore these patchwork ones!
Ducky Zebra creates colourful, organic and sustainable clothes for kind, confident kids. This year, we’ve spied their Roald Dahl collaboration PJs and are especially loving their ‘The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me’ print.
Mega, mega cute hand-embroidered bespoke knits for kids and adults. See Laura’s instagram to discover her range of floral and festive designs or contact her directly to ask her for something completely bespoke!
We love co-founded, women-owned, small businesses here at Small & Wild! Owners of Lapis London, Jenny and Faye, make stunning gemstone jewellery that is not only delicate and beautiful but also seeks to enhance the wearer’s health and well-being.
Ocean-themed jumpers, t-shirts and hoodies (they've even got some alternative Christmas jumpers!) all made sustainably in the UK to raise funds to save the sea - we love their range of notebooks too.
Gorgeous clothes for adults and kids - all handmade in London with a zero waste policy. Clothes you know you would wear again and again!
HOME & DECOR
Forget deflating air beds and hard roll mats, Bundle Beds have everything that you need for a brilliant night’s sleep in one bundle – yes, it’s ALL included! A super comfy self-inflating mattress, cosy duvet, comfy pillow and super soft bedding.
An independent online homewares store offering beautiful items for your home that are designed to last. They look to nature for inspiration and try to be as sustainable as possible to protect people and the planet.
CRAFTS AND ART
A delightful range of creative food kits, designed to spark kids’ imaginations whilst developing focus and kitchen skills. With a brilliant Christmas range including Reindeer Poop Cookies, Candy Cane Twists and Christmas Gnome Biscuits, there is definitely something for everyone.
Super little stocking-ready craft kits in cute tins and packaging, we love their gingerbread keyrings and christmas decoration kits... we're looking forward to doing some of these in the Christmas holidays.
Founded by the brilliant Hannah, MakeBox & Co. delivers beautiful craft boxes to your door – and you can pick a monthly subscription or choose from a number of one-off projects. The range of Christmas craft projects ranges from felted tree decorations and intricate embroidery to hand painted wooden trees... now it's just how to choose!
STATIONERY, GIFT SETS & MORE
Graphic Designer and mum, Debbie, creates bold and fun screen prints, notebooks and more. We like that you can select from lined or plain for her A6 field notebooks, which make perfect stocking fillers. For under-the-tree we love her make your own t-shirt kits!
Gift wellness this Christmas with positive gift packages from Brown Paper Packages. With the option to build your own box or select one that has been carefully curated, we love how there is something for everyone! 
Owner Libby curates a great selection of partyware and gifts. She has a section dedicated to Christmas and stocking fillers including legami pens, lie detectors and matchbox embroidery kits.
Rubbastuff make PACMATs - gorgeous and practical picnic mats, inspired by family life and a love of the outdoors. Designed to be light and compact enough to take on any adventure. Waterproof, machine washable and long lasting. We LOVE them, especially this Nature Trail print!
Did you ever think that you could fit an elephant under your tree? This Christmas you can with the World Wildlife Fund’s animal adoption program! From elephants to polar bears, adopting an animal helps restore habitats that wildlife relies on and is a step toward bringing our world back to life.
We hope our directory gives you some lovely ideas for supporting some brilliant small businesses and shopping more sustainably this Christmas.
Festive wishes,
Team Small & Wild x