It’s here! The annual Yogipod Small Business Gift Guide for 2023 and it’s such a good one this year. Think of this as your first stop in small business shopping this festive period, spreading cheer to those you’re purchasing for and the small business owners you are buying from.
Ever since 2018 I have always pulled together a Small Business Christmas Gift Guide and 2023 is no different. It is a true privilege to be part of the small business community and to be able to share some of my favourite finds and present ideas with all of you is exciting. We all know that Christmas is key time in a small businesses year and I wish wasn’t writing this but it is been a difficult year again to be a small business so if you can shop small the whole community will love you for it.
There is no better way of supporting the amazing community of artists, entrepreneurs, makers and dreamers below than engaging with what they create. So whether you are looking for the elusive Christmas gift for your partners mum, the secret santa for the really difficult person to buy for in the office or maybe even a festive treat for yourself I really hope you find something perfect from these small businesses.
1 | Seaward by Pentire
I first came across Pentire at a Yogi Bare launch event and it is honestly delicious.
Not only is it inspired by the Cornish coast it is also literally made from botanicals found along the coastline. As a non-alcoholic spirit this is a perfect gift for anyone teetotal or sober curious or even as something to take to a Christmas party.
Pentire’s tagline is “healthy drinks for folks that share our love for active living, made by naturally distilling botanicals from the Cornish coast” and I can totally get on board with that sentiment
2| Koi Cushion by The Neighbourhood Threat
I fell in love with this Koi print at Happy Place Festival in Tatton Park this summer. I love that fact that Holly has added such glamorous eyelashes to the carp and colours pop so beautifully
Hand crafted in Manchester the cushion has a super soft velvet back making it the perfect cosy addition to home. Add to your shopping list for the friend that hibernates or the one that believes (correctly) that there is no such thing as too many cushions
3| Crystal Cowrie Necklace by The Rare Finds
Another Happy Place Festival neighbour was The Rare Finds who had the prettiest stall full of crystals and jewellery
I love this piece that combines the cowrie shell and a crystal. A great gift for friends who love jewellery or if you have a friend who adores crystals then check out the rest of Row’s edit as there are some real beauties
4| Hawa Mahal print by Miss Magpie Spy
Niki is one of my absolute favourites to follow on Instagram. She gives a fascinating insight into the life of an illustrator, taking us behind the scenes of jobs, being honest when things are quiet and keeping us up to date with the goings on of her cat Yoda.
As you can tell I’m a fan of both her and her work and when she was sharing the behind the scences painting of this view of the Hawa Mahal on the streets of Jaipur I knew I would have to have a print for the studio. Niki harks back to her past life in fashion design with some artworks, as well as a love of the sea so if you’re Christmas shopping for someone who loves art do check her out
5| Amber Candle by Stowsmiths
Who doesn’t love a scented candle as a Christmas gift? They make great presents for friends, family and secret santa and this is one of the best I’ve smelt recently. A warming combination of sandalwood, amber and maple it’s perfect for the winter months.
Hand poured in the Cotswolds all of Stowsmiths candles use soy wax and their “intention is to create scents that evoke memories of places both familiar and far away”.
6| Calm Ring by Stanley & Maud
Charlotte is another firm feature of my Instagram feed. I love her style and her ethos of creating jewellery collections that not only tell a story but that can also be used to help calm anxiety.
The Calm ring has been designed with exactly that in mind. Featuring a collection of little rings around the ring these are there to fiddle with and keep anxious hands busy. Genius right? Obviously these would be the perfect present for someone who loves jewellery but would also be really thoughtful for any friends who experience anxiety
7| Play it Again print by Hand & Palm
Wouldn’t this be a great Christmas present for a music lover?
All of Luci’s work has a really lovely feeling to it. It’s playful and because everything is hand drawn it feels really human. Printed by Luci herself onto recycled paper I really think this is a winner
8| Lemon, Patchouli & Lemongrass Room Fragrance by Rebecca Tracey Aromatherapy
Please believe me when I say this smells delicious! The right balance of fresh and grounding this room fragrance will make the perfect gift for just about anyone on your list
Blended in Stratford upon Avon founder Rebecca was intially inspired to start her brand while surrounded by the sensuous fragrances of Andalucia. As we all know scent really does have the ability to change how we feel and maybe gifting this one to someone you love will help them find a new favourite.
9| Pelistry Bay Mug by Potting in Penryn
I fell in love with Lisa’s pottery in a little shop in Fowey in Cornwall this summer. It’s gorgeous stoneware with ripples of glaze inspired by the cornish coast. I obviously treated myself to a mug for the studio!
Due to the handmade nature every piece is unique making it the perfect gift for tea lovers, coffee fiends or those who just love being at home
10| Winter Blend Reed Diffuser by Bliss Therapies
Firstly isn’t this the prettiest glassware for a reed diffuser you’ve ever seen? Surely that’s a reason alone for someone to unwrap it on Christmas day?
Secondly the scent of spearmint, pine, cedarwood, blackcurrant leaf, benzoin and fir sounds like the most beautiful fresh wintery scent reminscent of cool walks in the woods.
Sam, founder of Bliss Therapies, hand crafts all her products in Slaithwaite from cruelty free and natural ingredients
11| Muted Arches Wipeable Planner by Once Upon a Tuesday
Have a small business owner as a friend or someone who is juggling kids, house, work and everything else? Then give them the gift of planning, but make it beautiful
Once Upon a Tuesday create gorgeous planners, notebooks and calendars but it is this reusable wipeable planner that has me really excited. Firstly it’s gorgeous, secondly it’s made from Italian Green Cast® 100% recycled and recyclable acrylic and thirdly just think how organised it could make you.
12| Relaxation Bundle by Yogipod
Ok, I couldn’t pull together a load of other small businesses and not shout about my own!
Our Relaxation Bundle is the perfect gift to let someone know you are thinking about them. Combining one of our best selling eye pillows with an aromatherapy blend from a fellow small business it really is a treat for the nervous system that will help them unwind. Even better? Pop a gift note in at checkout and I’ll hand write the note and post it directly to them
So there we have it, Christmas shopping can now start. I really hope that this round up of Small Business Christmas Gifts for 2023 has been inspiring. Please do shop small this festive period if you can, it will mean the world to any small business you support
If you do shop this list let me know in the comments below! I’m so interested to know what you’re most in love with, whether it’s as a festive treat to yourself or a carefully chosen Christmas present for a loved one
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Thanks so much for including me in this guide Georgie, it’s such an honour to be chosen alongside these other wonderful small businesses. I’ve already got my eye on a couple of these for gifts myself!
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You are more than welcome Sam! Enjoy shopping with it as a guide and do share with your audience too if you think they’ll love it