Give Better with our Thoughtful, Ethical & Sustainable Gift Guide
Photo by Phoenix and Providence
Welcome to our thoughtful, ethical and sustainable gift guide. Choosing gifts thoughtfully and carefully, considering who made them and where they have come from is important to us. Purchasing from small businesses, designers and makers, is the best way to bring magic to your Christmas and all year around. We’ve curated this collection of unique, handmade and consciously crafted gifts from our Curly Carrot community. We hope it inspires you to shop small and to celebrate the people behind what you buy.
Naturally Dyed Beanies, Socks and Scarves by Kathryn Davey
Kathryn’s gorgeous accessories will keep you super warm and cosy this winter. They’re made from 100% wool, cotton and linen, and hand-dyed in Dublin using colour extracted from plants.
“I believe in consuming less and making considered decisions when it comes to what you wear or buy for your home. Every item I sell has been dyed by hand using 100% traceable plant extracts. The process of natural dyeing is slow and labour-intensive, it takes many days to dye a product after it has been made. Our goods are made from 100% natural fibres created by individuals, small businesses and people who care about their communities and our planet.” – Kathryn Davey
Photos by Kathryn Davey
Midwinter Gift Box by Phoenix and Providence
Enjoy a cocooning moment of self-care, pairing this limited-edition Midwinter Bath & Body Oil with the golden glow of 100% natural beeswax candles. The beautiful seaweed infused Midwinter Bath & Body oil has been formulated for the colder months to rejuvenate dry, irritated skin, and scented to provide a revitalising moment of grounding. Phoenix and Providence make award winning organic seaweed skincare on the Isles of Scilly.
“Phoenix and Providence is about ocean wisdom and mindful living…You can’t live on the Isles of Scilly and not love the sea, it’s practically mandatory. For me, sea swimming has been a way to find some time for myself as a busy mother of two, to reconnect with nature, to create some headspace and come home to my heart. It’s where Phoenix and Providence began, the business was designed during these inspiring, soul-enriching sea dips” – Ella Mclachlan
Photo by Phoenix and Providence
Gift Vouchers for Jewellery Making Classes by The Quarterworkshop
Get creative in one of the jewellery making classes at the Quarterworkshop! A series of workshops run throughout the year from making silver rings to bangles with small class sizes and expert tuition as well as lots of complementary cups or tea, coffee and of course biscuits. The team at the Quarterworkshop only use 100% recycled sterling silver.
Within each class you will be given the materials and shown step by step how to make an item. You can then try the processes and techniques yourself and use the materials provided to design and make your own item of jewellery to take home and treasure. The Workshop is located within a grade II listed Victorian building in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham UK.
Photos by The Quarterworkshop
Organic Sweatshirts and Hoodies for Kids & Adults by Mutha.Hood
Gorgeous sweatshirts and hoodies that feel like a hug. Made with organic cotton and either manufactured in a female-led factory in Portugal, or screen printed using eco-friendly inks here in the UK.
Mutha.Hood, the home of the Original Strong Girls Club, is a community-led brand with the main aim of encouraging women and girls to know the power of their voice through thoughtful and sustainable fashion.
Photos by Mutha.Hood
Handmade Linen Pouches by Sarah Becvar Design
These gorgeous linen pouches have been freehand machine embroidered by Sarah, so each one is unique. The fabric is constructed in a luxurious, cream linen and lined with the most beautiful Liberty print cotton. Beautifully made and hand-finished, each pouch is cut to a slim, flat silhouette that’s guaranteed to keep your everyday essentials firmly in place and protected.
Sarah is a textile artist specialising in freehand machine embroidery. Her designs are heavily influenced by the natural environment surrounding her garden studio in the weald of Sussex, situated down the lane from her family farm where she spent many of her childhood days walking through fields and woodland surrounding the farm, gathering armfuls of wildflowers and sketching them.
Photos by Sarah Becvar Design
First Print Issue by heiter Magazine
The theme of the first issue is ‘New Beginnings’. It features 96 pages of carefully selected interviews, e.g. with the fresh new interior brand Luizzo and clothing rental business Kleiderei, editorial and nature photography, illustrations, essays, recipes and features as well as poetry and a short story that all tie in with the theme.
“Heiter is a magazine that is all about helping you find and celebrate joyful moments in daily life. The changing seasons, community, sustainable fashion and conscious living are just a few of the things that make me heiter (that’s German for cheerful); what makes you heiter?” – Katharina, founder of heiter magazine
Photo by heiter Magazine
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints Inspired by Nature by The Wildwood Moth
Beautiful limited edition giclee fine art prints by Alice Tatham – The Wildwood Moth. Printed on 290gsm museum grade fine art paper with a white border surrounding each image. Each print is embossed with The Wildwood Moth Logo. The Prints are A4 sized and sold individually. They come unframed and are wrapped in eco-friendly packaging.
Alice is a photographer, seasonal storyteller and content creator who loves capturing evocative imagery of the ever-evolving changes in nature along the Jurassic coast. “I find such solace in daily walks capturing on camera everyday moments in time and changes of season- cow parsley-filled hedgerows, bluebell woods and the way the changing light falls on the sea. Photography has been a passion throughout my life. I honestly believe that being outside in nature and taking the time to notice the small things really does bring true happiness” – Alice Tatham
Photos by The Wildwood Moth
Handmade Contemporary Tableware by Lewes Map Store
A beautiful curated collection of contemporary tableware of consciously crafted pieces made from clay, wood and brass, ethically sourced from independent UK makers and artists, including Selwyn House, Raz Maker, KT Robbins Ceramics and Windmill Pottery. Every order will be carefully gift-wrapped and shipped using eco-friendly packaging.
“We seek out items which are made by people with a passion for what they do, and who share our love for traditional craftsmanship, sustainable design and timeless quality. We’re proud to be part of the movement towards a more responsible consumerism and know our customers appreciate items which are consciously crafted and ethically sourced.” – Dörte Januszewski, co-founder of Lewes Map Store.
Photos by Lewes Map Store
Handmade Wall Quilts by Excell Quilt Co.
Stunning modern quilted wall hangings that have been handcrafted using improvised quilting techniques to create a unique piece of textile art for your walls.
Excell Quilt Co. is the studio of Kayleigh Excell, designer and creator of modern quilted art and goods inspired by the natural world. With a signature collection of abstract landscape designs, each piece is handcrafted in the UK to add a little wanderlust to your space.
Photo by Excell Quilt Co.
Online Art Journaling Classes & Kits by Abby Monroe
Explore Abby’s online art journaling classes and kits. As well as the class video you will also receive a lovely set of printables to use to make your journal cover and pages.
Abby Monroe is an artist, creative guide, and teacher, bringing you confidence, inspiration, and mindset you need to live your life as a heart-centred creative. “My ultimate wish – Helping you find your creative voice, guiding the way to your inner whisper, and seeing you share your unique light.” – Abby Monroe
Photos by Abby Monroe
Honey & Light Gift Box by The Sussex Bee
Experience the full wonder of the beehive with a Honey & Light Gift Box. This beautiful gift box includes: 1 x Pair Hand Dipped Sussex Beeswax Short Candles, 1 x Sussex Wildflower Runny Honey, 1 x English Borage Honey, 1 x English Ling Heather Honey, 1 x Tasting Notes Card. All of The Sussex Bee honey is unpasteurised and from their own bees. It is harvested with care and jarred by hand in small batches.
The Sussex Bee is a small-scale apiary, nestled in the heart of Sussex, run by Lia, in partnership with over 1 million bees. Having tended to bees since childhood, Lia has learned the art of beekeeping from her father, who has cared for honeybees for over fifty years – and still does so to this day.
Photo by The Sussex Bee
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints Inspired by Wild & Garden Flowers by Wild About Here
Kriss MacDonald captures the beauty of nature in her botanical art photography, now available in exclusive fine art print collections in Wild About Here. She creates seasonal tales featuring wild and garden flowers. Kriss is an American-British photographer and visual artist currently living in the Algarve, Portugal. Her work has been published in magazines, exhibited in the Algarve, and licensed internationally.
“I began creating botanical art compositions with real flowers and nature finds when I was living in the middle of a thousand-acre nature reserve in southeast England. Daily I would take walks following paths, streams, and animal trails through the woods, by the lake, and fields, learning where each wildflower grew in the different seasons…” – Kriss MacDonald
Photo by Kriss MacDonald
Handprinted Linen Towels by LUSOPHILE
LUSOPHILE is an independent Portuguese lifestyle brand based in the UK. They carefully select ethical and sustainable homeware, clothing, gifts and accessories from independent brands, family-run businesses and independent makers with quality craftsmanship, timeless style and great design in mind.
Photos by LUSOPHILE
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