Ethical Christmas Gift Guide 2014

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I thought I’d post some ethical Christmas gift guides as while buying less stuff or making handmade Christmas presents are always a good idea, sometimes neither option is entirely suitable.  Especially when you have friends and family that live further afield or you’d rather give a gift rather than money or time (some more thoughts on that next week, which will be of interest to anyone looking to have a less commercial Christmas – keep your eyes peeled next Monday!).

With that in mind, I’ve created a few ethical gift guides that I’ll post throughout this week.

Ethical Homewares

For today’s ethical Christmas gift guide, I’ve focused on ethical homewares that will keep your loved one’s homes cosy, bright and warm over the winter months.  I’ve mostly looked to UK-based independent makers via Etsy but some other favourites have crept in too!

1.  Coaster Set*  (£12.50) by Pygmy Cloud via Etsy UK – handmade in London from 100% wool felt.

2.  Floral Fairtrade Lantern (£10) from Run Native

3.  Badger Cushion* (£45) by Orwell & Goode via Etsy UK – I’m a big bit in love with this cushion, printed in the Scottish Borders.

4.  Hedgehog Cushion* (£18) by Robin and Mould via Etsy UK – hand-printed in Wiltshire with love!

5.  Cable & Cotton Lights (from £29.95) – ethically made in Thailand.

6.  House of Rym Throw (£59.99) from The Future Kept – ethically made in Turkey

7.  Whale Bowl (£20) by Julia Smith Ceramics t via Papa Stour – handmade in Scotland

8.  Hare Illustration* (£12.50) by Stephanie Cole Design via Etsy UK

9.  Fig & Vetiver Soy Candle* (£15) by Paddywax.  These are my all-time favourite candles.  I bought one in January that’s still going strong, and still smells amazing.  It even comes in a recycled jar and sustainably sourced lid.

10.  Hemp Peacock Cushion Cover (£29) from Little House in Town.  Fairtrade and sustainable.

Watch out for another ethical Christmas gift guide tomorrow!