a GREAT collection of Christmas gifts by small businesses

Shop Independent, shop Small this Christmas!

A group of independent small businesses coming together in one place to create a special online gift guide. Each shop is linked to the maker’s personal shop, just click on the photo or the ‘shop here’ link. 

Happy Shopping!

Carriegraphy

The crackers are 100% recyclable and come with a flat packed personalised cracker, paper twine, snap, joke and hat.

Carriegraphy is run by Carrie, a Mum of 2 daughters (Emelia 4.5 and Freya 18mo) living in Dorset. She’s a hand letterer who specialises in personalisation. Products include memory books, recyclable crackers, garden slates, mirrors, badges and gifts for children.

Cook and Craft Collective

A great mix of fabulously fun online workshops run by some amazing independent business owners. Our aim is take the fear out of trying something new, while having loads of fun, getting creative and having a go! From Pizza making to Bauble wreath workshops, French macarons to flower arranging and we do DIY Activity Packs and Tutorials too!

Hermione Wild Illustrations

A collection of joyful products inspired by the natural world; Winter wellness boxes to get you through the darker months in good spirits; High quality prints that feature body positive messages, plants and even an illustration of the one and only David Attenborough.

Kirsty Freeman Design

DIY Christmas Decoration Embroidery Kits
Add a personal touch to your home with Kirsty's Christmas embroidery kits - everything is included for you to stitch out the modern designs, then enjoy seeing the decorations displayed around your home!
Polar Bear Wintry Embroidery Kit
Hanging Christmas Decoration Kit
Prices range from £15

Leonie Flower Studio

What's The Best That Can Happen? limited edition print. Available in A4 (£35) or A3 (£45) and in two colour-ways, each print is hand signed and printed on lovely high quality 310gsm Giclée Hahnemühle German Etching paper.

Origami Blooms

Beautiful origami flowers and paper decorations to bring colour into your life and help you make happy connections with loved ones! I can post your gifts worldwide and include a card with your message. My Christmas range includes paper poinsettia plants, star garlands and sparkly little tree decorations.

Paw Prints by Claire

Fun, bright, colourful prints, illustrations, stickers and more! I love to create illustrations to help bring more positivity to peoples lives despite what they have going on. As a chronic warrior I find having positive messages close to me always helps and I want this to help and inspire you too. High quality illustrations packed with love!

Pom + Pom

Bright, Fun and Unique PomPom Wreaths for Christmas and for Home Decor.
Many bright and beautiful styles.
And every Wreath comes in its keepsake box so you can store it.
Prices start from £38

Sarah Trotter Art

Eclectic mix of vibrant, authentic, exuberant, abstract, fun and hybrid artworks that range from original paintings and prints to painted glassware and textiles that inspire an awareness of the world we live in. There is love and joy in all of life's colours. 
Price Range £3-£65

Shine On

Minimalist and dainty jewellery inspired by nature and animals, carefully handmade in Surrey in Sterling Silver and Copper. Home of The Norklace and the Tiny Shinies. I just love the idea of my little Shinies making someone else happy and bringing a little bit more Shine to the world.

Sincerely Africa

A collection of colourful floral homeware prints. The happiest of all tea towels, hello rainbow! is available as a gift or part of a subscription box.
Floral Christmas boxes that includes two "Ivy Joy" design ceramic mugs and a choice between two tea towels or a table runner with the same design.

Christmas wrapping available!

The Illustrated Tree Co.

Home of unique personalised family trees that celebrate the special bonds we have between each other and nature.
Prices start from £25.

Tilly & Primrose

These wooden mistletoe will make the perfect finishing touch to your Christmas decorations. They’re finished using a chalk paint and felt ball berries, and come in three sizes ranging from 10cm to 20cm long.

The medium and large options feature the berries on both sides, and so are perfect to hang in a doorway for a festive kiss.

The price ranges from £10-19 including postage

Wool & Water

Wool & Water is an unexpected knitwear label from former British actress Alice O'Connell. Based in Amsterdam, Alice knits wearable conversation starters, limited edition Bow Ties, Suspenders, Skinny Ties and Bow Tie Pins from her garden studio.

Wool & Whiskers


Wool & Whiskers is a Pet Accessories Label for Pets with Personality. Each limited edition piece is designed to spark smiles by including your fur babies in your celebrations. Handmade to order in a range of colours, Bow Tie collar attachments for your Cats and Dogs cater to all sizes plus new Premium Catnip packed Toys. Every piece is knit in natural, sustainable fibres from Alice's Garden Studio in Amsterdam.

Who are you buying from?

We are all part of a bigger independent business group that met on a online course in June. After the online course ended we created a Facebook group to stay in touch and support each other. The idea for the Christmas gift guide came from one of the members as a way to promote each others work. A few of the members include:

Contact Us

If you have any questions please email lani@sincerelyafrica.com

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