HANDMADE AND LOCAL GIFTING

Handmade & local gifting

PRIORMADE

Priormade Geo Vessels can be used as a little planter or a range of potential uses like desk tidies or herb containers. The collection is made from layers of sustainable and responsibly sourced birch plywood, produced with minimal waste and natural finishes. There are 17 colours to choose from in a range of tones from brights to neutrals, and if you want to complete the package, they provide free gift wrap too. Mini Geo Vessels start from £12.50; www.priormade.store

SLUG RINGS

Slug Rings is a family business based in Bath. Having trained and worked as engineers the founders are passionate about creating a functional yet beautiful product. In a disposable world, this gift set from Slug Rings is designed to last a lifetime. A set of handmade copper rings to protect your seedlings and tender plants from slugs and snails, a friendly porcelain slug to decorate your home or garden and a seed selection from a local nursery to start your spring planting. Use code BATHXMAS for a 10% discount. www.slugrings.co.uk

BLANKETS FROM BATH

The Natural Blanket Company was born of a deep love for Bath and the local British countryside, the wild places found on our coastline and inspired by long evenings in. The blankets are impeccably stylish, luxurious and made from 100% natural Merino and pure wool. the company believes in the environmental sustainability of our products, longevity and preserving the heritage of the values we all cherish. The Natural Blanket Company’s products are sourced and woven in the British Isles with a strong belief in supporting British manufacturers and artisan producers and with a commitment to quality and value. Prices from £40.00; Tel: 01225 312060; www.thenaturalblanket.co.uk Instagram # the_natural_blanket

NATURAL GLASS FROM THE SEA

Theresa McIntyre makes jewellery using natural sea glass. She loves the idea that the glass has a secret provenance, a hidden history in another time, and that it has been tumbled and shaped by the waves and currents of the ocean over decades, and then washed up on a seashore. At first she made things for her family, but soon colleagues began to ask if she could make jewellery for for them, and eventually after having great success at craft fairs she opened her Etsy shop. For Theresa, the joy of working with sea glass is that it beautiful, unique and has its own story. The cost of the bracelet shown is £26.

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SeaglassandSilverGB

LUXURIOUS RELAXATION AROMAS BY ESPOIR

Espoir Aromas was founded by Amelia. The products are handmade, labelled and packaged by Amelia in her studio using ingredients sourced from the highest quality suppliers and only the finest oils are combined with 100% organic soy wax. Driven by demand the range has expanded to include luxury Relaxation Gift Sets and Christmas Gift Sets. The candles and Wax Melts help create an ambiance and feel in a room, whether it be relaxing and calming, vibrant and energising, or mood-enhancing and uplifting. Prices Range from £3.95 - £30.00; www.espoiraromas.com Instagram: @espoiraromas

HANDMADE PORCELAIN BY EMILY

Emily is a Ceramic Artist, working from her home studio in Nightingale Valley, making porcelain vases, lamps and wall pieces. Surrounded by woods and fascinated by the natural world, she captures in relief form, the fine details of seed heads, flowers, ferns, buds, leaves and grasses, in each handmade and unique piece. Vases and wall pieces in crisp white sit beautifully among those enhanced by the addition of pleasing blue and green hues. Lamps and candle covers come to life when light is added, highlighting the fragile and delicate nature of the fauna and the translucent properties of the porcelain. Lamp shown, £220. www.emilydennysceramics.com