Long story, but all our mail gets delivered to in-laws at the moment till we get a mailbox (we're at the bottom of the garden) and even then delivery is usually about 4 in the afternoon! So as I was out last night I've only just got to open some lovely new deliveries in my quest to source all Christmas presents from small businesses found via Social Media.
First of all I ordered MIL's gift from online company I found a while back Hollytree China, based in Norfolk they source Masons Ironstone China from Antique fairs around the country. My MIL has green fruit basket, which has been discontinued, however in trying to 'help' my middle little man Freddie (5yrs) managed to drop and smash her cruet set, so my spirits were immediately lifted when I managed to find them online and saw they had a set. I also have to mention their great customer service as I got a call from them the very next day to explain that the set had a slight mark on the lid of the mustard pot and that not only would they reflect that in the price but if when i did receive it I wasn't happy then I just had to send it back and they would happily refund. Fantastic service, they are bookmarked for when our next 'helpful' moment happens (bound to, there are 5 boys between myself and my SIL!) and in the meantime I await my delivery.
My first delivery is all the bags I had ordered from Apple Bags, made from 90% recycled materials I ordered some insulated lunch bags for only £4.50 each and Satchels for £3.50 (now sold out I'm afraid - but sure they'll be back in stock soon), just amazing prices and fantastic communication from them.
They also do great storage solutions, back packs and have now introduced gift sets all in their amazing prints! Fantastic gifts at any time of the year. To be kept up to date, follow them on Twitter, Facebook and subscribe to their blog! A firm favourite, I've already had the girls at work order after seeing my lunch bag!
Then this fantastic delivery caught my eye:
How cute is this packaging! Inside and out this was just a lovely lovely gift for any little one. This one happens to be for my own little man and I love them so much I'm going to make them his Christmas day shoes! (My little men always get a special outfit for the big day). Based in Sheffield, founded by Catherine a shoe designer of 14 years, their aim is to create quality clothing and footwear in limited runs that won't break the bank and I have to say that they certainly have achieved this!. The attention to detail is shown not only in their product but in their packaging and even with the added bonus of a free craft project enclosed for your 'tube'. They even run a competition each month to see who can create the most unique 'tube' project. Again follow on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with all their news.
Well that's about it this week as I've been so busy making my own goodies (blankets, comforters & canvases mainly) for Christmas Fayres I have at the beginning of December, that I haven't had time to look for new ideas. However a couple I will be looking at this week hopefully will be Lulu's Boutique Designs and Stork Up for ideas! Hope you all enjoyed, please share if you did and keep an eye out for future updates.
Lots of love,
Fay
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