CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2026
A LITTLE CHRISTMAS CHEER
From hand-poured candles and statement plant pots to warm, glowing lamps and flower presses made for pressing memories, there are plenty of handmade gifts to make the season feel a little more special. Find your perfect Christmas gift below.
A beautifully crafted flower press, handmade in solid English oak and designed to be used again and again.
Substantially made, weighing around 2.5kg, the solid oak boards are smooth and flat internally, with British-made brass fittings providing even pressure as flowers and foliage dry.
Supplied with six layers of traditional blotting paper and recycled card, ready to fill with finds from the garden, hedgerow or meadow.
Lead time
6 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accomodate what we can.
Handcrafted in leather, this medium lidded box is richly decorated with hand-tooled geometric detailing, giving it the character of an object collected over time.
A beautiful and useful piece for a desk, bedside, dressing or occasional table, it can be used with its lid for keeping smaller treasures tucked away, or left open as a pot for pens, pencils and everyday essentials. Its size also makes it an excellent gift - practical, tactile and made to be enjoyed every day.
Lead time
If this piece is not in stock, we’ll make one especially for you. Please allow approximately two weeks. Should you have any urgent requirements, get in touch and we will accommodate what we can.
A frilly match pot, hand-thrown on the wheel and shaped by hand to create its ruffled rim. Each comes with a strike sticker for the base and, when the matches run out, makes a rather lovely little pot for pansies or other small treasures. Matches not included.
Lead time
4-6 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accommodate what we can.
Handcrafted in leather and finished with hand-tooled geometric detailing, this small lidded box is a handsome addition to a desk, bedside table or dressing room.
Ideal for cufflinks, jewellery, coins, keys and other small essentials, it’s both useful and beautifully made - and an excellent gift for someone notoriously difficult to buy for.
Colours
Tan, chocolate brown or natural leather. Each piece is unique, and the markings will differ from those pictured.
Lead time
If this piece is not in stock, we’ll make one especially for you. Please allow approximately two weeks. Should you have any urgent requirements, get in touch and we will accommodate what we can.
Hand-turned in Leicestershire, the sculptural Ziggy totem lamp is crafted from beech and hand-painted in a in a bespoke fired clay finish for Notswolds. Natural variations in the timber, turning and hand-applied finish give each lamp base its own individual character.
Lead time
Please note these lamp bases are finished to order so please expect 2 weeks for delivery. Should you have any urgent requirements, get in touch and we will accommodate what we can.
A wheel-thrown ceramic plant pot with a hand-shaped ruffled collar and delicate ceramic bow. Complete with a matching saucer and drainage hole. Each piece is thrown and altered by hand, meaning that each is slightly different, with its own arrangement of folds and details.
Lead time
4-6 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accommodate what we can.
A beautifully proportioned mug by Blair Loveday, with a rounded handle and a rich, glossy glaze in warm amber and caramel tones. Soft washes of pale blue flow across the surface, creating an expressive contrast of colour and texture. A contemporary take on an everyday essential, designed to be enjoyed as much as it is used.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process creating individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
A tranquil fragrance blending lush, earthy figs with creamy sweetness and woody undertones, evoking serene summer days beneath a fig tree. Perfectly balanced, it soothes and comforts the senses.
Top Notes: Wild Fig
Heart Notes: Leafy Greens
Base Notes: Cedar, Galbanum
Union of London began in the capital, before its makers returned home to their native Leicestershire, where the candles are now made. This unique hand poured soy wax candle uses quality fragrances and essential oils for a clean burn. Their unique wide cotton wick creates a broad flame, generating a great scent throw and an even pool of wax.
Sizes
Small — 75g
Medium — 160g
Large — 230g
Triple Wick — 730g
Handcrafted in small batches, this charming rectangular cushion is upholstered in naturally dyed linen by Madder Cutch & Co and finished with a tailored Oxford trim.
Printed and coloured using 100% plant dye colourants, the fabric carries the richness, softness and subtle variation that comes through traditional dyeing processes. The Woad colourway is a deep, earthy blue inspired by traditional natural dyes, bringing richness and depth while still feeling soft and organic through the natural character of the cloth.
Balancing a contemporary use of colour with the timeless quality of hand crafted textiles, it feels as at home in a modern townhouse as it does in a layered country interior.
Composition: 100% Linen
Colourants: 100% Plant Dyes
Finished with a luxurious feather pad.
Koboku captures the calm of incense drifting softly through the air.
Juniper and lemon bring a clear, fresh opening, warmed by a touch of black pepper. At the heart, rose and geranium blend with gentle spice, cinnamon and pimento, adding depth and softness. As the scent settles, frankincense and labdanum create a smooth resinous warmth, grounded in vetiver, amber, and a hint of vanilla.
Top Notes: Juniper, Lemon, Black Pepper
Heart Notes: Rose, Geranium, Cinnamon, Pimento Berry, Pink Pepper
Base Notes: Frankincense, Labdanum, Vetivert, Amber, Vanilla
Union of London began in the capital, before its makers returned home to their native Leicestershire, where the candles are now made. This unique hand poured soy wax candle uses quality fragrances and essential oils for a clean burn. Their unique wide cotton wick creates a broad flame, generating a great scent throw and an even pool of wax.
Sizes
Small — 75g
Medium — 160g
Large — 230g
Triple Wick — 730g
A tall ceramic mug by Blair Loveday, with an elegant curved handle and a soft blush-pink glaze. Expressive washes of warm amber and honey flow across the surface, creating beautiful variations in colour and depth.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process producing individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
Made from a blend of clays with a distinctive volcanic finish, this hand-crafted vessel has a wonderfully irregular form and a richly textured surface. Layers of charcoal, earthy brown and pale blue give it an earthy, almost geological quality.
In stock and ready to ship.