Do you know who deserves an extra treat this Christmas? You. You do. And do you know how I know? Because I also do too.
We’ve worked really hard this year, we’re exhausted and we’re ready for a rest. And that should absolutely be rewarded.
These are the bits from the shop that I really love (and have been known to take home with me at the end of a long day). From self-care essentials to wintry favourites, I think you’re going to love them, too.
Merry Christmas xx
1. Festive + Warming orange, clove and cinnamon candle, from £9.50 - This blend does exactly what you’d expect it to do. You’ll feel instantly cosy, warm, relaxed and ready for the festivities that only this time of year can bring.
2. Artisan Cornish sea salt truffles, £8.75 - Reward yourself with this box of six delicious vegan truffles made with Fairtrade Organic Chocolate. Unboxing them is an experience in itself, with beautiful, environmentally friendly layers of visually pleasing wrapping.
3. Little Stories of Your Life, £16.99 - Embrace the power of storytelling, find your creative self and be more mindful.
4. Flourish Krokus tray, £32.50 - Kristine Thenman is a ceramicist who creates stories with clay that usually originate in nature. Her illustrative expressions and organic patterns have now ended up on a tray in laminated birch veneer. Let the tray with flower pattern be a piece of art in the kitchen and use it for serving.
5. ‘Candles: A Modern Guide to Making Candles’, £15.99 - This book is a celebration of candles and the making process, showing you how to create a collection of 17 sustainable, seasonal candles to be enjoyed all year-round.
6. Glass teapot, £31 - A beautiful way to enjoy a special cup of fresh tea. Take time out from the busy festive period to sit down and watch your tea brew.
7. ‘Comforting + Soothing’ bath oil, £26 - Perfect for a night time bath, this comforting blend is designed to help calm the mind and promote rest. ‘Tis the season!
8. Facial masks, £5.95 - These sheet masks from Meraki are quick and easy facial treatments designed for use at home. Choose from Firming, Sensitive and Anti-ageing.
9. Pocket Flower Press, £13.95 - A beautiful, handy pocket-sized flower press, perfect to take with you on walks, all year round, to gather and preserve the changing seasons.
10. ‘Still: The Slow Home Book’, £32 - Immerse yourself in 20 tranquil spaces from around the world, all designed around SLOW principles (reveal, expand, reflect, engage, participate and evolve).
