It takes a lot to beat Amazon when it comes to online shopping. Especially if you have Prime. Remote control Airplane, indoor fireworks, hair straighteners and the Spyro Xbox One game are on my most recent order history. Amazon is reliable, fast and competitive price wise. It has a place in my life, and I am grateful. My husband maybe less so J
But Amazon cant deliver a massage, a photo shoot or locally made bespoke gifts.
Here is my top 10 list of the places I have supported that come highly recommended by me, that you might want to have a look on Facebook for present ideas for Christmas 2020.
Hannah puts together the most amazing handmade wax melts, bath bombs, and soaps sets in the hugest variety of fragrances. She will happily make to order and will do bespoke boxes. She is also happy to post.
Boozy flavoured candy. Perfect gift for the my girl pals who I miss having a drink and a chat with. There is even a lockdown sucks lolly.
Fiona is a local Usborne books seller. She is a busy nurse and mum who manages to give the best customer service, helpful recommendations and delivers locally. A definite consideration when looking for book stocking fillers.
Another local Cardiff business who can deliver nationally. They have a Hello Kitty and Frida Kahlo range of candles that are simply divine. But their desk plates are the best. Perfect for a secret Santa.
We don’t have a family birthday without ordering a dozen of cupcakes from here. Local pick up or delivery. Hygiene rated. Quite simply perfectly presented every time. A box of 6 / 12 make with Christmas designs will make a tasty present.
Everything personalised local to Cardiff, that you could need, you will get here. Mugs, glasses, Box frames, drink bottles and more. A personalised water bottle for school – this is the place to order.
This is a Christian gift shop selling encouraging merchandise from prints, postcards, journals and bags. Most recently I bought some tea towels to put together with some packs of fruit teas for some special aunties in my life.
Whether you like plain, dark or white chocolate, this hand made West Wales chocolatier has what you are looking for. Personally, I find their best bar to be the mint one.
Janine at Little BowMazing makes and sends out the most stunning bows for all occasions. One that match school uniform, that celebrate poppy day, countries or Christmas. Looking for something bespoke and beautiful – with shipping nationally – this is your one stop shop.
10. Blocks in a Box
Lisa makes the most amazing personalised box frames with Lego pieces I have ever seen. She is very accommodating with requests. Themes include Marvel, Star Wars, Toy Story and Harry Potter. She’s also able to post nationally.
Many of my lovely friends have got their entrepreneurial spirit on the go and doing their own thing and deserve a mention. If you are in South Wales and need a photographer I recommend Mary Watler-Thomas Photography. If you need a cake, Specialist Cakes by Lynne did our wedding and children’s christening cakes. Want to gift someone a massage or fancy some reflexology yourself, Bluebells Complementary Therapy. Need scents have a look at sc.ents. Beautiful baby clothes see Fox & Cub. Want some locally inspired prints, see Rhiannon Art. Need sweet cones or sweet gifts, check out Chilly’s old fashioned sweets. Need a balloon arch? Look no further than The balloon room Cardiff.
Happy shopping!
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