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AD* Welcome to my fifth Derbyshire Christmas gift guide! Every brand featured is locally based and independently operated. All have an exceptionally high quality offering and exemplary levels of customer service. The vast majority are female founded and have a strong commitment to sustainability – businesses with heart and soul that I am truly proud […]
[AD] Emma Britton is a female-founded, Derbyshire-based and multi-award-winning interiors brand. Renowned for her striking glass splashbacks and her iconic glassware, both inspired by British flora and fauna and regularly featured in the most prestigious homes and interiors publications, Emma Britton Decorative Glass Designer has built her career on combining practicality with the timeless beauty […]
[AD] Helen Rowan is a multi-award-winning photographer based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Regular readers of the blog might know Helen best for her branding work as she’s my go-to photographer who has done all of my recent branding photos (read my blog about my very first branding shoot), but Helen is also an incredibly talented family […]
[AD] By HeatherMay is a small, family-run business based in Ripley in Amber Valley, Derbyshire. The mother daughter team hand craft quality home fragrance products such as candles, wax melts, reed diffusers, oils and fragrance hangers – and hosts fun and friendly creative workshops. By HeatherMay offers an enriching, engaging experience. The gift shop and […]
Is your Dad as difficult to buy for as the men in my life? I find it so hard buying for both my own Dad and now my husband and father of my daughter. Hopefully this will help! I’ve sourced the very best gifts from a range of Derbyshire small businesses. I know lots of […]
[AD] I was invited by the team to visit the refreshed Chatsworth Farm Shop. I was already a huge fan of this place so was interested to see what had changed at this veritable foodie paradise. Fresh new feel Originally established by Duchess Deborah in 1977, Chatsworth Farm Shop has recently enjoyed a refurbishment led […]
AD – North East Derbyshire District Council has launched its first ever Food and Drink Trail to showcase the diverse and delicious offering from passionate producers, fabulous farm shops and the region’s best restaurants, cafés and tearooms. The exciting project is being led with help from four highly skilled and experienced ambassadors: renowned chef Chris […]
Lovely Local Indie is a celebration of the very best independents to eat, drink, stay and shop in Derbyshire and just beyond. It’s a go-to resource for the best of what’s going on locally, promotes local talent and showcases the best small businesses. My long term vision for Lovely Local Indie is to focus on […]
If you’re single, Valentine’s Day can be nauseating at best and downright depressing at worst. Not that we should ever need an excuse to celebrate female friendships, but Galentine’s is a great one! Here’s some ideas of how to celebrate Galentine’s day this year in Derbyshire (and support some gorgeous small businesses whilst doing so). […]
Spoil your loved one and support small businesses with big hearts through this Lovely Local Indie seasonal gift guide. No faceless chains; just lovely, local, indie small businesses based here in Derbyshire and just beyond. [AD – Contains occasional affiliate links and my freelance clients] Valentine’s Flowers from my favourite Derbyshire Florists Some of my […]