Living Wage
Gift Guide Christmas 2015
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Have a Living Wage Christmas this year: buy your gifts from our wonderful Living Wage employers. Every shop featured in this gift guide pays its staff the Living Wage or more, so you can rest assured that you’re helping the person behind the till have a very merry Christmas too. Find out more at www.livingwagemovement.org
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Fashionista Silverado www.silverado.co.uk Silverado began in Brighton almost 20 years ago where its flagship store remains. Online and in its four shops, you can find the best contemporary jewellery designs catering to all tastes.
Festive fun… A touch of elegance… Rodgers & Rodgers aqua onyx hoop earrings £80.00
Alex Monroe baby bee necklace £114.00
Lissom + Muster www.lissomandmuster.com Lissom + Muster is a Manchesterbased independent retailer, offering a curated selection of skilfully manufactured modern classics.
Party like Gatbsy… The Great Gatsby t-shirt £30.00
He wears it well… Shetland Crewneck Knit in Rust £90.00
Ingle and Rhode
Diamonds are forever… Scherezade engagement ring £4595
www.ingleandrhode.co.uk
All bobbled up… Powder Town Beanie (Cliff) £35.00
Brokedown Palace www.thebrokedownpalace.com The Brokedown Palace is a new breed of urban outdoors store supplying stylish and ethical outdoor clothing and accessories.
Offering the finest quality jewellery without compromising on ethics, sourcing certified Fairtrade, recycled and conflictfree materials. Long term love… Grain set half eternity ring (rose gold) £1395
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Adventurer
Outdoor and Country www.outdoorandcountry.co.uk Outdoor and Country is a brilliant place to buy great British style, selling a wide range of the most stylish brands online and in stores, complete with awardwinning customer service.
Little explorer… Joules Jnr Buddie girls’ character rucksack £19.95 Scamping about…
Motorrad www.motorradcentral.com Run by a team of passionate motorcyclists, provides customers with a friendly and professional service so they can find their perfect biking match.
Joules Jnr fun boys’ gift set £14.95
A wee nip… Barbour hip flask £44.95
Ready, set, go… CNOC 14 starter bike age 3+ (red) £249.99
The road is yours… BMW F700 GS £7815
Isla Bikes www.islabikes.co.uk
All kitted up… Giro rodeo helmet (yellow) £24.99
At Isla Bikes, you get quality aluminium bicycles for kids with expert advice. Their perfectly proportioned, lightweight bicycles inspire confidence and a lifelong love of cycling.
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Foodie East London Liquor Co. www.eastlondonliquorcompany.com If quality handcrafted spirits are your thing, look no further than the East London Liquor Company and their East End distillery, complemented by an everexpanding emporium of alcohol from across the world.
East End tipple… Batch 2 premium gin 47% ABV £29.00
Drury Tea and Coffee www.shopdrury.com
Boxing Day buzz… Rainforest Alliance coffee packs, from £8.32
Started in 1936 by three Italian brothers who hand-blended teas in Drury Lane, Drury remains a family-run business, retaining commitment and enthusiasm for the finest teas and coffees. For the January grind… Hario Skerton coffee mill £36.99
The Spicery www.thespicery.com Discover new flavours from around the world with The Spicery. Started by ex-chef James Ransome in 2005, The Spicery brings the romance and mystery of spices right under your Christmas tree.
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Spice up your life… 3, 6 or 12 month spice subscriptions, starting from £19.95
Five Points Brewery www.fivepointsbrewing.co.uk The Five Points Brewing Company produces distinctive beer in Hackney, East London, full of hops, aroma and flavour.
Bottoms up… IPA 6 can single brew case £15.00
Hop on over… 8 bottle mixed case (pale, red, porter, IPA) £20.00
Dear Green Coffee Roasters www.deargreencoffee.com This speciality coffee roaster based in Central Glasgow is committed to sourcing raw coffee which is not only of the highest quality but is fully traceable and from All inked up… sustainable communities.
Milk ink ‘anchor’ 12oz milk pitcher £20.00
Connoisseur’s caffeine… Secret Santa 2 x 250g single estate farm coffee £10.00
Salut Wines www.salut.co.uk
Develop your palate… Wine gift boxes, prices vary.
Chin chin… Riedel wine glasses, prices vary
The word ‘salut’ is used to express friendly feelings towards companions before drinking and that’s the ethos behind this wine bar and shop: good company, good food and good wine. What more could you want!
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Baltic Trader
Home
www.baltictrader.co.uk Importing beautiful handdecorated stoneware from Boleslawiec in Poland since 1997, Baltic Trader will bring the creativity of Polish artisan potteries right to your kitchen table.
Folklore www.shopfolklore.com Folklore believes that better living is possible through design. It sells functional goods that are created with care and made to last, with a focus on respect for great craftsmanship. Timeless terracotta… Anu 1 litre carafe in mud £25.00
Combine with crumpets… Butter box in small flower pattern £18.95 Nothing like a cuppa… Medium teapot in blue eyespot with border £24.95
Urban Cottage Industries www.urbancottageindustries.com Co-owned by its employees, Urban Cottage Industries has pioneered the industrial lighting aesthetic since 2007 and produces high quality lighting and print products. www.livingwagemovement.org
Let there be light… Verdigris 190mm vintage copper shade £199.20
Mobros www.etsy.com/uk/shop/mobros Mobros is a modern Scottish brand with a twist. Every candle is expertly handcrafted from the finest ingredients and homemade in Scotland, creating moodenhancing, uplifting experiences.
Freshen up… Fresh Peppermint candle in travel tin £6.99
You light me up... Vintage limited edition jam jar candles, various scents, £11.99
Oliver Bonas www.oliverbonas.com Oliver Bonas is the place to shop if you celebrate individuality, cherish good design and are inspired by the cool, the quirky and the creative.
L’art du fromage… Marble cheese board and knives set £69
Say my name… Personalised scented candle £22.50
Get fruity… Copper pineapple container £24 Monster beats… Monster N-TUNE headphones £39
Wires are so last century… Harmon Kardon OMNI 10 wireless music system £99
Richer Sounds www.richersounds.com Richer Sounds has all your home entertainment needs covered, selling high quality hi-fi, home cinema and TV equipment – and it all comes with a firm commitment to giving you the best customer service and value for money.
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Kids Guitar Guitar www.guitarguitar.co.uk
Ruby reds… Leather ‘Robin’ prewalker shoes £29.00
The UK’s largest guitar store will make you spoilt for choice with over 3000 different guitars and a range of other instruments.
Childrensalon www.childrensalon.com
Let’s jam… Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Pelham Blue £325.00
Be My Bear www.bemybear.com
My little pony… Steiff soft horse toy £57.00
Childrensalon is the world’s largest online retailer, offering over 280 designer brands and boasting a heritage of over 50 years. Personal shoppers and advisors are available online every day of the year.
Walking in the air… 15” snowman kit £9.95 70s child… Stripy handmade dungarees in pure alpaca £9.95
No-sew no-fuss kits which make building your own furry friend both wonderfully easy and magically creative.
Cambridge Baby www.cambridgebaby.co.uk
Beware of fire breathing… 15” happy orange dragon kit £9.95
Cambridge Baby’s mission is simple: offering good clothing. Their garments are wonderful for the skin and body, sustainably produced and carefully made with everyone treated well throughout the supply chain. www.livingwagemovement.org
All tucked in… Cocooi swaddling blanket in merino wool £39.00
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Person who has everything Gifts of Distinction www.gifts-of-distinction.co.uk Quite simply, Gifts of Distinction is the home of silver gifts. Whatever your magpie eye desires, you’ll find it there, from candlesticks to photo frames.
Make Marmite haters change their stripes...
Fit for 007... Silver olive stick £20.00
Sterling silver Marmite lid, from £49.00
Paper Tiger www.papertiger.co.uk Paper Tiger is the destination for exciting, innovative and distinctive cards and gifts, and a growing range for people who fancy getting crafty and making their own cards this Christmas.
Get zen... Ladybird Book of Mindfulness £6.99
If I do say so myself... Bad Ass canvas bag £11.99
G Baldwin & Co. www.baldwins.co.uk
Bring out your inner Churchill... Blitz! A World in Conflict board game £79.99
Orcs Nest www.orcsnest.com Orcs Nest has a game for every interest and every brain. Build your own city, practice your medieval diplomacy skills or play the pirate!
London’s oldest and most established herbalist has you covered if you’re in need of some all natural TLC, from aromatherapy oils to beautiful bath and body gifts.
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Uplifting oils... Aromatherapy box set, from £43.95
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