Last Minute Gifts - It’s Not Too Late!
Beautiful Gifts, Delivered.
Still need to shop, write the card and get the gift in the post in time for Christmas delivery?
Don’t panic, some of the best small British businesses out there have got our back!
So relax, get your feet up and look no further than this list for a selection of beautifully wrapped, thoughtfully selected gorgeousness that you can have delivered in time for Christmas… right from the comfort of your sofa!
Velvet Brown Co are beautiful female owned luxury gifting studio. They’ve done all the hard work for us by curating a selection of inspired, timeless gifts for all occasions.
Using only responsibly sourced, luxurious products from other independent businesses, their gifts have real WOW factor!
You can choose from one of their carefully curated gifts or they can help you pull together something bespoke. It’s all presented with the greatest attention to detail and a handwritten note. Perfect!
Last orders nationally: 20th December
For 15% off use exclusive code: VBXMAS15
Grace & Kin has taken over my jewellery box this year. I absolutely adore their collection and find myself returning again and again for gifts…and for myself!
This is another female owned independent jewellery brand, offering both sterling silver and gold plated jewllery which is both modern and timeless, elegant and affordable.
The branding is stunning and everything arrives perfectly wrapped in letterbox friendly packaging! You’ll be able to tick plenty of ladies off your list here I’m sure!
Last orders: 20th December
For 15% off use exclusive code: LMD15
Little Pots Of Love is the sweetest and simplest little brand, I just adore it! It was started during the Pandemic by Em, a designer, and mother of three small children.
For someone who might prefer a house plant to flowers, this is a really special gift. They’ll receive a String of Hearts plant planted into a handmade clay pot in either rosa or grey, wrapped in one of their beautiful archival style gift boxes, tied with a green cotton ribbon and delivered with foil letterpressed card with your personal message handwritten inside.
Last orders: 22nd December
Biscuiteers don’t really need an introduction I’m sure, but I wanted to remind you of these joy-giving biscuits with a super late last orders date too!!
If you’re not familiar with them, they create collections of beautifully iced biscuits in fabulous packaging. They are all handmade in London, based on old fashioned production techniques. Every single biscuit is lovingly made from the start to finish and each one is therefore totally individual.
Last orders: 23rd December
Mud & Bloom is the only subscription box we have stayed with for a long period of time, in fact I think it’s nearly three years!
My boys are always so excited to see their box arrive through the letterbox and every month is bursting with activities that will last the whole month.
Mud & Bloom connects children with nature. Their monthly subscription box delivers seasonal nature craft, gardening, foraging, and nature spotting activities to your door. Each box contains everything you need for hours of fun with your children discovering plants, insects, birds, soil, the seasons and weather! There are loads of options for purchasing these boxes as a gift, from sibling boxes to 3,6 and 12 month subscriptions.
Last orders: 21st December but downloadable vouchers are available later
For £5 off subscription boxes use exclusive code: LAUREN
Smith & Munson is my go to florist for when I want to send someone a big box of floral sunshine. Grown, not flown, they are a British family business with five generations of expertise, specialising in growing premium quality cut flowers.
Their boxes of tulips, ranuculus and lillies (depending on the season) come straight from the farm so they couldn’t be fresher. They’ll arrive perfectly wrapped in Smith & Munson’s gorgeous branded tissue and boxes and I promise you it all just feels so fresh and a little bit different to what you’ll find elsewhere.
Better create an account while you’re over there because I guarantee you’ll find yourself ordering from them over and over again!
Last orders: 23rd December
Tag and Collar is a brilliant one for all the fur babies out there.
Another gorgeous family business, Tag & Collar lovingly make their collars and leads in small batches here in the UK, each one created with the utmost care and attention.
They also collaborate with other small UK businesses to create some of the unique, handmade products you'll find in their lovely store.
Last orders: 19th December
For 15% off use exclusive code: LAUREN15.
Hus & Hem, is one of those stores that feels like a treasure chest. I wish I could show you around but their website is pretty lovely too!!
Hus & Hem, which means "House and Home" in Swedish, have laid on a smörgåsbord of delicious objects and ideas for you to sample. They have selected each piece, not only for its visual appeal, but for its functionality and practicality too.
Here you’ll find an incredible selection of puzzles, candles, slippers and loads of other unique and amazing gifts for someone special. Everything can be beautifully wrapped and delivered straight to the recipient.
Last orders: 22nd December
For 10% off use exclusive code: LAUREN
The Present Tree is the gift that keeps on giving. I could’nt think of a more lovely way to help someone to mark a special occasion or year.
The Present Tree HQ is in the heart of Co Antrim, surrounded by beautiful native woodlands and steeped in ancient heritage. Every tree gift is organically nurtured, carefully selected from their gardens and hand wrapped with the greatest love and attention to ensure it brings a lifetime of joy in its new garden.
Beautiful branding and a handwritten note…how lovely!
Last order date: 21st December
Dahlia Beach , or Andie, as I know the super inspiring powerhouse of a female behind this brand has played such a huge part in my journey into growing flowers this year…I cant think of a better gift for someone who wants to transform their outdoor space into a floral dream and keep them in supply of cut flowers all summer (and autumn) long!
Her gorgeous brand supplies beautiful collections of dahlia tubers and seeds with exclusive videos on how to grow, pick and arrange your own flowers.
Each Dahlia Beach Collection comes with 5 different premium grade dahlia tubers and 3 packets of co-ordinating cut flower seeds to create the flower garden of your dreams.
Last orders for Dahlia Beach Gift Vouchers: 17th December
They don’t really need an introduction, I know most of you adore a trip to Daylesford as much as we do, but I wanted to include them in this because actually they have an amazing selection of hampers and Christmas gifts that can be ordered online too!
The highest quality organic food, beautifully presented…and who doesn’t want to see a Daylesford box arriving at their front door?!?
For every Daylesford Organic hamper sold, they will plant a native broadleaf tree as part of their ongoing commitment to promoting biodiversity and restoring wild habitats.
Brimming with the very best artisan food, drinks and homeware from their organic farm, their luxury hampers and gift sets make the perfect present.
Last orders: 17th December
For 10% off hampers use exclusive code: LAUREN10
TUSK collection is a family run lifestyle and clothing shop on Ledbury high street and one of those stores I simply cannot walk past without popping in and buying something.
Their collections change seasonally and its a visual feast to see how they’ve merchandised their window. I had to include them in this as its a store I find myself returning to time and time again for gifts for my stylish friends. Even my friend in Edinburgh orders with them online and has things posted out to recipients.
Everything will be beautifully wrapped and they can help pull a larger gift together if you would like and include hand written cards.
Last orders: 22nd December
For 10% off use exclusive code: LAUREN
Marlo Wine is another one you absolutely must have up your gifting sleeve!! I guarantee you and your friends will shop with them again and again.
Think amazing wine, often something a little different too, gorgeously and sustainably wrapped in stylish branded packaging, with next day delivery and a gift note included.
Last orders: 1pm 22nd December
For 15% off use exclusive code LM15
The Real Flower Company is my go-to luxury British florist.
Think super luxury bouquets created from exquisitely scented roses, English flowers, herbs and foliage grown on their own English and Fairtrade sustainable farms.
Stunningly beautiful branding, their flowers arrive in huge sage green boxes and ribbon…they are guaranteed to make the recipient feel really special.
Last orders: 23rd December
For 10% off use exclusive code: LAUREN10
Williams Handmade is where bespoke craftsmanship meets modern design. Another family run business creating timeless pieces using time-honoured skills.
They are most famous for their beautiful handbags that mix fresh colour palettes with classic tans, as well as workshops where you can work with Sarah to make your own bag in her gorgeous Herefordshire studio. But they do also have loads of lovely personalised gift ideas from leather bookmarks to keyrings, passport cases and glasses holders.
Everything arrives perfectly wrapped and presented with a hand written note. We love them!!
Last orders: 19th December
For 15% off gifts use exclusive code: LAURENGIFT15
With over 250 products to choose from, I couldn’t not include this clever website. From beauty and TLC, alcohol, cosy socks and good books, Don’t Buy Her Flowers is set apart by ‘thoughtfulness’ because customers can make a bespoke package that perfectly suits the person they are sending it to.
It becomes a physical manifestation of a human gesture, each package beautifully wrapped and with a handwritten tag.
Last orders: 23rd December
I shared a picture of Rory’s enamel mug here on my stories the other day and lots of you liked it…Then I thought what a wonderful store Lucy has for gifting!!
Not just pretty enamel mugs, all of the designs featured on Lucy’s products are based on her original artwork, created using a combination of hand carving, stamping and watercolour paints.
Their ceramics are made entirely in Stoke-on-Trent; textile products are made in England; they source hand-cut Welsh slate and everything is designed, packed beautifully for gifting and sent from their studio in Dorset. Just let Lucy know if you would like her to include a handwritten card with your order.
Last orders: 21st December
For 15% off use exclusive code: LAURENXMAS15
I really do LOVE The English Stamp Company! I have quite a collection and often purchase customised stamps as gifts too. I think the "address stamps", "home made by" and "name" stamps all make lovely gifts. I even worked with them on a collection which you can find here.
20% of all the sales from this collection go to Women's Aid and they each come gorgeously wrapped in plastic free, recyclable packaging.
Last Orders: 20th December