Last year the shop small movement really took off and people over the UK celebrated supporting independent businesses and those hard working individuals behind the scenes of your favourite instagram accounts. Now, with the highstreet reopened, it is so important to continue supporting your favourite small shops. When you support a small business you are often helping an individual pay for their child to do classes, buy their food shopping, or save up for a family break. Each sale means the world to us indie biz owners and we notice and appreciate ever single one of you. Not only is it great for us but it means you get something entirely unique, crafted with love and wrapped with care.
I’ve put together a small shop guide for mine and your favourite children’s shops. I have personally bought from most of these shops or they have been suggested by multiple @myhollyhouse followers who all have had amazing shopping experiences. This guide will be split into sections and I’ve tried to include a variety of styles to suit everyone’s taste and budget.
The names of each shop is given with the @ symbol. This is their instagram handle so you can also find, like, share, comment, save and generally support small there. Everything helps, you can save for later whether it’s a baby shower, birthday, Easter, anything!
Contents
Accessories
Toys
Clothing
Decor
First up is accessories, from knitted bonnets, beautiful bags, hair accessories and crochet beanies and gloves.
@Delerosa for cute crochet bags, hair vines and other accessories. I have several of these bags and they are perfect for special occaisions, Simone will create a bespoke peice to match your clothing and it makes a wonderful little keepsake. You can also select from previous designs, cute hair vines are making a reappearance as are beautiful earwarmers. There is even talk of an adult bag so watch this space!
@brambles.and.hart if you are looking for stunning crochet accessories and clothing. Not only can you get beautiful beanie hats, gloves and earwarmers you can also get a cosy cardigan or jumper. Just take a look to see how beautiful the bobble cardigans are, the only problem is how can you pick a colour? they are all so gorgeous. I especially love the check beanie hats and have you seen the COFFEE one, perfect for adults too! I know I would definitely love a matching set, who doesn’t love to match their little ones?
@judearthur_co for handmade muslins and baby accessories from soft little bows, beautiful designs on muslins and little teething blankets. With colours to suit all tastes what would you pick? I love the fringed autumnal baby comforters best of all.
@Florence_nora_handmade has a wonderful selection of handmade booties for little ones. I especially love her rudolph slippers! But the bunnies are equally as cute.
The ones the kids love best… Toys! From craft kits to dressing up outfits, vehicles, crayons and wooden learning tools.
@myhollyhouse from letters to santa, fairytale craft boxes, notebooks and letter sets. A huge range of stationery for little ones to inspire creativity. Perfect for children 3 years and up, but there are also lovely baby gifts such as my bestselling Alternative milestone cards which will make the whole family laugh. If you are after a bundle just message me for a discount price, I also gift wrap and can send directly so it’s the perfect way to send some smiles across the miles.
@littlesensorysacks has wonderful sensory bundles for babies that encourage a world of play. There is also a wonderful selection of accompanying books for children of all ages. I have bought a great music set for my little one that I know she will get so much enjoyment out of. This is the perfect shop for babies.
@little_stories_uk for wonderfully crafted wooden heirloom toys, from stacking shapes, building blocks and vehicles. Little stories also collaborates with other small shops so you can find a range of items such as decor and shape crayons.
@RobinsBobbins for superhero capes, masks, crowns and cuffs! Wonderful animal outfits and vibrant stocking fillers. Perfect for children and Sian even makes adult costumes too!
@drawmelincoln for stunning wooden tracing boards, pick a personalised option such as your child’s name or pick from a huge variety of shapes, letters and numbers. With so many to chose from you are bound to find something special for your little one. There are great seasonal boards to use in your play set ups such as daffodils for spring, snowflakes for winter and autumn leaves. I particularly love the bug board and the mandala, what will your child create? If you go to the colour section of the website you can also find intitcate and beautiful crayons that come in a variety of themes with personalised presents such as names too.
@daisydollsbyjodolton for ready made or custom rag dolls that make a brilliant gift for young children and later a beautiful keepsake they can treasure. We had a custom one for Zelda’s first birthday and now she is three she still plays with it.
Next up is clothing from personalised pajamas, organic colourful makes to muted designs and nostalgic prints.
@wear_all_the_colours for organic colourful clothing for newborns to 8 years old. Beautifully made, bright patterns kids will absolutely love and suitable for cloth nappies. These designs are all unisex so perfect for treating both brothers and sisters. Maria is also local to Norfolk, so if you are reading this from my area you will not only be supporting small but shopping local, how amazing is that?
@littleswallowshop for whimsical prints, modern with a hint of nostalgia. Prints are exclusive to Amy so stand out with something truly unique. Amazing quality, super soft and comfy. This is a personal favourite of mine and I can highly reccomend for the quality of these makes, they are timeless too so I plan to keep my eldest daughters for my youngest to wear too. You can also buy muslins, blankets, hats and snoods. The blankets are in a soft miky fabric with a fluffy backing, the cosiest blanket i’ve owned and perfect for babies.
@littlestitchandme for more gorgeous jersey makes. I especially love the little dresses, sleepsuits and coordinating tops and bottoms. There are plenty of whimsical woodland style designs that are perfect for this time of year.
@Avelonoriginals makes personalised clothing and gifts, i think you will love Siobhan’s personalised Christmas pajamas. She also offers personalised tops, jumpers, loungesets and gifts. With options for children and adults you can treat the whole family.
@hopes_andwishes for beautiful prints and the sweetest unisex outfits as well as gorgeous rompers and dresses. I adore the ruffly sleeves on the rompers, they are so cute! You can also find comfy christmas longue sets featuring a traditional nutcracker design, go take a look.
Some decor inspiration for beautiful interiors, wonderful additions to the nursery and playroom. From wooden decor to dried flower hangings and textiles.
@taylor_and_hugo beautiful handpainted wooden decor to suit all nurseries and playrooms. They are such a wonderful gift for a newborn or baby, or even parents to be too.
@the.wreathproject for gorgeous faux and dried flower arrangements or letter box packs. The little star wall hanging would go perfectly in a celestial or boho themed nursery and doubles as a reusable christmas decoration too! If you love crafts why not get one of the kits to make something for your little ones room, it will make it even more special.
@AugustJunedesign for knitted wire words and shapes that really stand out. Known for her detailed animals and perfectly formed words. I have had all sorts from flatlay props, large animals for the wall and seasonal items such as leaves and stars. When each item has arrived I have been blown away by the quality and later by the durability.
@Weathered_knots for beautiful boho bedroom vibes. Wonderful Macrame makes to suit many themes.
@myhollyhouse again for personalised prints, fabric wall hangings, wooden flags and storage bags.
@harlowandbeau for magical makes for beautiful bedrooms, I absolutely love this shop and I am so pleased to have found it. Just check out the wonderful colours, the attention to detail and the sweet little characters. These make stunning additions to a nursery, I particularly love the the felt wreath designs and the stunning angels and mermaids. This would have been a dream doll of mine as a little girl.
I hope this little guide has inspired you to follow these small businesses, share their wonderful work or even make a purchase for those special little ones in your life.
Thank you so much for reading my guide and if you know a small shop that would love to be featured in later seasonal guides or would love a small shop review please do contact me via Instragram, Etsy or Facebook. Love Katie x
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