Christmas is my favourite time to support the people behind the brands. As a female founder myself, I know how much every order means to a small business, so this year I've joined forces with 28 other independent, female-founded brands from the Buy Women Built community to bring you one gift guide.
I hope it helps you find something thoughtful, and discover a few new favourites along the way.
Sarah x
Food & Drink Gifts ✦
Something to eat, drink, or raise a glass to.
A keepsake recipe book for saving all your favourite recipes, with a lovely monochrome litho-printed cover.
Limited Edition Festive Peanut Butter Gift Trio
Three jars of award-winning peanut butter in one seriously delicious Christmas gift: rich chocolate orange, warming gingerbread, and the best-selling Rugged crunchy peanut butter. Lovingly made in the UK, vegan-friendly and palm oil free.
Naturally gluten-free, high in protein and fibre, and baked until perfectly crisp — delicious alone or paired with dips, cheeses and antipasti.
Rare Peruvian dark chocolate panettone (75% cacao) with pistachios, cherries and orange.
Christmas Cocktail Advent Calendar
12 days of premium festive drinks: no chocolate, no cheap surprises — just 12 days of beautifully crafted Christmas cocktails, delivered straight through the letterbox.
Stainless steel, double-walled vacuum-insulated tumblers with an inner ceramic coating, keeping drinks at the perfect temperature for longer, with no metal or plastic taste.
12 days of discovery in a can - a wine a day, plus a free wine glass. One of the most original wine gifts you can give this year.
Jewellery & Accessories ✦
Something to unwrap and wear.
Christmas-party-ready in seconds: instant, effortless elegance. Use code CHRISTMAS15 for 15% off.
Emeralds on 14ct Gold-Filled Chain
A hand-wrapped emerald garland necklace with a duo of finer gemstones sourced from a family-run workshop in Jaipur, India — only one available.
Lightweight statement earrings, handmade in London with a Parisian touch — so light you'll forget you're wearing them.
Fashion & Loungewear ✦
Something to wear and live in.
Cashmere Sweatshirt in Poppy Red (£180)
100% Grade A cashmere, super-spun to last a lifetime, in a Christmassy shade that's very good at turning heads.
A unique collection of heirloom blazers for children and adults, handcrafted end-to-end in London from bespoke, certified Harris Tweed® cloth — to be lived in now, loved for years, and treasured for generations.
Nipple covers & shape tape — everything you need to go braless: lift, cover and remove with ease.
Soft organic cotton PJ bottoms that double as relaxed lounge pants, with an elasticated waist, roomy pockets and a comfy full-length fit.
Chestnut Suede Belt with Detachable Gold Double-D Buckle
Beautiful Italian leather belts, handmade in Leicestershire with detachable buckles, for men and women.
Beauty & Wellness ✦
Something for a little self-care.
A daily skin drink with 200mg of hyaluronic acid, plant-derived ceramides, vitamin C and electrolytes — stir one scoop into water (tastes like cloudy lemonade). Two months' supply per tub, created by three expert female founders.
Home & Lifestyle ✦
Something for the home.
Red Deer Stag in Winter Fine Art Print
A handcrafted contemporary art print, designed and made in England using traditional British craftsmanship — a thoughtful gift for art lovers.
Flora-labuous festive home fragrance, hand-poured in the UK using the finest sustainable materials.
Luxurious oversized bows in velvet and gold foil, designed to make a statement on the tree, staircase or mantelpiece this Christmas.
A fruity and vanilla soy wax scented candle for when life needs a little lift: fresh pear and greenery, peach, jasmine and cassis, finished with soft vanilla, amber and musk.
Kids & Family ✦
Something for the kids.
A screen-free weekly activity subscription for children aged 7–11, created by teacher and mum of three Joey James. Every Friday, children get a fresh Brain Building Sheet of puzzles and challenges that build vocabulary, number fluency, reasoning, logic and problem-solving - without feeling like homework. Two levels for different ages and abilities. From £4.99/month, with a 30-day free trial.
Thank you to every brand who took part in making this happen, and happy shopping! 🎄