Handmade Christmas Gifts From Louise Dawson Design

This Christmas I'm trying to make and buy handmade gifts as much as possible to support fellow makers as well as to give more personal gifts. After Christmas I'm going to write a post on the handmade items I have given as gifts!

If you too are looking for unique, hand crafted Christmas gifts, I'm currently offering 20% off in my Etsy Shop until 18th December, just enter the code HAPPYCHRISTMAS20 at the checkout. All of my handmade jewellery pieces arrive beautifully presented in a hand decorated gift box, making them ideal for gifting. Check out my shop here

The last posting dates for Christmas are 7th December for Asia and the Far East, 10th December for Australia and New Zealand, 15th December for the USA and 18th December for the UK. Happy handmade Christmas shopping! 

Harris Tweed Button Brooches embellished with upcycled materials

All items arrive presented in a lovingly hand decorated box, making them ideal for gifting

Fair Isle Brooches, hand knitted to my own designs in beautiful British wool

The ideal gift for a knitter!

My Mother's Day Gift Guide Featuring Sellers From Not On The Highstreet

It's Mother's Day in the UK on Sunday 15th March and I've been searching Not On The High Street for inspiration for a lovely present for my Mum. I've put together this gift guide of the best foodie, floral and jewellery gift ideas I've come across on NOTHS- my faves are the chocolates shaped liked biscuits, the cake slice club and the plantable wrapping paper, such good ideas!

Foodie Gifts

Set of 2 Cupcake Jars by G Desserts/ Biscuit Shaped Chocolates Set by Chocolate On Chocolate/ Cake Slice Club by The Cake Nest/ Flowering Tea Sampler Five Blooms by The Exotic Teapot

Jewellery

Engraved Initial Stacking Ring by Merci Maman/ Bird Brooch By Silk Purse, Sow's Ear/ Rose Gold Precious Heart Necklace by Naturally Heartfelt/ Personalised Sterling Silver and Leather Wrap Bracelet by HurleyBurley

Floral

Amethyst Vintage Style Flowers Bottles by The Flower Studio/ Wild Flowers 100% Plantable Wrapping Paper by Eden's Paper/ Floralicious Gourmet Edible Flower Growing Kit by Plant and Grow/ Mini World Diver Terrarium Kit by London Garden Trading

The Hazel Gallery Spring Arts Fair

On Saturday 26th April I will be taking part in The Hazel Gallery Spring Arts Fair, at The Waiting Room, Colchester. There will be lots of stall holders selling original handmade pieces, gifts and artwork, as well as live music, workshops, tea and cake (!) and vintage pop-up-shops on board a Routemaster bus! Well worth a trip!

Come and say hello, I'll be having a sample sale of pieces from my new Spring collection, as well as showcasing some new knitted rings and brooches in Spring colours. Hope to see you there!