There really is nothing like receiving something handmade, is there?  You can’t help but appreciate all of the consideration and thought that must’ve gone into producing it.  A personalised, handmade gift is something you will love and cherish forever.

Our Boutique of the Week this week is Patchwork Daisy – home of all things handmade and hand painted, specialising in personalised and unique gifts for children and the home.

Teatime draught excluder, £25

I love this draught excluder- the appliqued pattern is so cute… there’s even tea in the teacup!  Gorgeous fabric and colours.

Betty and baby Freddy, by Rag Bags Collection £17.25

Owner Emily explains, ” Having run out of original Christmas gift ideas for my niece and nephew I decided to hand paint some personalised wooden letters for them to stick up in their bedrooms. The idea sparked off a snowball effect of friends and family requesting bespoke designs for letters and name plaques “.  And the rest is history, as they say!

Decorative letters, from £10 each

Emily likes nothing more than to spend the day making gifts in her Daisy House workshop ready to sell online.

Needle and pin case, £8

Messing About on Boats personalised name plaque, £27

Children love personalised items with their name on. I remember having a Christmas book when I was little in which the character’s names were printed to be the same as my close friend’s and family’s.  I thought it was magical!  The Messing About on Boats name plaque is perfect for your little sailor.  Check out the full range here.

Messing About on Boats cushion by Rag Bags, £17.75

P.S. Patchwork Daisy are kindly giving away a set of handpainted and hand crafted bookends worth £27.00 from their ‘Messing About on Boats’ range to one lucky reader. Check out the competition below!

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It’s nice to treat yourself when you can- be it a long soak in the bath, losing yourself in a good book or simply an early night!  A new home accessory purchase can really lift your spirits too- good old retail therapy!

I found myself saying ‘ooh that’s pretty!’ when browsing this lovely online homeware and accessories boutique… so it’s rather aptly named!  Keren and the team offer “a fabulous selection of stylish quality homeware gifts & accessories for women and girls of all ages” at This is Pretty.  We can’t wait to see some of the new stock which will be arriving within the next couple of weeks!  You’ll find the perfect girly accessory to add to your home…

Large Angel Wings, £235

Spirit of Paris bath salts, £3.90

Heart Lantern, £9.75

I’m loving the travel accessories- soooo cute and unlike anything I’ve seen before!

Vintage butterfly overnight bag, £52.20

P.S. This Is Pretty will be giving away one of their lovely items to one lucky reader soon, so watch this space!

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Some people just seem to have everything, don’t they?  If you’re looking for a special gift for that hard-to-buy-for friend or relative, something nice for the home might just be the thing.   Based in Colchester, Red Lilly is an online boutique selling a carefully-selected range of desireable home accessories.  I love the intricate pattern on these hooks, below…

Ceramic hooks, £10.25 each

Silk cushions, £49 each

‘Love’ tealight holders, £25.95

Sari journals, £13.50 each

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If you favour the homemade, traditional, country look, you’ll like Country Gifts, an online home accessories boutique selling just that!  Ideal for Christmas decor ideas, gifts for friends and family or to brighten-up your own home, Country Gifts has a whole array of interesting products to choose from.  Below is a selection of my favourites…

Large decorative heart, £7.99

Set of 3 tealight buckets, £9.99

Chunky hand-knitted hot water bottle, £18.99

rustic soap dish, £7.99

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Stuck for gift ideas for Christmas?  Lisa Angel is our Shop of the Week!  Based in Norwich and available to purchase online, Lisa Angel stocks a wide range of interesting and unique jewellery.  From pretty necklaces and bangles to headbands and charms, you’ll be spoilt for choice!  We’re loving the prices too…

Acrylic Parisian large flower cuff, £12 each

Lisa Angel Rose Bead earrings in white, £12

These pretty earrings (above) have a similar look to a pair by Mawi but are just as stunning and are available at a snip of the price!

Jewellery stand, £10

Brighten-up a plain winter coat with a Fifi the Poodle brooch!  £10 each

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