The holiday season is here, and it’s officially time to get cracking on your Christmas gift list (if you haven’t already started)! To help you finish your shopping with a sprinkle of holiday cheer, we’re rounding up some of our favorite small businesses to shop from this year. 🎁
We know it’s not always easy to find unique and thoughtful gifts—especially ones that don’t come from big retailers like Amazon.
That’s why we’ve put together a list of fantastic ideas from small and independent businesses that are perfect for everyone on your list. ❤️
From budget-friendly finds to splurge-worthy treasures, there’s something for everyone.
And just so you know, we’re not earning any commissions from these recommendations—we’re simply here to spread the love and support for small businesses this holiday season. 🌟
Words with Wine Gift & Subscription box (from £32.99)
Books and wine🍷📚 We can't really think of a better combination - can you?
Words with Wine are an absolute firm favourite of mine for gifting - and more than a lucky few people have received them.
Words with Wine are the fist wine and book subscription available in the UK. Every month they
They offer a number of purchase options including: one-off and subscriptions. So you can choose whichever options suits the budget for whoever you are buying for.
Order your Words With Wine box here.
Marchtown Shop & Wine Club (price varies)
Marchtown is my absolute FAVOURITE Glasgow wine spot, and my go-to when I'm looking for something a little fanicer.
They started as the hottest wine bar in town, and over lockdown did a little pivot to become an off-licence and online wine club.
If you're in Glasgow then we can't recommend Marchtown enough for all your wine & beer needs. You can pop in and choose from a selection of wines of varying prices.
If you're a little further afield then fear not, you can gift their wine club subscriptions, or you can choose from their gift hampers.
Cool Story Co. Insulated Wine Bottle (from £30)
Yeah, sorry of course we had to mention ourselves🤷♀️
Our insulated flasks hold a full bottle of wine (750ml) and keeps it cold for 24 hours (or hot for 12 hours - hello mulled wine🍷 ).
Each bottle comes in a beautiful cylindrical display box, so it's perfect for under the Christmas tree 🎄
They are ideal for boujee picnics, a trip to the beach or just lazily sitting on the couch so you don't need to move.
Order your Cool Story Co. insulated bottle here...
Coravin - Wine Preservation System
This one is a little more on the pricey side - but we think it's definitely worth it. Plus it will save you loads of wine (good for your bank balance and the planet 🌎
I know not finishing a bottle of wine is a crazy concept.
But there is nothing worse than fancying one glass of wine and knowing the rest will get wasted if you don't drink it that night.
This unique preservation system from Coravin helps keep an opened bottle of wine fresh for up to years (depending on which option you go for).
They have options for keeping standard wine fresh as well as sparkling wine.
ThinK Wine Group (from £16.95)
More into sparkling wine or prosecco?
Then ThinK wine has to be on your gift giving list this year.
ThinK wine has a reduced sugar quantity, is 100% vegan, organic and of course, DELICIOUS.
The perfect drink to toast the holidays, or bring in the new year with.
VinoMojo Wine Subscriptions (from £43.99)
A wine subscription with a difference...
VinoMojo win subscription includes 4 wine from a different region each month to help you explore the wines of the world.
With every wine, enjoy an expert video and a guided tasting that you can do on your phone. So, not only do you get to experience delicious wines but you can learn what you love so you feel comfortable buying in a supermarket or ordering in a restaurant.
Found something you like?
Hopefully that has given you some ideas for unique gifts that you can give the wine lovers in your life.
We know it can be difficult to find something different - and it's all too easy to pop onto Amazon.
But hopefully this list will help you fund some amazing local and small businesses in the UK.