Supporting British businesses and artisans is something we encourage. With that in mind, here are five of our favourite British buys for July.
Growbar
Get the perfect window box or give your garden a head start with a growbar or two. These wonderful bars consist of a selection of seeds in a bar of growing material. Simply unwrap the bar, place it in a container and water. After about a month, the seedlings should be ready to transplant to bigger containers or your garden. The bars come in a bunch of different varieties, floral and edible. Flower bars include those designed to attract bees or butterflies, edible blooms for your salad plate, blooms for bouquets or confetti, even those that are safe for your canine companion. The edible selections feature fab options for any culinary palette. Whether you like chillies, mini tomatoes, exotic vegetables, or popcorn, there’s a growbar for you. We also love the ones specifically for Chinese, Indian, or Italian cooking. Finally, there is the heritage collection of bars, for your Jane Austen windowbox, your Tudor garden, or your William Morris flowerpots. Growbars are 100% eco-friendly; all wrapping and product is biodegradable or recyclable. Check them out online and find out where you can buy your perfect garden starters.
Fay Page Jewellery
Since 2002, Fay Page and her team of skilled craftspeople have been making beautiful jewellery pieces at their workshop on the Isles of Scilly. What began as a small business making shell and pebble pieces has now grown to include stunning ranges of gold and silver, largely inspired by the landscape of the Scillies. Choose from shells, bees, boats, and other pieces, all beautifully crafted with exquisite details. You can also order wedding ring sets to make your big day that little more special. If you don’t know what your recipient might prefer, why not opt for a gift card so they can choose for themselves. You don’t have to go all the way to the Scillies to buy your Fay Page jewellery; order online.
Whitby Ammonite Soaps
The world is opening up again and that means we might have houseguests! Better get that bathroom in order. And since we still want to encourage cleanliness, why not make a good impression with some cute little guest soaps. This set of six ammonite soaps is sure to impress your visitors. Each one is made with natural ingredients such as bladderwrack, black clay, rosemary, and lavender. They also come in a gift box, meaning they’re a great gift if you are going to visit someone else. Order online from The Whitby Guide.
Pembrokeshire Sea Salt
We all know you shouldn’t overdo the salt in your diet. Having said that, a pinch of good quality salt can make all the difference to your summer BBQ entertaining. So jazz up that potato salad or give your burgers something extra with a dash of Pembrokeshire Sea Salt. Their natural sea salt brings a taste of the Welsh coast to any meal. It is harvested by hand from a couple of coves in Pembrokeshire. Choose from plain or one of the many flavored varieties – added wild garlic, saffron, squid ink. If you’re having difficulty choosing, a sampler gift box is a good place to start. Order online. Oh, and don’t forget the salted caramel hot chocolate kit as well.
Retro Travel Posters from Becky Bettesworth
We absolutely adore the retro seaside look of these fabulous posters from Devon-based artist Becky Bettesworth. They are bright and cheery, and the perfect reminder of your favourite seaside resort or your hometown. Bettesworth draws her inspiration from those classic railway posters of the 1930s. You can buy prints of her designs and then complete the look with matching cushions, tea towels, and a calendar. Check out her range online.