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Christmas Christmas gifts Read time: 24 min November 1, 2024

Best Christmas gifts for everyone 2024: Sustainable and ethical ideas for her, for him plus beauty and homeware

Live Frankly Team Live Frankly Team Read time: 24 min

Finding the perfect Christmas gift can feel a little overwhelming sometimes, espeically when it comes to sustainable gifts, as when you start looking, there’s a lot of choice. Really, we know we shouldn’t be buying each other extra stuff, but we have become accustomed to showing people we care by giving presents. So if we’re going to put our purchasing power somewhere, it might as well be with small independent brands who are making conscious choice.

Whether you’re trying to be more sustainable yourself or looking for gifts for environmentally conscious friends or family across fashion, beauty, homeware and travel, the wonderful fact is that ethical gifts can have far-reaching positive impact.

Here’s our pick of some of the best ethical and sustainable Christmas gift ideas for everyone.

Also, check out our guides for the best Christmas crackers, best turkey and best Christmas food.

How we curate our gift-guides and test

Live Frankly is a place for exclusively ethical and sustainable brands. All the brands we feature go above-and-beyond in the work they do because they recognise the climate crisis, the environmental crisis, the injustices in their industries, and they know there’s a better way. They’re proving business can be done differently.

Every brand fills out a form answering questions about the materials they use, the people in their supply chains and their governance structures. We speak with the owners and decision makers before adding them to the Live Frankly Directory, and we test the quality of their products.

We do the hard work in the background, so you can focus on buying gifts with meaning for your loved-ones from smaller, independent brands with values at their core.

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Best sustainable travel Christmas gifts

Best gift for adult-only stays: Bethnal&Bec Luxury Stays gift card, from £20

Key Specifications

  • Located less than an hour from London
  • King-sized beds and luxurious roll-top baths
  • Outdoor spaces feature jacuzzi baths, fire pits, and countryside views
  • Dog-friendly
  • Honesty pantry
  • Extras include electric bike hire, massages, cocktail kits…

If you know someone that needs a break from the everyday hustle, consider Bethnal&Bec Luxury Stays for the ultimate countryside escape. Located in Hertfordshire, less than an hour from London, these boutique, adult-only cabins are the perfect gift for anyone craving tranquillity. With king-sized beds, roll-top baths, outdoor jacuzzi tubs, and fire pits, they combine luxury with stunning countryside views. Guests can pre-order locally-sourced food and drinks or indulge in extras like massages or cooking classes. Dog-friendly options and electric bike hire make it easy to explore nearby villages while embracing a slower pace of life.

From £20 | SHOP NOW FROM BETHNAL&BEC LUXURY STAYS

Best gift for reconnection: Re Cabin gift card, from £100

Re Cabins Outdoor Bath

Key Specifications

  • Located in St. Albans, just outside of London
  • Eight acres of private, undisturbed meadow
  • Outdoor hand-built bath, inspired by the Japanese Onsen Style
  • Indoor log-fired stove, with a pizza oven compartment
  • Outdoor fire pit with a cooking grill
  • Bathroom with sink, shower and waterless toilet

Re Cabins was born to to help people reconnect with neglected aspects of their lives. If you know someone that would benefit from a break from the chaos of city life then this off-grid cabin is the perfect gift. The luxury design intentionally blends city and country life: off-grid (except for a water supply shared with grazing horses), convenient, comfortable and sleek. It offers the option of a hot tub or a cold plunge. It’s even easily accessible by public transport, so the recipient doesn’t need a car to reach it.

Best sustainable Christmas gifts for her

Best sparkly Christmas dress: Jenerous Organic Cotton Sparkle Wrap Dress, £59.95

Key specifications

  • Made from organic cotton
  • Made in a Fair Trade factory
  • Silver and gold metallic print
  • Hand block printed
  • Hand wash only
  • Sizes UK 12-16

Sparkle metallic print adds glamour to this classic LBD. This dress is made from organic cotton that has been hand block printed by artisans in India, using metallic gold and silver dyes. It offers a flattering fit with a tuck over the waist and a mock wrap detail.

£59.95 Original Price:£90.00 | SHOP NOW FROM JENEROUS

Best Christmas party top: Organic Cotton Navy Backless Jumper With White Bow, £139

Project Cece Fanfare Bow top

Key specifications

  • 100% Organic Cotton
  • Hand-Wash
  • Sizes UK 6-14

Part of the carefully curated offering from the female-founded online marketplace Project Cece, this ethically made, backless jumper combines drama with sustainability. It is handcrafted in Fanfare Label’s London factory. The design features extra-long sleeves gathered at the elbows for a bold statement. Made from 95% GOTS-certified organic cotton, it supports fair wages and local female artisans.

£120 | SHOP NOW FROM PROJECT CECE

Best silk shirt: Lora Gene White Tala Silk Organza Shirt, £195

lora gene tala white silk shirt

Key Specifications

  • Made from 100% silk
  • Made to order
  • Hand wash, or use a mild wool cycle
  • Sizes UK 6-24

The Tala shirt is a statement piece that offers both a timeless elegance and contemporary flair, with two oversized front pocket. Crafted from lightweight silk organza it is both delicate yet strong. It is a versatile staple that pairs with any outfit, and makes a great transition option from day to night.

£195 | SHOP NOW FROM LORA GENE

Best comfy and stylish jumper: Margot Ivory Organic Cotton Jumper, £120

Key specifications

  • Vegan
  • 100% Organic Cotton
  • 30º Eco Machine Wash
  • Sizes UK 8-16

This premium organic cotton jumper will keep you stylish and warm all winter. You can feel extra relaxed knowing Komodo’s ethics are some of the best – they are one of the pioneers in sustainable fashion. Komodo produces in Nepal, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Turkey under fair conditions, with living wages for all employees. 

£120 | SHOP NOW FROM PROJECT CECE

Best winter mini dress: Aušra: Black Cotton Mini Dress, £229

The Revivas Aušra Black Cotton Mini Dress

Key Specifications

  • 100% OEKO-TEX Certified Cotton
  • Dry clean only
  • Sizes XS-L

The silhouette is boxy, but the ribbed fabric adapts beautifully to your body shape. The knit was manipulated to create naturally flared sleeves for a feminine look. Crafted from certified organic cotton, combed for extra softness, perfect for layering throughout the season and beyond. The Knotty Ones was founded by three best friends who set out to create the perfect knit while giving back to less privileged women in their community. P.S. This dress is Aušra, meaning ‘dawn,’ because it’s made for dancing until sunrise.

£229 | SHOP NOW FROM THE REVIVAS

Best plastic-free bralette: Women’s Organic Pima Cotton Bralette, £27.50

AYA bralette

Key specifications

  • 100% Orgnaic Pima Cotton
  • Resistant to wrinkling and pilling
  • Silky soft on the skin
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Available in four colours: Black, Grey, Navy, White
  • Sizes XS-L
  • Last order date for Christmas: Saturday 14 December

This unbelievably soft bralette is made from luxurious organic pima cotton. It not only feels great on your skin, it’s good for the planet, too. AYA creates high quality, all-natural and plastic-free clothes for active lifestyles. Even their elastic bands (for stretch) are made from Tree Rubber and Cotton. The quality of their materials also ensures a more long-lasting design, so you can really get the most out of these everyday items.

£27.50 (converted from Euros) | SHOP NOW FROM AYA

Best for lounge days and nights: Peachaus Robinia Gingham Check Ethical-Cotton Pyjamas, from £65

Key specifications

  • 100% cotton
  • Made in India
  • Sizes XS-L
  • Last order date for Christmas: Wednesday 18 December

Receiving a pair of PJ’s for Christmas feels like a rite of passage. And, if you’re looking to step up your PJ game this year with a pair that is cute, comfy and kind to the planet, look to Peachaus. It’s an all-round fab women’s lifestyle brand that sells contemporary feminine sleepwear, underwear and leisurewear in an array of understated soft colours. Their chic range of matching pyjama sets, which feature pastel stripes, gingham checks and beautiful embroidered designs, are the kind of pyjamas you’ll want to lounge in on the sofa with a coffee in hand, all winter long.

Trousers £65, Shirt £70 | SHOP NOW FROM PEACHAUS

Best for winter hikes: Arms of Andes Alpaca Wool Hoodie, £138

Arms of Andes Alpaca Wool Hoodie

Key specifications

  • Made from Royal Alpaca wool
  • Available in five colours: Black, Gray, Navy, Blue and White
  • Sizes XS-XXL 
  • Last order date for Christmas: Saturday 14 December

Developed in the Andes Mountains, this form-fitting, high-performance 100% Alpaca Wool Hoodie is lightweight, soft and breathable – the perfect gear for outdoor sports, travelling, and everyday use. Alpaca Wool is moisture-wicking and naturally odour resistant helping to keep you protected, clean, and comfortable on your adventures. Another bonus, it requires less washing. It is available in a variety of colours, using low-impact or natural dyes.

£138 | SHOP NOW ARMS OF ANDES

Best bracelet: Aurora gold cuff bracelet with grey pearls, £200

Key specifications

  • 18k gold vermeil
  • Dark Grey Pearls
  • Open bangle approx. 0.5 cm x 6.5 cm
  • Last order date for Christmas: Wednesday 18 December

The Aurora Gold Cuff Bracelet features stunning glossy dark grey pearls and is one of Amadeus most effortless elegant bracelets. Amadeus’ philosophy is “look good, feel good, and do good”. They offer their customers more conscious jewellery choices by using recycled gold and silver and purchasing pre-loved stones second-hand. They are dedicated to in-house production in London. 

£200 | SHOP NOW FROM AMADEUS

Best activewear: Wellicious Diamond White Control Bra, £89

Key specifications 

  • Certified Cradle to Cradle Product
  • 100% circular
  • Made from 87% Organic Cotton, 13% compostable Elastane
  • Made in Europe inline with Social & Fair Work Conditions
  • Sizes XS – XL
  • Christmas Order Date: Monday 2 December to guarantee arrival in time

This stylish eco-friendly and circular organic cotton yoga bra offers both style and support, while the cut-out back design adds ventilation and flexibility. Wellicious is Cradle to Cradle certified, meaning its entire lifespan – from manufacturing through to composting – is fully taken care of. When the products do come to the end of their lives, Wellicious will take them back and properly compost them.

£89 | SHOP NOW

Best Christmas dress: Lora Gene Scarlett V-Neck Wool Dress, £215

Scarlet Wool Dress Lora Gene

Key Specifications:

  • Made from Wool
  • Sizes UK 6-28
  • Machine wash at 30C

This red dress will have your outfits covered for the whole of the festive season – and beyond. It’s made from beautiful wool etamine from a heritage French mill, has a loose fit and falls beautifully. Featuring a deep oval V-neck and an asymmetric skirt that highlights the waistline, it’s very flattering and will take you from straight from the office to Christmas parties.

£215 | SHOP NOW FROM LORA GENE

Best Christmas earrings: Statement Sparkly Gold Baguette Hoop Earrings, £85

The Revivas Statement Gold Earrings

Key Specifications:

  • 20mm
  • Made with a solid base of 100% certified recycled 925 silver
  • Plated with 14k gold vermeil (5x thicker than standard gold plating)
  • Lab-grown cubic zirconias
  • Hypoallergenic: No nickel or brass

Sparkle up any outfit with these statement gold hoop earrings from Claire Hill Designs. They are heavy on style but lightweight, meaning you can comfortably wear them all day. Claire Hill Designs is an award-winning demi-fine jewellery brand that specialises that are designed in Wales and manufactured in Thailand, in factories that champion responsible manufacturing.

£85 | SHOP NOW FROM THE REVIVAS

Best sleepmask: Dragstrip Disco Ruffle Sleep Mask, £20

Weirdstock Dragstrip Disco ruffle sleepmask

Key Specifications:

  • 100% organic cotton
  • Natural anti-microbial properties
  • Extra-large size

Two things you realise as you get older – getting a few extra hours of sleep is sometimes better than the afterparty and a sleep mask offers the dreamy possibility of a better night’s sleep. Even better when it is made in an extra large size to keep the light out, the silky satin 300 thread-count weave is smooth and gentle against the delicate skin around your eyes, and it features a cute ruffle. These sleep masks are made from excess fabric from the Dragstrip Disco duvet cover and pillow cases range that would otherwise go to waste, so each mask gets a different part of the print, making them all totally unique! 

£20 | SHOP NOW FROM WEIRDSTOCK

Best sustainable Christmas gifts for him

Best jacket: Wawwa Lee Jacket in Berry, £195

Key specifications

  • Made in Manchester
  • Workers are paid a real living wage
  • Colours: Black, brown and berry
  • Sizes XS – XXL

In need of adding colour and texture to your wardrobe? This soft needle cord jacket is an easy statement piece that does just that with minimal effort.

Made in Manchester from 100% cotton, its a versatile thrown-on jacket that can be worn casually layered over jumpers during the day, or dresssed up for the evening over a shirt.

It features popper fastenings down the front, gatthered cuffs and hem and two large front pockets. The berry colour is a refreshing autumnal and wintery colour, without being black, navy or grey, and it’s aso available in black and tan.

£195 | SHOP NOW at Wawwa

Best socks for nature lovers: Silverstick + Matt Sewell Merino Wool Socks, £18

Key specifications

  • 90% merino wool / 10% nylon
  • Midweight double rib knit
  • Made in Britain
  • Sizes UK 4-7, 8-10, 11-13
  • Last order date: 20 December
  • Last delivery date: 24 December

Socks are another essential Christmas gift, but they need to be far more exciting than your average pair, which these cosy merino wool rib knit numbers are. Going far beyond just keeping feet warm, Silverstick is supporting endangered birds that feature on the red list with these socks, as they’re part of the Matt Sewell collection, an artist who paints birds.

They are available in four colours, each inspired by Matt’s paintings of the Cirl Bunting (pictured), Merlin, Turtle Dove and the Hawfinch, and 10% of sales go towards the conservation organisation, Wildcard. Available in three sizes. 

£18 | SHOP NOW at Silverstick

Best beanie: Drift British Wool Beanie from Brothers We Stand, £30

drift beanie_brotherswestand

Key specificiations

  • Super warm
  • Made in Britain
  • 100% British wool
  • Uses sustainable dyes
  • Available in three colours
  • Available in one size

Keep warm, whether you’re out hiking, cycling, running or climbing in the great British outdoors with this British wool beanie. It’s made from 100% British Wool. It is inspired by seafarers all around our coastline, whose beanies are rolled up to allow them to hear their shipmates both at sea and in the harbour.

Stocked at the Brothers We Stand online marketplace, which specialises in stylish ethical menswear. It offers a brilliantly curated selected off clothing at affordable prices, where each item featured on the site has a ‘footprint’ detailing the story behind the product so you know exactly what you’re buying.

£30 | SHOP NOW at Brothers We Stand

Best leather boots: Gaucho Ninja Goodyear Welted Barefoot Chelsea Boots, £449

Key specifications

  • Made from calf vegetable tanned leather
  • Designed in the UK and made in an artisan factory
  • Made to measure to fit your feet
  • Sizes EU37-48 and extra wide available

Having a hard-working pair of boots that are truly comfortable are hard to come by. That’s where barefoot shoes come in. If you’re new to the concept, essentially they’re shoes made with a low-profile sole designed to mimic the natural shape of the foot.

Drawing on the Japanese footwear philosophy of the ‘tabi’, which reflects a deep connection with nature, simplicity, and mindfulness, Gaucho Ninja integrates concepts of balance, natural motion, and foot health into every shoe crafted. It combines heritage shoe making techniques that have been passed down through generation with modern technology, using an app to accurately measure your feet perfectly, so they’ll properly fit.

They’re desgined in the UK in Herefordshire and made in Spain at a family run artisan factory. The boots are made from calf vegetable-tanned leather, which is durable and better for the environment as the process doesn’t use chemicals. The inner lining is made from wild deer leather which gives comfort and breathability, ensuring a soft, glove-like fit that molds to your foot without compromising on style and will last a lifetime – and who can argue with that?

£449 | SHOP NOW at Gaucho Ninja

Best for the fashion concious: PLC Organic Terry Polo T-shirt, £85

Key specifications

  • Made from 100% organic cotton
  • Casual fit
  • Crew neckline
  • Colours available: Navy, yellow, sky blue and red
  • Sizes XXS-XXL

PLC stands for Planet Loving Care, showing how important being kind to the environment is for the brand and its choice in using better materials. But that’s not to say comfort isn’t a top priority too, especially as its main offering is loungewear.

Made from 100% organic and sustainably sourced cotton, the Terry Organic T-shirt is luxurious and comfy and works just as well at the beach during summer as it does layered under casual shirt in the winter months too.

£85 | SHOP NOW at The Revivas

Best boxers: Fleet London Boxers, £27

Fleet London Boxer Shorts

Key specifications

  • Slimmer fit
  • Made from 100% lightweight cotton
  • Embroidered logo
  • Plastic free packaging
  • Sizes S-XL

Who doesn’t appreciate a new set of boxer shorts? Especially when they are as well made as these. Fleet London boxers, available in seven colours, are slim cut, comfortable and lightweight – none of the bagginess you now see in so many boxer shorts.

Made from sustainably sourced, high-quality raw cotton, they are designed to last. Fleet London’s garments are produced in small batches in Portugal under fair and safe working conditions.

OFFER: Use code LFxmas to get £3 off individual boxer orders. Valid until 19/12/24.

£27 | SHOP NOW at Fleet London

Best for basics: AYA Men’s Organic Pima Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt, £33.30

Key specifications

  • Made from 100% Pima cotton
  • Colours: Black, navy, gray, white, natural grey, natural blue and undyed
  • Sizes S-XL

Made from super soft 100% Pima cotton from Peru, AYA excells in top quality wardrobe essentials at affordable prices. It’s not only soft, it’s also highly durbale, hypoallergenic and made with a regular fit.

The brand is entirely plastic free, and is on a mission to prove this is a possible model for fashion brands. Everything in the range is biodegradable, and threads and labels are made from 100% cotton, plus dyes are organic certified.

AYA is also a single-origin brand and manufacturer: from fibre to finished garment, everything is created in Peru which improves the traceability and carbon footprint of the supply chain. We like the black, but it’s also available in navy, gray, white, natural grey, natural blue and undyed too.

£33.30 | SHOP NOW at AYA

Best leather belt: Gaucho Ninja West End Belt, Black, £55

Key specifications

  • Made from calf vegetable tanned leather
  • Designed in the UK and made in an artisan factory
  • Sizes XS-XL

Everyone needs a classic hardworking belt in their capsule wardrobe, and this one from Gaucho Ninja is durbale, simple and well made – everything you need in a the go-to accessory.

With a heavy-duty brass buckle, its 4cm wide and will fit in most belt loops to add a touch of timless style to outfits. It’s made from full-grain leather and uses vegetable tan leather which is a chemical-free process in a Spanish family-run artisan factory that’s been running for five generations.

The leather is thick, rugged and ages well over time, while still being supple and soft. Though our favouirte is the black belt, it also comes in two other colours, a dark brown and a natural tan colour.

£55 | SHOP NOW at Gaucho Ninja

Best wallet: Elvis & Kresse Billfold Wallet, £80

Sustainable gifts | Elvis & Kresse Billfold Wallet

Key specifications

  • Recycled from old fire hoses
  • The brand donates 50% of profits to charity
  • Made in the UK

Ever wondered what happens to old fire hoses? Well, us neither really, until we came across Elvis & Kresse who are cleverly saving them from landfill by recycling decommissioned hoses into useful luxury accessories that also look great, like this bifold wallet.

With space for 10 cards plus a big section for some notes, it’s a simple and classic design that’s extremley durable due to its strong material, and is also waterproof. Though the brand’s ethos on upcycling doesn’t stop with the outter material, as inside, it’s also lined with reclaimed military-grade parachute silk.

The wallet comes in red, or the more unuusual yellow hose colour, and it can even be personalised too making it a great gift choice. If you needed any more convincing to add it to your baskey, the brand also donates 50% of its profits to charity too. Available in red or the more rare yellow hose.

£80 | SHOP NOW at Project CECE

Best for the adventurer: Arms Of Andes Alpacca Wool Men’s T-shirt, £71

Key specifications

  • Made from Alpacca wool
  • Colours: Black, navy, gray, white, natural grey, natural blue and undyed
  • Sizes S-XXL

Specialising in high-performance and sustainable activeware is Arms of Andes which uses Alpaca wool for much of its rage.

If you’re new to the benefits of alpaca wool, there’s many benefits to them. The fibers have evolved in the harsh Peruvian Andes over millennia and are semi-hollow, making them lighter weight and also better at insulating that merino wool. The alpaca wool comes directly from alpaca herders in the Peruvian Andes, whose families have been employing traditional techniques to rear alpacas at high altitudes and harvest their fibre for generations.

The material is moisture wicking, naturally anti-bacterial, odour resistant, breathable and soft to the touch and on skin. And because of this, it can keep you protected on any adventure, whether it’s hiking, climbing or snowboarding.

£71 | SHOP NOW at Arms of Andes

Best for loungewear lovers: KOMODO JIM JAM Mens GOTS Organic Cotton Pyjama Set, Green, £75

Key specifications

  • 100% Organic Cotton
  • GOTS Certified
  • Colours: Navy, green, mauve and burnt orange
  • Sizes S-XL

A failsafe Christmas gift is new pyjamas, whether they’re for actually sleeping in or lazy weekends, they’re loose fitting, cosy and perfect for relaxing in.

Komodo has been pioneering sustaiability in fashion since 1988 and knows a thing or two about it, including using sustainable fibres, fair working conditions and supporting charities where the clothes are made in Asia.

Made from premium organic cotton, that’s been brushed for the extra soft feel and come in a tartan pattern. They’re also available in navy, burnt orange, mauve and green.

£75 | SHOP NOW at Project CECE

Best cashmere jumper: Misty Cashmere cashmere and merino zip neck jumper, £195

Key specifications

  • Made from cashmere and merino wool
  • Available in navy and navy blue, bright pink, burgundy and marine blue
  • Sizes S-XXXL

Everyone needs at least one cashmere piece in their wardrobe, and if you’re looking for the first piece, we think it should be this versatile half-zip jumper.

Made from natural materials, it’s a cashmere (30%) and merino wool (70%) blend, which are both soft and temperature regulating, making it perfect for layering. They’re also long-lasting and durable materials that are also hardwaring and if well looked after, will last years. With its contrasting coloured zip trim, it’s a go-to jumper to pull over a shirt for an easy smart casual look.

£195 | SHOP NOW at The Revivas

Best genderless Christmas gifts

Best for travel lovers: Wawa Water Resistant Duffle Bag Travel Set, Dark Olive, £150

Key specifications

  • Made from 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
  • Made in Manchester, UK
  • Workers paid the real living wage
  • Water resistant and reproofable

Packing can often be a nightmare, from working out what to take away with you, to then getting it all to fit into one bag. Wawwa understands that universal issue and so has come up with this spacoius duffle bag that comes with every good packer’s biggest secret: packing cubes.

These little compression cubes not only help with space, but also ensure you’re able to find anything when you need to. There’s little worse than scrabbling around and pulling everything out to find that one thing. It’s made in Manchester, it’s crafted from 100% organic ripstop cotton that’s also GOTS certified, meaing its sturdy and will keep al your favourte possesionas inside dry and protected.

£27 | SHOP NOW at Wawwa

Best hoodie: Pitod Hoodie, £89

Pitod Tracksuit

Key specifications

  • Made from 100% organic cotton
  • Double layered hood and drawstring cords
  • Branded sleeves
  • Front pouch
  • Available in desert dust, canyon pink, white
  • Five trees planted per product sold
  • Made to order
  • Sizes S-XXL
  • Last order date: 9 December
  • Last delivery date: 24 December

The ultimate loungewear item is a hoodie, perfect for keeping you cosy whether it’s relaxing on the sofa, or for keeping warm while heading out to an early morning gym class. 

The hoodie is made with organic cotton, it’s super soft and features the Pitod logo down both of the sleeves. Pitod’s streetwear styles are genderless and the brand as a whole focuses on sustainability and social responsibility as a member of 1% for The Planet, as well as being certified B Corp and a Living Wage Employer. Pair it with the matching Pitod embroidered joggers (£69) for the ultimate relaxed outfit.

Hoodie £89 | SHOP NOW at Pitod
Joggers £69 | SHOP NOW at Pitod

Best for cosy winter walks: Valentina Karellas Cashmere Snood, £120

Valentina Karellas Grey knitted hat and mittens

Key specifications 

  • 100% ethically sourced Mongolian cashmere
  • Zero waste ethos
  • Each item is made to order
  • Made from left over yarn that would otherwise have gone to waste
  • Made using hand powered vintage knitting machine

If you want to wrap someone in a bundle of love, then Valentina Karellas’ Danvers knitwear is the perfect gift to do just that. Super light and stylish, these pieces are all about quality and attention to detail, featuring a contrast stripe hem detail. The matching beanie, mittens and snood are available in a range of bright and bold colours, including electric blue and turquoise, forest green with contrasting orange or tones of grey, and are made of beautifully soft and bright (surplus) cashmere, which is incredibly limited stock. When this yarn is gone, it’s gone…

£120 | SHOP NOW FROM VALENTINA KARELLAS

Best for cheese lovers: The Ethical Cheeseboard, £66

Key specifications 

  • Produces award-winning cheeses, from British classics to unique creations.
  • Pioneers of the cow-with-calf method, allowing cows to raise their calves naturally.
  • Certified net-zero farm, capturing more carbon than it emits.
  • Sustainable practices have boosted biodiversity on their farm five-fold.
  • Offers cheese subscriptions, farm tours, and hands-on cheese-making courses.
  • Committed to combining sustainability, animal welfare, and exceptional quality.

For a festive feast, The Ethical Dairy has your cheese board covered. Opt for their indulgent Ethical Cheeseboard, which features 2kg of their finest farmhouse cheeses including Barlocco or Fleet Valley Blue, Skinny Red, Laganory and Carrick. For a smaller option, their Cheesy Night In option is ideal, offering 500g of cheese paired with pickles and oatcakes, with a choice to include or skip the blue cheese.

£66 | SHOP NOW FROM THE ETHICAL DAIRY

Best sustainable skincare and beauty gifts

Best for winter skin: Lyonsleaf Face and Body Natural Skincare Set: £17.50

Key specifications

  • 100% Natural
  • More than 90% organic/wild-harvest
  • Concentrated formula
  • Water-free: no preservatives or emulsifiers

Lyonsleaf award-winning Body Butter and Beauty Balm are both intensive moisturisers, that are great for winter skin. They are made from tropical plant oils like shea butter and babassu oil that will not oxidise on the skin and are perfect for daytime use. The multi-tasking Beauty Balm can also be used as a cleanser using the oil cleansing method. This won’t strip the skin’s natural oil and will keep both oily or dry skin in tip-top condition.

At Lyonsleaf they call their philosophy ‘The Republic of Natural Skincare’, crafting their blends with homegrown herbs, nourishing plant oils, organic beeswax, minerals, and… nothing else! Lyonsleaf products are hand-made in the UK by workers earning a living wage.

£17.50 | SHOP NOW FROM LYONSLEAF

Best travel essentials: Ben & Anna Fresh Gift Set, £16.95

Ben-and-Anna-Fresh-Gift-Set

Key Specifications:

  • 1 x White Toothpaste Tube
  • 1 x Love Me Deodorant Cream
  • 1 x Raspberry Lip Balm

This gift set is ideal for a weekend getaway. It contains compact versions of everyday essentials, including deodorant, lip balm and toothpaste, giving the recipient a flavour for what natural and sustainable products are really about. Ben & Anna deodorants are certified by Natrue and their other toiletry products are certified by COSMOS Natural. The brand is also certified by the Vegan Society and registered cruelty-free by PETA.

£16.95 | SHOP NOW FROM BEN & ANNA

Best hot cloth cleanser: Lyonsleaf Hot Cloth Cleansing Revitalising Kit: £14.99

Lyonsleaf hot cloth cleansing kit

Key specifications

  • 100% Natural
  • More than 90% organic/wild-harvest
  • Concentrated formula
  • Water-free: no preservatives or emulsifiers

This kit contains everything you need to try the oil cleansing method, a revolutionary new way to cleanse, exfoliate and remove make-up (even waterproof mascara) without stripping the skin’s natural oils. The magic of this method is that it is suitable for dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin because plant oils repair the outer layer of your skin and lock in moisture, giving long-lasting hydration. Traditionally, products for oily skin attempt to strip excess oil, but it is now understood that this causes the skin to overcompensate and produce more oil, exacerbating the problem.

£14.99 | SHOP NOW FROM LYONSLEAF


Best sustainable homeware Christmas gifts

Best Christmas Tree Decoration: Storm Flowers Garden Red Mushroom Ceramic Hanging Decoration, £7

Key Specifications

  • Handmade in Devon
  • Gold elastic for hanging
  • Made of English clay
  • Weight 20g
  • Sold individually or as a bundle of 6

Storm Flowers Garden offer a whole range of beautiful handmade ceramic Christmas decorations, including the more traditional Santa and Red Robins, but our favourite has to be the mushroom. It’s cute. It’s fun. The power of mushrooms in nature and in human health is only just starting to be appreciated. What’s not to love?

£7 | SHOP NOW FROM STORM FLOWERS LONDON

Best tea towel: Gung Ho Easy Tiger Organic Tea Towel, £20

Gung Ho Easy Tiger Tea Towel Set 1

Key specifications:

  • 100% organic cotton
  • Printed and hand made in Cheshire
  • Size: 45 x 68cm
  • Features a hanging loop (always handy)

Who doesn’t love a statement tea towel to brighten up their kitchen? These thicker organic tea towels are perfect little presents – with a hidden message for animal lovers and planet warriors. This print champions the majestic tiger, one of the most loved but most endangered animals on earth. The design highlights their latest fight against climate change and rising sea levels which is becoming more and more of a threat to their existence.

£20 | SHOP NOW FROM GUNG HO

Best Relaxing Gift Set: Purscents Luxury Candle and and Bath Salts Gift Set, £50

Purscents Relaxing Gift Set

Key Specifications

  • Candle is 100% plant-based blend
  • Made from a blend of rapeseed and coconut wax
  • Infused with essential oils
  • Burn time 40-50 hours
  • Bath salts are a blend of Himalayan and Epsom salts
  • Salts are infused with essential oils and dried botanicals

This gift set offers the magic of time – time to relax with Purscents best-selling Unwind candle and bath salts. But, the magic of Purscents candles also lies in the fact that they are designed to be refilled time and time again. Founder Maame Sarpong’s love of candles made her conscious of the unnecessary waste a candle habit can create and so she designed luxurious, nature-inspired home fragrances that enhance the home and wellbeing, at minimal cost to the planet.

£50 | SHOP NOW FROM PURSCENTS

Best silk pillowcase: Weirdstock Luxury Silk Pillowcase in Psychedelic Orange, £65

Weirdstock Luxury silk orange retro pillowcase

Key specifications:

  • 100% luxury silk pillowcase
  • Comes in a beautiful lilac tube
  • Standard UK pillowcase size
  • Slightly larger at first at 53cm x 79cm (but will shrink slightly after the first wash)

The benefits of a silk pillowcase are widely talked about. Silk’s low friction surface is reported to reduce hair breakage and frizz, and helps lock in moisture. It’s gentle on skin too, naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial, said to preventing creases and keep your skin looking fresh. What else could you want? Well, a design that puts a smile on your face when you wake up each morning. Cue this beautiful vibrant orange and yellow retro psychedelic atomica print from Weirdstock.

£65 | SHOP NOW FROM WEIRDSTOCK

Best Christmas Diffuser: Sarafumi Ételle d’Hivaer Diffuser, £27.99

Sarafumi Etelle D'hivaer Diffuser

Key Specifications

  • Notes of Sweet Orange, Cinnamon & Nutmeg
  • Diffuser base oil is made from a vegan eco-friendly renewable source
  • Black Fibre reeds are vegan and cruelty free

Each Sarafumi product is designed to stimulate the senses to re-energise, relax or unwind. Made with a unique blend of essential oils, this diffuser offers the warming scents that are perfect for cosy winter nights- with notes of sweet orange, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sarafumi is a Guernsey-based brand that has sustainability at its core aand uses Guernsey’s historical language “Patois” in product names.

£27.99 | SHOP NOW FROM SARAFUMI

Best for meditating: Leticia Credidio meditation pillow, £65

Leticia Credidio meditation pillow, black and white

Key specifications:

  • Crocheted in Brazil 
  • 45cm diameter and 20cm height 
  • Outer: Made from 100% cotton from Brazil
  • Inner: 100% recycled cotton calico and upcycled foam 
  • Last order date for Christmas: UK: first week of December. Europe and Worldwide: 16 December.

Time is the secret to this meditation pillow, that is hand crocheted by designer Leticia Credidio’s auntie in Brazil. Featuring a striking black and white design it is designed to make your meditation sessions and home even more comfortable. Leticia Credidio’s vegan ‘Before Sleeping’ candle is the perfect accompaniment for meditation sessions, imade from soy wax and a blend of 100% geranium and rosemary essential oils.

£65 | SHOP NOW FROM LETICIA CREDIDIO

Best bespoke art: Gung Ho Bespoke Tarot Artwork, £250

Key specifications:

  • Unique tarot inspired artwork
  • A4 watercolour paper
  • 5cm spacing around artwork, perfect for framing
  • Optional hand painted gold leaf finish for an additional £50

This unique tarot inspired artwork is the perfect way to celebrate someone special. Artist Sophie hand paints each bespoke design including four custom references that are highly personal to you, such as references to the recipient’s personality, home, pets, hobbies or habits. At the bottom of the tarot card is their name. If you would like to also include their date of birth within the design you can do that too.

£250 | SHOP NOW FROM GUNG HO

Best winter white bedding: White Complete Bedding Set with TENCEL, £135

Leisurely bed sheets

Key specifications:

  • 100% TENCEL™ lyocell fabric 
  • Also available in Deep Teal, Blush, Pistachio and Lilac
  • Last order date for Christmas: UK: Monday 16 December

Treat a loved one to cosy night sleeps with Leisurely’s King Size Complete Bedding Set. Classic, clean and white they provide the ultimate hotel bedroom look. The sheet is elasticated at top and bottom for a snug fit, the pillowcase closures are envelope fold and biodegradable natural wooden button closures feature on the duvet cover. Made from 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell, the sheets are supersoft and designed to last for a lifetime of peaceful sleeps.

£135 | SHOP NOW FROM LEISURELY

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