Get Ready for Summer: The Small Business Gift Guide
Summer is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe, your home, and your self-care routine. Whether you’re treating yourself or picking out something special for someone else, we’ve put together a selection of gifts to help you get ready for the season.
All of these items come from small businesses across the UK – so every purchase helps support independent makers and brands.
Take a look at our guide and find everything you need for a feel-good summer!
Mindful Summer Living
£19.99 from Smooth Scribe
Celebrate the season with these hand-illustrated notecards made from recycled materials – perfect for eco-conscious personal notes.
£73 from Ladina Yoga
This yoga mat has African-inspired designs and sweat-activated grip, perfect for all styles of yoga and for embracing your inner strength on and off the mat.
£140 from No.3 Interior
Cut from 100% Irish linen, are rich in colour and breathable, blurring the lines between nightwear and ready to wear clothing.
Summer Sparkle
£70 from Bezaritz LTD
The Bloom jewellery set features daisy-inspired designs with colourful stones, symbolising self-love and individuality.
£70 from The Jovial Jeweller
Handmade from fine silver clay and hung on a sterling silver satellite chain, this pretty sunflower necklace is the perfect summer accessory.
£92 from Emily’s Jewellery
Capture a special memory with this personalised necklace, handcrafted in the UK and designed to turn a loved one’s handwritten note into a timeless piece of jewellery.
£65 from KMABEL.CO
A joyful ode to summer from KMABEL’s new Summer Collection, the Cereza d’Oro Cherry Charm Necklace will brighten any look!
Scents & Self-Care
£6 from Bomb Vivant
Didn’t get tickets to Wimbledon? No worries! This Strawberries & Cream bath bomb brings the summer tradition to your tub.
£35 from Arabian Aromas
Fill your home with the gorgeous scents of jasmine, rose, and honey with fresh florals and warm musk for Arabian summer nights!
Sunny Day Essentials
£10.99 from LanRetro
This vibrant Ankara handmade head tie is the perfect hair accessory to keep you cool on a warm summer’s day!
£15.50 from Bijou CREATES
Embrace summer and cool off with one of these African inspired handprinted fans!
£40 from Ksenia Semirova
These fabulous silk chokers are a must-have for fashionistas looking to elevate their summer style!
£155 from The Fashion Conservateur
The Empress handbag combines smooth black leather with textured detailing for a sophisticated, modern look.
By purchasing gifts from our summer guide, as well as treating your loved ones, you’re also supporting talented UK small businesses. Every purchase helps independent makers, artisans, and brands continue their craft and passion.
All these products are sold by business owners who are members of the I Do Handmade Hub. If you run a small product-selling business and are looking to grow faster, sell more stock, and connect with a supportive community, we’d love to welcome you to The Hub. We’re dedicated to helping businesses like yours thrive and share and promote your business in articles like this!