Shining a spotlight on the brands we work with, admire and simply adore.
We want to help ease the stress of Christmas shopping, because isn't it so much more enjoyable when you know where to look? Over the years, we've been lucky enough to work alongside some wonderful independent makers, British brands and creative friends, and this Christmas we wanted to celebrate them.
For the host
For the friend who always has the kettle on, the table laid and a bottle chilling.
Amuse La Bouche Crayfish Platter, £220, a showstopping centrepiece for the Christmas table, and a talking point after the last canapé has been eaten.
Amuse La Bouche Fizz Tea Towel and Burgundy Backgammon Tea Towel, £36, Proof that even the drying up can be joyful.
Emma Bridgewater Gold Pear Tree 10½" Plate, £35, a little festive gold for the Christmas table, whether it's laden with mince pies or saved for the main event. Emma Bridgewater's Bring in the Green, Christmas Joy and Tiny Scattered Holly collections celebrate the greenery of the season too.
Sophie Allport Christmas Puddings Apron, £28 for whoever's in charge of the roast (the most important person).
Avery Row Personalised Kitchen Apron, Berry Ribbons, £30, made personal with their name (for £15), for the keenest cook in the family.
Compton Marbling Recipe Book, £35, a beautiful home for family recipes, ready to be filled and passed down.
Montes & Clark Winter Daisy Blue Otomi Hand-Embroidered [Product], £98, cheerful winter daisies, hand-embroidered in the Otomi style: a joyful splash of colour that brings real craftsmanship into the home.
THE PIG Candle, £30, a little bit of THE PIG Kitchen Garden, wherever you are.
Sophie Allport Rustic Red Linen Gingham Bow, £48, a pretty finishing touch for the festive season.
Bramley Restore Hand Gift Set, £32, we couldn't resist adding one of our own. It's the kind of thank you a host will reach for every day, long after the last guest has gone home.
For the home
The finishing touches that make a house feel like a home all winter long.
Sophie Allport Silent Night Candle, £28, and Silent Night Botanical Candle, £34, light one as the evenings draw in.
Sophie Allport Cosy Christmas Diffuser, £31, festive fragrance for the hallway, no matches required.
Amuse La Bouche Eye Cushion Cover, £70, a playful, characterful finish for the sofa.
Susannah Taylor Peonies Print, £75, a burst of summer blooms to brighten the darkest days of the year.
Compton Marbling Small Paperweight, £25, Hexagonal Small Trinket Tray £21.95, and Photograph Frame, £38.95 each one features Compton Marbling's signature marbled designs. The frames are perfect for a favourite family photo, and the trinket tray for rings at the bedside.
For the homebody
For the one whose idea of a perfect evening involves pyjamas, a good book and absolutely no plans.
Hyde & Hare Sheepskin Hot Water Bottle, £69, crafted from ultra-premium New Zealand sheepskin, with socks in 100% Mongolian cashmere. Winter, sorted.
Nobody's Child Brushed Check Pyjamas, Shirt £40, Bottoms £45, so soft, and we're obsessed with the little lace trim. Choose the top with bottoms or shorts.
Nobody's Child Grey Marl Cashmere Cardigan, £175, 100% cashmere from their Premium Collection, and cosy well beyond the festive season.
Sophie Allport Snowy Village Women's Pyjama Set, £65, for Christmas morning and every lazy Sunday after.
TBCo Merino Wool Socks, £42, Soft, cosy and cheerfully striped, the perfect stocking filler for chilly toes.
TBCo Recycled Wool Blanket, Berry Frame Check, £89, a warm, berry-checked blanket made from recycled wool, ready for the sofa, the car or a frosty winter picnic.
Harth Cinnamon Hot Chocolate, £8.95, rich hot chocolate with a warming hint of cinnamon: Christmas in a mug, and best enjoyed under a blanket.
Cathy Bramley, Not Just For Christmas, £9.99 a festive read to curl up with. With the perfect name, if we say so ourselves.
For someone special
The gifts that get kept, worn and treasured for years to come.
Alex Monroe Jewellery, Nature-inspired pieces with real charm: the Pinecone Necklace £240, Engraved Dragonfly Pendant Necklace £270, and Kissing Seed Huggie Hoop Earrings £180, also available with a Pink Pearl Poppy Head Drop £285, find Alex Monroe in our Bath shop until Christmas.
Nobody's Child Knee-High Leather Riding Boots, £199, their bestseller, made with leather from the Leather Working Group. They can't keep them in stock, so sign up to hear when they're back.
Nobody's Child Burgundy Slouch Bag, £159, one of their most popular colours every season: timeless and stylish in equal measure.
Sophie Allport Chocolate Brown Gingham Frill Linen Tote, £35, pretty gingham with a playful frill, roomy enough for everything from the weekly shop to a market haul.
Ancient & Brave Davina Ritual Gift Set £58, and A Brave Life book, £30 for the friend who's always first to try something new.
For the little ones (and the not-so-little)
From a first Christmas to a first skincare routine.
Avery Row Personalised Baby Flannel Sleepsuit, Christmas Carousel, £32, their first festive pyjamas, with their name on (add personalisation for £15).
Avery Row Little Hands Toy Bundle, Patient Puffin, £56 (£67 bought separately) soft, tactile toys for the smallest hands.
Avery Row Activity Mat & Book Bundle, Wildflower Garden, £116 (£129 bought separately) playtime and story time in one lovely bundle.
Little Hyde & Hare Kids' Merino Gilet, Gingham Elderflower, £79, warm, practical and very, very sweet, for little adventurers on winter walks.
Little Hyde & Hare Wool Baby Booties, Dune, £40, soft, snug and impossibly small, for keeping tiny toes toasty on their first winter walks.
Spots & Stripes, starter skincare for tweens and teens: the Girls' Cracker £16, a Christmas cracker with a difference: pull it and discover a little skincare treat inside, made just for tweens and teens. Boys' Starter Skincare Gift Set, £32, the perfect first step into a skincare routine, gift-ready for the teenage boy who’s suddenly spending longer in the bathroom.
Little B Personalised Bottles, £16 each or three for £40, we couldn’t leave out our own little ones’ favourite. Hair & Body Wash, Bubble Bath and Body Lotion, each printed with their name, so bath time is all theirs. Pre-order by Sunday 22 November.
Emma Rice Company, A Child's Christmas in Wales. £38, tickets to their 2026 Christmas production: a festive family outing they'll remember long after the presents are unwrapped.
For the outdoorsy
For the adventurer, the tinkerer and the one who's happiest outside whatever the weather (and, quite often, the hardest person on your list to buy for).
Niwaki Mainichi Secateurs, £48, beautifully made secateurs for everyday pruning.
Metre Candles, £24, yes, they really are a metre long. A guaranteed talking point on the Christmas table.
Original Duckhead Umbrella, £39, for the walker who refuses to let a little British weather get in the way. A classic forest green with a characterful duck-head handle that’s sure to raise a smile on a grey day.
Design Museum Shop Transport Gifting Bundle, £30, for the design lover with a passion for transport.
Compton Marbling A5 Landscape Sketchbook, £35, for the adventurer who likes to sketch as they go.
Alice in Scandiland Pine Veneer Woven Basket, £53, for gathering kindling, cut flowers or the last of the veg.
Alice in Scandiland White Speckle Stoneware Egg Tray, £32, For anyone with a few hens at the bottom of the garden.
Niwaki Woolly Hat, £42, a proper winter hat for frosty mornings in the garden and long walks home as the light fades.
Giffords Circus Winter Show, from £11 for children, from £21 for adults. For the one who has everything: a little circus magic to look forward to.
For the four-legged friend
Because the dog deserves a stocking too.
Sarah K Designs Dog Beds, small £66, large £86, the cosiest spot by the fire, in Azure Blue, Apple Green or Chocolate ditsy print, or the Folk Dog Bed.
Forthglade Mega Christmas Box, £58.96 A full festive feast, with Turkey with Cranberry & Parsnip and Four Bird Feast wet food, Christmas Soft Bites, and our favourite: Pigs Without Blankets.
Forthglade Natural Cuts Variety Bundle, £46 Five air-dried treats, from capelin to beef tripe.
Forthglade Bone Broth Topper Variety Pack, £10.50 Six pouches of beef, chicken and pork bone broth to pour over dinner.
Studioings Dog Bowls, £45, handmade and painted with tadpoles by our very own founder, Chloë. A one-of-a-kind bowl for a much-loved pup, and a little piece of Bramley from the person who started it all.
Stockings & stocking fillers
Small enough to tuck into the toe, lovely enough to steal the show.
Chococo Milk Chocolate Mackerel, £8.50, although these won't help with your protein goals, they're Locally made, delicious and guaranteed to raise a smile on Christmas morning.
Compton Marbling Square Matchbox £9.95, and Matchbox Cover, £30.95, for lighting the candles in style.
Sophie Allport Snowy Village Mug, £18, plus the Vintage Rose Quilted Makeup Bag, £25.
Emma Bridgewater x Elizabeth Scarlett Enchanted Heart ½ Pint Mug, £35, a dreamy collaboration between two much-loved British brands, and it comes gift boxed, so it’s ready to go straight in the stocking.
Hyde & Hare Cashmere Bed Socks, £55, 100% Mongolian cashmere, for the coldest toes in the house.
TBCo Merino Wool Triangle Scarf, Burgundy, £49, a rich, wintry burgundy in soft merino wool. Knot it at the neck for an effortlessly chic finish to any winter coat.
Compton Marbling Square Matchbox, £9.95, a beautifully marbled box of matches, just right for lighting the Christmas candles in style, and a perfect stocking filler under £10.
Happy gifting
A huge thank you to every brand featured here, whether we’ve had the pleasure of working together or simply admire what you do from afar. Your beautiful things make Christmas shopping a joy.
If you’re in Bath, pop into our shop at 41 Milsom Street, Shires Yard, where you’ll find Alex Monroe alongside our own botanical favourites. And keep an eye out: our own Bramley gift guide is coming very soon.
