No matter what your personal thoughts are about when festive preparations should begin, there’s no escaping the rapidly approaching jingling of bells, twinkling of lights and defrosting of Michael Bublé. Maybe you’ve started already, determined to finally learn from the last-minute rush of past years. Or perhaps writing your requests for Santa is a task reserved for a good few weeks from now. Regardless of when your shopping will start, this year small businesses are in need of your support.
Thanks to the pandemic, 61 per cent of owners have been seriously worried about their financial situation, and it’s been forecast that it’ll cost them double the initial predictions, according to a Simply Business report. Although two-thirds saw their revenues decrease, Goldman Sachs research showed 99 per cent said they would survive and are now open for business again. There are a whole host of benefits to be enjoyed when shopping small – for you, your loved ones and even the planet.
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Fun house
THE PARKERS' BOLD VISION AND TENACITY HELPED THEM TRANSFORM A DERELICT GRADE-II LISTED TURKISH BATHS IN HASTINGS INTO THE ULTIMATE FAMILY PLAYGROUND
MAKE IT YOURS...PALLET WOOD ART
The Parker's have amazing bespoke art in their home. Repurpose an old pallet to create your own sign
MAKING WAVES
HANNAH HEYS SHOWS HOW TO TRANSFORM COLOURED YARN AND HESSIAN INTO A PLAYFUL PUNCH-NEEDLE CUSHION
WORK OF ART
WITH SIMPLE MIXING AND STIPPLING YOU CAN FLIP AN UNLOVED CABINET, SO IT LOOKS SWEET AS CANDY FLOSS
5 MINUTES WITH...TRISTAN MERRIAM
Inspired by Annie Sloan but with a style all his own, Tristan upcycles quality furniture into gorgeous one-off pieces using paint techniques that he shares in his popular workshops.
A NOD TO Spring
FELTED WOOL IS A JOY TO EMBROIDER, AS LORA AVEDIAN SHOWS WITH THIS STYLISH YET SIMPLE TULIP BERET
A balancing act
The new year is the perfect time to redress the balance of your life - but this year, give yourself grace
SKIRT THE ISSUE
Hide any plumbing or unsightly bits and bobs with an easy-sew skirt
COCOA & VANILLA COOKIES
THESE SWIRLED SWEET EASTERN EUROPEAN TREATS ARE KNOWN AS FURSECURI ÎN DOUĂ CULORI
MOLLIE MEETS ...JO LAMBELL
\"I honestly believe there is a perfect plant for everyone!\"