Betty Pamper's Big Up Blighty Christmas Campaign

Pooki-Rae, Betty Bee, Nunu Von Pink, Kenny Dog leash and Lilly Von Pink doing our bit for Blightys Independent Sellers

I'm a massive Christmas head. I love everything about it, the food, the sentimental music, the gifts and the idea that for just one day of the year we  try and feel goodwill to all.
With the touch economic climate I know that our independent retailers are really struggling to stay afloat and Ive been wracking my brains as to ways I can help. I'm not able to act as a business angel, my own funds are tiny but I have this blog, I have some very beautiful generous friends and I'm married to a rather fabby photographer so Ive decided to start my own little campaign called "Betty's Big Up Blighty Christmas" and  I'm hoping you will join me in the fun.

Join me in my Big Up Blighty Christmas campaign

I'm suggesting we all pledge to buy at least one Christmas gift this year which is made by a small British independent retailer.
 I know that we are all watching the pennies and would never ask you to forgo the lure of the Boots 3 for 2 offer or the amazing value, stores like Argos offer, but if we each brought just one gift on our list from a small indie, either online at their shop or at a Christmas craft fair it would make a huge difference.

Lets put the wiggle back into  British  Retail

Britain is bursting at the seams with talented, creative peeps making the most remarkable items and they are often no more expensive than buying at a larger store. When I did my initial social media shout out about this idea I was inundated with super cool companies all keen to tell me about what they offered and happy to send me examples.
Last week myself, Mr Bee, Lilly Von Pink and Pooki-Rae all gave an afternoon of our time to shoot glamorous pictures of some very lovely items, all made in the UK.
 It was a rather chaotic shoot as it featured babies, dogs, fake snow and was all shot in the kitchen at BB Towers but we had so much fun and all felt we wanted to play our part in helping our UK shopkeepers weather the current financial storm.
And to add to the festive good tidings all the items featured in this post and in next weeks follow up feature have been very generously donated and will be made into a rather  awesome gift basket and given to charity to help make someones Christmas that little bit brighter.

So without further ado here is the first instalment of my Big Up Blighty Christmas Gift Guide.

For The Lover Of All Things Cosy

Hand knitted neckscarf (worn as a headscarf) £10 Woolleyfrog

Vintage Inspired Gloves with vintage buttons £20 Peggys Collection

Hair Flower £3 Evies Flowers

For Super stylish Tots

Nunu Von Pink Bigging up Blighty. Drool optional

50's Drive In Bandana Bib £4.50

50's Drive In Toddler Skirt £12.99 Both Bambino Diablo

For The Bookworm

Bookworm Custom Necklace Bete Noire £17

Handmade Wedding Crafts Book £12 Betty Bee Vintage

For The Pin Up Lover

Pin Ups In Pinnies Calender £10 Pin Ups In Pinnies

For The Roller Derby Chick

Pow Mirror £3.50

Roller Girl Necklace £16.50 Both Dolly Cool

Hair Flower £3 Evies Flowers

For The Pampered Pooch

Kenny Dogleash is loving his Rhinestone encrusted custom made coat

Custom Made Dog coats £10-£20 size depending Black Cherry Designs

For The Little Princess

Tooth fairy Cushion £15 Made By Em

Button Ring £4.99 Button dressed as lamb

Heart Bracelet  £6 Jen Rae Frances Design

I hope you have enjoyed this feature. Ive another one coming up next week and if you haven't done it already don't forget-buy at least one gift from a UK independent this Christmas and lets help keep Britain's shopping experience unique,creative and homegrown-just like us!

For loads more Christmas inspiration, recipes, craft ideas and tips check out my Christmas Page

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