The season is here. We are starting to plan for the festivities and selecting gifts and menus for the Christmas table.
We here at Jenny Nordic feel that now more than ever it is the time to support small businesses. That’s why we curated this guide to help you choose mindful gifts for your loved ones. We love everything minimal, and sustainable with a hint of Nordicness of course.
Why are we gifting?
Gifting is an ancient tradition, likely to be as old as humanity itself. It’s believed to be common practice in prehistory, helping to maintain friendly relations and building bonds of trust between different groups of people.
We continue this tradition during the festive season of the year. Giving and receiving are wonderful things but we are also worried about the unsustainable side of consumerism. Instead of giving physical gifts, can we remember and appreciate each other in other ways? Gather together, or call someone and check-in.
We are sure some gifts will be exchanged regardless this, and wanted to give inspiration and shout out to our fellow small businesses with sustainability at heart.
Christmas Guide to Minimal Christmas
We collected our favourites from small businesses to support this season in this minimalist guide to Christmas - please have a read and get inspired!
Moi Moi is our favourite UK-based Nordic shop for small gifts and homeware. They offer affordable luxury across a carefully selected range of Finnish designs which are perfect for your home or gifts. All the products are unique and functional, beautiful, environmentally friendly and can bring style to your home.
Quite Kate Studio makes Nordic-inspired earth-friendly candles and we more than love their work. The founder Kate was inspired by life slowing down during the pandemic and how being out in nature became a much bigger and more important part of her daily life. QK is all about giving ourselves time and space to be grateful, peaceful, and more grounded in the present.
Your Kind Lifestyle hits every spot when it comes to gift shopping. The store offers a thoughtfully curated selection of slow made, small batch artisanal products. We love diffuser by Hetkinen with seasonal scent.
Chia Cafe is our favourite local vegan cafe and restaurant. If you are planning to visit the quaint historic town of Hitchin during the festive season, this is your place to grab a coffee and a delicious cake, brunch or lunch!
Kula Spirit Retreats offers the loveliest retreats of the year. Jenny Nordic products were pre-launched on the retreats earlier this year and we couldn’t be happier about the opportunity! Keep an eye on their website and socials to be the first to know about their retreats in the new year.
Jenny Nordic Mini Ritual lets you get familiar with natural skincare and Jenny Nordic Skincare products. This is a perfect gift for someone who appreciates simplicity, high-quality skincare and glowing skin. Add a free gift wrapping and get a gorgeous gift box, too.
Onacara combines the most beautiful gift sets using fresh flower arrangements with handmade art, homeware and jewellery from local artists. This gift feels always very personal and thoughtful.
Skandihus is a London-based studio that offers beautiful clay pottery classes for groups and individuals and also sells clay gifts and kits. Perfect gift for the kind who likes making things with their hands.
Jenny Nordic Gift Card is the perfect gift if you are unsure which of our products your lucky individual would love the most. We offer gift cards ranging from only £10 to £120.
Genevieve Sweeney celebrates Nordicness with slow fashion and timeless knitwear. Their jumpers make a perfect Christmas gift and socks a beautiful stocking filler.
Tyynikki creates gorgeous, mindful collection of jewellery and lifestyle pieces with crystals. The selection is inspired Finnish design, coupled with a passion for timeless mid-century aesthetic.
Unique Ella designs unique colourful sustainable earrings and necklaces. All the jewellery is ethically made with certified birch.
