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Sustainable Christmas gifts for antiques-lovers
Looking for some guilt-free gift ideas this year? We’ve compiled an array of sustainable options to help make your Christmas extra green...
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Keen to give a thoughtful gift this year this Christmas, while also keeping sustainability in mind? We all know that furnishing your home with antiques is one of the greenest ways to decorate, but what about Christmas presents? Here’s our edit of beautiful ethically sourced and environmentally-conscious present ideas and stocking-fillers (plus an antique or two!) to gift to your family and friends this year.
Gifts for the adventurer
These planet-friendly accessories are perfect for those who like to go off the beaten track.
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Reusable Cup and Mug Gift Set, £52.95, Frank Green – Buy it now
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Terrestrial Globe By J And B Cary Circa 1818, £2,750, Selling Antiques – Buy it now
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Remote Places to Stay: The Most Unique Hotels at the End of the World, £23.98, Amazon – Buy it now
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Cotton Twist Boot Socks, £12.95, Birkenstock – Buy it now
Gifts for the animal lover
Get your furry friend involved in the festivities with one of these playful or decorative curios.
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Dog + Beach = Happy Print, £45, Lucky Lobster Art – Buy it now
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Green & Wilds Olive the Octopus Dog Toy, £7.95, Fetch – Buy it now
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Dog Bed Settee, made to order, Howe – Buy it now
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Personalised Blue Star Large Pet Bowl, form £30.95, Emma Bridgewater – Buy it now
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Gifts for the collector
Classic, one of a kind pieces are the perfect gift for any vintage and antique lover in your life.
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Cranford Penguin Clothbound Classics, £14.99, Waterstones – Buy it now
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Antique Miniature Bisque Porcelain Figures, £15, Rhodons Collectibles – Buy it now
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Marius Hammer Silver and Enamel Pill Box, £390, Hemswell Antique Centres – Buy it now
Gifts for the creative
Treat the culture vulture in your life to one of these artistic, eco-conscious accessories.
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Cherry Blossom Tote Bag, £12.50, V&A Shop – Buy it now
Paint Your Own Keepsake Box, £59.95, Annie Sloan – Buy it now
The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints, and More from Nature, £15.99, Amazon – Buy it now
Gifts for the gardener
Outdoor-inspired collectables and curios for those with green fingers.
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Protea Posy, £25, M&S – Buy it now
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Compost Bucket, £20, Garden Trading – Buy it now
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Recycled Glass Vase, £28, Winter’s Moon – Buy it now
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Vintage Secateurs, £15, The Vintage Garden Store – Buy it now
Highgrove Bug and Bee House, £29.95, Highgrove – Buy it now
Vintage Liberty Fabric Cushion, £46, Winter’s Moon – Buy it now
Gifts for the host
Surprise the family cooks with eco-friendly baking sets, serving dishes and tableware.
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Organic Jute Mats, £29, Winter’s Moon – Buy it now
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Bake Set, £85, Falcon Enamelware – Buy it now
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Vintage Indigo Two Tier Cake Stand, £29.99 Katie Alice- Buy it now
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Recycled Glass Cake Dome, £70, Nkuku – Buy it now
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‘Gracie’ Tablecloth, from £109, Broste Copenhagen – Buy it now
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Dinner party journal, £18, The Shop Floor Project – Buy it now
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Hay Twist Dinner Candle Set, £25, Triangle – Buy it now
Gifts for the little ones
Ignite the imaginations of children, while keeping the planet in mind.
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Harbour Stripe Stocking, £48, Tori Murphy – Buy it now
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Woodland Activity Pad, £35, Good Things – Buy it now
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Knitted Toy Fred the Bear, £12.95, Bambinista – Buy it now
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Holdie House, £79, Olli Ella – Buy it now
Gifts for the pamperer
Guilt-free indulgent treats to spoil your friends and family.
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Winter Soy Wax Candle, £25, Winter’s Moon – Buy it now
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Ritual Gift Box Large, £28, Wild Planet Aromatherapy – Buy it now
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Geranium and Orange Luxury Bath Essence, £18, Sorbet Living – Buy it now
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Organic Waffle Wash Cloth, £9.50, Winer’s Moon – Buy it now
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Suede Babouche Slippers, £34, Yonder – Buy it now
