It is amazing how a small acorn can lead to a huge tree.   And one chance meeting can lead to a something which brings about lasting relationships which help everyone. 

Let me tell you about Paper High because this chance meeting is how this company started.   From an acorn, Paper High has grown into a big tree.

Paper High sell unusual products which have been skilfully crafted by artisans in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. 

Paper High actually started when Mark and Claire (who are behind the company) went on a round-the-world trip.  The seed was sown as a result of a chance meeting with a paper maker which came about as an unexpected change in a destination, a longer stay in Kathmandu.   And now, Paper High work with a strong network of relationships with small family businesses, charities, community incentives and accredited Fair Trade organisations.  And everyone benefits. 

All their products are hand made from sustainable materials which - wherever possible - have been recycled.

These are recycled newspaper photo frames.

Some of these materials are unusual.   For example, how about a photo album which has been made mainly from elephant poo?  Or a photo frame which has been made from recycled newspapers? 

How about a large Colourful Elephant Dung Notebook?

They’ve got goodies made of recycled plastic, natural cork, recycled leather and recycled newspapers.  And of course elephant dung has gone through the elephant already.

And items such as stationery, bags and accessories can be personalised so that there’s a lovely personal touch!  And they’ve got gift wraps and cards, too.

This Makula Natural Mango Wood Bowl with Lid is just the thing for trinkets!

There's a Personalised Large Coloured Distressed Leather 3-String Photo Album,
just what you need for photos and memories!

There are Fairisle socks to keep your feet nice and cosy in!

Announcing a discount code from Paper High!

Paper High have very kindly given visitors from this website a discount code**!   Enjoy 12.5% off with the code GIVINGGIFTS  

Visit Paper High here to see all their beautiful products!

**T&Cs are:

• one use per customer.
• this offer cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons.
• the code excludes sale items.
• the minimum order spend is £25 excluding delivery fees.
  
  

For anyone who loves the Jellycat range of toys, they've got some new Amuseables in available from the world famous toy store Hamleys.

They are quite different and could be a decoration for someone who loves plants and nature.  They're kind of fun too and very creative.

 This is the Amuseable Aloe Vera (small) at 17cm high.
£25.00

There's also an Amuseable Moon Cactus for £25.00 -
at 21cm high.

This is the Vivacious Vegetable Carrot for £14.00
at 17cm

There's also a merry Amuseable tennis ball

This could be just the thing for someone who loves tennis!
For £25.00, and it's 9.00 cm high.

Within the Jellycat range, Hamleys have 23 Amuseable toys, including a sun bag, a moon bag, a potato, a heart bag, a croisssant, a coffee cup.  a happy boiled egg bag charm and a baguette.   They are really very creative - take a look here.

Calling all Peppa Pig fans!  Emma Bridgewater has launched a Peppa Pig range, just the thing to celebrate 20 years of this wonderful pig!

They've got a range of products, from mugs to plates, so you can use the plates for biscuits or cakes, and the mugs to enjoy a hot brew during those winter days!

This is the Peppa Pig Happiness & Friendship 8 1/2 Inch Plate
for £22.00

This is the Peppa Pig Mummy 1/2 Pint Mug
for £25.00


and here's the Peppa Pig Daddy 1/2 Pint Mug
also for £25.00

This is the Peppa Pig Love & Kindness 6 1/2 Inch Plate for £16.00

and now, there's a George Pig range!
There are plates and mugs - click on the plate below to see them! 

There are more gifts from the Peppa Pig range, with bowls, plates & mugs,
so take a look at them here.

Emma Bridgewater's pottery has some stunning designs, and they make great gifts for anyone who loves flowers, birds, dogs, cats, bumblebees and insects!  

For instance, in her mid-season sale, you'll find mugs with cornflowers, roses, daffodils, bluebells, hawthorn trees, wild flowers, snowdrops, foxgloves, crocus, lilac, daisies, sunflowers, sweet peas, pansies, hyacinth, primsose and wood anenome, forget-me-not and red campion and blue iris.  Phew!

Emma Bridgewater's floral mugs can be used for enjoying a brew from
or why not put flowers in them?
See the range of floral mugs here.

Save on this Bluebell 1/2 Pint Mug
Instead of £25, it's currently £20

And the great news from Emma Bridgewater is that they currently have some amazing offers.  Their pottery collections include handcrafted mugs, bowls, and plates whilst homeware has glass, enamel and wood products.  

There's a very pretty Hawthorn Tree half pint mug
currently £17.50 instead of £25.00

This is the All The Joys Of Spring 1/2 Pint Mug - so pretty!
It's £17.50 instead of £25.00

There's a Lovebirds Coral Set Of 2 1/2 Pint Mugs Boxed 
for £25.00 instead of £50.00

If you’re looking to buy a gift for a coffee lover, you could RISE to give them a coffee subscription from RISE!  And if you’re looking for a gift of coffee and something else, they can help you there, too!

A RISE Coffee subscription box gives them the chance to try different coffees, and you can choose the type of coffee they receive and how many months you give for – and you can just do a one-off purchase too on the RISE Coffee Box Subsription.

 
How about a Rise Coffee Gift Box subscription?

The recipient recives your chosen quantity of coffee, key facts on the roasters, beans and farmers – and tasting notes and brew tips, so this is a lovely way to find out more about coffee.  And there’s a free treat from one of RISE’s food and drink partners, too.

You could also give them a RISE gift – a Coffee and Chocolate Lover Gift which has freshly roasted, premium speciality coffee, and Montezuma’s chocolate treats.  It includes brew guides and tasting notes, as well.

There’s also a Coffee Starter Kit Gift Box, which includes one 250g bag of freshly roasted speciality coffee, a 350ml (3 cup) black cafetiere, a ‘how to make the perfect cafetiere’ brew guide, and tasting notes so that you can learn more about the coffee.  This is a very good idea – one of the problems when you want to start enjoying coffee is how to make it in a cafetiere, so it’s good to see that RISE have created a box with everything you need to get you going!

The Coffee and Beauty Gift Box includes freshly roasted coffee, a citrus blend face scrub, a wax candle from Upcircle, tasting notes and stories behind the coffee and roaster, and a beauty wellness recipe. 

Not only that but RISE coffee is friendy too – 1% of all sales goes to its Friendly Coffee Fund.  This supports the coffee farming community in Uganda and it helps pay for children to go to school.   So far, this has funded 2,850 days in school so far!

Visit RISE to find out more here!