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.  They include photo albums, notebooks, gloves, hats, socks, throws, bags, rugs, Christmas decorations, garden decorations and more!

Paper High began 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.  Today, Paper High work with a strong network of relationships with small family businesses, charities, community incentives and accredited Fair Trade organisations.  Everyone benefits.  All their products are hand made from sustainable materials which - wherever possible - have been recycled.

These are recycled newspaper photo frames and gifts

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
or other elephant dung gift?

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.  They've also got mango wood items:

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There are socks to help keep your feet warm!

   

They've got a great selection of animal hats!
Koala, giraffe, donkey, sheep, leopard, frog, crazy cat,
cow, penguin & more!

 
How about some Christmas decorations, such as this felt penguin in a Santa hat?  
See more Christmas decorations here 

Visit Paper High here to see all their beautiful products!

Green People are based in the lovely county of West Sussex and they produce organic beauty products.

They’ve got organic beauty products for all the family, from babies and toddlers, to teenagers, and adults, men and women.  Many are award-winning (they've won over 300 awards now) and they can also help with skin problems – Green People have a “Problem Solvers” section on their site with skin concerns, sun concerns and hair concerns.

They’ve also got travel sized products, so you can take them on holiday with you.   And if you’re going somewhere warm or you’re in the sun a lot, why not take their SPF quiz to see which product is right for you?

There's a Alexandra Kay Time to Relax Aroma Bracelet Gift Set
for £20.00.   Relaaaaxxx....!

Amongst their range, they have a number of scent free products.  You can care for sensitive skin with a range of gentle, scent-free products made with mourishing plant ingredients and no essential oils. 

Cleanser, shampoo, conditioner, eye cream, a day moisturiser, sun lotion, deoderant and hand wash are amongst their goodies! 

How about a Jade Gua Sha Massage Tool?
For £14.50, it's a home spa tool! 

I’ve been using Green People for a long time now.  I’m not a lippy and make-up sort of girl, so it was a huge swap for me to  go from soap to using their cleanser and moisturiser.  One of the things which swayed it for me and makes me feel good when I buy their products is that they support a number of charities, such as the Marine Conservation Charity and the World Land Trust whose supporters help with land purchase for conservation groups around the world.  Green People also support Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as the Founder’s daughter, suffered from this little known illness.   Their team have volunteered at team food banks, beach cleans and are constantly looking for other ways to help out.  

There's a Soothing Hand Essentials Set
for £25.00, with revitalising hand cream, softening hand cream
and nourishing hand cream. 

The Green People Beauty Club mean you can earn points as you shop, and actually you can convert these points into donations from one of the charities mentioned above - just imagine helping to preseve tropical rainforest as you shop !  You can also get points for referring a friend, signing up to the newsletter, creating an account and more!

There's a Citrus & Ginger Shampoo Bar 50g
for £16.50.  It comes with a recyclable cardboard case
which can be used to store your bar in between washes!

Head off to Green People here

Cardology have some rather amazing 3D pop up cards covering a number of different themes, from animals (some of their cats and dogs cards support Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) to botanicals, food and drink to vehicles.   You can put them on a mantlepiece or shelf to brighten up a room, too!

There's a pop-up Christmas card for dog lovers
 and also one for cat lovers, too..

And at the moment, you can create your own bundle of pop up cards and get 10% off for 4 cards or 15% off for six or more cards!  Find out all about it here.

There's a Christmas Bear Pop Up card... just adorable!


There's a Christmas Bear Pop Up card

And there's a Winter Woodland Pop Up Card, too..

Mind you, there are all sorts of cards to choose from for all sorts of occasions - they are a bit like between a gift and a card and they're very different! 

Chuff chuff your way to more information...

Visit Cardology here to see their full range! 

Now this seems to be a bit of a strange gift ideas to put here, but with the dark nights drawing in, and the mornings getting darker when we all get up, it seems a good time to say that thermal vests can be a great way to help keep warm over winter.

I've always worn them - I find as an asthmatic that they really help keep the chill out and give me an extra layer to protect me from the chill.  I haven't put mine on yet, but I don't think it will be long, the way the nights are drawing in!

Marks & Spencer have got a selection of thermal underwear, and you could treat yourself to give yourself an extra layer this winter.  We always wore them as kids, and the habit stuck.   I wouldn't be without mine now!

Another thing I like to do to keep warm is to put a hot water bottle behind my back, or one under my feet (no shoes on, but I do have my socks on to protect my feet, and I test it before I put my feet on it) - great for when you get in from outside!  Please remember to check your hot water bottle regularly for signs of wear - and make sure you put the top on properly after you've filled it.  But they are great for taking the chill off you! 

The National Trust Shop has hats to keep you warm!

 Paper High have these very colourful Woollen Rainbow Socks
for £19.95

How about Woollen Fairisle Socks?
There are different patterns available.  £24.95 from Paper High

There are a fun range of woollen animal hats to keep your head warm!
Leopards, polar bears, giraffes, chickens, owls, cows, 
lions, cat, monkeys and koalas!
Find out more here.

This hot water bottle will keep you warm and cosy!
It's available from Natural Collection for £27.95 

This Womens Chamonix Bodywarmer - Oatmeal -
is available from Natural Collection for £84.95 
The inside of the bodywarmer has lavish 100% polyester lining
for extra comfort and warmth.  Cosy!

This is the National Trust Fishbone Wool Throw, Seafoam Green
for £45.00.  It's  ideal for keeping warm during those cold winter evenings!

Keep warm!

If you're looking for a gift for a nature lover, someone who loves to watch wildlife and birds from their window - sort of like their own nature show - you could take a look at Garden Wildlife Direct.

They have lots of gift ideas - which are gifts for a nature lover and also garden birds and wildlife too!  And some are on special offers!

Tom Chambers Elegance Bird Feeding Station - Was £79.99, Now £49.99
A copper finished Bird Station crafted from heavy-duty material, featuring a screw-together pole. 
The feeders and bird food aren't included. 
This offer is available until 16th September 2024.

This is the Henry Bell Black Heavy Duty Seed Feeder -
it's only £12.99 (until 16th September 2024)!
It's easy to refill and it has a drainage solution to help with the maintenance of the feed.
It doesn't dismantle for cleaning.  
Find out more here.

There are Premium Sunflower Heart Kernels - 
give your feathered friends a valuable and nutritious bird seed that's high in energy. 
From £6.99.  

This Henry Bell Essentials Wild Bird Water Drinker Feeder is just £4.99.
It's a bird friendly tray to enable birds to comfortably drink water.
Having water in your garden can increase the number of birds coming to visit! 


This is a Wildlife World Eco Beacon Bird Feeder for £6.99
- just the thing for small bird species such as tits, nuthatches, bullfinches

For those wanting to get started on feeding garden birds,
there's a Starter Kit Wild Bird Feeding Bundle for £18.99.
It's got everything you need to get started!  

Visit Garden Wildlife Direct here!  
They've got some fantastic offers!