Why we won't be at Spirit of Christmas this year

If you were expecting to see Tooka at Spirit of Christmas, Olympia I’m sorry to say that this year we have decided to give it a miss. I just couldn’t work out the juggle of being away for 10 days with my kids at school and my husband away with work.

As per usual the grass is always greener and I’m now in a panic that I’m not doing it! At Spirit I always offered free shipping so for this week only I want to offer you the same

- free shipping* all week with discount code SPIRIT!

I read a shocking fact last week -

"If everyone in the UK bought just ONE of their Christmas gifts from a small business instead of Amazon, this tiny swap would put an extra £2.6 billion into the pockets of makers, Artists and independents this Christmas."

Trading is tough out there at the moment. Let's all try to be more considered and plan ahead and try to buy from small independent brands before we make that last minute Amazon panic purchase (I am the worst culprit)!

These brands are all small, unique and run by my friends who are at fairs and running around like headless chicken at this time of year.. They have gorgeous things, please take a moment and look at their sites and maybe support them instead of going to Amazon!

Atelier 18 - gorgeous, fun, sparkly jewellery for everyone run by the fabulous Sophie.

A smiling brunette young woman wears large statement earrings, pendant necklaces and a white jumper.

Pushpanjali - Camilla lived in India for years and sells colourful enamelware, great carrier bags and the softest prettiest, bed linen and wonderful tablecloths.

A set of white cotton bed linen with colourful embroidered stars on the duvet cover and pillow cases.

Sandfish - If you’re looking for those kikoy trousers, or light Indian ra ra skirts, but slightly feel they have been done - look no further than Nicky’s wonderful business - she does all of these but with a twist and so much more.

Two young girls stand back to back wearing blue shorts and a skirt with white vest tops in front of a lake with green grass.

Misha Clothing - Brilliant new clothing brand that has recently been set up by Chloe and Claire - These 2 have the most amazing eye for great pieces that are bit edgier and different. I could buy up their entire shop.

A woman wearing a beige and black woven patterned jacket in front of a garden wall on a sunny day.

Charlotte Knapman - The perfect party season jewellery - lovely Charlie sells gorgeous semi precious colourful jewellery which is a classic.

Two women wearing colourful patterned silk dresses with jewellery designs by Charlotte Knapman.

Livvyy B - my go to for pj bottoms for the teens - so soft and light and perfect for them as well as gorgeous bedding and wash bags. What’s more Livvy is a massive champion of teenage mental health and all her designs are done by teenagers who have had or are experiencing a challenging time in their lives.