Guest Blogger Clemi Hardie from Sofas and Stuff brings you her pick of the best British made products to enjoy from the sofa this Christmas…
There’s no better time to snuggle up on the sofa than the festive season - classic Christmas telly, a full tummy, and a roaring log fire with your nearest and dearest close by… you really can’t beat Christmas time for that feel good factor. We like to think we know a thing or two about sofas, so here’s our pick of the best British made products to be enjoyed from the comfort of your sofa this Christmas.
One of the best things about Christmas is being able to eat chocolate without feeling guilty! And what better way to indulge than with these delicious treats from Walkers Handmade Chocolates. Made by top British chocolatier Robert Walker, they’re well worth putting on your Christmas list this year.
Keep feet toasty with these cosy British made Alpaca Wool Bed Socks by Perilla which are available in an amazing array of shapes, sizes and colours. If you’re giving them as a gift this Christmas, the good news is that they also come beautifully packaged in gift boxes.
Our sofa scene just wouldn’t be complete without a warm and comforting blanket. Lucky for us, Just Blankets have got it covered with their beautiful lambswool blankets which are made on looms in a small, traditional Scottish mill. The range comes in a variety of dazzling colours, guaranteed to brighten up anyone’s Christmas.
No need to move from the sofa while delving into your Christmas stocking… we love these these linen Christmas Pudding stockings by Charlotte Macey (who we recently featured on our own blog). Her creations are all lovingly hand-stitched in her small workshop in the Cotswolds, and are just perfect for hanging by the fireplace this Christmas.
It goes without saying that every sofa needs some seriously comfy cushions, and these beauties from Melin Tregwynt are woven using traditional techniques in one of the last remaining woollen mills in Wales. They even do dressing gowns and slippers to match!
Everybody loves a cup of tea on the sofa and we’d agree, but how about adding these to the mix? Combining two of our great loves, a good cuppa and the warm glow of candlelight – these beautiful bone china teacup candles from The Dizzy Flea are just the thing to add some atmosphere this Yuletide.
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without those classic festive films that you can’t help watching every year. ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ is a personal favourite of ours, which is why we were delighted to stumble across this delightful framed print by The Green Gables featuring the quote from the film “every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings”.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our top British made picks for Christmas, and that you get the chance to put your feet up and enjoy some quality family time on your sofa this festive season. What British made gifts would you recommend for Christmas? Let us know by leaving us a comment below…
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