Marissa Irwin Designs | Delicate Gemstone Jewellery

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#ShopSmall Holiday Gift Guide

Those of you who follow me on Instagram may have noticed that I’ve spent the past few weeks with my suitcase of gemstones in tow, selling handmade jewellery at holiday craft markets all across London. From Badger’s Velvet Underground in Brixton to the Primrose Hill Designer Sale at St Mary’s Church, it seems that I’ve criss-crossed the entire city with what I often refer to as my ‘store on wheels,’ meeting an ever-growing list of talented designers and makers along the way.

Though l usually make a real effort at markets and pop-ups to simply browse without buying (my wardrobe, kitchen cabinets and home studio are all filled to the brim!), I found it especially hard to resist the gorgeous products on display this time around. Alas I allowed myself two new purchases - a gorgeous ceramic tea mug by Miranda Berrow Ceramics and a luxurious Italian cashmere scarf by Lois Avery, both of which I’ve found myself using nearly every day!

If you’re still on the hunt for holiday gifts and interested in browsing many of the handmade and ethically manufactured designs I encountered over the course of the past few weeks, I invite you to check out the Holiday Gift Guide I’ve compiled below. You’ll find a collection of beautiful candles, stationery, skincare, ceramics, scarves, jewellery & more!

Enjoy and remember to #shopsmall when you can!