Our new links page features companies and websites that produce goods locally or that benefit the environment. Supporting UK producers and independent retailers helps create employment opportunities and reduces the power of the dominant high street retailers - and their environmental policies normally surpass those of dominant retailers too.
www.taexalia.com
Taexalia, an Aberdeen born jewellery designer, based in Edinburgh, makes handmade jewellery from beads and fimo clay and also sells a range of fine Celtic and Pagan Jewellery. Taexalia's jewellery make great presents and is gaining popularity worldwide for its unique style, her Foot Thongs being a real hit.
www.treetwist.co.uk
We love TreeTwist, for every piece purchased, a Scottish Caledonian Pine Tree or Seedling will be planted in the Scottish Caledonian Forest on your behalf by Trees For Life. TreeTwists are unique handmade scarves, belts and bracelets made in Shetland and Orkney from wool and felt.