Green Laurels is an award-winning, eco-friendly cosmetics and home-fragrance brand run by Simon in Farnham, Surrey. Hand-crafting everything from luxurious soy wax candles and fragrant reed diffusers to natural soaps, shampoo bars, and skin-kind shaving soaps—and even thoughtful subscription boxes—Simon creates each product with high-quality sustainable ingredients, zero plastic packaging, and delightfully fresh essential oils, with UK shipping and fast dispatch from the heart of Surrey.
From visiting many different markets and fairs across many counties, I have met some really amazing business along the way. Some are also Eco-friendly and a select number of businesses I am happy to share for you below...
Willow & Dusk is run by Sarah in Hampshire, creating handmade clothes and accessories that little ones love to wear. From cosy dungarees to snuggly lounge sets, each piece is made to order with care, colour, and plenty of charm. With free UK delivery over £40, it’s a joyful way to add a touch of handmade magic to your child’s wardrobe.
“Stitched with care, worn with joy”
Happy Adjika is a small, family-run venture lovingly brought to life by a mother and daughter team—Tanya & Lana—nestled on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border. From their home kitchen, they craft authentic Georgian adjika chilli paste using natural, preservative-free ingredients, locally sourced produce, and traditional spices from Georgian and Abkhazian markets. Whether you’re drizzling it as a condiment, stirring it into a marinade, or using it as a seasoning, this vibrant, vegan-friendly paste adds a fiery splash of flavour to every meal—and it’s all made with heart, sustainability, and a taste of Georgia delivered right to your door.
Altruistic Therapies is a soulful wellness sanctuary led by Kimberley Gordon in Poole. Rejecting “one-size-fits-all” approaches, Kimberley lovingly takes the time to understand each person’s body, energy, and needs—offering deeply intuitive massages that range from acupressure and aromatherapy to Indian head, warm bamboo, deep tissue, and specialized jaw (TMJ) work—as well as the ancient, transformative art of Reiki. Rooted in holistic healing, her gentle, personalized touch helps you rediscover balance, easing both body and spirit.
Barefoot Life, lovingly steered by Sophie on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border, is a bohemian haven for free spirits. Sophie brings together her love of nature, a passion for astrology, and her talents as a holistic therapist to offer ethically sourced boho clothing and accessories, intuitive astrology chart readings, revitalising reflexology, massage, and soul-soothing retreats at her cosy Grade II-listed cottage in Wimborne—and you might even bump into her at local festivals with her stall during the sunny months. Her offerings are as expressive and unique as the people she serves, inviting you to embrace authenticity, connection, and a touch of magic in everyday life.
Jemima Pett is a UK-based author who crafts stories at the crossroads of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and environmental thought. Her site showcases her series like The Princelings of the East, The Viridian System, memoirs (such as White Water Landings), along with flash fiction, book reviews, and insights into her creative process.
She blends imaginative world-building, thoughtful themes, and a love for speculative storytelling to invite readers of all ages to explore new realms.