Christmas is quickly approaching. Even lockdown doesn’t stop Santa.
This year I’m making a conscious effort to buy gifts from local, independent businesses. 2020 has been a strange year to say the least and smaller businesses need our support more than ever. It’s been a great way to discover new companies and find unique gifts for my family and friends.
I’ve recently discovered Newton Aycliffe based business, The House of Eden. They are newly established and sell a wide range of one-size clothing, accessories, homeware and home fragrances.
The House of Eden have a stand alone shop on Ricknall Avenue in Newton Aycliffe which is currently closed but their product range is also available on their website. They also have mobile store in a converted horsebox called Hettie which tours shows, markets and various events in the North East of England (in more normal times).
The House of Eden recently sent me one of their mix and match hampers which can be purchased direct from them. The hampers contain £50 worth of products and cost £39.99. They’re made up individually so each one is unique.
My hamper contained 6 things, including homeware, bath and accessories. They were all beautifully presented in a basket.
I love the wire basket that the hamper comes in. It’s strong and sturdy and completely reusable once you’ve used up your products.
My hamper contained some great products –
Marseilles Soap – Fleur D’Oranger
Made using a traditional ‘Marseilles’ recipe the soap has a gorgeous Orange Blossom fragrance. It contains sustainable, responsibly sourced palm oil from Indonesia that is certified under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard. It smells absolutely amazing, I don’t use soap usually but I actually really like this. It creates a smooth, soft lather and the scent last really well on your skin after using.
Beauty Wise Words Wooden Plaque
The wooden plaque is made using sustainable materials and printed onto FSC birch wood. With an inspiring quote about what beauty really is, it would make a great gift for a teenage girl or someone who needs reminding how special they are.
Metallic Effect Antique-style Tealight Votives
The gold antique-effect votive will look amazing on my Christmas table this year. It looks so bright and sparkly with a tealight burning inside. If bought individually it only costs £4.99 too, which I think is a great bargain.
To-Do list pad
Who doesn’t need a to-do list? I am the queen of lists so I was grateful to see this Santoro gorjuss pad in my hamper. It has a magnet on the back so it’s now stuck to our fridge and I’m using it to list things that need replacing on the food shop.
Black Orchid Eco-friendly Soy Wax Candle
The hand-poured soy wax candle is my favourite thing from the hamper. It’s locally hand-poured in Bishop Auckland and smells absolutely amazing. It comes in an elegant glass jar which contains 180ml of strong, fragrant wax. I am so impressed with the scent, it’s a rich, strong scent which captures a luxurious blend of black truffle and ylang-ylang, mingled with fresh bergamot and delicious blackcurrant. The candle has a minimum burn time of 30-35 hours and the smell really permeates the air, even when the flame is no longer burning.
Pashmina-style Billy Scarf
Last but not least was this beautiful scarf. It’s 45% Polyester and 55% Viscose and has so many uses. It’s super soft so perfect for wearing around your neck, as a breastfeeding cover or even as a cover up at the beach. I love the colour and can’t wait to wear it on warmer days.
I really like the hamper and the products included. They are all things I would use and they are all lovely quality. I would highly recommend The House of Eden for Christmas gifts this year, I can’t wait to pop along for a visit when the store reopens.
One of my lucky blog readers can also win their own hamper. If you’re like to enter, please complete the Rafflecopter form below and keep an eye on your emails after 26th November.
* I was sent the hamper in return for a review. I have not been compensated for the giveaway.
Mini Christmas Gonks – Set of 3
Old style Dutch pot
love the Lego Mini-figure Soap Bar
Old Style Dutch Pot
I like the Candle Globe Athena
Ithaca Handbag with Detachable Inner Bag – more colours available
The old style Dutch pots look good
I love a reed diffuser and bergamot is my fave smell so my favourite product on the website would have to be Italian Bergamot and Oakmoss Eco-friendly Reed Diffuser. x
the Lego Mini-figure Soap Bar
love the candle
I like the outline tree with santa on a plinth.
Eden scent candle sounds good, it would also make a nice present
The kimonos are gorgeous, lovely prints
I would have loved the Mini Christmas Gonks but they’re sold out.
I like this candle on the website The Old Saw Mill Co. – Pomegranate Noir Eco-friendly Soy Wax Candle.
I love the look of their Marseilles Soap – Fleur de Coton!
the dutch pots are nice, I like anything blue
The sea green silver glass votives are beautiful.
the black orchid candle thankyou
You have so many beautiful items but I especially love the Marseilles Soap – Fleur de Coton thanks ❤️
I love the Black Orchid Eco-friendly Reed Diffuser Set – I love to use a diffuser in the lounge rather than traditional air freshener!
I love the old style Dutch pots
The Old Style Dutch Pot in Green – I’d love one of each of the designs
The old style Dutch pots xx
Love the old style Dutch pots
I like the diffuser sets – especially Italian Bergamot and Oakmoss Eco-friendly Reed Diffuser
Triple wooden photo frame
Inspired by flower bomb eau de Parfum sounds great
I love the LEGO mini figure soap bars
Mini lego soap bars – so many beauties
I love home fragrance so for me the Black Pepper, Lemon and Ginger Eco-friendly Reed Diffuser sounds wonderful.
The old style pots are all beautiful xx
Zinc Pitcher – it is so stylish
Italian Bergamot and Oak Moss Eco-friendly Soy Wax Candle
Love the Sea Green Silver Glass Votives
The black pepper, lemon and ginger candle. It is hand poured in my home town ♥️
Lime Basil and Mandarin Eco-friendly Soy Wax Melts sounds divine.
i love the dutch pots
I like the cho kimono
I love the Brussels Sprouts Felt Wreath! What a fantastic bit of fun x
I like the red bauble heart wreath
the Old Style Dutch Pot – Teal is very pretty
LEGO FIGURE SOAP BAR
I like the Flora Maxi Bag. My bags are so tatty!
I love the Black Orchid Eco-friendly Reed Diffuser Set. So many lovely things to choose from.
Vintage Glass Lantern Globes
i love the Old Style Dutch Pot – Teal – flower pots
I love the pray for payday purse, very apt for me
The 2 pocket jumpers are nice
I love the Italian Diamante Skull oversized top
Old Style Dutch Pot 🙂
The winter forest deer tealight holder is so pretty and festive. Although it was hard to choose a favourite, as they have so many gorgeous products x
Old style Dutch pots in teal were my favourite, gorgeous
Zinc Oval Planter with Handles – Set of 2 is definitely something I would buy!!
Mini Christmas Gonks
Marseilles soaps particularily d’orange
Sea Green Silver Glass Votives
I love the look of the brussels sprout felt wreath
The Soy Candles all sound like they’d smell lovely – the lime, basil & mandarin definitely appeals!
Love the hachi kimono
oooh the Italian Bergamot and Oakmoss reed diffuser is my fav of theirs
I like the look of the black orchid candle x
I think it would have to be the sea green silver glass votives! Stunning
So many lovely things and I would love many of them, but my favourite is the Winter Red Berry Wreath and I have just the place for it.
Wooden Tray with Five Clear Glass Bottles
These would look fab on my hallway table!
i like the Thick Knit Two Pocket Jumper
Set of Three Handled Rustic Wooden Boxes
I really love the Etsuko Kimono
I love the Sea Green Silver Glass Votives – great colours
the planters are perfect, but this top is my fave / Woollen Plain Panelled Pockets Top
Love the old style dutch pots in teal
Passion Flower Scarf – more colours available
sea green votives
the dutch pots are nice
I love T’was the Night Before Christmas Eco-friendly Soy Wax Candle
I’m easily pleased. I liked the hanging heart chalkboard, a snip at £3.50!
https://www.thehouseofeden.co.uk/collections/homeware/products/hanging-heart-chalkboard-small
The soy wax candles look lovely
Rudi Reindeer would be a great decoration this year
I love the Black Pepper, Lemon and Ginger Eco-friendly Reed Diffuser
Love the honey soap https://www.thehouseofeden.co.uk/collections/eden-scent/products/marseilles-soap-miel
https://www.thehouseofeden.co.uk/collections/scarves/products/valerie-turquoise
I love scarves and I adore this turquoise one as the colour is so vibrant!
Winter Forest Folk Deer Tealight Holder
I love the Dutch style plant pots and the Lego soaps would make great stocking fillers
Lime Basil and Mandarin Eco-friendly Soy Wax Candle looks good but so did everything!
the Italian Diamante Skull oversized top
Oooooh so many gorgeous products! My favorite has to be the Ithaca Handbag with Detachable Inner Bag as it looks so handy and stylish!
That was a hard decision but love:
Rudi Reindeer with Red Tummy Standing Decoration
Soft Floral Printed Scarf – Pink Is my favourite
I love the kimonos.
Lego and scrabble name magnet would be perfect for my sons room
I like the Italian Bergamot and Oak Moss Eco-friendly Soy Wax Candles
I really love the Lego Mini-figure Soap Bar. I have two little ones and with the current situation this would be great for them. As we love lego and they will be eagerly washing their hands to get the lego.
I enjoyed reading the 10 Tips For Starting A Business Alongside Raising A Family article
I love the beautiful selection of scarfs ❤️
Sea Green Silver Glass Votives are gorgeous
Lego mini figure scent bars
The Gold Leaf Star Votives
https://www.thehouseofeden.co.uk/collections/eden-scent/products/black-pepper-lemon-and-ginger-reed-diffuser
Passion Flower Scarf
I love the Oak & Lego Wall-Mounted Key Hanger
Winter Scarves
The Mimosa soap
I love the Amira Brown chunky Infinity Scarf. Looks so cosy.
I like the Rainbow Spotty Knitted Tunic & Scarf
I like the Marseilles Soaps
I really love the Brussels Sprouts Felt Wreath
Pear and freesia eau de parfum
I love the old style Dutch pots in various colours
Eden scent candle sounds good
I’d love the Winter Wonderland Wreath!
Brussels Sprouts Felt Wreath
the woodland wreath with hedgehog is lovely
I like the look of the Candle Globe Athena