Kimberely Waterson / The Vintage Wedding Co.
Toasters, pots and pans, a new vacuum cleaner… all are very nice wedding gifts, but what if your friends already have all the essentials or you want to buy them a much more fun or personalised gift? Then look no further than uncommongoods.com – my new go-to for presents that are out-of-the-ordinary.
Here are some of the things that I’ve been eyeing up from their site of late.
For the couple who love to host a party
Stemless Fountain Aerating Wine Glass Set, £45.82 ♥ Personalised Cutting Board, £130.11 ♥ Taco Serving Kit and Storage Box, £69.55 ♥ Himalayan Salt Tequila Glasses, £22.91
For your BFF
Agate Coasters, £52.37 ♥ DIY Lightbox, £12.27 ♥ Chakra Bath Salts Set, £18 ♥ Birth Month Flower Necklace, £39.28
As a bridal shower gift
Map of Our Hearts, £106.38 ♥ Wooden Wine Glasses, £108.01 ♥ Infinite April Vase, £155.47 ♥ Grow Old With You Terrarium, £102.28
If only I had an excuse to buy them all for myself!
Apart from the fantastic range of products, another reason why I love UncommonGoods is that they are steadily working to make their business more environmentally friendly and socially responsible. They want to be more than just ‘green’, they believe sustainability starts with integrity in everything they do from the products they stock to how they treat their employees. They are committed to offering creative and exciting products from a range of suppliers (of all sizes) who also create things in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. If you’re interested in this too, you can read more about their mission statement on their website.
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