Do One Thing Well: Gifts under £99

Good gifts don’t shout. They’re the ones made with care, chosen with thought, and built to last. Gifts Under £99 gathers things we’d be proud to give — or to keep. A book that arrives slowly each month. A knife made to be used every day. A mug that feels right in the hand. Proof that value isn’t about the price tag, but the time someone put into making it.

 

Storey's
Fine Antique Prints and Maps.

 

Allday Goods Knives
We’ve done a collaboration with them and they are committed to making quality knives in England using recyclable materials for the handles.

 

Feldspar Studio
Handmade ceramic mug.

 

Daunt Books - A paperback subscription (£89 for 6 months)
For getting into great books slowly and with a curated list. 

 

Haeckels — Seaweed Soap (or Small Candle) 
Hand-made in Margate from locally foraged seaweed and clean, simple ingredients. A small luxury that smells of coastlines and feels like a thoughtful, durable present.

 

Kaweco — Classic Sport Fountain Pen
A compact, perfectly weighted fountain pen with a cult following — reliable, pocketable, and beautifully simple. Great for someone who still values handwriting and a proper tool.

 

Ivy Ellis Socks
Ivy Ellis is a UK-based brand known for its high-quality, timeless socks inspired by vintage American sportswear and Ivy League style.

 

Artisan Bird Nest
Handmade using natural hogla grass and recycled materials. Purchasing this fair trade product helps both wildlife and people.

 

Midori Notebooks
Japanese notebooks designed for easy writing.

 

Chocolarder - Handmade chocolate truffles.
Chocolarder is one of a handful of remaining bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the UK, and the only one based in Cornwall. Everything that comes out of their factory is made with only the best ingredients, sourced locally where possible, in the seaside town of Falmouth.