There’s still bags of time to grab some gifts for your loved ones for this Christmas… and why not support a local business in the process?
Check out this list of fantastic Baltic Creative and Northern Lights tenants for some retail inspo. They offer a variety of gift ideas – from prints to tattoos, candles to gin – they’ve basically got you covered!
Jot Paper
Cards and Print
Jot Paper Co. is a design and print studio specialising in hot foil, letterpress and risograph. If you’re looking for funky Christmas Cards or fancy a different kind of Advent Calendar this year, make sure you check them out!
My Kid Made
Bespoke Prints
My Kid Made is a personalised print service transforming children’s drawings, paintings & collages into large-scale fine art for your home
Ethos Magazine
Magazine Subscription
Ethos is a magazine that covers stories about the most progressive business leaders, their teams, character and ideas to give you a unique insight into how they’re changing how business is done.
Kula Studios
T-shirts, Mugs Hoodies
Kula Studios is run by Roy McCarthy, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Check out Locals in Lockdown, Aint no time for hate, Unlovable Landscapes, The Wool Shop.
Pin Head
Bespoke Pins
Pin designer and vendor from Liverpool England. Creating custom and bespoke pins for any occasion. Please email for wholesale or commission enquiries.
Nelly
Homewear
Antique & Vintage accessories for the fearless home.
Honesty Candle Co
Candles
Honesty Candle Co was founded upon a love of candles and the desire to create something that was both high quality, eco minded and cruelty free.
Dead Ink Books
Books
Dead Ink is a small, ambitious and experimental literary publisher based in Liverpool. Supported by Arts Council England, Dead Ink are focussed on developing the careers of new and emerging authors. Buy a book here.
Hub Studios
Artwork and Commissions
Hub Studios is an independent collective of local artists and creatives, mostly refugees from the urban redevelopment that saw the final demise and deterioration of small transient studios in the city of Liverpool. Hub Studios currently has 12 artists and you can view their work here.
Liverpool Horror Club
Horror Merch
Horror fans dedicated to organising brilliant events. Why not attend their horrific Xmas market (virtual edition) to see more from some incredibly talented traders selling their wares for the ghoulish creatures in your life- whether for yourself or a loved one – take a look at what they have on offer if you dare.
Citadell Tattoo
Tattoo
Citadell Tattoo is an independent appointment only private tattoo studio based at Northern Lights. Email for consults and tattoo appointments.
Lost Plots
Print and Cards
Graphic Design, Illustration & Curiosities available here.
Turncoat Gin
Gin
Turncoat are an independent craft distiller owned and operated by the distillers. Their spirits reflect the freedom we have to pursue quality and innovation over corporate bottom lines. Shop their line of delicious gins here.
Hush Luxe
Designer Clothes
Get pre-loved designer clothes for women, men and children.
Make Liverpool
Gifts, Hampers & Event Tickets
Make Liverpool is home to a variety of Makers, designers and doers. They also host events and hands-on workshops from life-drawing to carpentry. Why not check out their Independent gift guide here.
Poto Studios
Print and Souvenier
Poto Studios Liverpool is proud to present a wide range of art, illustration and photography by Liverpool based artists.
Eastwood Guitars UK Ltd
Guitars
Eastwood make and manufacture their won guitars. Inspired by favourite collectables, refining old designs for playability, and using modern manufacturing to build awesome quality at a reasonable price.
Dorothy
Art and Print
Ali, Phil, Jim and Tich each did a tour of duty in the field of advertising before going AWOL in 2010 to work on their own ideas under the moniker of Dorothy. Their studio now produces prints, products and artworks that are sold and exhibited internationally.
Sound City
Festival Tickets
Sound City 2021 / 30th April – 2nd May. The UK’s leading independent music festival & conference in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle where the best musical discoveries lie. Why not treat a loved on to a ticket for next years instalment?
Bee Cycle
Eco Friendly Gifts
Bee Cycle is a small gifting company that specialises in personalising products. They design, create and source fun innovative products to encourage people to grow plants and their aim is to make being eco-friendly fun for all generations as it’s a great way to learn and helps our planet.
92 Degrees Coffee
Coffee
Liverpool’s 1st Roastery & Coffee Shop! You can purchase their delicious coffee beans online via their website.
Tom Pigeon
Variety
Browse the Tom Pigeon collection, which include prints, homewares, jewellery, sculpture, paintings and stationery here.
Chapters of Us
In store shop
One of our cafe partners, Chapters of Us has opened a small in store kiosk where you can buy some of the best local products such as coffee, beer and gin!
Hyperbrawl Tournament
Gaming
Smash, brawl & score in the ultimate arcade-style sports brawler. Out now on Apple Arcade, Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS4 & Xbox One!
Make Thread Ltd
Sustainable Fashion
Make Thread is a community platform that connects design, social media and e-commerce in one place. Establised in 2019, they nurture emerging designers and provide a risk-free router to market via our social commerce platform.
deCoubertin Books Ltd
Sports Books
deCoubertin Books is a small publishing house, focussed on non-fiction, particularly sport. View their publications here.
Baltic Gin
Gin
A curious, Scandinavian inspired, small-batch gin, handcrafted in Liverpool with 12 botanicals, including lingonberries and Norwegian angelica root.
