Your Ethical Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift Guide from Just Luv It

It’s that time of year again: the days are shorter, the mulled-wine (or warm-apple-cider) is flowing and we’re all starting to think about putting together the perfect Christmas for our nearest and dearest. At Just Luv It we believe that gifting should not just bring joy to the recipient, but also reflect values we care about – and we thought a guide to the sustainable, ethical and handmade Christmas gift options out there would be very useful for every member of the family – even the ones who can be difficult to buy for! Read on for our unique, handmade and always memorable gift suggestions…

Gifts for Him

For the men in your life — whether it’s your partner, brother, friend or dad — a gift that shows thought and ethical sourcing is a thoughtful angle to add to your present. Consider something handmade from reclaimed or recycled materials, or a piece that is Fairtrade and supports artisan communities – perhaps a sleek home-ware piece that brings character without the mass-production feel.

We have this stunning recycled metal stag wall art – suitable for his indoor or outdoor space: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/handmade-sustainable-eco-friendly-garden-wall-art-brown-standing-stag/

Or for a more practical gift, these beautiful recycled metal garden stakes in the shape of bluebells: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/recycled-metal-bluebell-garden-stake/

Browse our Gifts for Him range: https://justluvit.co.uk/product-category/handmade-ethically-sourced-gifts/gifts-for-him/

Gifts for Her

For the women in your life – partner, mum, sister, friend – this is your chance to delight. A handmade jewellery piece, a beautifully crafted accessory or a luxury eco-friendly home-decor item can show you’ve really thought about it. Emphasise the ethics: made by an artisan, produced with minimal waste, with sustainable materials, and the story of a real person behind it – the gift becomes special in so many ways.

We really do Luv these journals bound with recycled saris, handmade in India and each one is unique: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/mini-sari-fabric-journal-green/

Reed diffusers make a lovely gift, and these are just fabulous – made of glass in Eastern Europe: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/reed-diffuser-classic-green/

Browse our Gifts for Her range: https://justluvit.co.uk/product-category/handmade-ethically-sourced-gifts/gifts-for-her/

Gifts for Children

Kids love something fun, personal and a little magical, but that doesn’t mean we have to compromise on eco-values. Look for toys or décor made from sustainable wood, or recycled metals, or even handmade soft-toys from safe, ethical fabrics. When you give children gifts that are ethical and handmade, you’re not just giving them something to unwrap — you’re giving them a story, a connection to the makers, and a lesson in care.

Children love to see nature at work, and these beautiful bird boxes made from recycled cotton are a wonderful way to get them watching the birds in spring:  https://justluvit.co.uk/product/diamond-recycled-cotton-birdhouse-2/

These little hand-felted little lambs, crafted in Nepal, are just adorable and ideal for any child who loves the countryside: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/patricia-the-pretty-lamb/

Also coming from Nepal, Kevin keeps a boiled egg nice and cosy: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/kevin-the-lamb-egg-cosy/

Gifts for Grandparents

Grandparents often say: “Oh, you really shouldn’t have,” but they do love a really meaningful gift. Pick a timeless piece they can cherish – maybe something handmade and sustainable for their home or garden – something that’s less about the flashy gadget and more about quality, story and longevity that matches what they value in their home and surroundings.

These beautiful, highly-polished poppy bowls make the most stunning room centrepieces: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/brushed-red-poppy-bowl-medium/

These coasters are a stunning addition to a dining or sitting area and come in a variety of colours: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/forest-green-coaster/

Or for something really different, this little blue elephant is the perfect way to say “I’m thinking of you”: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/brushed-aqua-elephant-small-5-cm/

Gifts for Gardeners

If there’s someone in your family who loves pottering outside, planting, watching birds or simply relaxing in their green space — this one’s for them. Go for handmade garden décor crafted from recycled metals, ethically sourced bird feeders, or sustainably produced outdoor ornaments. With gifts like this, you’re giving something that enhances their favourite place, while also respecting the planet.

Garden companions come in many shapes and sizes, and we have plenty to choose from – including this firm favourite, Hartley Hare: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/hare-wire-garden-ornament/

Wind chimes are a fantastic addition to outdoor spaces, and these are Fair Trade from Indonesia: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/glass-windchime-leaves-green/

And we have a range of outdoor wall art – here’s just one example, for the bee lovers: https://justluvit.co.uk/product/bee-of-life-40-cm/

Browse our full garden range: https://justluvit.co.uk/product-category/orbis-garden/

Why Choose Sustainable, Ethical, Handmade & Eco-Friendly Gifts?

At Just Luv It we believe that gifts should have meaning, not just to the person receiving them, but to the people who made them and the planet we share.

• Choosing handmade means supporting artisans and small makers rather than mass-manufactured goods.

• Choosing sustainable and eco-friendly means using materials and processes that reduce waste, lower environmental impact and give products a long life.

• Choosing ethical means fair wages, fair trade, and transparency. When you give like this, you give twice: once to the recipient, and once to our world.
  
• When you buy from Just Luv It, for any sales we make, we plant trees to combat deforestation – and we’ve planted 1080 to date. So not only do you get a planet friendly gift, you are also fighting the destruction of vital forests in Tanzania.

This Christmas, let’s rethink how we give. Let’s pick gifts for him, for her, for children, for grandparents, for the “hard-to-buy-for”, for gardeners, for dog-lovers; and let’s pick gifts that align with our values. Handmade, sustainable, ethical, eco-friendly. Because the best gifts feel good to receive and good to give.

Festive Markets and Events Still to Come

We’re Just Luving being out and about this November and December with the Just Luv It entourage and our stall of beautiful homeware and gifts! We’d love to see you at one of the festive pop-up events we’ve got in the diary:

22 November – Daventry Christmas Market

22 – 23 November – Delapre Abbey, Northampton Christmas Fayre

29 November – Lock 29, Banbury

2 – 14 December – pop-up shop at The Old Dairy Farm, Upper Stowe

Explore our full collection at Just Luv It, and let’s make this Christmas season one that’s of joy, meaning and heartfelt eco-care.