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The Ancient Greeks divided the word LOVE into seven spokes, each one individually unique yet working in tandem to strengthen the other in continuous motion. Within the wheel is the love for humanity (Agape), familial love (Storge), a love which endures (Pragma), self-love (Philautia), affectionate love (Philia), playful love (Ludus) and erotic love (Eros).
No matter what holiday you are purchasing gifts for, Love is usually the intention behind your hunt, so rather than dividing up gift guides in the ways I have in the past, I thought I would gather some suggestions along this theme to ensure what we buy reflects what we mean.
Pragma is the Love developed over time through effort, demonstrating the patience and tolerance that allow relationships to continuously flower. You find Pragma in married couples who have been together for countless years, finding harmony and friendship which has lasted decades. Celebrating PRAGMA with gifts given is easy in the ethical realm as products are curated in the same way, with hard work, good intentions, and an intention for durability … maybe even a lifetime guarantee.
Thomas Clipper makes eco-friendly razors, colognes and shaving sets that combine impeccable modern design with the best craftsmanship in the world. SHOP >
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SunGod sunglasses are the most durable sunnies on the market and come with an incredible lifetime guarantee. I got a pair this summer and my husband has since stolen them. SHOP >
RIDSON & RIDSON Apron
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Elvis & Kresse create beautifully crafted accessories and luggage from ultra-durable reclaimed materials. Most of their creations come with a lifetime guarantee. SHOP >
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Solidteknics make uniquely durable cookware. Their pans and skillets are the first and only to be built from seamless iron and each pan comes with a multi-century warranty … that’s durability we don’t see often these days. SHOP >
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Their range of sustainable basics is several cuts above the rest due to their zero compromise approach towards quality, ethics and style; a mindset as simple and wholesome as their garments. SHOP >
LOST IN SAMSARA Backpack
Created from upcycled materials, this backpack was a fast favourite for my dude. It comes with pockets in perfect places and a handy laptop sleeve. SHOP >
SOKO Bracelet
LEOTIE LOVELY Computer Bag
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Richmond Kettle Company has proudly produced British copper tea kettles for over 100 years using traditional Edwardian hand-tinning techniques, creating kettles which are both beautiful and completely unique. SHOP >
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Created with wool from Finnsheep, born and raised both organically and responsibly on a 200-year-old family farm in Pöytyä, Finland, each cozy product Myssy Farmi produces comes with a lifetime warranty. SHOP >
Ally Bee offer sustainable luxury with her heirloom quality creations. Each piece is cradle-to-cradle certified and Made in Britain. I own a few pieces of her knitwear, and it’s flattering, comfortable and epically durable. SHOP >
CECILIA HAMMARBORG Coat
PEOPLE OF LEISURE Hunter Velour Top
One of the most diverse pieces in my own wardrobe, POL offers bohemian pieces created ethically with a give back program that makes the green gift good SHOP>
This Elate vegan, cruelty-free and sustainable brush collection, act as your weapons and wands for your beauty ritual. SHOP>
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Ludus is flirtation at its finest, the first stages of falling in love. It’s the fun and playful honeymoon stage said to be one of the key elements to keeping love exciting. These gifts are more casual and fun, thus I’ve collected some of my favourite items that will leave you in a state of play.
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BANYAN TREE Massage Oil
Created with 100% pure essential oils and vitamin E, this massage oil creates the ideal ambience for romance while inspiring inner calm and harmony. SHOP>
STORGE – Familiar / Familial Love
This is the love shared through kindship and familiarity, It’s that natural form of deep affection which flows between parents and their children, and back again. It’s unconditional, and often times, indescribable. For this section, I’ve dedicated the gift ideas to conscious children who represent storge love with awestriking ease.
With a company ethos rooted in slowing down consumption and reducing waste in an industry known for its wastefulness, Wishbone Design Studio have dedicated themselves to making heirloom-quality bikes that transform as a child grows. SHOP >
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GIVE BACK GOODS Ocean Mist Handwoven Wall Hanging
LEO AND THE LION LEARN OF LOVE Children’s Book
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An awesome beach accessory for kids and adults too, handmade in Cornwall using high quality, sustainably sourced birch plywood. SHOP >
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SARAH BENDRIX Wooden Toys
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES Triangle Puzzle Game
Entertainment for your next family gathering created lovingly by artisans of the Asha Handicrafts Association. SHOP >
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GIVE BACK GOODS Teddy Bear Hat
Representative of sexual passion and desire, this type of erotic love is named after the Greek god of love and fertility. It’s the type of love that burns out quickly unless other forms of love exist along with it to fan the fire eros burns and keep it to a smouldering simmer.
AZURA BAY Bodysuit
Featuring scalloped lace edges, mesh-lined cups, adjustable straps, this bodysuit is perfect on its own or layered with jeans for a night out. SHOP>
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AYTEN GASSON Classic Black Silk Cuffs
Beautiful luxury lingerie items handmade with love in England from repurposed vintage wedding dresses, upcycled vintage Nottingham lace (Robin Hood!), Peace Silk and Organic Silk. SHOP>
PHILIA – Affectionate Love
Philia is the love found in friendships, it’s that sense of deep comradery, considered to be a love between equals, built through feelings of deep respect and loyalty, built from shared experiences and emotions.
FREEBIRD Friendship Bracelets
Designed by a husband and wife team, Freebird Design House produces jewellery for a cause, creating bohemian-chic style micro-macrame jewellery and accessories, made ethically in the Udon Thani region of Thailand. SHOP >
MUD LOVE Monogram Mug
A ceramics studio built on giving back. Every product you purchase provides 1 week of clean water to someone in need. SHOP>
Philautia is self-love, which is very much related to self-care. The idea behind gifting for this type of love are things which remind your loved ones (or yourself) to give little 15-minute intervals throughout the day or week to meditate, exercise, stretch, read, treat oneself to tiny spa treatments, or ensure a good night’s sleep is gotten.
SUSTAIN BY KAT PJs
One-of-a-kind organic cotton pjs dyed with organic lavender, chamomile and rose. Bringing new meaning to relaxation. Free from the industry standard petroleum-based fabrics and dyes, this pjs are safe for you and good for the Earth. SHOP >
HAPPY HABITAT Blankets
GIVE BACK GOODS Candles
EARTHEN WARRIOR Sleep Mask
These magnificent masks are creatively created, upcycling and repurposing every step of the way. The super soft backing is made from repurposed cashmere, while the silky outer made from an upcycled silk blouse. Each one is beautifully embroidered, without the use of machines or glue, creating a wearable piece of art which is completely unique and love made. SHOP>
CHILOTE Slippers
The materials for these slippers are sourced in Patagonia from sheep who provide one of nature’s most useful materials, wool. The fibre is then spun and knit by hand to create a slipper, alongside locally and ethically produced upcycled Salmon Leather discarded by the fishing industry. Each one is made start to finish by women paid ethically it Patagonia and the company is run by a woman as well. SHOP>
AZURA BAY Robe
This flattering is lightweight but cozy, created with classic lines in eco-friendly organic cotton. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. SHOP >
Lüks Linen creates handmade and ethically produced linens using natural materials, with a truly outstanding 20-year guarantee. These peshtemals make great towels, scarves, or blankets, depending on your needs and vibe. SHOP >
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AGAPE – Selfless Love
Agape, is to love unconditionally, benevolent boundless compassion strengthened by infinite empathy. It’s the universal loving kindness we associate with Saints and our Gods / Goddesses. It’s the purest form of spiritual love, a love bigger than ourselves, free of desire or expectation. Gifts of this kind are therefore best represented in darlin’ donations.
