Gifts
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Country house gardens + boutique shopping + great food = happy times
The Humble Country Summer Fayre in Bucks is ticking all our boxes - independent stalls selling fabulous homeware and gifts, plus coffee, good food and tipples
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The best Mother’s Day gifts from your local indies
Forgo the bunch of tulips this year for something a bit more chic, from luxe homeware to chichi accessories, here's a curated selection from our Oxon and Bucks Indie Store sellers
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Meet the makers part two: your local Indie Store heroes
These are the local entrepreneurs who went from garages, kitchen tables and market stalls to become thriving and fabulous Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire businesses
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Two-hour Westgate blitz!
Yes, doubters, it can be done! Memorise Muddy’s brilliant gift buying masterplan, grab your credit card, face mask and let’s do this.
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20 cracking Christmas markets
Feeling the need to shop? Here, let us facilitate that! Read on for your fill of the best local festive fairs.
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Burn baby burn!
Muddy HQ is even more fragrant than usual right now - thanks to the coolest new indie candle brand on the block.
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Gotta Have It
How pretty is this ring? May I introduce a mix of pink tourmaline, blue topaz, citrine, amethyst, rose de france amethyst, green amethyst and morganite - courtesy of Biagio The Jeweller.
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Drink me
When you drink as much caffeine as I do, a decent mug collection is a must. Pop the kettle on, love, and I'll show you my new season favourites.
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Post payday treats
Wages burning a hole in your pocket? We've got terrific treats for you and all the family. But mainly you (we like you best).
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Top 10 non-fiction books for Xmas
Still in need of Christmas present inspiration? Gerrard's Cross Bookshop has helpfully recommended 10 excellent new non-fiction titles for the bookworm in your life.