Lockdown has come with it’s downfalls, but if anything good has come out of it, it has been the opportunity to explore new routines and find new local brands that have emerged over the past year. I have become particularly fond of a few new local products, and I love knowing the story or person behind the business. It’s become more important to me now to support aligned businesses with an authentic background or brand story. Here are a few I love (and potentially some gift ideas for the festive season).