14 Brands we love for the 14th of February
With Valentines day just around the corner we wanted to share with you, some of the ideal gifts that we are buzzing about.
We are sure you will agree it has been a challenging 10 months, we need now, more than ever to continue spreading the love, support and be kind to one another.
Here at Beevive HQ we bee-lieve that people should be kind all year round, however it is nice to have the occasional extra special day in which one can “push the boat out” to really show their appreciation to someone special. Whether it's a friend, partner or family member, there is something (and someone) out there for everyone, especially our fellow bee-lovers.
Our co-founder Faye has put a together a guide to share with you, 14 great bee related gifts we can send one another this Valentines! Some of which spread a little love for our bees as well.
1. FOR ACTIVE BEES
There is GNGR Bees Honest activewear that empowers the world through community funded projects. Lovingly created from waste, including plastic bottles, fishing nets, cement sacks and more. Every time you purchase a product, GNGR Bees will give by giving part of the profits back to the hive workers!
Fuelled by passion, found Nathalia has created an empowering community that puts people and the planet first.
Sally Sports Bra £42 - CLICK HERE
2. PLANTING FOR HONEY BEES
A book by Sarah Wyndham Lewis. This grower's guide is perfect for creating a buzz in your garden. We love this book as it is a source of inspiration, plus it's full of fun facts about our busy little friends, the honeybees. Planting for Honeybees is a charmingly illustrated, practical guide on how to help attract these delightful pollinators - whether you only have a window ledge or whole country garden.
Available at multiple stores online - CLICK HERE
3. EMMA BRIDGEWATER BUTTERCUP BOTTLE
In collaboration with Chilly's. As you know we are passionate about eliminating single-use plastic, this is a stylish way to do so! This bottle is reusable time after time to keep your cold drinks chilly for 24 hours, and your hot drinks toasty for 12 hours.
Emma Bridgwater Bottle £25 - CLICK HERE
4. BEE FREE BONE CHINA MUG
By ARTHOUSE Unlimited A collective of Artists living with complex epilepsy and learning disabilities/difficulties all of whom require varying levels of support. The Artists work alongside instructors to create artworks which are developed into designer products for sale. 100% of sales revenue sustains the enterprise, enabling it to expand and evolve. We love this bee-autiful fine bone china mug! Its unique design is dishwasher safe, so can be enjoyed for years and years to come. This mug features artwork created by a collaboration of talented ARTHOUSE Unlimited artists.
Bee Free Bone China Mug £12.50 - CLICK HERE
5. BEEVIVE THE BEE REVIVAL KIT
Our Bee Revival Keyring is often referred to as an ideal gift for nature lovers. We have shipped to all corners of the globe on behalf of our customers, often with personal messages attached to the information inserts. These acts of kindness towards each other (and the bees) inspired us to launch a brand-new personalisation service. Each keyring can now be engraved with a message of your choice direct from our buzzing studio in Devon. You too can give the gift of saving an exhausted bee so it can continue its mission pollinating planet Earth. Inspired by a spontaneous encounter with a tired bee.
Personalised Bee Revival Kit £14.99 - CLICK HERE
6. STERLING SILVER HUG ME RING
Bumble & Bee Because I know we are all missing hugs right now with our family and friends, as soon as I saw this ring, I thought you may love it to gift in the post too. All items are sustainably sourced by founder Emily, inspired by her love for travel. There are lots of bee themed items to gander at too!
Hug Me Ring, from £10 - CLICK HERE
7. SEED BALL BEE LOVERS GIFT SET
Seed ball A simpler way to grow from seed. A not for profit company we are proud to be friends with. Emily & Ana, the creators of Seedball are on a mission to fill the world with wildflowers, starting with our gardens at home! We are excited to have assembled together the perfect bee lovers gift box, each hold three tins on a bed of raffia, including the bee mix in gold & silver and the Artist meadow tin which supports The Wildlife Trust.
Seed ball bee lovers gift set £19.99 - CLICK HERE
8. WILLS BEES BESPOKE PREMIUM DIANA CLUTCH
Each piece is hand made in their workshop in Salcombe, Devon and comes embossed with a name or initial of your choice. This fabric makes us BUZZ as it is 100% exclusively designed by Emma Mawston, ex head of Liberty fabric design. The designs were inspired by the bees and wildflower meadows of Devon, through frequent visits of National Trust sites.
Premium Diana Clutch, Bumblee garden in midday sun £99.95 - CLICK HERE
9. BEESWAX WRAPS EMMA BRIDGWATER BEES & BUTTERCUPS PRINT
We are unbee-lievably excited to have these in our hands. Handmade in the Cotswolds using organic jojoba oil and pine resin, with GOTSs certified organic cotton and dues. The collection features two hand-drawn illustrations and are the perfect first step to becoming zero waste by packing your wrapped sandwiches ready for a bee saving adventure!
Two Combo £13 - CLICK HERE
Vegan Wax Wraps - CLICK HERE
10. BAMBOO BEE SOCKS
By Nectar & Bumble - A bee themed gift store, created to raise awareness of the devastating decline of bees all around the world. 10% of their profits are donated to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to help save British bees. We think these cute Bee Print Socks are the bees knees! Luxuriously soft bamboo socks with a coloured background featuring a cute bee print and alternative colour heels and toes.
Bamboo Bee Socks £6.95 per set - CLICK HERE
11. BEE CUP COSY
By B Knitt Knitwear to fall in love with, made by hand 'for the bees!' A percentage of their sales from each product sold is donated to The BumbleBee Conservation Trust Charity. This cup cozy is perfect for a lockdown coffee takeaway!
B knitt has also just launched a 'Bee my valentine' card made from 100% recycled kraft card, to send a thouhtful message.
Bee Cup Cosy £12 - CLICK HERE
12. CHILLI SEED KIT
By Seed craft Receive, sow, grow. A monthly seed subscription box delivered at the right time to grow! We love their crafts kits to grow your vegetables from home, as you don't need much space and there are kits to be enjoyed by everyone no matter your experience.
The Craft Chilli Seed Kit £19.50 - CLICK HERE
13. BEE KIND, LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT
By The Dartmoor Artist Sarah is a hard-working welly wearing farm girl & female founder. Making & posting beautiful products from the Great British Countryside. Creating art & writing words to arrive at your door with a smile, a squeeze and a heavy dose of down to earth, whilst being kind to earth. We love her quote “Kindness is free, sprinkle that stuff everywhere.”
Bee Kind, Limited Edition Signed Print from £20 - CLICK HERE
14. ORGANIC COTTON BEE SWEATER
Tommy & Lottie Founded by bee lover Katie, Tommy and Lottie is a unisex baby, kids and adult clothing brand, specialising in ethically and sustainable made clothing and wall prints. Her pieces are super soft and available in a range of colours, with the environment at it's heart. For every adults organic cotton bee sweater sold, £2 is paid to Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust to help protect, care and enhance wildlife.
Adults Organic Cotton Bee Sweater £45 - CLICK HERE
We hope you've enjoyed this guide as much as Faye did writing it! Please check out the brands & their social media pages to follow their journey and learn more about bees along the way.
Happy Valentines Beevive Team x
