I’m not one of those organised types who manages to do all of their Christmas shopping well in advance, in a military-operation of lists and focus! No, I’m the type to panic internet shop, narrowly making the last delivery date before Christmas! This year, I am hoping things will be a little different, with the advent of some really wonderful shops in Ambleside. Just a quick stroll through the streets and I am drawn into shop-after-shop and (aside from drawing up my own list for Santa) am full of inspiration for gifts for my nearest and dearest. One such recently opened store is Kindred Spirits (@KSambleside), full of craft spirits from authentic, small-batch producers. The bottles come in unique shapes and sizes and make unusual gifts for gin connoisseurs. Another wonderful little treasure trove is Herby Jacks (@herbyjacks.co.uk), stocked with great gifts from candles to soaps, vintage book prints to vintage ceramics, and is the perfect one-stop shop for that hard to buy for friend. For your foodie-types a must shop is Stock Ghyll Fine Foods, which sells a veritable smorgasbord of fine food products (clue’s in the name!), including artisan fresh food and contemporary groceries from Cumbria and the…
