December Newsletter: Celebrating the Joy of the Season with Peace Lily

Can you believe it? We're already wrapping up 2025! As the crisp winter air settles in and we bundle up in our cozy sweaters, our thoughts turn towards the enchanting Christmas festivities just ahead.

Christmas Gift List: A Heartfelt Thank You

First and foremost, we extend our deepest gratitude to all of you who chose Peace Lily for your Christmas shopping this year. Whether you pre-ordered or just picked up your gifts, every purchase supports the talented artisans, dedicated craftspeople, and small businesses that are the heart of our community and work. Your support not only fuels us, but it also ignites hope across our entire supply chain. Thank you from the depths of our hearts.

From our charming crochet baubles, lovingly crafted with sustainable yarns, to our delectable gourmet foods, sweet treats, and chocolates, you've ticked off your lists with style and substance. Our seasonal scented candles and spa and wellbeing gift sets offer relaxation with their natural, handcrafted elegance. And let’s not forget those cozy alpaca wool accessories — fashionable and warm! We hope each item brings joy to you and your loved ones.

There's still time to discover more artisanal treasures with us! While we can’t guarantee delivery by Christmas at this point, rest assured, we are doing everything we can to make it happen.

An Incredible Few Weeks

What an extraordinary few weeks it has been - kicking off with a wonderful win with Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday, a testament to our hard work and your unwavering support.

December Pop-Ups: A Warm Thank You

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who braved the chilly weather to visit us at the Cotswolds and London pop-ups. Meeting you all was a highlight, and we look forward to connecting with you online until our next events. Remember to follow us on social media for all the latest updates!

In the Media: Sharing Our Story

Dr Dele Kehn-Alafun, our founder, had the pleasure of a wonderful chat with Annabelle and Kim from Cotswold Women on Cotswold Radio about the beauty of unique, artisanal, thoughtful gifts. You can catch the replay here: https://www.mixcloud.com/CotswoldsRadio/cotswolds-women-12122025/

She also had an enlightening conversation with Cheyanne from Smiley Movement, a fantastic platform promoting positive change. Their feature on Peace Lily Gifts is a must-read: https://smileymovement.org/news/peace-lily-gifts

Lifestyle Gift Cards: Expanding Our Reach

We are thrilled to announce that Peace Lily Gifts is now live on Lifestyle Gift Cards! This inclusion provides a fantastic opportunity for more people and businesses to discover us and other incredible small businesses for their personal, team and client gifting needs. Find us here: https://www.lifestylegiftcards.co.uk/brands/972/peace-lily-gifts

Community and Partnerships: Stronger Together

Being part of local networks such as Made in Gloucestershire, Cotswold Collective, and the Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce, along with Buy Women Built and our new connections through Theo Paphitis' Small Business Sunday, has been truly amazing. Dr Dele attended a taster session at Cotswold Networking, and Angela - the founder - and the businesses were incredibly welcoming too!

Looking Forward: Here’s to 2026!

As we sign off for 2025, we want to express our deepest thanks for being part of our journey fostering thoughtful gifting, community, caring for our environment and supporting small businesses. Your support has made this year unforgettable, and we look forward to continuing this wonderful adventure together in 2026. 

Here's to a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with hope, happiness, love and prosperity.

See you soon!

Warm wishes,
The Peace Lily Team 🌿
Putting Soul into Gifting | Sustainably Made. Beautifully Gifted.