Happy International Women’s Day! 

 

With Mother’s Day following so closely after International Women’s Day, what better way to celebrate our Mum’s and all that they do, whilst supporting our local indies run by women. Consider this your guide to finding that perfect gift! 

Noun 

For beautifully crafted homewares, cards, jewellery, womenswear and accessories, head to Noun, on Bishopthorpe Road. Owned by friends Gaynor Parr-Manley and Ellie McManaman, the pair began their retail ventures on Bishopthorpe Road separately; Ellie previously ran Bare, a baby and children’s clothing shop, and Gaynor previously ran Olive’s Nest, a homeware and gift store. After quickly forming a strong friendship, Gaynor’s decision to close Olive’s Nest led Ellie to suggest forming a new shop together. And so, Noun was born! Check out their collection online. 

45 Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1NX

 

Flori Bakery 

If freshly baked sweet treats and pastries are the way to your Mum’s heart, Lotte the baker has got your back! Flori Bakery joined Walgmate in 2020, arguably when people needed a neighbourhood bakery more than they ever knew they could! Baking small-batch, Scandinavian-inspired pastries and more, it’s certainly worth getting up early to get your hands on a bag full of treats for Mother’s Day. 

66 Walmgate, York YO1 9TL

 

Just Smile Designs 

For decorations, cards, crafts and general cuteness, check out Just Smile Designs owned by illustrator, Kerry. Starting her business on Etsy, Kerry had a short and successful stint in a sought-after shipping container space at Spark:York; but it wasn’t before long that Kerry was able to move to her very own bricks and mortar shop on Bootham. Shop the Just Smile Design collection online! 

5 Bootham, York YO30 7BN

 

Flowers by Paula (York Fresh Flowers) 

What would Mother’s Day be without a good ol’ bunch of flowers? After selling flowers for over 20 years on a stall on Davygate, 2020 marked the year for Paula to open an additional Bricks and Mortar shop on Fishergate, aptly named ‘York Fresh Flowers’. The business continues to be a success story, and to get your own bunch of the blooms, you can head to their website to buy fresh bouquets, basket arrangements, floral gift baskets and more. 

112a Fishergate, Fulford, York YO10 4BB

 

Janette Ray Booksellers 

If you’re Mum is into design, books, architecture, or better still, books about design and architecture, then Janette Ray Booksellers on Bootham is independent for you! Specialising in rare and out of print books on Architecture, Arts, and Design, Janette Ray joined Bootham in 2000, and has curated her book collection with heavy influence from her own background in town planning, urban design, and conservation. The bookshop offers a collection of over 10,000 books on architecture, building and landscape design, town planning, design history, photography, and fine art. Check out the website to browse and shop the collection of books!

8 Bootham, York YO30 7BL