Shop Talk

Well here’s an exciting and unexpected development in the world of Boutiko! My mum’s beauty therapist has decided to take on some of Boutiko’s products to sell in her salon, Essentials in East Preston. Elaine has run Essentials for many years now, and built up a loyal and regular customer base, so it is a [...]

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The Green Familia

I was interviewed by Brenda at The Green Familia recently and this is what happened:
Brenda writes:
I recently caught up with Tara from Boutiko, an etailer that specialises in selling ethically produced gifts.
Who you are and your postion?
Tara Leaver.  Owner – I do pretty much everything.
The reason for starting the company?
I couldn’t find lovely, well made yet [...]

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Why We Should All Be Like Lemmings (metaphorically speaking)

I was reading a very interesting article the other day about group behaviour. People often say, and I’ve thought it myself sometimes, ‘What can I really do to make a difference? I am only one person – surely my tiny contribution to recycling/buying organic food/not buying my clothes from Primark isn’t enough to have any [...]

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Lanka Kade Toys At Boutiko!

This is TOO exciting! We are really pleased to be stocking Lanka Kade’s beautiful hand made, fair trade toys at Boutiko.Elephant A to Z Jigsaw Puzzle

‘All their products are handmade by seven family based enterprises with whom Lanka Kade has long term working commitments. New products are designed in the UK for each supplier to [...]

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Ten Under Ten

We’ll all be watching the pennies this Christmas, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still treat our loved ones to some gorgeous gifts to mark the occasion. Here at Boutiko we have compiled a list of ‘Ten Under Ten’ – ten gifts under £10, which won’t break the bank but will still show you care. [...]

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Moss Art

I love it when I haven’t seen anything really new and exciting for a while and then suddenly I stumble across something so excellent I have to share. Here is just such a thing.
Most people have probably heard of Banksy by now, and he of course has spawned many wannabes. I like Banksy’s work, how you [...]

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Clocks, Dopp Kits And All Creatures Great And Small

The new season always means new ranges added to our already fabulous lines of gifts at Boutiko. This month we are really excited about the new recycled clocks and Burt’s Bees skincare we’ve just received, and there will be plenty more to follow.
A Short Walk is a company which produces clocks and thermometers from recycled [...]

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