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  1. Sponsored post: Kitty and Polly

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    Vintage screen-printed purse, made using organic Fair Trade cotton, £8, from Kitty and Polly.

    I hate to nag but it’s Mother’s Day in the UK on March 22, so now is the time to make a considered purchase well in advance. Whatever you do, don’t leave it ‘til the last minute, or you’ll end up freaking out and buying a plastic-wrapped box of toiletries foulness.

    I may be predictable but handmade is best, and Wee Birdy’s newest sponsor, Kitty and Polly, is just the (online) place to find the perfect gift.

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    Vintage “Clarissa” screen-printed shopping bag, left, and "Viola", right, hand-made using organic Fair Trade cotton, £10.

    Kitty and Polly specialise in gifts and accessories handmade in the UK, with a heavenly range of jewellery, bags, bath products and homewares. The prices are extremely reasonable, too. And they’ve just had a delivery of brand new products, just in time for Mother’s Day.

    Here are more of my favourite picks:
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    Handmade tea cosy, £20.

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    Wheat and lavender screen-printed hottie, made using organic Fair Trade cotton, £22.

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    Handmade brooch, using recycled materials
    , £20.

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