Kick-start the new year by enjoying the small pleasures with 'not just a shop'

Celebrate the small pleasures in the new year with the help of not just a shop! We have compiled a list of some fresh products that we hope will bring you a bit of joy moving into 2025.

Created by the talented students and alumni from the University of the Arts London, by supporting us you are also enabling these artists and creators to run their own businesses, work with retailers, and contribute to the vibrant arts scene. Discover the exclusive range of unique products on our website, and experience the joy of supporting up and coming creatives.

A5 Daily Planner

Embracing the 'New Year, Fresh Start' spirit, there is no better work companion to help you stay organised than than the vibrant A5 Athens Daily Planner. Superbly crafted and handmade in the UK, this planner includes a total of 52 weeks, however, it is left undated, meaning you can pick it up or put it down whenever is needed. Enter the new ear without the pressure associated with daily, dated planners.

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Mini Stack Candle

As we head into the new year, we invite you to light the path to being your best self with our Mini Stack Candle in Lime Green. Yod & Co strive to create objects that make everyday life a little more enjoyable. These candles are beautifully functional and simple in their design, meticulously hand-poured by skilled fair trade artisans. Bring a little cosiness and a splash of refreshing colour to your 2025. After all, starting afresh doesn't need to be austere.

These candles come in a range of different colour ways so you can pick the colour that best matches your vibe!

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A5 Risograph Print

'Dive In' is a A5 Risograph print by London-based illustrator Jasmine Chin. This print displays a lady in a funky striped swimsuit diving into buoyant waves. Printed using soy-based onto 250gsm Echo paper, this artwork is 100% recycled. Limited to 500 prints, start your new year off by supporting the talents emerging from the University of the Arts London.

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Porcelain Bird Vase

Championing the self-care movement and embracing the joy of the New Year, not just a shop is excited to present the beautifully crafted John Molesworth Small Bird Vase. Handmade with perfect precision, this alluring white stoneware piece not only provides a home for your fresh flowers but also adds a touch of artistic charm to any space, inspiring a positive and refreshing environment.

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Stoneware Lumpy Mug

In the spirit of welcoming the New Year with a fresh start, there's no better time to practice self care and organisation while enjoying life's small pleasures, than sipping your favourite hot beverage from a unique mug. This is the stoneware lumpy mug handcrafted by London-based maker Milo Made. This mug would be the perfect self-care treat for yourself, or a great gift for a tea lover friend.

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As we step into the New Year, not just a shop invites shoppers to engage with self-care and the appreciation of life's small pleasures through our diverse range of art-inspired design products.

Committed to promoting independent artists and creative entrepreneurship, we offer products carefully crafted by University of The Arts London students and alumni. Whether it's lighting up a hand-poured candle, using a vibrantly designed planner, appreciating each sip from a uniquely crafted mug, or even adding a funky print to your wall, we believe in utilising art as a powerful tool for better living. Let's start afresh and embrace the joy of supporting meaningful creativity this New Year.