Whether it’s time of life, trends that come back around, our values, or our shopping habits (or all of the above) - the word nostalgic keeps coming up for us here at The Remedy…
Do you remember that feeling of waking up on Christmas Day and the excitement of running downstairs to see if “he’s been”?
Or your favourite Christmas decorations (even the ‘tacky’ ones) that you love to put up year after year?
The songs that relive a moment. From singing Christmas Carols at school, those dance floor hits that take us back to the 90s in an instant, or George Michael’s Last Christmas blaring out at home, while the potatoes are being peeled, and the crackers laid on the table...
Putting up the fairy lights, the smell of the baking and your Christmas Eve rituals and traditions.
And opening those gifts that welcomed an indescribable feeling of pure joy. From loved ones that know you so well…
What are your memories of Christmas as a child? And what does Christmas mean to you?
Nostalgia is powerful at any time of year, but at Christmastime, it becomes almost magnetic. It’s like a grounding emotional anchor, it reminds us of who we are, our story, and what we’ve been through. A moment where tradition and childhood meets reflection and emotional warmth.
This is why we believe in the power of physical gifting at Christmastime, because gifting should bring a feeling of love, appreciation, joy and sentiment.
Once upon a time there were no e-cards, no online vouchers, no wish lists.
For us, nothing beats a physical gift because it shows care, effort, and intent. Someone cares about you enough to take the time to shop, browse, use their senses, and to consider what you’d really like to receive. It shows they know you well, or that they’ve taken the time to consider what you might enjoy or appreciate.
A gift can say so much more than words, and it’s likely to last as a memory too, all adding to that scrapbook of our life, and that feeling of nostalgia that we’re all so familiar with every Christmas.
But, why does this matter?
It reminds us that the good moments, the heartfelt traditions, the simple rituals, and the people we love still shape our lives today. And especially during a season built on tradition, connection, and memory - those feelings glow a little brighter.
When budgets are tighter, those feelings of giving, receiving and gratitude intensify deeper, which is why gifting touches us all so deeply. So, let's help you to make it count...
Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, or the people that we call our ‘village’ - be it our teachers, dog walkers, cleaners, childminders, yoga teachers, hairdressers… Pop in to The Remedy, and let us hear about the people you’re buying for, and to see if there is anything that we can recommend, to help you gift feeling of love and self care this Christmas.
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At The Remedy, we believe beauty and wellbeing should be as thoughtful as they are effective. Our curated edit of small-batch, sustainable brands reflects our ethos of conscious consumption and intentional living, and makes the perfect gifts all year round.
Located in the independent-inspired, seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea, The Remedy is more than just a store, it’s a community space designed to slow you down, inspire mindful rituals, and connect you with products that put people and planet first.
Whether you visit us in person or shop online, you’ll find seasonal skincare, natural make-up, and everyday wellbeing essentials chosen with integrity.