15 female-owned homewares to buy this International Women's Day – as chosen by us

Take part in International Women's Day 2021 by giving your support to one of these female-owned businesses – here's what's in our basket...

International Women's Day buys: BelginBozsahinArt White Porcelain Vase
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Wondering how you can give your support (from home) this International Women's Day? You have landed in just the right place. Because International Women's Day is all about supporting women, and if the last year has taught us anything it's to spend more of our money at small businesses. And, to invest in our homes – especially after spending so much time in them over the last 12 months. So, with this in mind, we've done some shopping – for female-owned small business buys (we are talking homewares) to shop year-round, but especially before or on the 8th March 2021. Some of these home finds are International Women's Day themed, while others are just lovely home additions – and some make brilliant gifts...

From candles to wall prints and vases, here's everything you can buy online in support of this special day. All of which has been made by female-owned businesses – and perfectly, may we add. We are proud to say that we already own some of the buys below, and other items we are lusting after in our shopping basket. Get involved...

Searching for gift-spiration for an important woman in your life? See our Mother's Day gift guide for 2021, for lovely suggestions she will adore.

15 female-owned homewares to buy in support of International Women's Day 2021

1. An IWD special print – by Monica at MJCanvasStudio

March 8th Women's Day Special Art Print

(Image credit: MJCanvasStudio)

A lovely gift to send to a friend, sister, mum, nan or whoever else you fancy treating this International Women's Day, this print comes in a range of sizes and quite frankly, we love it. For anywhere in the home – from a hallway to a dining room or a home office. It reads the popular quote from Gone With The Wind – "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn". And we like to think we live our lives by this motto.

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MJCanvasStudio March 8th Women's Day Special Art Print | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F970745159%2Fmarch-8th-womens-day-special-art-print" data-link-merchant="etsy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">From £4.49 at Etsy
This lovely print is super affordable, and it comes in A6, A5, A4, A3, A2, A1 & A0 sizes.

2. A body appreciation planter – by Nadira Samat at FrecklePot

FrecklePot Body Appreciation Vase

(Image credit: FrecklePot)

These ceramic pots are perfect for holding flowers or plants, and they come in three sizes and shapes. Pamela – the standing vase – Penny, who is sitting, and Flat Pat who is flat. Handmade by Nadira herself, we love them.

FrecklePot Body Appreciation Vase&nbsp;| From £23.18 at Etsy

FrecklePot Body Appreciation Vase | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F935145354%2Fbody-appreciation-vase-torso-planter" data-link-merchant="etsy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">From £23.18 at Etsy
How cute are these vases? A unique spin on your average vase, which appreciates the female body in all shapes and sizes. A lovely gift, too!

3. Ceramic planters – by Megan Cartwright at MeganLouiseCeramics

MeganLouiseCeramics Herb labels

(Image credit: MeganLouiseCeramics)

These made to order plant labels are great for indoor or outdoor use. A creation by MeganLouiseCeramics, these ceramic labels are durable and pretty – and they would make a great gift for anyone who loves their garden. We're imagining them in a kitchen, popped in a window planter that's bursting with herbs.

MeganLouiseCeramics Herb labels | £12 at Etsy

MeganLouiseCeramics Herb labels | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F293204525%2Fherb-labels-ceramic-herb-markers-ceramic" data-link-merchant="etsy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£12 at Etsy
If you love to garden and want some durable labels to differentiate your basil from your parsley and your dill, then these are great. They come in soft yellow, pink, turquoise blue, white and mint green.

4. Dried flowers bunch – from Lisa Angel

Lisa Angel Wildflower Natural Cut Dried Flowers Letterbox Gift

(Image credit: Lisa Angel)

Your search for a lovely bunch of dried flowers ends here – this affordable bouquet is letterbox friendly so it also makes the perfect gift, while it comes in a range of colours from brights to naturals and pastels. It goes without saying that this bunch will last longer than fresh flowers, but you can also style the stems together, or separately, for a lovely-looking display.

Lisa Angel Wildflower Natural Cut Dried Flowers Letterbox Gift | £21 at Not on the High Street

Lisa Angel Wildflower Natural Cut Dried Flowers Letterbox Gift | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=18484&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Flisaangeljewellery%2Fproduct%2Fwildflower-natural-cut-dried-flowers-letterbox-gift" data-link-merchant="notonthehighstreet.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£21 at Not on the High Street
Because it's no secret that dried flowers are expensive, and these ones are surprisingly affordable. Perfect for gifting to yourself, or to a friend this International Women's Day, and they'll last for weeks or months. Time to dig out that favourite vase of yours...

5. Naked body candles – by Nicola B at NixWixCandleCo

NixWixCandleCo Nude body goddess candle

(Image credit: NixWixCandleCo)

We have two of these lovely candles in our home, and they certainly catch your eye. A creation by NixWix Candle Company, these candles are definitely too pretty to light. What says International Women's Day more than a candle of the female body in all its glory, especially when it's made by a small, female-run business. Win-win-win!

NixWixCandleCo Nude body goddess candle | £12 each at Etsy

NixWixCandleCo Nude body goddess candle | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F925851945%2Fnude-body-goddess-candle-handpoured" data-link-merchant="etsy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£12 each at Etsy
These lovely candles come in all shapes, sizes, scents and colours. They are also vegan and non-toxic, and the packaging they arrive in can be dissolved in water.

  • See our best candles guide for more lovely smelling recommendations

6. An empowerment mug – by Amanda at SaffronDesignsGB

SaffronDesignsGB Empowerment women mug

(Image credit: SaffronDesignsGB)

If you ever needed an excuse to buy a new mug, this is it. This International Women's Day mug reads "Empowered women empower women" and it's eco-friendly. It makes a fab gift, and it'll look great on display in your kitchen.

SaffronDesignsGB Empowerment women mug | £14 at Etsy

SaffronDesignsGB Empowerment women mug | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F953720687%2Fempowerment-women-mug-international" data-link-merchant="etsy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£14 at Etsy
Handmade using ceramic, this mug will make a statement while you sip your morning coffee. It comes wrapped in plastic-free recyclable packaging, with a capacity of 11 fluid ounces.

7. Unique pub drawings – by Hayley Smith at PeckhamPubs

Peckham Pubs - The Great Exhibition, East Dulwich, SE22

(Image credit: Hayley Smith)

If you are searching for a gift for someone who is missing the pub, then look no further than these unique prints. Hayley spends her spare time drawing Peckham pubs – with the occasional East Dulwich brewery – and she takes commissions. Pretty pub memorabilia? We're sold.

Peckham Pubs - The Great Exhibition, East Dulwich, SE22 | £30 at Etsy

Peckham Pubs - The Great Exhibition, East Dulwich, SE22 | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F951505459%2Fpeckham-pubs-the-great-exhibition-east" data-link-merchant="etsy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£30 at Etsy
Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm – a white, 100 per cent cotton paper – this A4 print is high-quality and it arrives ready to be framed. But where will you put it? We think it'd be a lovely addition to a hallway – or your home bar area. 

8. A hand-shaped porcelain vase – by Belgin Bozsahin at BelginBozsahinArt

BelginBozsahinArt White Porcelain Vase

(Image credit: BelginBozsahinArt White Porcelain Vase)

This lovely vase is handmade in London by Belgin, using the highest quality porcelain, and then fired at 1,260ºC. They are then handpainted and brushed with oxides or glazed. We love these vases when holding flowers – dried or fresh – and we see it as a lovely addition to a bedroom, living room, hallway or even a kitchen.

White Porcelain Vase | £75 at Etsy

White Porcelain Vase | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F824421347%2Fwhite-porcelain-vase-wedding%3Fref%3Dfinds_l%26external%3D1%26frs%3D1" data-link-merchant="etsy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£75 at Etsy
Choose your colour and finish, and wait for this beauty to arrive in the post. It ships for free, too.

9. An engraved Champagne coupe – from Jessica Bartlett at The Corbeau Press

Personalised Coupe Glasses With Engraved Flower Motif by The Corbeau Press

(Image credit: The Corbeau Press)

If you want something to drink your champers (or prosecco) out of that's fancy and personalised, then this glass features an engraved flower design, and you can personalise it with a name. It's a creation of The Corbeau Express – a business owned by Jessica Bartlett in which each piece is handmade in her Bristol-based studio.

Personalised Coupe Glasses With Engraved Flower Motif by The Corbeau Press | £22 at Not on the High Street

Personalised Coupe Glasses With Engraved Flower Motif by The Corbeau Press | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=18484&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fthecorbeaupress%2Fproduct%2Fpersonalised-coupe-glasses-with-engraved-flower-motif" data-link-merchant="notonthehighstreet.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£22 at Not on the High Street
Hand engraved to make them extra special, this glass is something you can treasure. It'll look lovely on your bar cart, or, it makes a sweet gift to another woman who is bossing life.

10. A blooming lovely print – by Catherine Colebrook

Catherine Colebrook 'Bloom' Liberty Fabric Framed Picture

(Image credit: Catherine Colebrook)

Add this to your gallery wall to brighten up your space – whether that be in your kitchen, hallway or living room. A lovely buy for International Women's Day 2021 as this framed print is part of an exclusive collection designed by female-led businesses, in which 10 per cent of every sale will be donated to The Prince's Trust ‘Women Supporting Women’ initiative.

Catherine Colebrook 'Bloom' Liberty Fabric Framed Picture | £60 at Not on the High Street

Catherine Colebrook 'Bloom' Liberty Fabric Framed Picture | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=18484&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fcatherinecolebrook%2Fproduct%2Fbloom-liberty-fabric-framed-picture" data-link-merchant="notonthehighstreet.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£60 at Not on the High Street
Choose your frame colour and font colour, and add this lovely print to your gallery wall. You can get it gift wrapped if you are sending it to another special lady, and it arrives inside a high-quality wooden frame that has been made in the Cotswolds.

11. Women's Day treat box – by Lucinda Hutchings at EliteTreatKitchen

EliteTreatKitchen The Women's Day Box

(Image credit: EliteTreatKitchen)

Okay, so we know these are technically not for your home, but they will look lovely in your kitchen inside a cake dome – and on your Instagram feed, of course. Send these cookies to a woman you love this IWD and she will more than enjoy them. Five different cookies come included per box, reading 'Strong & Powerful' and 'Happy Women's Day'.

EliteTreatKitchen The Women's Day Box | £8.99 at Etsy

EliteTreatKitchen The Women's Day Box | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F956591656%2Fthe-womens-day-box" data-link-merchant="etsy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£8.99 at Etsy
What a lovely gift idea! Or a treat yourself idea... These biscuits taste as good as they look, and they'll be sent within three to five business days.

12. Personalised wire wall art – by Rebecca Winnington at Greyfox Design

Greyfox Design Personalised Quote Wire Word Art

(Image credit: Greyfox Design)

Bespoke wire word art that can be personalised to say whatever you like? Sounds lovely to us! Greyfox Design work with a range of colours and they can create your word (or saying) in several fonts. Whether it's a quote, a name, or song lyrics, we think this would be a lovely addition to your home...

Greyfox Design Personalised Quote Wire Word Art | From £7.50 at Not on the High Street

Greyfox Design Personalised Quote Wire Word Art | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=18484&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fgreyfoxdesign%2Fproduct%2Fpersonalised-quote-wire-word-art" data-link-merchant="notonthehighstreet.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">From £7.50 at Not on the High Street
How unique! This personalised wire word art is made by Rebecca Winnington, AKA the brains (and hands) behind Greyfox Design. Your design will arrive ready to mount, whether that be in your kitchen, bedroom or hallway.

13. A wooden candle holder – by Rachel at Sunday's Daughter

Wooden New Home Candle Holder

(Image credit: Sunday's Daughter)

Check out this lovely small business – Sunday's Daughter sell on Amazon Handmade. This wooden candle holder is a lovely personalised item, and it would make a lovely gift for anyone you know who has just moved home. Alternatively, it looks lovely in a hallway, atop a radiator, on a shelf...

Sunday's Daughter Wooden New Home Candle Holder | £18 from Amazon Handmade

Sunday's Daughter Wooden New Home Candle Holder | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=33642&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FWooden-New-Home-Candle-Holder%2Fdp%2FB08562S2B3%2Fref%3Dsr_1_9%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£18 from Amazon Handmade
We love that you can personalise this gift – and you can buy it for yourself, or another couple. It's made from solid beech wood, and you can use it along with your favourite scented tealights.

14. An aromatherapy gift box – by Siobhan from The Little Lakeland Soap Company

Little Lakeland Me Time Aromatherapy Gift Box

(Image credit: The Little Lakeland Soap Company)

Treat yourself to this lovely aromatherapy gift box for some well-deserved R&R from home while the spas are closed. This box is handmade by small, female-owned business The Little Lakeland Company, and it includes their most relaxing products. 

Little Lakeland Me Time Aromatherapy Gift Box | £27.95 at Amazon Handmade

Little Lakeland Me Time Aromatherapy Gift Box | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=33642&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FLittle-Lakeland-Me-Time-Aromatherapy%2Fdp%2FB07H72K21T%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£27.95 at Amazon Handmade
Included inside this box comes a lovely and calming candle that's made with natural soybean wax and 100 per cent pure essential oils, as well as an SLS and SLES free soap that smells of orange, lavender and frankincense. Also in the box is some aromatherapy oil for your wrists as well as some lip balm.

15. A knit your own chunky blanket kit – by Lauren Aston from Lauren Aston Designs

Knit Your Own Giant Blanket Kit 30+ Colours

(Image credit: Lauren Aston Designs)

If you've always wanted one of those Instagrammable chunky knit blankets, then Lauren Aston Designs is here to inspire you to get your knitting needles out (or in this case, your giant knitting needles). A great lockdown project and there are 32 colours to choose from. Support this female-owned business and have a little fun at the same time.

Lauren Aston Designs Knit Your Own Giant Blanket Kit 30+ Colours | £115 at Not on the High Street

Lauren Aston Designs Knit Your Own Giant Blanket Kit 30+ Colours | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=18484&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Flaurenaston%2Fproduct%2Fcustom-colour-knit-your-own-blanket-kit" data-link-merchant="notonthehighstreet.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£115 at Not on the High Street
Choose from 32 lovely colour options and select how much wool you would like – 1kg makes a 0.5-metre square blanket. Design it your way with several patterns to choose from, and this kit comes with giant needles. The wool is 100 per cent merino, too.

Annie Collyer
Head Ecommerce Editor

Hi! I'm Annie, and I'm the Head Ecommerce Editor at Real Homes. I've been part of the Real Homes team since 2018, when I joined as Deals Editor. Along with covering major sales events — from Black Friday to Amazon Prime Day — I review home must-haves so that you can buy with peace of mind. Mostly focusing on home fragrance and sleep, as well as a few vacuum cleaners, I've tested pretty much every item you can think of that you need in your home. I live on the outskirts of the city in a two-bed apartment with my husband and my pug, Doug. So I am always searching for compact alternatives and ways to save floor space. What about when I am not typing away? Well, you'll find me enjoying an iced coffee (no matter the season) and trying out the latest brunch spots the city has to offer, or booking my next holiday. Where else can you find my words? Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, Gardeningetc, and Woman & Home.

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