Christmas Gifting Ideas – Inspired by Our Local Partners

Snowy Mornings & Local Goodies – Stoke Row Stores + Stirring Stuff at Christmas

I popped into Stoke Row Village Stores this morning to post a copy of Stirring Stuff at Christmas to Australia, and found the coffee shop absolutely heaving. No surprise, really — with snow drifting down outside, everyone seemed to have the same idea: warm hands around a great cup of coffee and soak up the store’s naturally cheerful bustle.

If you head to the books section, you’ll spot Stirring Stuff at Christmas nestled on the shelves, ready to pick up with your shopping.

And - if you are thinking ahead to gifting, Stoke Row Stores is one of the easiest places to put together a generous, local hamper that pairs beautifully with the book.

They stock all sorts of delights: Fairmile Vineyard’s sparkling wine, jars of Red Kite honey, Marlow playing cards, and an irresistible spread of biscuits, chocolates and locally made treats. Add a few of these to a small basket or box, top it with the book, and you’ve created a thoughtful, flavour-filled present with a distinctly Oxfordshire feel.

A hamper from Stoke Row Stores isn’t just a collection of goodies — it’s a little taste of the village itself, wrapped up and ready to give. And on a snowy morning, with the aroma of coffee filling the air, it feels like the perfect way to share a bit of seasonal warmth.