Nothing warms the heart more than a gift that is inspired by the natural world around us. The use of natural materials in products such as jewellery, notebooks, skincare and homeware is increasingly popular with consumers who are looking to buy gifts that have a small environmental impact.

Jewellery makers such as those behind The Leakey Collection have been inspired by nature to produce beautiful gifts that make use of the world’s natural resources. These gifts come at no environmental cost, as they use sustainable products or those that have naturally been shed, such as fallen wood.

Natural elements such as wood and grass are ideal for producing jewellery, as these materials can be worked into a variety of shapes. Using natural dyes, colours can be manipulated whilst sticking to an ideal of authentically natural manufacturing. An increased use of non-metal materials may also be beneficial to those who suffer from certain metal allergies.

The use of natural materials in skincare has long been thought to be beneficial to the user. A gift that utilises the resources given to us by nature will ultimately be cherished by any happy recipient. Natural oils such as those found in aromatherapy products are a great example of where nature can help create the perfect gift.

Homeware gifts are often chosen for their usefulness to the recipient. Homeware that has been produced using natural resources such as fallen wood is a great gift that gives the receiver something that is both practical and beautiful.

There are so many gifts that are inspired by nature, whether it’s because they are made with natural materials or contain natural oils. Choosing a gift inspired from nature such as those by The Leakey Collection will clearly show how much you care.