SEASHORE BY POST

Whether you want to update your summer wardrobe or you’re seeking a gift for faraway loved ones, these online shops are guaranteed to bring a dose of coastal cheer to the home front

1 SHOALS OF GLASS

Multi-media artist Karen Ongley-Snook, who is based in the coastal village of Bosham in West Sussex, is very much ‘still making and open for business’. Her beautiful shoals of fish, which are made from brightly coloured fused glass, can be mounted onto rods – perfect for swimming among the garden greenery (ongley-snookdesigns.com).

2 GIFTS BY POST

From boxed socks, beanies and baby booties to cashmere shawls and slippers, Worcestershire-based Perilla’s range of online wares made from luxurious Alpaca yarn make the perfect gift for friends and family out of reach. For overseas orders, please contact Perilla before ordering (perilla.co.uk).

3 PRETTY JOULES

Delivering a sea breezy collection of fresh stripes and fruity swimwear, Joules’ online shop is fit to burst with high summer essentials – for wardrobe, home, garden and beyond. Over the lockdown period Joules will be operating a standard 10-day delivery service with an extended return policy of 365 days (joules.com).

4 FOREVER COAST

What to get the sea-lover who has everything? Jeweller Hannah Louise Lamb creates bespoke bracelets, brooches and even lapel pins featuring your favourite stretch of coastline. All of Hannah’s pieces are cleaned at a high temperature in an ultrasonic cleaner before being boxed and packaged using the Post Office’s contact-free Drop & Go service (hannahlouiselamb.com).

5 CARRY ON IN STYLE

A summery collection of canvas toy buckets, treasure bags and smocks and linen aprons for children join Carrier Company’s dapper line of utilitarian clothing, including a new ‘Sale + Sample’ rail full of discounted one-offs and pre-loved wares (carriercompany.co.uk).

6 SILVER LININGS

Based on the Gower Peninsula, jewellery-maker Kate Lewis uses local sea-glass and semi-precious stones to create necklaces, bangles, stacking rings and more. During lockdown Kate has dedicated a day a week to making scrubs for the NHS with her two daughters, and will be donating 10% of sales from her site to The Gower Gin Company, which is supplying hand sanitiser to key workers (katelewisjewellery.co.uk).

7 A WHALE’S TALE

After launching in late 2019, Whitby Yard was due to officially set sail this summer at the (now cancelled) Whitby Regatta. Inspired by ancient seafarers of the North Yorkshire coast, much of the collection – cotton jersey T-shirts, cosy hoodies and stylish tote bags – is crafted from organic Indian cotton using green renewable energy (whitbyyard.com).

8 ISLAND DREAMING

Free delivery in the UK and Ireland and an extended six-month return policy are a just a couple of the measures brought in by Seasalt Cornwall while its stores are closed. The new summer range, inspired by the Isles of Scilly, is a dreamy mix of sailor stripes and patterned dresses. Ahoy! (seasaltcornwall.co.uk).

9 CORNISH WARES

Whether it’s paintings, ceramics, prints, glassware, homeware or cards, Charlestown-based Atishoo Gallery’s online shop means you can bring a slice of the Cornish coast to your home while supporting a raft of artists and makers. Deliveries may take two-three weeks and a ‘Local Pickup’ collection is available for those based nearby (atishoogallery.co.uk).

10 NORTHERN JEWELS

Cleethorpes-based Coastal Silver may have closed its seafront workshop, but the artisan makers are still busy adding to an online treasure trove of hand-crafted silver bracelets, earrings and rings. Over lockdown customers receive 10% off every internet sale, with free delivery (coastalsilver.co.uk).

Information correct at time of going to print. Please check websites for further updates on delivery services.