Christmas day may have passed, but if you still have gifts to buy - or if you have Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket - consider supporting these local businesses. 

Collectively, these local makers offer a huge range of products, all of which would make fantastically unique gifts either to yourself or to somebody else. 

Clicking the hyperlink embedded in the business name will also take you to one of our 'up close' features, where you can read more about the maker in question. 

Echo Designs homeware

Echo Designs, based in Romiley, offers a range of 'Scandi-inspired' homeware items, and even home-styling services. 

Some of the homeware on offer at Echo Designs (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Kate O'Brien paintings

From her stall in Stockport Market Hall, Kate O'Brien offers beautiful artwork on a variety of different mediums, from canvas to cushions. Kate is perhaps most well-known locally for her paintings of Stockport, however she also paints pop-culture icons, pets, personal portraits, and more. 

Shop online HERE. 

Kate paints everything from Stockport landmarks to portraits on comission (Image - Kate O'Brien)

Iris Photography session

We're getting a little continental with this one! Iris Art Photography, based in Marple, offers a photography service which is, thus far, quite new to the UK. 

At their designated studio in Goyt Mill, owners Joanne and Steve can produce immaculately detailed photographs of your iris, making an entirely unique work of art. 

Book online HERE.

At Iris Art Photography, a range of stylistic options are available for families and couples (Images - Iris Art Photography)

Penny Dee's 'Kweens'

Aimed at 'women of a certain age', Cheadle businesswoman Penny Dee's book Kweens is an honest compendium of opinion, insight and wisdom, acquired over years of experience talking to women. 

Shop online HERE.

Cheadle-based businesswoman is well-known locally for her work at DPC Clinic, but is also an author, podcaster, and more (Images via Penny Dee / Philosophy PR)

Swansway's motor-themed Christmas gifts

Local car dealer Swansway is offering a huge range of motor-themed gifts, for car fans both young and old. From teddies to key-holders, there is something for everyone here. 

Shop online HERE.

~

Free from clickbait, pop-up ads and unwanted surveys, Stockport Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our town.

To get our top stories in your inbox each week, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter HERE.

Please consider following Stockport Nub News on Facebook or Twitter