Sunday 23rd February: All the brands taking part in our small business Sample Sale
Back by popular demand! Our famous small business Sample Sale is back for two whole weekends this February.
For the third year in a row we’re so excited to bring you our one and only discount shopping event of the year. The Salad Days Sample Sale is the perfect place to shop insanely good handmade and vintage products from London’s coolest indie brands, all with discounts. You know these kind of brands don’t often do discounts so this is your one chance in the year to find beautiful and special things for cheaper than usual all under one roof.
This event will include a mix of end-of-line stock, past season stock, imperfect seconds, sale, and even some newness, and every single thing will have a discount! Traders have told us they’re discounting anywhere from 10%-60% OFF RRPS!! Please note each individual trader has discretion over their discounts and what stock they’re bringing. There are different traders on each day, here’s you’ll find the full list of traders for Saturday 22nd February.
All the info:
🌀 Salad Days Small Business Sample Sale
📍Gipsy Hill Brewery Taproom, SE27
📆 Sat 1st & Sun 2nd Feb, Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Feb
⏰ 11am - 4pm
🎀 30 different traders each day
✨ Art, ceramics, jewellery, fashion
🤑 10%-60% off RRPs
🚝 Nearest train: Gipsy Hill, nearest tube: Brixton
🎟 Free entry
The full list of small brands taking part:
Handbags & Accessories
NEW! Mabel Sheppard: As seen in The Times, Grazia and lots of other fashion publications. While working on handbag and accessory design for other luxury British brands, designer Jane spotted a niche for colourful, contemporary leather gloves and accessories, and so her own brand Mabel Sheppard was born. The results are cheerful, timeless and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. All leather gloves usually £49 will be £20. All leather purses usually £32 will be £15. All leather card holders usually £20 will be £10. All leather bags usually £65 will be £35 at the Sample Sale Market.
NEW! Arni Scrunchi: At Arni the mission is simple: bring a little extra joy and color to everyday outfits. Maker Jemima wants every scrunchi to be a reflection of your unique styles and personality. Whether you’re hitting the gym, heading to work, or out in the town, there’s an Arni Scrunchi to match your mood. Discounts TBC.
Victoria Catten: Welcome to the wonderful world of artist, designer and maker Victoria Catten. Inspired by childhood nostaligia and featuring beloved characters Pony, Swanny, Bear and Cat, the collection of absolutely adorably cute accessories is designed and handmade by Victoria in Norwich. Shop sample keyrings, accessories, discontinued mini prints, and second stickers perfect for scrapbooking with up to 50% off.
Knotts: These handmade crochet scrunchies are soo fun and full of life! The perfect hair accessory to finish your every-day topknot or gift to your best friend. Each is made by Bella, by hand, with the most amazing colour combinations. At the Sample Sale take 25% off large and small mohair scrunchies and all sizes and types of hoods which are new to Salad Days. 20% off XL and large original scrunchies. Mini scrunchies will be buy-one-get-one-free and you can even buy made to order scrunchies at the same price and choose your exact colour combos. If that's not enough Bella will also have a bargain basket with samples at 50% off too.
Jewellery
NEW! NMRK Jewellery: As seen in British Vogue, founder, maker and curator Tami learnt the art of jewellery making during lockdown and never looked back. Her collection of beautiful pieces focus on lightweight luxury, elevated everyday essentials crafted from 9ct gold and silver, as well as a collection of carefully sourced and fine vintage and antique items. Both collections will include items up to 50% off at the Sample Sale market.
Esoteric Jewellery: Jovial, celestial, vibrant, kitsch, sparkly and FUN! Just some of the words that spring to mind when I first discovered the amazing pieces from jeweller and London College of Fashion graduate Chloe. The detail within the spectacular stunners is absolutely incredible, and everything is designed and handmade by Chloe and her small team in South London. At the Sample Sale you'll find items with 20-75% off! This will include a mixture of older styles of jewellery and accessories, and some new sterling silver or metal jewellery pieces from the - not yet available - upcoming collections.
Celeste Chambers Hill: With unpredictable and handmade processes, the final results from any experiment by contemporary jeweller Celeste Chambers-Hill is always unique and very exciting. Unapologetically original, chunky, and filled with imperfect personality, her incredible pieces are designed to help you show the world exactly who you are. Discount available TBC.
Pearls London: Pearls London is a Black, female owned jewellery brand from London that sells super cute beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings all handmade by designer and founder Bella. Using a variety of materials like fresh water pearls, jade, rose quartz and colourful beads, each one is so wearable and filled with a unique personality to suit your style. Enjoy discounts from 10-50% off.
Skincare, Beauty & Hair
NEW! The Golden Altar: The Golden Altar was created by founder Nisha, inspired by daily routines to encourage moments of self care. These aromatherapy products promote rituals for different values, meanings, goals and good vibes! At the Sample Sale Market shop ceramic incense chimneys for £20 instead of £28, products with old branding like crystal incense moon phase holders for £16 instead of £25 and incense cocktail sets for £16 instead of £30. Plus 10% off the incense range.
Love Rems: Founder Remi set up her natural skincare brand LoveRems after she experienced terrible eczema. Determined to find a natural solution that would help to heal her skin naturally she forumulated her own products, and is committed to providing quality skincare so you can feel confident and beautiful in your skin too. At the Sample Sale Market enjoy larger discounts of up to 40% off on the Bath Salts and Frankincense & Myrrh Hand Cream with at least 10% off all other products too.
Mama Soak: Mama Soak is a range of organic skincare for mothers, handmade by founder Aanisah Reid in South East London. The range combines potent natural ingredients with zero waste and plastic free packaging to create thoughtful, toxin free skincare options for mothers during pregnancy and long after birth. Enjoy 20% off full size Liquid Gold Body Oil and Keep It Fresh Gel Toner. 30% off yet-to-be-launched Baby Hairs, a hair recovery oil with skin pH-friendly jojoba oil perfectly spiked with rosemary and mint for boosted circulation and castor oil to lock in moisture, and up to 50% off everything else in the collection.
Ceramics
NEW! KS Creative Pottery: As seen in Liberty and other stylish shops across the world, we know you'll be so excited to have the chance to shop this wonferful brand at our Sample Sale Market. Based out of her home studio in Kent, Kate Sellers is the multi-disciplinary creative behind unique tableware brand K.S. Creative Pottery. Combining a love of Sicilian design with expert pottery skills. Kate creates small-batch handmade tableware using Staffordshire White stoneware clay and coloured slips. The result is a range of playful, individual pieces we know you'll love. Shop samples and seconds with some slight imperfections up to 50% off.
NEW! TY Ceramics: We love these wheel-thrown ceramics that are just as stylish as they are practical. Every piece is lovingly handmade in London by maker Brenda, finished with the most vivid and rich colourful glazes. The cobalt blue is a personal favourite. Especially at the Sample Sale market you can shop with up to 50%.
Eloise Rose Design: As seen in House & Garden, these beautiful ceramics are handmade by Eloise inspired by European Heritage. I absolutely adore the beautifully artistic and painterly quality of the designs that make them so special. Since Eloise is making the exciting move from Cornwall to London she's having a huge studio clear out and will be bringing ALL of her stock from last year for the sale. There will be a wide selection of seconds up to 75% off, including items with glaze drips, wonky handles, distorted rims, and porcelain jewellery with minor defects. Additionally, she'll have remaining pieces from last season at up to 40% off, things like cobalt mugs, platters, and candles, which are in perfect condition.
Studio ERS: Emily's ceramics are so iconic! The bold shapes, strong painterly lines and purposeful design that make them just as practical as they are stylish. At the Sample Sale market Emily is bringing samples of some new items she's been working on. Things like butter dishes, ice cream bowls and new vase shapes. She'll also be bringing seconds of her usual slab built vases and wheel thrown snack dishes. Every item will be 50% off!
We Are Clay: After a decade long career in academia and research, maker Suzy has recently become a full time potter, spending her days discovering her own personal style and learning new techniques through lots of trial and error. Inspired by puzzles, infinity shapes and Celtic designs from her homeland of Scotland, her unique and sculptural pieces are just so gorgeous. Shop 30% off seconds items with minor defects, 25% off one-of-a-kind samples, 20% off the core collection including Pretzel Mugs, espresso mugs and dishes, as well as discounts on the brand new sculpture nudes. These will be around £50 instead of £80 especially for market day.
Art, Prints & Paper Goods
NEW! Kate Mary: After connecting on Instagram, and many years of chats in the DMs, I can't believe that Glasgow based artist Kate Mary is going to be joining us at the Sample Sale market! Her artistic style harmoniously combines grand architecture with nature, often giving us a beautiful view of what's just outside a window or door. A luscious world of leaves, light and botany depicted using her iconic markmaking technique and clever combinations of colours in oil pastel. I have a piece hanging on my wall, and I really love it. Shop a variety of prints, screen prints and small original works at up to 50% off. Not one to miss!
Goose Glitters: Laura transforms vintage papers into delightful new collages which she uses to create a whole array of different paper products. She spends hours scouring car boot sales and vintage shops for old catalogues, cards, books and magazines to find the most interesting and fun images, cutting each one out by hand and then rearranging all the different elements into a new and special artwork. Laura is moving studio and have a HUGE CLEAR OUT of all available stock which you'll find at the Sample Sale. Find collage packs for £10 or 2 for £16. Original framed and unframed works of art from £50-£170. A selection of mini originals from £15. Print samples, seconds and display items of calendars, ceramics, wrapping papers and more from £2.50. Bundle discounts available too!
Illustrated by Weezy: Louise is a very talented South London illustrator who creates bold, colourful and customisable wall art that pay homage to the most magical times in our life. At the Sample Sale get 60% off on all prints, and up to 40% off on framed prints! There will be a mix of samples and seconds available.
Susie Miller Art: Find vibrant, eclectic and joy filled art prints from London artist Susie Miller. Taking inspiration from her favourite flowers as well as delicious food and meals shared, you’ll find beautiful peonies, luscious lilies, juicy pink shrimps, juicy fruits and more in the collection of prints which all started life as original acrylic artworks by the talented artist. Original paintings will be 25% off, prints will have up to 30% off and samples at 50% off.
Nina Bombina: Featured by Stylist and Glamour. Nina's dopamine artwork and gifts are exactly what your home needs to add personality to any blank space. Featuring disco ladies, glitter balls, juicy fruits, festival vibes, picnics and gorgeous holiday destinations, there’s a little piece of happy escapism in every one. Find prints, cards, print hangers, earrings, notebooks and more with discounts up to 50% off.
Vero Illustrates: Colourful, happy and rather whimsical, let us introduce you to the work of artist Veronica, known as Vero Illustrates. These original digital illustrations feature food, plants and travel, with lots of gorgeous European travel destinations like Lisbon and Madrid, the perfect reminder of places visited to hang on your wall when you get home. Find postcards and cards from £1.85 (that's 38% off) square prints from £9 (that's 40% off) as well as A5, A4 and A3 prints with 10-40% off. Items will be a mix of samples and seconds, and bestselling London locations, Kew Gardens and Columbia Flower Market prints available with discounts too.
Nat Draws Things: Feast your eyes on these culinary inspired illustrations and paper goods that look delicious enough to eat. Designed in South London by artist Natalia, featuring all of the things we love the most like coffee, fancy sardines and pasta. Discounts TBC.
Homeware & Candles
Historically Candles: Founder Elizabeth creates home fragrances that reflect different time periods and historical people, providing a way for us all to joyfully engage with history and provide escapism from everyday life. Shop with up to 30% off including the bestselling Anne Boleyn collection which we are so obsessed with!
Bruler Candles: If you like to keep a chic, tonal and minimal home then can I recommend the wonderful Black Owned business Bruler Candles and their gorgeous home fragrances. These vegan, luxury products are all handmade in London by Danielle, who's taking a break from the business for a few months and so will be offering us the chance to shop her clearance sale with up to 50% off!
Bakery
Mr Desserts: We literally have not stopped going on about Moyin’s absolutely delectable cupcakes ever since we first tried them at our market earlier this year. I’m not exaggerating when I say I ate 5 of these in one day. The Birthday Cake, the Cookies and Cream… I just need you to tell me you’re going to come to the market and try one. Moyin is fanatical about his ingredients and baking process, only using the best of the best to ensure these cupcakes are 10/10 every single time and we can confirm he absolutely achieves this. Enjoy cupcakes, cookies and more all freshly baked in London.
PLEASE NOTE ALL IMAGES ARE A REPRESENTATION OF PRODUCTS FROM BRANDS TAKING PART IN THE SAMPLE SALE BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY SPECIFIC PRODUCT WILL BE THERE, AS STOCK IS UP TO EACH INDIVIDUAL TRADER.
