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Fuller’s Farm Shop
Muddy says: Winner of Best Farm Shop/Deli in our 2019 Muddy Awards and the go-to destination in Kent for locally sourced meat and fresh produce
Petronella Hall
Muddy says: Petronella Hall creates beautiful, elegant hand-drawn designs. All sourced and digitally printed in Britain. Petronella's quirky style really sets her apart - we'll have matching wallpaper, curtains and cushions please!
Pickle
Muddy says: Bored of badly made, synthetic and impractical kids fashion? In need of made-for-playing, fun and original clothes, toys, gifts and accessories? Then Pickle is your answer....
Antoine et Lili
Muddy says: this Canterbury boutique's quirky, cool and colourful clothes are the kind you just won't find anywhere else. And the store is well-worth a visit - a pink fantasia of fun... We like!
Visual Roars Interiors
Muddy says: Visual Roar Interiors is THE place to go if you are looking for stylish and individual items for your home plus the showroom is just outside the pretty seaside town of Whitstable so you can make a day of it. Hip hip hooray.
Lilford Gallery
Muddy says: I don't go to Canterbury or Folkestone without popping into one of the Lilford Galleries. There's always cool, modern, playful art on display and I'll inevitably convince myself that I just *need* to have it. I'm seriously going to save up for a purchase sometime soon...
Copper & Silk
Muddy says: A stunning collection of unique lampshades, fabrics and accessories which will add style and substance to any room in your house.
Fosbery Studio
Muddy says: A contemporary decorative lighting brand based in Folkestone and one of our Finalists for the Best Interiors Store Finalist in this year's Muddy Awards
Flower & Glory + House
Muddy says: Flower & Glory, the brilliant florist in Sevenoaks, now has a sister shop just opposite called House, brimming with stunning interiors. So buy a bunch of your favourites then pop across the street for a stonkingly gorgeous vase to display them in. Win, win.
Goupie
Muddy says: Goupie is a devilishly moreish confectionery product, hand-made to a genuine family recipe in Kent. The back story is the kind we love at Muddy.
Apotheca
Muddy says: A stunningly Instagrammable and thoroughly useful apothecary in Faversham which not only offers natural remedies and beauty products but is also a destination for yoga/pilates classes and therapeutic treatments - such a hidden gem!
Coco Blush
Muddy says: A new wellness sanctuary in the heart of Kent's old spa town, Tunbridge Wells
Raspberry Room
Muddy says: This gorgeous bespoke cake company is bringing London glamour and expertise out to the shires after the first Raspberry Room cafe opened recently, right here in our very own picturesque village of Brasted, near Sevenoaks. Be one of the first to take your girlfriends or granny here - it's going to be super popular!
Catherine de Crèvecoeur
Muddy says: We're big fans of jewellery designer Catherine's rage of beautiful, bold statement earrings. Her fashion credentials and original style have made her hand-made range highly sought after...
Mint Rainbow
Muddy says: Mint Rainbow is a luxury, handmade, organic, unisex clothing company that produces the most gorgeous clothes for children as well as identical items for you, should you want to master that cute matchy matchy look...
Bentinck Farm
Muddy says: a small, independent fruit and nut farm where you can rent your own tree! Visit, pick your own fruit and reap the reward of growing your own produce.
TBC. Skin Atelier
Muddy says: If you want fab skin, then skin specialists with a top cosmetic surgeon’s expertise must be the holy grail, right? This new boutique skin store in Tunbridge Wells has only the very best non-invasive beauty enhancing treatments on offer. Cue the compliments!
Elvis & Kresse
You’re going to love this incredibly innovative and award winning British brand that makes luxury bags and accessories from rescued materials. Being an eco-friendly, sustainable business – that makes gorgeous, timeless pieces – is it any wonder everyone wants to get their hands on one?
Macknade Fine Foods
Muddy says: Macknade Fine Foods in Faversham voted Best Deli/Farm Shop in Kent by you, is a food lover's haven!
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
Muddy says: We love this fun and imaginative family day out - perfect if you're in the Sevenoaks area and looking for a smaller, boutique day trip with a garden, café and shop...
The English Beagle
Muddy says: Looking for an original, quality pressie? Or maybe you're treating yourself? This Kent-based online gift boutique handpicks all the best British brands with bags of personality. Oh and all reasonably priced too. Credit card at the ready...?
LoveInc
Muddy says: This is a gorgeous online gift shop known for their fun LED neon wall hangings which come in a variety of funky forms and have been snapped up by Jo Malone, Davina McCall and Sweaty Betty to name but a few...
Kitch
Muddy says: Kitch, at No 1 High Street, is where every girl-in-the-know heads for her fill of eclectic individual brands all under one stylish roof. Owner, Charlotte Newman, opened the shop 10 years ago after 18 years in the fashion industry in London...
the-Bias-Cut.com
Jacynth Bassett may be a twentysomething but she’s passionate about the problems older women face when trying to find stylish clothes. She created the-Bias-Cut.com, an online boutique, after witnessing her fashion-loving mother unsuccessfully scouring the youth-obsessed high street. The site stocks over 24 brands and it’s safe to say if Rihanna would wear it, it […]
The Clever Dresser
Muddy says: I don't visit Sevenoaks without checking out what's on the rails in this brilliant boutique that punches well above its weight when it comes to top brands and stylish pieces. An innocent browse here invariably ends with my credit card catching fire, oops!
Bradshaw and Sons
Old-school manufacturing meets timeless sophistication in this satchel design - the first in a line of handmade leather accessories from this local designer. And with only 50 first additions available in the Sevenoaks Satchel don't hesitate to bag yours now (boom boom)...
Sofas and Stuff
Are you sitting comfortably? If not Sofas and Stuff in Eridge sells beautiful, bespoke sofas, chairs, coffee tables, stools and beds that are handmade in Britain but can be covered in any fabric in the world. They also offer a free interior design consultation to help you visualise how it can all come together in one stylish swish of their soft and springy wands...
Taywell
Muddy says: awesome, award-winning, artisan ice cream and sorbet manufacturer based in the heart of Kent. How do we know? Because we've tried every flavour obvs! Favourites are Rhubarb & Ginger Crumble Ice Cream and Blood Orange Sorbet. But don't just take our word for it - keep an eye out for your local stockists or order online and try it yourself...
Micallef Jewellers
Micallef Jewellers is a family run modern jewellers with a long standing reputation for providing excellent customer service. The jewellers has been established for over 35 years, with three shops within Kent. Our branches are located in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Rainham. 11 Blacks Yard, Bligh’s Meadow, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1DS. 01732 464648 88 High Street, […]
County Clothes
Looking for a gift for the Mr Muddy in your life? County Clothes is a long-established menswear specialist with shops for the discerning customer in Canterbury, Tenterden and Sevenoaks
Hamerton + Jones
Welcome to HAMERTON+JONES Sarah is a serial-entrepeneur, kitchen scientist and design addict. Is she building a foodie design empire? We hope so! Kali is a scribbler, esprit collager and quirk hunter. She simply does not have enough time to see and do it all, so has given up sleep. Sarah and Kali met through their […]
The Barefoot Welder
The Barefoot Welder is passionate about creating bespoke metal work, with years of experience in design and fabrication. He creates unique pieces based upon each client’s wishes through a consultation arranged at a time and place to suit the client. This gives The Barefoot Welder an opportunity to gain a true understanding of what you desire, all […]
G Collins & Sons
G Collins & Sons is a small family-run establishment tucked away in Royal Tunbridge Wells. We’re passionate about providing the highest standards of quality regarding service and care for our clients and offering the finest pieces to suit the individual’s requirements. It’s equally important to us to offer a professional, relaxed and friendly environment in […]
