2020 - A Tough Year for Our Mummy Businesses in Sai Kung !
2019 and 2020 so far have been really tough years for some of the Mummy run small businesses in Sai Kung. These small businesses mostly don’t have physical shops and rely on school and hotel fairs and events such as the Hebe Haven 24 hour race and Sai Kung pop ups for their livelihood. Many of these events have been cancelled in the last 12 months, firstly due to the protests back in late 2019 followed by the Coronavirus pandemic through 2020. This has decimated the small businesses in Sai Kung who have lost 95% of their custom and are struggling to survive.
One of the ideas we are keen to promote is the idea of sourcing goods locally, not only does this support our local community businesses but also cuts down our environmental impact as our goods travel less distance to get to us and therefore use less fuel. With that in mind we though it was timely to write a quick blog about some of our favourite Sai Kung Mummy businesses. So, if you need a quick birthday present or treat for yourself take a look at some of our favourite Sai Kung Mumtrepreneurs and their offerings below. So if you are thinking of picking up a present or item for your home why not try going locally first before reaching for Amazon or heading to Central?
SmallPrint Hong Kong
Natasha Pederson is a local Mummy of three gorgeous girls and a star baker amongst her other talents. She has provided many Sai Kung and Clearwater families with fabulous birthday and cupcakes over the years. She has now turned her hand to making unique silver keepsakes that capture fingerprints, hand and foot prints and so much more. Visit Smallprints Hong Kong to pick up a beautiful silver momento, a special gift for any time of year.
If you would like to get in touch with Natasha to arrange a party or have some jewellery made you can get in touch with her by clicking on the contact icons below.
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Naturally SAM's
Multi talented Natasha also has another venture, in an area close to my heart this time. She is also the owner of Naturally Sam’s an online store making and selling natural body products. Sam’s range of natural body products include: shampoo bars, conditioner bars, natural soaps and more. Reduce your plastic waste by using shampoo bars and conditioner bars that have great hair loving ingredients without the plastic bottle! These heavenly smelling products are all homemade with natural ingredients and provide are an absolute treat for anyone’s body. They make a great end of year gift for teachers.
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The Candleman Hong Kong
The Candleman HK is renowned for bringing you quality handmade Citronella candles from Tuscany, Italy. These candles are an absolute must for any outdoor bbq or garden party to keep those flying pests away. They are also happy to deliver anywhere within Hong Kong.
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Sue Tyson Designs
Originally hailing from the UK, with degree in European Languages.
I moved to the Far East in 1995 and immediately thrown into a vibrant and exciting new world – a kaleidoscope of colours, sounds and aromas! Largely self taught apart from a stint at Central St Martins College of Art and silversmithing classes in Dubai, I was drawn to design and handcraft after trips to Italy and Turkey. Watching Artisans passionately sawing, moulding and creating with Silver, Glass, Wood, Shell, has stayed with me forever. In the climate of ever changing technology I feel it’s vital to cherish handcrafts & traditional skills. I’m mesmerised by light-infused glass, shadows, textures and patterns and inspiration comes from a myriad of sources; stained glass church windows, stormy skies, foliage, landscapes, seascapes. The Natural world.
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Kidnapped Bookshop
Kidnapped Bookshop is one of the few physical stores featured on this page. The bookshop is owned by Ursula a long term Sai Kung Mummy and her husband. It features a great selection of books, cards, toys and homewares that make great presents. Ursula is great at supporting local authors and can often be found hosting book launch events for local residents.
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Sai Kung Scuba
Ok, technically this a slight outlier as this is also a physical Sai Kung shop and is definitely not owned and run by a Mummy although Neil is definitely a Sai Kung resident. Sai Kung scuba has a new shop and it has opened at perhaps the most difficult time for the World and Sai Kung so we thought we would give him a little boost.
Sai Kung Scuba is a PADI Dive Centre offers a range of PADI Courses and Fun Dives for all levels of experience. The shop (located in the old town behind the temple car park) also sells dive equipment such as BCD’s masks and fins. In addition you can pick up a range of other items such as mossie repellent, straws, bottles etc.
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Biscuitmoon Designs
Biscuitmoon designs is another Hong Kong favourite specialising in Hong Kong themed cards and wall art for every occasion. Whether you are looking for a birth or marriage announcement, HK cushion covers or Owned by Ellie a long time Sai Kung resident who has just relocated to the UK this family business is a must for anyone looking for a reminder or momento from Hong Kong. We love Ellie’s designs and even though she isn’t technically a Sai Kung girl anymore she did grow up here and is still a firm favourite for cards and art. Jolene has now taken over the running of the shop whilst Ellie is away.
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Not Only Olives
Claire Brownless a long term Sai Kung resident owns this delicious family deli. She imports cheese, olive oil and olives and sells them on at great prices. She also makes a wide range of delicious chutneys designed to suit every palate. Claire can usually be found at all of the fairs, but sadly this year most have been cancelled. She does provide a meet up service and will meet customers in Sai Kung to handover goods from her deli. Claire will also make you up a hamper for those special occasions.
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Driftwood Days
Frances has a passion for the environment and eco-friendly products. She runs an online business selling eco-friendly homewares. She also enjoys recycling driftwood and everyday objects into beautiful homewares. You will find a range of reusable bottles, stainless steel lunch boxes and food wrappings on her site. You can also find some of her creative products such as driftwood necklace holders and personalised garden lights on her website.
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Easy English For Kids
Angela who runs EEK has been in Hong Kong for 15 years and has raised two children who are almost grown but have flown the nest for University. She has been running EEK an english learning centre for over 10 years. Some years ago, after seeing a gap in the market for educational toys, Angela started the shop side of her business selling wooden toys. As you can imagine moving these items around Hong Kong to sell at markets was not easy which sparked the idea for Angela’s newest items. EEK’s shop has evolved and now sells and distributes a wonderful product from the UK called Gifts in a Tin. The tins are a great size to pop in your bag when going out to a restaurant, they will keep your little ones occupied for hours! There are a wide range of designs available to suit all ages, Angela even stocks a tool set in a tin for adults. These gifts are also easy to post for Christmas and birthday gifts, which given the current climate could be something lots of us are looking for this year.