Happy New Year from Hampartistry – A fresh start, full hearts and TOO much chocolate!

Here’s to 2026, a fresh, new year with so much opportunity! Entering a new year, slightly fuller and still finding glitter…absolutely everywhere, wondering how on earth it is January! The New Year always brings me a mixed sense of motivation and reality, inducing ambitious plans and a promise to go to bed earlier and definitely, stop snacking like it is still Christmas…hopefully.

I am taking a moment to reflect on Hampartistry so far (officially 2 months old!) and what we have achieved.

Starting off strong – Our Festive Best Seller: Festive Family Moments Hamper

Officially crowned Festive Best Seller and unofficially crowned ‘the one everyone argued over first’ (honestly, there was plenty to go round – sharing is caring, right?). The hamper that was designed to be shared (or fiercely guarded) and provide the joy of opening something that everyone can enjoy.

This was also a personal favourite of mine to create. I didn’t want it to be like most festive hampers ‘suited to everyone’, with some fancy chutney (minus the cheese - that requires a trip to the shop *sigh*) and a bottle of mulled wine…which absolutely screams Christmas  but you never quite get round to cracking it open, before its too late! Instead, I wanted to ensure the whole family was catered for, treats for both the grown-ups and the children, whilst also creating a sense of togetherness - the hamper that brings the family together to create precious memories, at the most magical time of year.

Given the above brief, I think we smashed that…biased I know…

I loved seeing how our Festive Family Moments Hamper became part of many special celebrations, whether it was a Christmas Eve treat or gifted to relatives who ‘already have everything’!

It is a reminder that hampers aren’t just gifts; they’re conversation starters, they’re opened, shared and remembered and sometimes the reason everyone suddenly agrees to sit down together.

If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that togetherness tastes even better when it comes in a beautifully wrapped box, completely with the Hampartistry bow, of course.

Next up is our All-Time Best Seller: The Hamper ‘For Her’

While festive hampers had their moment, one creation stood out from the rest, The Hamper ‘For Her’. If you’re wondering why it’s so popular, it is because let’s be honest, you can never go wrong with a gift that says, ‘Please relax. You’ve earned it’.

Packed with all the pamper essentials, this hamper is a love letter to self-care. From indulgent treats to soothing comforts, it’s perfect for mums, sisters, friends, colleagues, girlfriends or anyone who really deserves a treat, a little relaxation and the wonderful feeling of being properly looked after.

It is a gentle reminder that self-care isn’t selfish, it is simply survival…especially after the busy-ness that December brings!

After all that over-indulgence, too much chocolate, a concerning number of pigs in blankets and enough cheese to last a lifetime…or until next Christmas? January is the perfect time for a reset, some well earned self-care and a breather…unless you’re like me, blessed with a January birthday - lapping up the self-care but the breather can wait until February, right?

Let’s talk ultimate self-care must haves, equipping you for the ultimate reset!

·       Starting off strong with the all important pamper essentials…soothing skin care, bath treats or anything that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together!

·       The absolute - necessary comfies, a cosy pair of socks and waming treats.

·       Yummy treats – balance is important and joy should not be sacrificed so enjoy a warm hot chocolate and your favourite sweet treats.

·       And as it is the New Year, a journal or a fresh, new diary is essential – providing you with the necessary equipment to plot out your year, your future goals and reflect on your prior achievements.

2025 – a year I will hold on to and one I am proud of.

2025 was a huge year for Hampartistry, it’s year of birth! In a short space of time, we’ve grown and learnt so much. What started as a passion quickly grew into a brand trusted for thoughtful, beautifully curated hampers and there is still so much more to give, create and achieve. Each and every order fills me with such excitement and every hamper created is done so with care, attention to detail and the belief that gifting should feel meaningful and be inclusive, ensuring everyone gets to experience the joy of gift giving and receiving.

I want to say the biggest thank you to every one who has supported, ordered from, shared and reviewed Hampartistry…it means the world to me, and some!

2026: Big Ideas, New Hampers & Even More Thoughtful Curations

Now for the exciting part…2026! There are lots of new hamper collations on the cards and I am so excited to get to work, to create new hampers that I hope you will absolutely love!

My goal is to continue growing Hampartistry, whilst ensuring our core values are amplified – carefully curated gifts and that ‘somone really thought about this’ feeling.

Happy New Year to you and those you love!

As the new year unfolds, I hope it brings you calm moments, small wins, even bigger wins and plenty of reasons to celebrate! Thank you for supporting Hampartistry, for trusting us with your gifting moments and helping us grow.

Lots of Love,

Emily - Founder @ Hampartistry