01 July 2023
Chocolate Pizza for Friends & Family
Chocolate pizza is the ultimate indulgent gift for anyone who loves chocolate. Thick slices of delicious belgian mil...
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Maple Memoir
Stories, inspiration, ideas & discoveries from Maple.
Welcome to Maple Memoir, our little collection of stories, inspiration, ideas and discoveries. From thoughtful gift guides and seasonal inspiration to the people, places and stories behind Maple, there’s always something new to discover.
The Gift Edit
Thoughtful ideas for every person, occasion & budget.
01 July 2023
Gifts For New Mums After Birth
Searching for the perfect gift for a new mum? Discover all the best gifts for new mums, including heartfelt gifts, p...
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01 July 2023
Our Top 10 Gifts for Men
Looking for the perfect gift for him? Discover our 10 top gift sets for men, including chocolate gifts, football gift...
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26 June 2023
Why Do People Give Chocolate as a Gift?
Not sure why people love chocolate gifts? Find out all the reasons why chocolate makes the perfect gift and where to ...
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24 June 2023
Gift your loved ones with Chocolate Lollipops!
Whether you want a birthday gift for granddad or to thank your daughter for taking care of your cat, you’re never to...
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27 April 2023
Our Top 10 Gifts For Women
Finding the perfect gift can feel like an impossible task. Shop unique gifts for women that they will love at Maple.
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27 April 2023
5 Reasons Why Chocolate Is A Perfect Gift For Any Occasion
Looking for an affordable but luxurious gift to treat your loved ones with? Look no further than chocolate: the perf...
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23 November 2022
Luxury Chocolate Gift Boxes
Decadent, indulgent, and irresistible: our luxury chocolate gift boxes are the one present everyone will love. Filled...
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24 August 2022
The new school year is almost here!
At Maple, we’ve got little ones ourselves and we know exactly how that feels! There’s nothing worse than the night-b...
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29 May 2022
Fresh Ideas for the New Season
Spring is a wonderful season of new growth, change, and of course, warmer weather! In the beautiful seaside town of P...
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11 February 2022
Gorgeous Gifts for Her
If you’re looking for your mum, nan, daughter, sister, auntie, or best friend, and you want to find something that f...
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24 June 2021
The Best Wedding Favours to give your Guests
Weddings are full of moments filled with love, joy and laughter - and not just for the bride and groom! At Maple, w...
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The people, places & stories behind Maple.
13 September 2025
The Retail Time Wrap: Living in the Present Season When Christmas Starts in August (But, We Secretly Love It)
As the golden hues of late summer finally grace the beautiful Welsh coastline here in Porthcawl, most people are soak...
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08 April 2025
Chocolate: Where Maple Began!
The Maple story first began in 2012, when our parents, Rob and Karen, saw a gap in the local market. John Street in t...
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22 June 2022
Celebrating 10 Years of Maple
June 2022 is a milestone for Maple as we celebrate 10 years in business! We want to say a huge thank you to all of ou...
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01 March 2022
Welsh Cakes for Breakfast, Pancakes for Tea!
March 1st 2022, the day we all ate Welsh cakes for breakfast and pancakes for tea! To celebrate both events, we wante...
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06 August 2021
What is there to do in Porthcawl?
Porthcawl is lovely seaside resort full of beautiful beaches, a gorgeous promenade and of course, delicious ice crea...
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22 July 2020
Shop Local: Give a little love to your local high street
A little thank you to everyone who has used this time to support Porthcawl businesses by shopping local!
Read articleStyle & Jewellery
Inspiration, advice & beautiful things to wear.
05 March 2024
Nomination Bracelets, Charms & Jewellery
Nomination jewellery is elegant, eye-catching, and constantly evolving. Even better, their composable collection mean...
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26 June 2023
6 Timeless Jewellery Gifts for Her
Looking for timeless jewellery for her? Discover 6 of the most elegant jewellery gifts for any woman in your life tha...
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26 July 2021
Why is Nomination jewellery called Nomination?
Nomination jewellery takes its name from the latin, meaning ‘give the name’, and the very first nomination composabl...
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21 July 2020
The Gift of Nomination During Lockdown
Show someone you are thinking of them during lock down with a special Nomination charm.
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10 August 2019
Nomination: Italian Charm Versus The Pandora Powerhouse
Nomination charm bracelets versus Pandora. We've pulled together everything you need to know to compare these two cha...
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Beautiful ideas for making a house feel like home.
13 January 2024
Gisela Graham - Shop candles, decorations & tableware
Gisela Graham ornaments and decorations are distinct, chic, and always in style. With an unmistakable flair for colou...
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16 August 2023
Emma Bridgewater Pottery - Shop Plates, Mugs & Accessories
Emma Bridgewater’s hand decorated pottery has the power to make little moments magical. Each mug of tea, bowl of sou...
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14 June 2023
Chilly's Bottles - Buy Chilly's Water Bottles at Maple Gifts
Chilly’s reusable water bottles are essential to stay hydrated when you’re on the go. Stop buying water in single us...
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06 June 2023
Collectable Bears and Characters - Charlie Bears Stockist
Charlie Bears are gorgeous collectable teddy bears that are hand-made in Cornwall, England. Each Charlie Bear is uniq...
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Ideas, inspiration & discoveries for little ones.
12 February 2024
Jellycat Plush Toys - Shop the Jellycat Collection
Jellycat plush toys are the ultimate soft toy. You won’t find anything cuter, and you certainly won’t find anything m...
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07 December 2023
Frugi Clothing for Children
Frugi children’s clothes are instantly recognisable for their bright and beautiful colours, exceptional quality, and ...
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06 July 2022
The End of the School Year & NEW Living Nature Toys
At Maple we’ve got everything you need for a summer of fun. As well as a brand new range of eco-friendly soft toys, w...
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06 April 2022
How to Plan the BEST Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg hunts are fantastic fun for the whole family and a wonderful way to start a new tradition. There’s no age...
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25 March 2022
New Spring 2022 Clothes for Children
All of the brands we stock are hand picked for their quality and design, and we know you are going to LOVE this year’...
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19 January 2022
Jellycat Toys and Books: Spring 2022
What better way to welcome the new year than with the new Jellycat collection for Spring 2022! Jellycat toys and boo...
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19 August 2021
Back to School with Maple
Starting a new school year is an exciting time for children (and their parents!). But with so much to look forward to...
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12 August 2021
What makes Frugi clothing so special?
To celebrate the launch of the new Frugi collection, we wanted to explore why Frugi clothing is so popular with child...
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03 March 2020
Why Jellycat Toys Make The Perfect Baby Shower Gift For Babies
When it comes to finding the perfect baby shower gift for babies, Jellycat soft toys tick all the boxes. Whether you’...
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22 January 2020
Jellycat Toys And Books - The Ultimate Gift To Grow Up With
If there’s one shopping trip we all secretly relish, it’s choosing a special something for a new bundle of joy. The u...
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24 September 2019
Let Them Wear It Well: Kids Clothing That Is Made To Last
When it comes to kids fast fashion, poorly made goods are not made to last. At Maple we live by the mantra of buy on...
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10 August 2019
Kudos At The School Gates: Party Bags That Are All Killer, No Filler
Looking for no-waste party bag fillers that look great, won't break the bank, are gender neutral and of the finest qu...
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Our ideas, advice & perspective on all things Maple.
16 September 2021
Top Tips for Cleaning your Jewellery
Keep your jewellery sparkling all year round with our tips for cleaning your jewellery the right way.
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01 September 2021
Baking with Chocolate: Our Top Tips
Deliciously indulgent, rich and sweet, there’s a good reason chocolate is one of the nation’s favourite treats. Comb...
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11 September 2020
Easy Bakes to make you feel like Mary Berry
Tea and cake is a quintessentially British double act that everyone can champion. Can you think of anything better th...
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28 July 2020
Happiness is ...chocolate.
There’s nothing more satisfying than peeling the foil from a solid hunk of a chocolate bar. Even before you take a bi...
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21 May 2020
Things To Do.... When in Lockdown
We’ve come up with some tips and ideas to help keep you busy during lockdown. Whether it’s doing a puzzle, a bit of g...
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Gifts, ideas & inspiration for life's special moments.
01 November 2024
Indulge in Festive Food this Christmas
Christmas is the one time of year you can indulge without any feelings of guilt, and at Maple, we have decadence in s...
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08 November 2023
Knock their Socks off with Christmas Gifts from Maple
If you’re fed up of giving (or receiving!) the same boring gifts year after year, it’s time to take a new approach to...
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10 November 2022
Countdown to Christmas with Extra Special 2022 Advent Calendars
End each day with an indulgent chocolate treat, a gorgeous story book, beautifully scented candle, or a brand new wo...
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25 October 2022
Like the Sanderson sisters, Halloween at Maple is back!
From telling spooky stories and bobbing for apples, to watching horror films and dressing up as ghosts and ghouls, th...
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16 October 2022
Your First Look at Christmas 2022
We may not be able to start decorating the tree and dusting off the stockings, but it’s definitely not too early to c...
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15 March 2022
Mother’s Day Balloons
Give your mum an extra special gift for Mother’s Day this year and treat her to one of our gorgeous balloon displays...
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03 March 2022
Easter 2022: Get ahead of the game!
We could all do with looking ahead to the brighter days of Spring, and what better way to boost your mood than with a...
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31 January 2022
Celebrate Love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is on Monday 14th February, so you’ve still got plenty of time to plan for the special day. Whether ...
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24 December 2021
Merry Christmas Everyone!
As we say goodbye to the end of 2021 and welcome in the new year, we wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge th...
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12 December 2021
Your Free From Christmas
Whether you’re vegan, dairy free, or gluten free, you’ll find the perfect treat in our free from range. Never again f...
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24 November 2021
Christmas Table Decorations
Add some extra Christmas sparkle to your home with festive, fun, and fabulous table decorations. Gear up for the big ...
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17 November 2021
Your Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
If you’re fed up with scrolling through endless websites trying to tick everyone off your Christmas list, you’re not...
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