Does your holiday shopping seem a bit fraught this year? If you're time crunched, credit crunched and riddled with ethical concerns head to Our Eco Shop for one-stop ethical shopping that's often surprisingly affordable.

 

If you want to conserve cash, but also want to do your bit to 'plump up' the economy without letting your standards slip, funnel your funds towards ethical and eco-friendly brands. Dozens of eco-chic designers have teamed up to open this delightful Christmas shop at 303 Westbourne Grove (nearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate).

 

Pop in to shop for practically everyone on your list in one go. It's a treasure trove of finds: sleek cushions, cheeky T-shirts for tots, tweenagers and adults, chic style and jewellery for the ladies, tempting toiletries and toys (like the one-of-a-kind characters from Bea's Beastlies), ethical pants (from Green Knickers and Pants to Poverty), even organic tea and cute mugs to serve up the warming cuppas. You'll also find the Calendar of Climate Change 2009 (for all your green resolutions) and eco-friendly cards and gift wrap.

 

Don't miss the fab stocking stuffers and cute decorations. (I picked up a lovely fairtrade reindeer ornament on the shop's opening night). The shop's only open until Christmas Eve, so get out your list, check it twice and start shopping.