Every year, I promise myself I’ll start gift shopping early and every year, I end up doing it last minute with a mild sense of panic. 🤭
This time, I decided to make it easier for all of us. A list of ten Belgian, sustainable, and small-batch brands that make truly thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts.
These are conscious gifts that carry a story, a heartbeat, and a little care for our planet.
And yes, nourist is one of them. Because if we don’t believe in what we create, who will?
31 October 2025 - 3 min reading time
1. For the one who wears stories — Nimzu Jewelry
Nimzu creates minimal, handmade jewelry in sterling silver and gold, timeless pieces that celebrate simplicity. Every design is made locally in small batches, avoiding overproduction and waste, which makes it a truly ethical Belgian brand. Nimzu’s pieces feel like modern heirlooms. They’re quietly elegant, warm, and intentional.
My personal favourite? The birthstone collection, a meaningful and sustainable gift that fits any occasion.
👉 nimzu.be
2. For the minimalist skincare lover — nourist Essential Bundle
Good skincare doesn’t need fifteen steps. Our Essential Bundle is all about restoring your skin’s natural balance with three gentle, vegan essentials.
Made locally in Belgium, the nourist trio represents what conscious skincare should be. Clean, minimal, and effective without excess packaging or harsh chemicals.
A thoughtful, eco-friendly gift for anyone who wants to simplify, reset, and care for themselves without the noise.
3. For the one who loves warmth — LN Knits
LN Knits proves that fashion can be slow, fair, and deeply human. They work with Peruvian artisans to create soft alpaca knitwear, ethically made and built to last for years. Every sweater, beanie, and scarf carries a story of fair wages, timeless design, and honest production, making LN Knits a pioneer in sustainable Belgian fashion.
A conscious gift that truly wraps someone in care. And the scarves are to die for!
4. For the one who needs to slow down — Oaas
If you know someone who’s always rushing, gift them a moment of peace at Oaas. Their nourishing food, calming breathwork, and mindful workshops offer space to rest and reconnect, a true slow living experience. It’s more than a beautiful café, it’s a conscious space that reminds you how to breathe again.
One of my favourite ways to give presence instead of presents. (And yes, it’s my favourite spot in Antwerp.)
5. For effortless good hair days — Mellon
Mellon celebrates natural hair texture, waves, curls, or straight, with clean formulas made in Belgium. Their shampoo and conditioner bundles are refillable, gentle, and made for all genders and hair types.
Sustainability meets simplicity in these beautifully made, eco-conscious haircare essentials.
6. For the new parents — HVID
When our little Anna arrived, I discovered HVID. A Belgian brand making timeless, ethically crafted baby knits. Soft merino wool, minimal design, and durable craftsmanship that lasts for generations. Each piece is produced in small ateliers in Belgium, keeping the brand truly local and sustainable.
Perfect for parents who value calm, quality, and softness that feels like home.
👉 hvid.be
7. For the food lover — Klejman Fermentistas
Two sisters, one mission! They want to bring real, living food back into our kitchens. Klejman Fermentistas craft small-batch fermented vegetables packed with flavour, probiotics, and purpose. Their process reduces waste and celebrates natural preservation, a great example of eco-friendly Belgian craftsmanship. It’s food that’s alive good for your gut, good for the planet, and made with joy.
8. For the creative one — Sunn Workshops
When Evelyne (yes, the same Evelyne from the early Marion Maakt days) founded Sunn, she carried forward that same DIY spirit we always loved, but gave it new light.
Sunn is all about reconnecting with the joy of making things yourself. From natural skincare to make-up workshops, all using pure, conscious ingredients and reusable materials.
Something to do together, to create, to remember.
👉 sunn.be
9. For the busy friend — “Food Love” by Stefanie Baert
Stefanie Baert’s “Traybakes” cookbook is for people who want to eat well without overthinking it. Quick, veggie-forward recipes made for real life, minimal dishes, maximum flavour.
A small, affordable and an ideal conscious gift for busy friends, new parents, or anyone who wants to cook more healthy meals. And believe me, as a mom of two, this book has saved me a lot of time and trouble in the kitchen.
10. For the easy beauty lover — BAM Cosmetics
BAM believes in beauty without filters. Their mineral-based make-up is clean, minimal, and inclusive, designed for every face, every age, every gender.
No overpromising, no plastic attitude, functional beauty that respects your skin and the planet. Just how we like it a nourist.
In the end…
Gifting consciously is about choosing care over convenience. Each of these Belgian sustainable brands represents people who believe in making things honestly, locally, and with love.
This season, let’s give eco-friendly gifts that last longer than the wrapping paper, thoughtful, simple, and full of heart.
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