A calm, thoughtfully curated shop & creative workshop space in Towcester

So many gift shops feel loud, rushed or overly polished.

I wanted to create something quieter — a place to browse slowly, discover beautiful things, and enjoy choosing without pressure.

- Cecile Harris, Founder of The Slow Life

Our promise

  • Thoughtfully curated

    Every piece in the shop is chosen with care. We focus on quality, simplicity and timeless design – so you can trust what you find here.

  • Rooted in the local community

    The Slow Life is based in Towcester and shaped by the people, makers and stories around us. A small shop with a strong sense of place.

  • A slower way to shop

    No rush, no pressure, no overwhelm. Just a calm space to browse, discover and enjoy choosing something meaningful.

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Woman in a home office setting with design materials on a table.

The Slow Live Workshops

At The Slow Life, workshops aren’t about learning a skill or making something impressive. They’re a chance to slow down, to step out of your head and into your hands. Each session is designed as a quiet pause – simple, tactile, and unhurried. You don’t need talent. You don’t need experience. Just a few hours of time, a calm space, and the wish to make something real.

Workshops in Towcester

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What our customers say:

  • Gemma:

    Such a calm, beautiful little shop. You can tell everything is chosen with care – it feels like a place to slow down, not just to shop.

  • Sarah:

    A lovely selection of gifts you don’t see everywhere. I always feel confident buying something here – it’s simple, thoughtful and beautifully presented.

  • Claire:

    You can really feel the personality behind the shop. It’s warm, considered and never rushed – exactly what the high street needs more of.

How The Slow Life Began

The idea for The Slow Life came in 2024, during a season when life felt full but strangely crowded. Between work, family and constant demands, I realised what I was really missing wasn’t more guidance – it was space.

A place to slow down. To breathe. To choose things with care.

So I created what I couldn’t find: a small, carefully curated shop filled with simple, beautiful pieces that invite a gentler pace of life.

The Slow Life is my answer to the rush – and an invitation to pause, even if just for a moment.

My story