Etsy

If you’re after original, unique and individual always go handmade.  If you don’t have an inspiring, innovative local art and craft fair and you loathe mass-produced, overstocked retail stores, you can shop, or sell, online from all around the world on Etsy – strictly “handmade only” – amazing collections of arts, crafts, homewares – you name it, it’s original and it’s on Etsy.  Check out some of my favs, and Etsy is on Facebook, like their page.  Original L.O.V.E.

Granny squares & tea cosies

I admire the skill of the lost but reviving crafts, and in particular love the quirky yet vibrant colour and innocence of a time gone that granny squares and tea cosies evoke.  You can’t get better than a hot cuppa poured from a teapot – and they look so homely!!  My fav are the skull cosies, can’t get cooler than that.  BIG LOVE.