Shop independent for Mothers Day: My experience of buying handmade gifts from Etsy makers

February 16, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

It’s less than a month until Mother’s Day on Sunday 14th March so, if you’re thinking of buying something unique or personalised for your mum from independent makers, that gives you 4 weeks to choose a handmade gift. Here are 8 of my favourite Etsy shops:

Christmas gift guide for creatives and crafters

November 19, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

I have many creative folk in my life so when it comes to selective a Christmas gift for those talented makers, I’ve certainly done plenty of research over the years. Here are a few ideas for festive gifts that artists, sewers and photographers will love…

Christmas shopping with indie businesses at Makers Market From Home

November 13, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

I’m excited to tell you that on Sunday 15th November is the Makers Market From Home Christmas Bonanza so I’ll be doing all my Christmas shopping with indie businesses from the comfort of my own home. Here’s some of the talented Etsy makers involved…

Mother’s Day gift inspiration from Etsy’s local makers & artists

March 12, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching and it being #MarchMeetTheMaker month on Instagram, I figured that there’s no better time for me to put together a blog post featuring some of my favourite local makers and Etsy shops.

8 Handmade and personalised Mother’s Day gifts from Etsy makers

March 16, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I know you want to get something special for your mum this Mother’s Day, and what could be better than a handmade gift that you’ve sourced or commissioned yourself? That’s where Etsy comes in!

Shop handmade, local & independent this Christmas with Etsy

December 10, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

If you’re looking for a truly unique gift this Christmas, you’ve got to go handmade. Etsy is a great marketplace to find items that have been crafted by artisans and creatives so that’s where I’ve been shopping this year. Here are some festive gift ideas for all members of the family…

Why you should buy from makers and microbusinesses

July 6, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Whether you’re looking for interesting homewares, personalised gifts, handmade fashion or unique art, the best way to find something special is by buying from makers, artists and microbusinesses. Want to know where to find such creative folk? Read on to find out where and why to buy from the people who dedicate their lives to […]

My meaningful gift guide – How to find a special gift that they’ll love

November 16, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

This year, I’m planning to treat my family and friends to some meaningful gifts. Sure, I could head out onto the high street and get sucked into all the hustle and bustle of buying presents on a grand scale. But often this results in me not quite finding the ideal gifts for the people I […]

The cutest Halloween accessories for softies

October 11, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Today I’ve put together a little round of all the cutest Halloween accessories I’ve seen this year. I’m not someone who likes to get dressed up for Halloween in horrifying outfits or cover myself in faux blood – it scares me too much, to be honest with you! I figured that there might be more […]

Cost-saving ideas for setting up your own business

May 7, 2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

Fancy setting up a business of your own? Do you daydream of sleek white offices or cute boutique shops where you’re the boss? Perhaps you’ve got amazing skills in crafting, sewing or design and everyone keeps telling you that you should do it as a job. Or maybe you’ve been working in an industry for […]

Tuesday Shoesday – Rather fabulous shoe quotes + prints

May 3, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

I wanted to share a quick blog post with you this Tuesday Shoesday after finding some rather cool prints on Etsy this week. I searched for “shoes + art” and I discovered a whole world of fabulous shoe-related quotes. I couldn’t NOT share these classy wall-art designs with you, and I hope you’ll like them […]

Breathtaking Valentine’s Day gifts + save 33% on flowers!

February 10, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

When you’ve not got much time and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, the quickest and easiest option is to shop for gifts online. But that doesn’t have to mean you’re not putting any thought or effort into choosing a treat for your favourite person. Oh no, there are plenty of simply gorgeous gifts online that […]

Inspirational quotes to get you through January – and the rest of the year!

January 25, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

January feels really long this year, why is that? Even though it’s not been particularly cold or especially dark this year, I’ve still felt like January has been a bit ‘meh’. Nothing bad has happened, I’ve not had a tough month, it’s just a bit… hmm. It’s at this time of year that I start […]

Mother’s Day treats & ideas

March 8, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

With only one week until Mother’s Day it’s time to get organising some treats for mum. I’ve been thinking about what to do for mum for about a month now and I can’t wait to take her out for the day (but it would be spoiling the surprise if I told you where we are going!). If […]