If you’re planning a wedding at home, make the day even more special with these lovely handmade accessories. 1. Personalised wedding cake topper, Googly Gifts These beautiful, detailed models are handmade from Fimo polymer clay, which is non toxic and durable. The figures aren’t edible, but will prove a lasting…
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Now that the excitement of Christmas is over, we’re making a start on our New Year’s resolutions. Around this time of year, we have to remind ourselves that ‘cosy’ isn’t always the same as ‘cluttered’, so we’re starting our recycling and de-cluttering. Soft furnishings As regular readers will know, we really…
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If you’ve been inspired to make your own homemade jam or preserves, or are beginning to think ahead to making Christmas gifts, then here are some lovely glass jars that will make handmade efforts that extra bit special. Aiga and Ginta have a range of limited edition glass jars which…
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With the current cold wintery weather, the design of this vase seems rather appropriate! Handmade from porcelain by designers in Austria, this unusual vase is shaped like a hot water bottle. Added to its quirkiness is that it can be hung on a wall, so you can display fresh or…
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If you’re opting for a vintage themed Christmas and love handmade decorations, then here’s an unusual garland to consider. Made from vintage reclaimed sheet music, this paper garland is made up of six hearts on a length of three foot string. Each of the hearts has parts of the music…
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Mateus Ceramics mixes modern Swedish designs with classic Portuguese crafts to create a unique range of ceramics. The whole of their range is well worth a look, but we particularly like this purple lace lidded bowl. It’s a gorgeous colour and the ornate lace effect is on trend, plus the…
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If you like ceramics and all things sea, beach and coast related, then the chances are you’ll love Katie Mac’s ceramics. Katie’s collection of unique ceramics are focused on the sea, with gorgeous blues, unusual textures and eye-catching designs. As well as some unusual vessels and vases, she’s also created…
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Cushions are great for helping create a cosy home, and can be added to sofas, chairs or beds. In addition to being comfortable to lean back against, there’s something comforting about cuddling a cushion on a chilly evening (especially if you don’t have anyone else to cuddle up with!). This…
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