February Etsy Favourites

Hello my lovely readers! I hope your February is going well. Life in our world is rather manic with a few more days left before we move the last of our belongings to Edinburgh. It has taken us a while as we have been phasing our move but we agreed that it is better to plan and be methodical rather than rushed and chaotic. As a result, I have very little blogging time (or any other time) these days. In between house viewings, eBay marathon and postal runs, I've taken some time out to help you choose a few treats for February. Whether you want to welcome the year of the horse with a cute Chinese inspired purchase, or if you simply want to buy a unique quirky treat for someone you love, I'm hoping I've got it all covered for you.

Valentine's Party Accessories: Whether you are making homemade popcorn ( or cheating) or if you want a quirky bag topper for a Valentine's pressie, this Etsy shop has some fun fun accessories that you will make you ( and the receiver) smile.

Bespoke Affordable Jewellery: If you want to impress your lady love, bespoke jewellery is the way to go. And you don't have to break the bank with the beautiful and affordable choices available at this Etsy store

Fun Valentines Day Cards:  The shops are full of V day cards but for something truly unique, there is no better solution than to make it yourself. If you aren't into card marking, these Etsy folks will leave you spoilt for choice!

Chinese New Year:  I may be a bit late for this but then again, Chinese New Year celebrations do tend to go on for a bit. If you fancy a late celebratory treat, I really like this affordable art piece!

  

Vintage Inspired Sweets: I love my Laduree and Pierre Herme but this sweet shop has some truly unique sweet treats that will impress any vintage lover.

Lace Collars: If you are thinking, sod this V day business, I love myself and that is enough, more power to you! Perhaps some self-gifting may be the way to go? These gorgeous handmade lace collars will spruce up any plain outfit.

Handmade Wreaths:Spring will soon be here and if the grey days are bearing you down, some early Spring colours should bring you cheer. These handmade wreaths are stylish, affordable and will add a touch of hope to dull February days.

Afforable Luxe Home Accessories:  And if you all you want is to curl up indoors on your sofa , these affordable yet luxe lettered accessories will add an extra touch of cosiness to your pad.

What are you going to buy this February? Ann x

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January Etsy Favourites!

January is often a time for new starts and I have one little new feature for the blog. I recently became an Etsy affiliate which is quite exciting! It sits well with my ethos of promoting local designers, handmade and vintage. With that I've decided to regularly share a selection of handpicked favourites every month that I hope will interest my readers.  This month I've been mainly decluttering and organising for our big move to Edinburgh. I've also been dreaming to bright colours, sparkly jewels and quirky touches for our new home. Unsurprisingly, Etsy has some gorgeous offerings.

Quirky cushions:  If Lulu Guinness feels a bit out of reach but lip smacking curious still get you excited, this beautiful cushion (a steal for £18!)  may be just what you are after.

Hand carved bookshelves: I love my books and am always on the lookout for unique bookshelves. Benjanim's Barn has some truly beautiful pieces that look like they will last a lifetime and still remain  stylish.

Eco friendly storage: As part of our move, we are decluttering, downsizing and organising our lives. It is very liberating. That said, these eco friendly storage units look like a very useful for keeping life organised whilst enabling mobility. And, they are so very cool too!

Funky art: Just because we are moving/decluttering doesn't mean we are going all bland. I love having art and colour around our house and this little framed piece is on my wish list for a our new home!

Ceramic plant pots: I am going to miss our garden and allotment but it doesn't mean I'll stop gardening altogether. There are plenty of options for playing green-thumbs indoors and these ceramic pots make a rather stylish affair.

Dressing up: This whole business of moving many hundred miles is a rather stressful affair to say the last. I figured little indulgences like these Jennifer Loiselle earrings or this bright vintage peter pan collar dress would make life a lot happier!

What do you make of my Etsy list? Which are your favourites? Ann x

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