My Little BellevilleKit your kitchen out with designer Michelle’s expressive porcelain accessories. Visit her shop: mylittlebelleville.etsy.compage 5

JimbobartSeller James’ charismatic critters will put a smile on your face whilst eating a mince pie (or two) this Christmas. Visit his shop: jimbobart.etsy.compage 4

Bold & Noble Liven up the washing up with Jane and David’s iconic rock star tea towels. Visit their shop: boldandnoble.etsy.compage 7

Check out seller Luzelle’s beautiful, limited-edition prints created using traditional silkscreen printing techniques.Visit her shop: mengseldesign.etsy.compage 15

Etsy HouseShop gifts, art, home decor, bath & body, clothing, jewellery, furniture, stationery and more at Etsy House, our first-ever UK Christmas pop-up shop.page 2

WorkshopBook onto workshops hosted by sellers at Etsy House, and order personalised items from sellers who will be crafting live.page 2

Wrapping StationWrap your gifts free with custom paper and gift tag stamps at the Etsy House wrapping station.page 2

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openinG timeSFriday: 10 am – 8 pmSaturday: 10 am – 8 pmSunday: 12 pm – 6 pm

etSy HouSe SellerS come From many countrieS

Shop goods from sellers who live and work in Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

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10 am – 8 pm: Wool & the Gang (live crafting)10 am – 8 pm: cerulean press (live crafting)

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9:30 am – 11 am: Wool & the Gang (workshop)11 am – 8 pm: cerulean press (live crafting)11 am – 8 pm: minetta Jewellery (live crafting)11 am – 8 pm: Hord (live crafting)

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10:30 am – 12 pm: Wool & the Gang (workshop)12 pm – 6 pm: cerulean press (live crafting)12 pm – 6 pm: Holdall and co. (live crafting)

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Etsy House will open for three days on 5 December in Covent Garden, London. The shop will sell a curated selection of handmade gifts, home decorations, jewellery, stationery, and more from Etsy sellers. It combines the hands-on discovery and surprise of shopping in a store with the care, attention to detail, and convenience that customers have come to expect from shopping on Etsy.com. Shoppers can book onto workshops hosted by sellers, and order personalised items directly from the sellers who will be crafting live in the store.

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Alison Vard“Ciré’s aim is to create bags, purses and accessorises that are practical and robust as well as attractive. I want them to accompany you through life’s high summits as well as through everyday small moments, like faithful companions. Waxed canvas is a great fabric to work with and to use, it is strong and waterproof. With age, it takes on a patina comparable to aged leather and you can re-wax it if needs be. The waxed canvas I produce is unique and personal. I only work with small pieces of fabric at a time, carefully choosing the dyes and waxes to create one-of-a kind bags.”Cire (UK)cire.etsy.com

Edward de LacyEdward de Lacy is a designer and curator of bespoke leather bags and accessories. Each product is designed, cut, and sewn by him; most of the products are one-of-a-kind pieces or made in very small runs. Delacy Accessories (UK)delacyaccessories.etsy.com

Creazioni Di Angelina“I’m a creative person, happy wife, mom of two, I started making bags years ago and I’m so happy and grateful that making bags has become my daily work. I sell waxed canvas bags and leather bags and accessories. I like the idea that from a piece of fabric or leather something new can be made that will belong to somebody. I love my artisan work, to work with my hands is great!”Creazioni Di Angelina (IT)creazionidiangelina.etsy.com

Antonin and MargauxAntonin + Margaux is a French graphic design studio. The duo went to art school together, and enjoyed working with each other so much that they decided to form a business. Their minimalist name is a great introduction to their process and products: Graphic experimentation is an important part of their studio work, and screenprinting allows them to have fun with type, shapes, colors, and to really create things by hand. They have one motto: color, typography, and lots of fun!Antonin + Margaux (FR)antoninplusmargaux.etsy.com

The 8Ball Cyclery was founded by James just over a year ago after he became fed up with working a desk job for the past 15 years. With a long standing passion for cycling, more as a form of transport than as a competitive pursuit, originally the idea was to make beautiful, functional and affordable bicycles, making use of traditional materials such as steel, leather and wood.

Before long though the idea behind the 8Ball Cyclery grew and it became clear that the small company was more than a bicycle brand, it was a lifestyle brand. The same materials used to make the bicycles themselves could also be used to make accessories for the city and suburban cyclist. James introduced a range of accessories, primarily made from leather, that were both functional and stylish, starting with a lock holster and matching keychain. Both of which are designed specifically to keep your lock and keys

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immediately accessible, without the need to go rooting in a bag. Soon after he introduced a belt to match and then other elements such as leather toe straps and a picnic blanket carrier.

As the idea grows, so do the offerings, and James now collaborates with other makers all over Europe to develop stylish products, from handmade aluminium bike lights in Scotland to wooden mud guards from Italy. The freedom of running your own small business is the speed and agility with which you can move. Something James never got from that desk job. Now he can dream up a new product while taking a shower in the morning and have a prototype made up and on the website by that evening.

As with the bicycles themselves, all leather goods are handmade to order, mainly by James himself, in a small workshop in Hackney Wick, London. Just like the bicycle, 8Ball is a very personally powered pursuit, which is why the mantra for the company has always been powered by humans, driven by style. Indeed, why have style over substance when you can have both?8ballbikes (UK)8ballbikes.etsy.com

“each product is designed and assembled by hand in London.”

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Luke Forward & Alex BoneForward & Bone design and make contemporary products in the heart of London. Utilising digital manufacturing techniques and the finest, locally sourced materials, they produce elegant and functional products, hand-finished in their London studio.Forward & Bone (UK)forwardandbone.etsy.com

Rachela PirasRachela Piras has always loved doing creative things: drawing, painting, sewing, and cooking. With her mom’s old Necchi computer, she started her adventure as a maker and online seller. In the past six years, she’s learned how to sell, work with retailers, and has improved as a designer. Rachela Piras (IT)rachelapiras.etsy.com

Stephen CaineStephen came up with the original concept whilst recovering in a hospital bed. Inspired by an old military kitbag belonging to his grandfather, he started work on refining the Tombag design, based on 3 key principals – one unique shape, three sizes and an unlimited number of colours & fabrics. There is a bit of magic in the way the bag closes using the 120 year old tried and tested T-bar design.Tombag (UK)tombag.etsy.com

Raimonda NavickaiteRaimonda Navickaite started collecting old bags, luggage, and cases while studying fashion design. Out of the blue, the idea came to her: Wouldn’t it be great to buy a quality, British-made product at the start of its life (unlike all the vintage pieces she’d been collecting)? With Holdall & Co., Raimonda aims to create well-made products that have a story; products that she can pass down to her kids. Holdall & Co (UK)holdallandco.etsy.com

Ewa Grabosz Misoui is a perfect combination of great design inspired by nature, everything that designer Ewa, loves most. Because she had always wanted to make things on her own, Ewa decided to open Misoui – with a clear idea of the products she wanted to create, and a great story behind them. Now, Misoui is an accessories brand that offers a selection of expertly crafted leather goods for men and women. Pieces are made entirely by hand or on century-old machines, reflecting Ewa’s fascination of traditional crafts. All Misoui products follow the same small-scale design process, allowing for personal attention to detail. They use only organic leathers for their products which are selected by touch, smell and overall quality. The leather is prepped with plant-based oils and extracts to help retain color and elasticity, while plant-based stains collected from all over the world provide the deeply rich colors. Each piece is made with passion and care, stemming from Ewa’s commitment to her craft.MISOUI (PL)misoui.etsy.com

Aurelie Popper and Jade HarwoodDesigners Aurelie Popper and Jade Harwood met while studying Textile Design at Central Saint Martins in London. After graduating, they gained experience at Alexander McQueen and Balmain in Paris. That’s where they were discovered by former model, world traveller, and yarn lover Lisa Sabrier. Together, they founded Wool and the Gang. The company pioneers fashion production that’s made in a sustainable way, and that brings back knitting as a viable means of production for generations to come. Each item can be handmade by you or by The Gang. Wool and the Gang (UK)WoolandtheGangltd.etsy.com

“All misoui products follow the same small-scale design process, allowing for personal attention to detail.”

Guro Stuan“Avélére is a British design brand bearing strong Scandinavian influences with a large appetite for the unique. Our aim is to re-introduce personality into your home with our distinctive and customizable ideas, leading individuals away from mass-produced furniture. Amidst our characteristic take on household design, a focus on quality materials and real care for our customers, Avélére will help you turn your house into a home to be proud of.”Avelere Design (UK)aveleredesign.etsy.com

Louise Dungate“I’m an art student turned psychology degree student turned advertising creative turned knitwear designer! It feels like I’ve come full circle. I discovered knitting 5 years ago and loved the process, everything from design to creating. I began making and selling knitted headbands to friends. Soon I decided to leave advertising to pursue my own brand of knitted accessories, and Louise Dungate knitwear was born. I discovered Etsy, began knitting for customers worldwide, and my Godfather scarf was blogged about like crazy. My pieces have a signature, bold style and are always made in premium wools.”Louise Dungate (UK)louisedungate.etsy.com

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James Ward Jimbobart is London-based designer James Ward. From his studio and shop on Cheshire St in East London, he creates a range of ceramics and illustrations centring on his expressive animal drawings. As well as his own shop, Jimbobart products and artwork is stocked in stores in the UK and Internationally. As a commercial illustrator, he has been commissioned by Lacoste, Moleskine and Etsy - who invited him to illustrate a bath tub displayed alongside his designs as part of the UK’s leading independent design festival, Clerkenwell Design Week. To date, Jimbobart has featured in National newspapers and magazines including the Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and Country Living, as well as numerous design magazines. He regularly exhibits around London, most recently, Wolf and Badger’s The Gallery in Mayfair.Jimbobart (UK)jimbobart.etsy.com

Simona Rimkienenot PERFECT LINEN is a small family of creative people who love their jobs and are full of positive energy. They make simple linen pieces for the home; for them, homemade goods bring about a sense of community and are, in some ways, a protest against mass-produced goods. Their goods involve years of learnt skills, passion, commitment, and sincerity. not PERFECT LINEN (LT)notperfectlinen.etsy.com

Yvonne EllenYvonne Ellen homeware is a truly unique range of hand crafted pieces designed to add charm and intrigue to your home. A strong passion for beautiful vintage crockery alongside a love of quirky, decorative illustration combines to create the unique ranges within Yvonne Ellen homeware. All items are carefully and lovingly handmade in Britain. Each piece is entirely original and no two designs are alike…Yvonne Ellen (UK)yvonneellen.etsy.com

Natalia Gruszecka and Jakub KwarcińskiENDE is an art studio founded by Natalia Gruszecka and Jakub Kwarciński. The duo designs and manufactures contemporary porcelain products, characterized by their modern forms, traditional feel, elegant details, and light-hearted humor. ENDE produces locally and distributes globally. Their goal is to have their intriguing, unique, high-quality handmade products in the hands of connoisseurs across the world.ENDE (PL)endesign.etsy.com

Anne Wolf and Holger MeissnerAnne Wolf and Holger Meissner are the co-owners of Silicium, a high-quality porcelain tableware and home accessories company. Their products are characterized by a functional diversity, a humorous look, and by the alienation of everyday objects. Every piece is dishwasher and microwave safe.Silicium (AUT)siliciumon.etsy.com

Jude WinnallVanilla Kiln is a studio boutique with porcelain jewellery and ceramics. Artisan Jude Winnall’s handcrafted products are a fusion of sculptural form and innovative design. The jewellery collection is an evolving one, inspired by an affinity with fabric; the ceramics are made in a freeform, contemporary style. Vanilla Kiln (UK)vanillakiln.etsy.com

“I love picking up random ceramic wares and decorating them by hand.”

Cecily Vessey Cecily Vessey is based in London. Cecily studied jewellery and silversmithing at the John Cass. Since graduating in 2009, she has built a successful retail and wholesale business, as well as worked on a variety of freelance projects: illustrations, wedding invitations, orders of service, and special editions of cards, mugs, and tote bags. Her stockists include Design Museum, Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern, and The Shard. Cecily Vessey (UK)cecilyvessey.etsy.com

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Leanne Lucas“I am a London based fashion and textile designer inspired by a love of mid-century textiles, geometric shapes, botanical forms and bright colours. My designs reflect a style that draws upon the beauty of decorative arts from the Art Nouveau to Art Deco period but with a modern splash of colour. All of the products are hand printed by me and made in London. Celebrating and promoting British manufacturing is at the core of Lulu & Luca.”Lulu & Luca (UK)Luluandluca.etsy.com

Scott MacDonald“When I‘m not studying for my PhD in energy policy I’m coming up with ideas for new cool kits or answering your questions. I‘ve always loved making food from scratch and it’s amazing to be able to turn my hobby into a job!”Sandy Leaf Farm (UK)sandyleaffarm.etsy.com

Holly Horton“I am 29 years old and live by the sea in Kent, where, for the past year, I have been working on Holly Horton: Kitchen & Table. My work is influenced by my enjoyment of taking something simple and functional, and making it beautiful and individual. I love working with colour and experimenting with patterns, though I can never resist a polka dot.”Holly Horton (UK)hollyhorton.etsy.com

Diana Stainton“Pygmy Cloud is a little brand of design led gifts. We make plush toys, stationery & home accessories. For children and adults with a young heart, these items will make the perfect addition to your home! Each Pygmy Cloud product is designed in London and inspired by the world around us, the bears, beards and British weather being a recurring theme.”Pygmy Cloud (UK)pygmycloud.etsy.com

Catherine and Jamie Douglas“We design and produce happy things to make people smile. We have a range of products, from stationery to our very own fabric patterns, which have been designed to motivate, encourage happiness and not to mention look great. As long as people continue to buy our wares and feel good about them, we will continue to design more. Some of what we do has been inspired by vintage pattern and humour and this can be seen influencing our repeat patterns and borders.”We are Bread and Jam (UK)wearebreadandjam.etsy.com

Haidée DrewHaidée Drew is an independent designer that uses a unique combination of craft and technology to create her products. Haidée’s collections are steeped in historical references and narrative, sometimes with a touch of humour and always with a contemporary twist. Her quirky designs inspire nostalgia and explore familiar aesthetics that pay homage to the crafts and objects that preceded them.Haidee Drew (UK)haideedrew.etsy.com

David and Maggie SimakEdinburgh-based Zukr Boutique was founded by husband-and-wife team David and Maggie. Sweet match from Auld Reekie! Combining David’s pastry chef skills with Maggie’s love of design and photography, their irresistible range of brownies, tea cakes, macarons, truffles, marshmallows, pate de fruit and more are lovingly handmade with a strong signature style. ZukrBoutique (UK)zukrboutique.etsy.com

Jonna SaarinenFinnish textile designer, and Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design and Royal College of Art graduate Jonna Saarinen’s work combines influences from Nordic nature and memories of times gone by, brought together in a range of interior items developed by hand drawing, mark making and screen printing. Since her graduation in the summer 2011, Jonna has launched her self-titled homeware label and also worked on several freelance design projects and collaborations. Jonna currently works as a textile designer and a screen printer at her studio in south London, and regards herself as a lover of VW campers and foxes.Jonna Saarinen (UK)jonnasaarinen.etsy.com Michelle Christensen

Michelle Christensen is the creator of My Little Belleville, an illustration and homewares design house. She grew up internationally and comes from a background in oil-painting and fine art. Her brand is based upon the melting pot of Belleville, France where she lived a few years ago. Michelle creates each item by hand, and every piece is unique and one-of-a-kind. She has recently also been designing accessories, including hand-painted rings and collars.My Little Belleville (UK)mylittlebelleville.etsy.com

Penny SpoonerWorking from her studio in Whitchurch, Hampshire, Penny Spooner creates beautiful porcelain pieces designed to be used every day – mixing form with function perfectly. Once thrown on the wheel, each piece is individually decorated with a motif drawn directly on to the porcelain, such as a daisy chain, words or simple line drawing. They are then glazed with her unique speckled glazes of duck egg blue, green, pink & purple. Penny’s hand built pieces, such a tea lights and vases are decorated with a variety of printing and slip techniques to create fine, original pieces to be enjoyed.Penny Spooner Ceramics (UK)pennyspoonerceramics.etsy.com

“my work is constantly evolving – but it is almost always a direct influence of my travels and my every day interactions with life.”

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Karolin SchnoorKarolin Schnoor is a freelance illustrator & designer living and working in South London. Her work balances bold colour, pattern and ornamentation and explores how elements of folk tales and myth can be made contemporary. She has worked on a range of projects from editorial illustration to textile to ceramic designs and also runs an online shop where she sells her own range of prints, products and stationery.Karolin Schnoor (UK)karolinschnoor.etsy.com

Lucy Stephens“LucyLovesThis is a small design studio based in Brixton, south London. Set up by book cover designer Lucy Stephens, we design and sell typographic prints and other products inspired by things we love, and we really love type! It pervades our work and we’re more than a little obsessed by it! The brand is best known for its London alphabet, where intricate illustrations are intertwined to create the first letter of particular area of London. All our products are made in the UK.”Lucy Loves This (UK)LucyLovesThis.etsy.com

Alice Rebecca Potter“I’m Alice and I’m a London based designer and illustrator. I opened my current shop back in 2010 and I sell illustrated prints and gifts for the home. Big colours, strong and simple shapes, and decorative elements reflect the nature of my work. My background is in Digital Textile Design and I enjoy seeing my work transferred to a variety of surfaces! It’s my passion to see my products take shape. Selling via Etsy is a very personal outlet for me and my brand.”Alice Potter (UK)alicepotter.etsy.com

Joanne KernanA love of antiquated printing processes and contemporary design led artist & designer Joanne Kernan to start stationery studio Pompadour Press in 2012. Based in leafy Hampstead, North London, Pompadour Press has quickly gained a name in offering characterul, recognizable and above all, joyful cards. Pompadour Press (UK)pompadourpress.etsy.com

Sandra DieckmannSandra Dieckmann is an illustrator, artist, and self-proclaimed “womanimal.” Sandra currently works as a freelance artist and illustrator from her studio “Mama Wolf” in East London. Her work has been applied to a wide array of international commissions and projects. She has worked with clients like Sky, Lily Cole, WWF, Andersen Press, and Al Jazeera on book illustrations, editorial, apparel and more. In 2011, Sandra was chosen by Oscar-winning animator and illustrator Shaun Tan as the Emerging Talent in Illustration for her image

“Fox Tree.”Sandra Dieckmann (UK)sandradieckmann.etsy.com

Helen EntwisleHelen Entwisle is an illustrator and print maker who works from home in her Kendal-based studio. Under the name of Memo Illustration Helen produces a diverse range of screen printed products, including greetings cards, limited edition prints, recipe card packs, coasters, and tote bags. Each item is individually printed by hand onto 100% recycled locally sourced card and paper stocks. Helen is a big collector of mid century kitsch, clothing and artifacts from the 40s & 50s, these items play a big part in inspiring her work. Bold colours, striking imagery and hand drawn lettering are key to Helen’s designs.Memo Helen (UK)memohelen.etsy.com

Alice TamsAlice Tams is an illustrator based in London who’s work is characterised by bold colours, intricate detail and a very silly sense of humour. She works as a freelance artist from her studio in Bermondsey, as well as running a small business selling her drawings on a variety of products that can be found across the UK, Europe and Australia. Birds in Hats (UK)birdsinhats.etsy.com

Kate SlaterKate Slater is an illustrator. Her studio is located on a beautiful farm in Staffordshire (where Kate also grew up). Once stored with fruit, the studio is now piled high with paper, books, and her labrador Gladys’ toys. After graduating from Kingston University, Kate was lucky enough to find a publisher for her first children’s book, Magpie’s Treasure, and has since illustrated three more. Her Etsy shop encourages her to design and make; she’s happy to say that it’s slowly grown into a flourishing and valuable business. The Apple Room (UK)theappleroom.etsy.com

Cayce EastwoodFeeling disillusioned with her office job, Cayce Eastwood took an introductory letterpress class. It was love at first print! Cayce quickly bought her first press, but it was only after a transatlantic move that she decided to start her letterpress studio, Cerulean Press. Now, Cayce spends her days getting inky with her two antique letterpresses in her small garden studio. She specialises in personalised stationery, business cards, wedding invitations, and greeting cards. Cerulean Press (UK)ceruleanpress.etsy.com

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Genevieve BradingFloss & Mischief started because of an argument about taxidermy: Genevieve’s boyfriend wanted to fill the house with on-trend stuffed and mounted insects, but she put her foot down as they were just too creepy. As a peace offering, she designed and stitched some cross-stitch beetles for him. From Mischief’s HQ, Genevieve creates trendy needlepoint patterns and kits that get people stitching. When she’s not embroidering, you’ll find her dancing like no one’s watching or arguing with her boyfriend about taxidermy (again).Floss & Mischief (UK)Flossandmischief.etsy.com

Studio SnowpuppeStudio Snowpuppe is a creative duo comprising of architect, Nellianna van den Baard and industrial designer, Kenneth Veenenbos. Snowpuppe creates lampshades that diffuse a smooth and cosy light while creating a great visual impact. The architectural shapes look very modern, while also having a hint of inspiration from nature. These geometric paper lampshades are made from flat pieces of paper to create intricate looking sculptural pieces using precise and detailed folds. The balance between the shadows and the light creates great imagery. Nellianna (NL)nellianna.etsy.com

Dan Hoolahan“After graduating in 3D Design from University College Falmouth and working for other design companies, I am now focusing on designing products to launch under my own brand, Dan Hoolahan Creative Studio. With a product design background my previous experience as a maker had never extended past prototyping, so over the last 18 months I have set up a small workshop and been experimenting with handmade techniques, mainly using wood, and from that began developing a range of products from small interior accessories to furniture.”Dan Hoolahan (UK)danhoolahan.etsy.com

Demet and Belgin Karadag “We are an Etsy seller with great expertise in Turkish towels (or Peshtemals) and with a promise for service excellence. We offer a great variety of stylish, trendy and eco-friendly Turkish towels to individuals around the globe. Our towels are made by us (three sisters) who are inspired by the local Anatolian women who had put their heart and creativity into producing great handmade products for their families. Now, via Etsy, these beautiful products find their way to people around the globe. To honor those local Anatolian women we have named our Etsy shop ̀ The Anatolian`.”The Anatolian (TR)theanatolian.etsy.com

Kylee Howes“I am the head designer and finisher at The Really Nice Box Company. With a forever growing love for mid-century design I have spent many years dreaming up beautiful pieces of furniture for my own home, everything from the versatile book boxes that you see here today, to a rather grand double bed. Along with my step father ‘Sheriff’, a self taught carpenter extraordinaire, we work together to make my designs into simple, functional pieces.”The Really Nice Box Company (UK)thereallyniceboxco.etsy.com

Jane and David“Bold & Noble was born at our kitchen table. Our vision: to create beautifully made screen prints people would love. While Granny babysat, we worked nights on our first collection, which keeps on growing. Today we have collections of prints, wallpaper and linens, all using traditional techniques as ecologically as possible. Most days you’ll find us huddled up in our Hertfordshire studio, listening to the radio, drinking tea and working hard on the our new collections.”Jane manages day-to-day operations at Bold & Noble. She traces her passion for design back to her grandpa’s beautiful advertising portfolio which inspired her to follow in his footsteps. She met David while studying design at Newcastle. David is an industrious designer and illustrator, and he’s worked for the most prestigious publishing houses. His book covers are always in demand, and his hands are always covered in ink. He says his granny started it, by keeping him supplied with endless rolls of wallpaper for doodling. Perhaps she had a pact with Jane’s grandpa.Bold & Noble (UK)boldandnoble.etsy.com

“I’ve always known I loved making things. It’s a joy to have a simple idea in your head that you can turn into something visual or tangible.”

Parul AroraParul Arora is an illustrator and ceramic designer from London. She runs JustNoey, a design led studio, specialising in illustrations and functional ceramics. She loves using her drawings and photography with pottery and other materials to create fun and quirky homeware products. She mostly works from her studio in East London which she shares with other ceramic artists and makers. Her inspiration comes from cities, architecture, typography, vintage packaging and everyday objects. Parul never leaves the house without her sketchbook and film camera.Justnoey (UK)justnoey.etsy.com

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Darren BakerDarren Baker merges his passion for furniture design with his experience in steel fabrication and welding. He combines metal and timber to create pieces with an industrial edge and natural warmth. Darren feels very lucky to be excited about his work; he never knows what he’s going to make next, or where his furniture will end up. So far, he’s been pleasantly surprised. Innovation CreationUK (UK)innovationcreation.etsy.com

Reina H Hagen-CherquaouiReina is a designer from Japan, who has travelled all over the world in search of beauty and inspiration. She’s finally found her style in the Moroccan arts and design. Her aim is to create a bohemian lifestyle, and find uniqueness and beauty in all her products. Live bohemian, be bohemian is her motto. Maison Marrakech (UK)maisonmarrakech.etsy.com

Antje NixdorfPASiNGA is the artist name for Antje Nixdorf. She chose it to describe what she loves and does: photography, art, design, and the inspiration she gets from her everyday surroundings, modern structures, and architecture. In addition to her camera and use of concrete, Antje’s creativity is fueled by the playing of wind instruments, abstract paintings and sketches, and the feelings of everyday life. Ideas come from everywhere and never leave her mind until they’re captured in one of her pieces. PASiNGA (UK)pasinga.etsy.com

Maya Mladenovic“I am a quirky, dreamy, surrealistic collage artist living under the clouds and sunshine in London, UK with my fiancé David. I love art and I feel honoured everyday to be an artist and to create collages that make people’s homes a bit more quirkier and fun.My art explores various important topics such as relationships and life itself. I use vintage pictures mostly in order to show, that even though the world has changeed so much in the last century, our issues, concerns, experiences and values have pretty much stayed the same.”Artistic Side of Life (UK)artisticsideoflife.etsy.com

Rachael HowardBased in the sunny seaside town of Brighton, the Owl & Otter makes beautiful products, which are unique and practical. All our products are designed and made in our lovely workshop with the help of our laser cutter, so we can ensure a high standard of work. We work in small batches and right from concept to a finished product, every step takes time, love, and a few cups of tea! Owl & Otter (UK)owlandotter.etsy.com

Wolfgang ListMostlikely combines architecture, computer graphics, design and sound. Their outstanding projects vary from buildings to art-installations as well as from videos to music productions, whereas boundaries between branches are most likely free flowing. The Viennese agency is run by the five partners Wolfgang List, Kurt Mühlbauer, Maik Perfahl, Mark Neuner and Robert Schwarz. MOSTLIKELY DESIGN was founded 2012 by Maik Perfahl and Wolfgang List of the interdisdiplinary design/sound/architecture collective MOSTLIKELY. The goal was to create complex objects at a low price that can be used as masks, lampshades or something else. Mostlikely Shop (AUT)mostlikelyshop.etsy.com

Michael Joseph“My name is Michael Joseph and I am the founder of OLLU. I started OLLU to enable me to share my love of design and furniture making. My workshop is based in Southend-on-Sea; from here I design and make modern furniture from reclaimed and locally sourced materials. The style comes from my love of mixing colour, composition and texture – this combined with a passion for blending old and new materials, creates furniture which maintains original character and identity. The word OLLU means; Join. Combine. Be Possible. Be Practicable – this definition perfectly describes what I do.”OLLUfurniture (UK)ollufurniture.etsy.com

Britta CurleyCurley Burrows creates one-off pieces of modern furniture with an emphasis on hand crafted textural surfaces. Our beautiful unique finishes include hand carved, blasted and distressed in a variety of colours.Curley Burrows (UK)curleyburrows.etsy.com

James BarkerChá com Letras is a design and publishing venture started by James Barker and Joana Pereira in 2013. We produce design-conscious products for a design-conscious audience with a pinch of wit. Chá com Letras (tea with letters) started as their own children’s book publishing label and quickly expanded to a wider range of products. We stock ceramics, accessories, prints and stationery as well as the children’s picture book. All our products are designed by us and carefully sourced and produced in the UK whenever possible. Chá com Letras honours the old age Anglo-Portuguese alliance through design.Chá Com Letras (UK)chacomletras.etsy.com

Myles BigdenI am a UK based product designer with a passion for designing and making highly functional furniture and lighting pieces.Layer Tree (UK)layertree.etsy.com

Andrew FitzgeraldVyconic makes handmade clocks, furniture, and objet d’art. Managing director and head designer Andrew Fitzgerald is constantly striving to create pieces that expand the company’s reach and reputation. Vyconic pieces have been featured in a wide range of publications including The Sunday Times, GQ, The Mail on Sunday, and Stuff, to name a few. Vyconic Images (UK)vyconicimages.etsy.com

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Christopher Berry Factory Twenty One is a Sussex-based home accessories company. Their goal is to create affordable, easy-to-ship, and eco-friendly household products. Owner and designer Christopher Berry’s work is inspired by medieval furniture and his background in furniture and product design. Christopher uses a mix of traditional manufacturing techniques, modern processes, and as many recycled materials as possible. Factory Twenty One (UK)factorytwentyone.etsy.com

Jenny McCabe“My work has always focused on wildlife, I try to capture the playful movement of animals and birds in my ink drawings, then I turn them into screen prints, creating the final art pieces by collaging vintage maps and printing onto fabric to create cushions and aprons and scarves. I have worked for many years as a community artist, facilitating creativity in others. I teach many different art forms and my passion has always been getting others to experience the joy of creating. This lead me to write 2 craft books, both published by Cico books on hand printing and sewing.”Coo & Co (UK)cooandco.etsy.com

Monika Vasiliauskiene“I grew up in an artistic family and I feel very lucky that art and design surrounded me through my childhood. However because I was doing well in school, I decided to study economics. After my graduation I was working at insurance company and thought that I this would be my career. Though after a few years it started to seem that this is not what I really want to do with my life. Encouraged by my husband, I quit a successful career and started my own business in design. It was one of the best decisions of my life!”MUNI (LT)munishop.etsy.com

Sophie KempNeon London sells all things neon and bright! From stationery to homewares, we have everything you need to add a pop of colour to your life! Neon London (UK)neonlondon.etsy.com

Eleanor YoungFun Makes Good produces bold and graphic, design-led products and accessories for the home. Inspired by contemporary architectural forms and geometric shapes, Fun Makes Good combines a love for bold pattern with a creative colour palette to produce a striking range of interior products which range from richly textured cushions and pouffes to tableware and clocks. Working with specially selected locally produced materials wherever possible, and working very closely with local manufactures to produce their tableware, they get excited to be able to show off what great quality products and materials can be made in the UK.Fun Makes Good (UK)funmakesgood.etsy.com

Bethan Buss“I am an illustrator and printer from Bristol. I love making my illustrations into products with function and sustainability in mind. I started my business after graduating in Textile Design. I loved working on my own and experimenting with print and pattern so I just carried on! Growing up in the Devon countryside has made me appreciate the outdoors and the animals and plants found in it. I use this as my inspiration for my designs, playing with the idea that animals go on their own adventures. I love the idea of a fox on a camping trip, or birds riding a bike so I use these stories for my designs to make people smile.” Boodle Boutique (UK)boodleboutique.etsy.com

Gemma GilleardFor as long as she can remember, Gemma Gilleard has been working towards a career in the creative industries. After studying fashion design, she broke away from fashion to work on illustrations. She soon found that she missed working with tactile materials and decided to join the two. Gemma combines her love of texture and drawing in her products–from supple, hand-picked leather remnants that are shaped for each hip flask to illustrating on ceramics, wood, and various materials. Working for herself has always been a dream; she feels lucky that it’s her reality. HÔRD (UK)hord.etsy.com

Dylan O’SheaA Rum Fellow is an interiors brand and store creating kaleidoscopic statement pieces for your home. We specialise in vibrant, intricate & ethical luxury textiles.A Rum Fellow (UK)arumfellow.etsy.com

“I like to use materials and objects that are usually used in other applications.”

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Rebecca GladstoneBritish designer Rebecca Gladstone’s current collection features a range of jewellery with a strong emphasis on geometric forms, elemental lines and simplified shapes. Using traditional silversmithing techniques, Rebecca founded her label just under two years ago. Having taught art & design for several years she now creates pieces of her own working from her studio in Hackney East London. Hand-forming, molding, shaping and casting in both silver and bronze.Rebecca Gladstone (UK)rebeccagladstone.etsy.com

Costanza RiccioliCostanza grew up in Northern Italy and moved to Paris for post-graduate studies. Her work now is strongly influenced by art and history from both those places, as well as by her classical studies. A few years ago, after becoming a mom, Costanza’s life changed drastically and it led her to start experimenting creatively. By combining her inspirations by means of crochet, a technique she’d always loved, with her passion for handmade and contemporary trends, Loukippi was born.Loukippi (IT)loukippi.etsy.com

Amanda PatrickAmanda Patrick is an innovative jewellery designer who has wholeheartedly embraced the handmade revolution. Amanda’s jewellery is intended for the everyday; they’re simple, stunning pieces that complement the wearer. Her vision and talent has accelerated her into the craft world, garnering her press in magazines like Tatler and Brides. She hopes you love all things Crystal & Stone. Crystal & Stone (UK)crystalstonelondon.etsy.com

Jess Jones“Based in sunny Brighton, I work from my little studio (shed!) at the bottom of the garden, creating a collection of simple and affordable geometric-inspired jewellery for everyday wear. Most of my designs are laser-cut, and from there I work on sanding, painting, and varnishing the pieces until they’re ready to be assembled into the jewellery you see today. I work with sterling silver and gold-filled chains to create a quality product that will last.”Fawn and Rose (UK)fawnandrose.etsy.com

Anna Johnson“Anna Alicia is the designer-maker behind eco-ethical jewellery and homewares label A Alicia, whose current collection combines handmade ceramic pieces with organic cotton and recycled silver. Anna took a round-about route to ceramics, via a degree in Art History and an MA in Fine Art. She lives and works in East London surrounded by house-plants and is currently sporting a rather large baby bump!”A Alicia Accessories (UK)aaliciaaccessories.etsy.com

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Margarita Lorenzo“I am Margarita, the designer behind chocolate creative, a multidisciplinary studio based in South London and with a new studio in Gran Canaria, Spain. I started out as a graphic designer after training in fine art and graphic design in Spain and England. After many years working mainly in graphics, my passion for textiles, home wares and interiors drove me to learn and discover new ways to apply my graphic knowledge to textiles.”Chocolate Creative (UK)chocolatecreative.etsy.com

Caitlin HinshelwoodCaitlin Hinshelwood is a printed textile designer living and working in east London. She produces collections of hand screen-printed or hand painted textile products predominantly falling into the homewares or accessories categories. Her products are often carefully crafted unique pieces or produced in limited runs. Her textiles maintain a strong sense of character and a considered use of colour. Caitlin Hinshelwood (UK)caitlinhinshelwood.etsy.com

“I love to do one off commissions, and work with people to create unique pieces.”

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Tatiana MaltbyTatiana Andrea creates small wearable treasures from her workshop/storefront built inside a shipping container. She creates each piece in wax first, then has it cast in London by way of the ancient ‘lost wax casting’ process. Working with wax allows her to play with natural shapes and textures, with her latest collection made almost entirely from found plant bits.We are Arrow (UK)wearearrow.etsy.com

Huiyi and David“We are Huiyi and David, a husband and wife team. Huiyi is a GIA Accredited Jewellery Professional. She was first trained to be an interior designer for her bachelor degree of science and later jewellery design for her master degree of art. David studied fine art and design for his degrees and has been working as a graphic designer since that. Together we design and handmade all jewellery we are selling in our home studio in Cornwall, UK.”Huiyitan (UK)huiyitan.etsy.com

Martina Zalig“My name is Martina Zalig and I am the creator of Isla Clay who designs and makes geometric ceramic jewellery. I come from Slovenia but I have lived in Scotland for four years. I used to work as a literary translator but I have since become a full-time ceramicist. In the last years I have been learning about ceramics and being a business woman. My love for clay and colours, designing and sculpting has made the first easy and fun, whereas the latter has been a bit harder but I am happy to say that I am finally getting there.”Islaclay (UK)islaclay.etsy.com

Rebecca MartinConscious Skincare is an award-winning British organic skin and body care brand that is lovingly made at the company’s rural retreat in Wales. Launched in 2011, Conscious Skincare is passionate about providing the highest quality hand-blended products, having spent many years perfecting the ultimate blends of organic-certified ingredients to provide maximum benefit. At the heart of Conscious Skincare are its high performance ingredients, with a focus on quality over quantity. Every ingredient works hard to serve a specific purpose to benefit the skin. The result is incredibly effective skin and body care that delivers real results at an affordable price.Conscious Skincare (UK)consciousskincare.etsy.com

Victoria Foster “Hello, I’m Victoria and I’m a designer-maker, pen-wielder and bower bird at Victorias Aviary – House of Illustrated Objects and Printed Surfaces. I love to draw! I live between fields and a forest on the North Downs in Kent with a handsome bearded man and our two cats. I like nothing better than working away in the studio with freshly brewed tea to hand. I’m fascinated by the seemingly ordinary; beauty found in the everyday and the overlooked. My work often references nature, familiar objects from domestic life, snippets of history, half-truths and folklore.”Victorias Aviary (UK)victoriasaviary.etsy.com

Sarah HoltomMinetta Jewellery was originally started in 2012, as a personal project by Midlands based designer Sarah Holtom. After studying Fine Art at university, Sarah quickly realised that jewellery making was something she really loved and began working on a collection. In 2013 she opened the Minetta shop on Etsy and has not looked back since. Each piece of jewellery is made by Sarah at her home studio in the Midlands. Using precious metals and gemstones she creates pieces based on the kind of things she likes to wear everyday; subtle pieces that are simple, unique and special with an emphasis on minimal, understated design. Minetta Jewellery (UK)minettajewellery.etsy.com

Kate Broughton“My name is Kate, I am a designer/maker based in Otley, West Yorkshire. I make a range of products including prints, stationery and giftware from my illustrations. My products are as environmentally friendly as possible, all of my cards and stationery use 100% recycled card/paper and my packaging is all recycled or biodegradable. I have always made things, as far back as I can remember I have been drawing, painting, sewing, knitting and a whole lot of other stuff besides. I grew up by the river in Otley, where I did a lot of walking in woods, paddling in rivers, and birdwatching. This is where my love of wildlife began and since then it’s been a prevailing influence on my work.”Kate Broughton (UK)katebroughton.etsy.com

Nikki Stark“I am a jewellery designer maker, working with traditional techniques and simple hand tools, in the countryside just outside London. I make elegant, delicate work from precious metals. Each piece is handmade, I love the process of working with metal, and although my work is quite simple I make most of my pieces from scratch each time, leading to subtle differences.”Nikki Stark Jewellery (UK)nikkistarkjewellery.etsy.com

“All our products are designed around beautiful conversational prints influenced by rural environments and the great outdoors.”

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Janneke and Lotte Janneke and Lotte are sisters, co-owners, and self-proclaimed “paper barbers” of De Krantenkapper. As kids, they spent hours cutting the pages of the newspaper into thin strips and attached them to their heads using a tiara. Today, they design paper, things out of paper, and things that need paper. They feel lucky to be able to work together, and have experienced so many things since starting their Etsy shop. Their business is blooming!De Krantenkapper (NL)dekrantenkapper.etsy.com

Kerstin Reilemann and Berit LüdeckeSince 2010, Kerstin Reilemann and Berit Lüdecke have been creating design products in their Hannover-based studio. Their style is clear, minimalist, and classic (or as they say, “the style of snug”). From ordinary, everyday materials, they make high-quality, interior products and jewellery that tell a unique story. Snug Studio (DE)snugstudio.etsy.com

Emily BoydEmilythepemily is an independent British illustration label selling hand printed T-shirts and accessories inspired by rock n roll, tattoos and tea. Studied at Illustration at UAL and tired of the usual dross out there on the marketplace, Emily decided to design T-shirts to wear. She wanted to honor the bands she listened to as a child and set out to make a change from the mass produced stuff filling the high streets. It was only when people asked where she got them from that she decided to sell them to friends, family and eventually to her customers around the world. Emily the Pemily (UK)emilythepemily.etsy.com

Jennifer LoiselleJennifer Loiselle is a UK-based mixed media accessories designer and maker. After a career writing and styling for an Australian newspaper, and completing a footwear diploma at Cordwainers in London, she found herself on maternity leave with time on her hands and an itch to create. Jennifer creates graphic statements in her collections, appealing to an artisan sensibility and appreciation of modern technology. Her initial limited-edition pieces sold out and were worn by internet luminaries such as Susie Bubble, Tavi, and Andy from StyleScrapBook. Her work has since appeared in publications like Pop, Marie Claire, and Elle UK. Jennifer Loiselle (UK)jenniferloiselle.etsy.com

Tatiana AllportTatiana’s passion for flowers was passed down to her by her grandmother who grew flowers and herbs in her garden. She taught Tatiana how to treat illnesses with herbal concoctions and gave her skin care recipes. Years later, after a search for natural skin care that was suitable for her sensitive skin, Tatiana was shocked to learn how many artificial ingredients are used in most products people use everyday. So she began making skin care products myself and never looked back. Ville De Fleurs won The Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards 2013. Ville De Fleurs products are handmade with a modern England twist. Their motto: Love your skin you live in. Ville de Fleurs (UK)villedefleurs.etsy.com

Christophe Lecoeur“When I was young, I had an unusual passion of collecting soaps given to me by my father from business trips. That’s exactly how my collection started, ever since I never stopped collecting soaps from around the world. After working many years in Luxury French Haute Couture I decided to take things into my own hands, soon after I created Coutiver. Over the last few years I enhanced my knowledge of sustainable development and the “art of living” a healthy lifestyle. With time and experience, I have discovered how to live in harmony with nature while respecting the environment.”Coutiver (UK)coutiver.etsy.com

Iwona KuzioraYeah Bunny was designed to create clothes for people who appreciate originality and uniqueness. The combination of art and fashion creates a unique urban-style. Clothes are made in Poland in limited editions. The sweatshirts and t-shirts are made of cotton so they are super soft and comfy!Yeah Bunny (UK)yeahbunny.etsy.com

“our biggest motivator is earning a living with what we love to do.”

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Karli Dendy and Jacques KeoghDesignosaur is a Brighton based jewellery company that creates striking and unique necklaces, rings and brooches from a range of acrylic and cherry wood. The pieces appeal to the excitable, dinosaur loving child in all of us with their upbeat eccentricity, whilst retaining a sense of style, class and above all else, fun. Designosaur’s signature pieces are laser cut renditions of dinosaur silhouettes and skeletons. Headed up by designers Jacques Keogh and Karli Dendy, the company has been trading since February 2012 and has grown significantly since then. Designosaur pieces can be found in the Natural History Museum London and a number of boutique shops worldwide. DesignosaurYEAH (UK) designosauryeah.etsy.com

Marlene HuissoudStudio MH has been established in 2012 by the designer Marlene Huissoud. The brand started in 2011 by a series of automatic drawings. Each collection is part of a long series of automatic drawings all done by hand with a simple pen. Each scarf represents between 20 hours to 30 hours of drawing. The high quality is a key point for the brand and we work alongside the best textile printing houses in France (Lyon). Studio MH features different abstract and geometric prints that are full of movement. Marlene Huissoud (UK)marlenehuissoud.etsy.com

Lee PrestonLee Renee is fast crafting a name for herself as the cult new jewellery label to wear, thanks to her fashion-forward fine jewellery that’s as bold as it is beautiful. Just ask Cara Delavigne, Laura Whitmore and a whole slew of celebs who are calling on Lee for her cool, cryptic jewels. Lee launched her brand in July 2012 after spending 3 years retaining as a silversmith under some of St Martin’s and Hatton Garden’s finest. Everything is skilfully handmade by Lee from her North London studio. Inspired by childhood memories, ancient civilisations and the weird and the wonderful, Lee has produced 4 collections that were well received in the press and are stocked in a number of London and national boutiques and online.Lee Renee Jewellery (UK)leereneejewellery.etsy.com

Gemma Hutchinson“Squirreling away in my tiny studio in the quiet village of Burton Joyce, it’s wonderful to have a job being creative and working alongside my younger sister. Having spent years working in auditory neuroscience, it is quite a change in scenery but I love that my scientific interests are still shining through; I’ve gone from looking at sound waves and brain waves everyday to looking at sound waves, moons, clouds, binary, equations, dinosaurs, all sorts. When we’re not working we’re usually snapping photos or tending to all our animals... chickens, cats, rabbits, fish, even Kerry’s pet crow that she rescued.”Newton and the Apple (UK)newtonandtheapple.etsy.com

Eduard & Stefan Retrostiel was founded by two students from Konstanz, South Germany. Before starting their line of wooden sunglasses, they had the idea of crafting a product that combines the charm of wood into a design that people would want to wear every day. When starting their business, they soon realized that wooden sunglasses already existed–but most are solely crafted from highly endangered woods. So they committed to manufacturing their products using only woods which were not endangered. Today, they have more than twenty sunglass designs and will be launching a line of wooden watches next month.Retrostiel (DE)retrostiel.etsy.com

Felix GreenFelix Green is an East London based illustrator. Opting to minimise digital intervention and embrace the traditional arts, Felix works with ink to produce detailed illustrations. Working predominantly in monochrome, exploring nature, texture and the female form, Felix presents unique and evocative pieces.Inkheart (UK)inkheart.etsy.com

Ana PinaAna Pina was born in 1980 in Porto, Portugal, city where she still lives and works. She studied architecture, but after working a few years in this area, she decided to follow a more creative path and now divides her time between contemporary jewelry and illustration. In her jewelry line she creates unique pieces or in limited series, combining traditional jewelry techniques and contemporary concepts of design, in search of a modern and feminine style. She’s influenced by drawing, color, the nature of materials, contrasts and textures, geometric relations and asymmetries.Anapina (PR)anapina.etsy.com

Michael WolfeThe Rogue + The Wolf create 3D printed jewellery and taxidermy for avant-garde fashion lovers and those that stand out from the crowd. We combine geeky technical excellence with ultramodern fashion sense to bring fresh, exciting, and innovative design.The Rogue + The Wolf (UK)therogueandthewolf.etsy.com

Dina Malkova“I come from the Malkoff artist family and have always been fascinated by the process of discovering and creating. I have vivid recollections of how incredible it was as a child to make my own dress or summer sandals and have people asking where I got them. The winding path that led me throughout my life involved managing a big hotel in Tashkent, setting and running a fashion design co-operative Human Wear, and studying enterprise management for the creative arts at the University of Arts in London. Since 2007 I live and work in Lewes, where I design and make my collections with the help of local people.”Dina Malkova (UK) dinamalkova.etsy.com

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Keri Barr“By day, I am an architect (of buildings, not IT!), by night I am the hand print obsessed owner, designer and maker behind Two Little Flowers. Intertwined into my day and night life, I am also a wife and a mom to 2 little girls and 1 weeny sausage dog. I have been serial crafting ever since I can remember, but, right now, I love to sew and print. I like to think that my preference for colourful simplicity and natural materials echoes in my daily life and into my little shop.” Two Little Flowers (UK)2LittleFlowers.etsy.com

Martha and Hepsie“Martha and Hepsie is an exciting British homeware, gift and stationery brand. Our designs are inspired by life, who we are and a little bit of laughter, and everything is made in Great Britain. Martha is based in Sheffield, Hepsie in Devon and we’re sisters! Our current collection includes lampshades, textiles, tableware, ceramics, prints, stationery and greeting cards.”Martha and Hepsie (UK)marthaandhepsie.etsy.com

Cherie NuteSparrow + Wolf is a Birmingham based stationery and homewares design studio. Combining great design, quality products & fun illustrations to make drool worthy products you’ll love to have in your home, or give as a gift. Sparrow + Wolf was launched in 2013 by Illustrator Cherie Gregory whose incessant doodling inspired the origami range of products. They proudly use UK manufacturers at every possible opportunity, using recycled FSC-certified paper stock and working with environmentally responsible suppliers and printers. They are stocked in selected shops, galleries & boutiques throughout the UK & internationally.Sparrow + Wolf (UK)sparrowandwolf.etsy.com

Clare Shrouder“I am an artist and illustrator based in a small town in Lincolnshire with a love for art and design. Since graduating with a first class degree in illustration from the University of Lincoln, I have been very busy developing an ever expanding range of giftware, as well producing one off 3D artworks for exhibition and sale. Before becoming an illustrator I worked as an A&E nurse as well as having three children. I feel really lucky that I am now able to follow my passion by creating full time. When out of my studio, I love nothing more than having lots of fun with my family, tortoise, cat and newfoundland pup.”Clare Shrouder (UK)clareshrouder.etsy.com

Louise Wright“Hi! I’m Louise and I live in a little house in Derbyshire, filled with lots of books and pictures! I’m a huge fan of the countryside, open fires and cosy socks. I started Louise Wright Design in 2012 after graduating with a first class honors in Illustration. I sell at markets most weekends and am now stocked throughout the UK in some amazing independent boutiques and shops. I create work that makes me happy and – in turn, makes everyone smile. Always a good talking point and a great range of products for you to have in your home too.”Lou Illustrator (UK)louillustrator.etsy.com

Alice KokSwearhouse is a label run from a small studio in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. It was founded in 2008, by Alice and Bart, an illustrator/biologist designer/bass player couple. We were both working in the creative industry for years, but we always felt it would be great to start a ‘little side project’ together. At that point Swearhouse wasn’t meant to be a children’s’ clothing label. We did and made all sorts of things under the logo of Swearhouse, but the clothing really took off. Swearhouse works with GOTS certified organic cotton knits. Not only because of our ecological and social responsibility, but because it results in good quality products. All our designs are gender neutral, so they can easily be passed on to brothers and sisters and enjoyed again.Swearhouse (NL)swearhouse.etsy.com

Sarah HurleyAfter studying Law & Forensics, I decided I actually wanted to draw pictures, write and create! I am now lucky to have my dream job.Sarah Hurley (UK)sarahhurley.etsy.com

Amy Robinson and Christian Mould“We are Amy Robinson and Christian Mould and we launched Robin & Mould back in May 2010. We met during our art foundation course and then both studied art based degrees but it was a fair few years later before we thought to collaborate on something. We first started selling our homewares at a local designer/maker market and got such a great response that we opened our Etsy shop shortly afterwards. We were then picked up by a couple of widely read blogs and we never looked back. We now have a studio in the Wiltshire countryside where we hand screen print and hand make all our products from start to finish.”Robin & Mould (UK)robinandmould.etsy.com

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Cris and JaviOne happy day, Cris and Javi joined their interests and set Olula up. Originally from Spain, the couple’s studio and showroom is located in Madrid. All of the products they create and sell come from their workshop, and from collaborations with other local crafters. Cris loves drawing, books, and riding her bike; Javi enjoys hiking and playing with their dog. They share a passion for crafting and love that they can make a living doing what they enjoy. Olula believes in the importance of using environmentally friendly techniques and materials to create high-quality, durable articles. Products are not to be used and thrown away, but are meant to stay with you.Olula (ES)olula.etsy.com

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Kirsty Hartley“I’m Kirsty Hartley of Wild Things (wildthingsdresses) creating beautiful simple play clothing for children aiming to inspire the imagination and put fun into everyday dressing. My range includes character dresses and dungarees, coats and hats as well as some beautiful printed dresses and play pieces. I started up my Etsy shop 3 ½ years ago as an at home mum, longing to return to my craft, and have just written my first craft book Wild Things Funky Little Clothes To Sew, published in April 2015.”Wild Things Dresses (UK)wildthingsdresses.etsy.com

Enhar KocEnhar Koc is the owner of Love Joy Create and the mother of two girls. Her pieces are inspired by joyful colors in nature, retro patterns, and her beautiful, funny daughters. Every piece is handmade from start to finish. Love Joy Create (TR)lovejoycreate.etsy.com

Hollie MaltbyCeramicist Hollie Maltby takes simple, plain ceramics and adds designs that have unique personalities. Her designs come from a love of all things “cute.” Etsy has inspired her to take something that originally started as a hobby and turn it into a small business. She loves the idea of people enjoying her designs and having them in their homes. Pousse Pousse Citron (UK)poussepoussecitron.etsy.com

Janneke ZantingeHikje (which means little hiccup in Dutch!) was founded in the spring of 2008 by Dutch designer Janneke Zantinge. Janneke graduated in 2006 at the Utrecht School of the Arts in the Netherlands. She started her own business in product design and illustration, but also started working as a birth announcement designer. Nowadays Janneke lives in the far north of the Netherlands; Groningen. When she isn’t working in her studio, she loves to work in her vegetable garden, ride her bike to the post office or prepare a eight course dinner in her small but perfect little kitchen.Hikje (NL)hikje.etsy.com

Luzelle van der WesthuizenLuzelle van der Westhuizen studied jewellery design at Cape Town’s University of Technology, graduating with honours. After graduation, she set up a small jewellery studio in Cape Town, but after a couple of months, the travel bug bit and her bags were packed for London. After working for other designers, the time was right to go on a creative adventure again. Luzelle completed a short course in printmaking in London and started creating colourful prints under the name Mengsel (which means “mixture” in her native Afrikaans). Her work is inspired by geometric and hand-drawn patterns, as well as African and Scandinavian design. Using traditional silkscreen printing methods, the result is colourful, bold and sometimes whimsical. Luzelle has also done freelance design work for clients such as Marc Jacobs and her work has been sold in stores that represent the best in contemporary design, such as Heal’s. Mengsel prints have been featured in the pages of ELLE Decoration, House & Leisure, Condé Nast House & Garden, Glamour UK, Computer Arts and Good Homes to name a few. Mengseldesign (UK)mengseldesign.etsy.com

Sigita and Donatas“Even before the arrival of our baby, we knew the importance of the bond between nature and children. With this in mind, we left busy city life in Vilnius and moved to a place where the trees touch the sky. Inspired by watching our daughter grow, we began creating eco-friendly, wooden toys.“Friendly Toys (LT)friendlytoys.etsy.com

Malgo Amos“My name is Malgo Amos, I’m the creator of the Whisper of the Pipit. I have a masters degree in political science. I was always drawn to design, but only at the age of 31, when my son was born, did I follow my dream to create. I love spending time in my studio, bringing to life new felt characters and I also love the feeling of satisfaction after the product is complete. Every toy is unique and has a story to tell. Every ornament is exclusive and unmatched. All my products are designed and handcrafted by me. My shop’s philosophy is to make every item gift wrapped with a personal touch to make your experience wonderful just like opening present on Christmas Day. My small business allows me to be a part of every aspect of design and manufacturing, making sure nothing leaves my studio less than perfect. This shop is my passion. My goal is to receive good comments from my customers as I’m very happy if my work is appreciated as much as I enjoy making it!”Whisper of the Pipit (UK)whisperofthepipit.etsy.com

Michelle KreusselMichelle Kreussel makes soft-toy animals, printed cushions, and stationery. She works from her studio in St. Leonards on Sea with her ginger cat Floyd. Inspired mainly by nature, each toy is hand-embroidered from templates originally designed by her. Each animal is unique with its own special personality and character. Michelle’s deep appreciation of and fondness for embroidery, illustration, and painting have all helped to fuel her creative imagination. The Fox in the Attic (UK)thefoxintheattic.etsy.com

“my work is inspired by geometric and hand-drawn patterns, as well as African and scandinavian design.”

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Moira Neilson“Hello! I am Moira Neilson, the owner and designer behind the brand label “Paleolochic”. Paleolochic adds a unique style for the home bringing the passion for fabrics, colours, design and the Mediterranean way of life. Inspired by everyday elements and nature, each textile design gives a great sense of personality, adding colour to any room of the house or office. A company based in Mallorca, Spain that emphasizes and is committed to bringing high quality housewares and original patterns printed home goods.”Paleolochic (UK)paleolochic.etsy.com

Helena CarringtonHelena Carrington designs and makes illustrated homewares, stationery and prints inspired mostly by travel, buildings and architecture. Cities and places visited are turned into vibrant designs and illustrations. The brightly coloured product range includes cushions and tea towels, illustration prints and cards, and small accessories. Everything is printed and made in the UK, and most products are handmade.Helena Carrington (UK)helenacarrington.etsy.com

Lucile Rouillier“I handmake fabric wall hangings-mainly typographic because as a graphic designer, I love to display words in space! I also work with simple graphic shapes like dots, stars and hearts. Customers can personalize their banners and I love the idea to create memories for people. When I go to the post office with packages to send, I always think that my work is traveling (sometimes very far) and it’s wonderful!”Summer Boyfriend (UK)summerboyfriend.etsy.com

Karen Boatwright“Born in London, raised in Herts, now living between city and sea in London and Whitstable. After a brief career in the Law I began my professional creative life, which includes interior styling and designing, elaborate cake making and an eye for creative solutions for products in the home. A less than comfortable camping experience at a festival led me to imagine my Good Intent sleeping bags... practical, beautiful and useful inside and out. I am also an artist and little creature, which I sell in my other shop Tin Tabernacle.”Good Intent (UK)goodintent.etsy.com

Ben Treanor“I’m the illustrator and owner of Old English Co. I jumped into the world of homeware and stationary two years ago whilst I was the Senior-Designer at Waterstones’ HQ. What started as a hobbie of creating prints, Old English took off through selling products on Etsy. As a result I decided to take the plunge, follow my passion and leave my job to give Old English my full attention. The company started in a one bedroom flat in London, recently I relocated to the picturesque town of Stamford, where I now work from a fully functioning studio and with a small (but perfectly formed) team.”Old English Co. (UK)oldenglishco.etsy.com

Jenni Desmond“I am a picture book writer and illustrator, based in Hackney London. I am published by Walker Books (UK), Little Tiger Books (UK), Blue Apple Books (USA), and Enchanted Lion Books (USA) and have been translated into ten different languages. My first book Red Cat Blue Cat won the 2013 Cambridgeshire Read It Again Award, and I was the 2014 illustrator for the National Portrait Gallery Family Trail. I have exhibited my work at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London Design Week, and London AAF. Along with books, I have a passion for textiles. I am obsessed with textures, fabrics and pattern, and this influences my illustration work. In turn I have recently started to put my illustrations onto fabric.”Jenni Desmond (UK)jennidesmond.etsy.com

Gabrielle VaryAfter graduating from Winchester School of Art, Gabrielle started creating luxury British knitwear from her small studio in East Sussex. She creates beautiful knitted accessories for fashion and interiors including cushions, throws and scarves. Everything is made with British spun lambswool with a focus on colour and pattern, making her pieces truly unique. Gabrielle designs, makes and finishes off each piece ensuring the highest quality if maintained from start to finish. Gabrielle Vary (UK)gabriellevary.etsy.com

Nikki McWilliamsNikki McWilliams is a designer and maker based in Scotland. Her brand of bold and playful homeware and accessories is inspired by British culture, contemporary pop art and a lifelong love of having a nice cup of tea and a biscuit.Nikki McWilliams (UK)nikkimcwilliams.etsy.com