Meet Boris. He’s the one on the left. Boris is not your ordinary, run of the mill robot. He doesn’t perform menial tasks and he isn’t plotting to enslave the human race. Designed by WHiRR, he features in a variety of paper goods, artwork, gifts and novelties, along with various robot friends.

The keychain on the left is 3 dimensional and made out of vinyl. At only $8 it would make an ideal stocking filler gift. There is also a good range of cute cards like the one on the right, along with invitations, journals, calendars and stationery.

WHiRR is dedicated to designing and producing robot-themed products. Each piece depicts robots involved in leisurely activities, challenging the idea that robots only exist to serve.

The full range can be found at www.blissfullybitter.com.

From her London studio Prilly Lewis knits and felts soft lamb’s wool clothes, accessories and homeware. Her style is distinctive and quirky. Prillywear jackets and coats (above) feature her trademark pompom buttons, beaded cuff detail and contrast edging.

Dresses and skirts are a new addition to the range and come in a variety of colours including ruby, charcoal, mushroom, blue and pink. They are also available with pretty flower motifs and pockets (optional).

And I couldn’t not mention the cute range of socks. When I get home, the first thing I do is kick off my shoes and put on a comfy pair of socks and then put the kettle on for a cup of tea. Then you know you’re home!

The range also includes scarves, hats and hoods, mittens, bags and pouches, cushions and throws. For further details visit www.prillywear.com.

Classic Funk blends precious gemstones, pearls and shells to create one-of-a-kind earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Each piece combines elegance with trendiness - hence the name Classic Funk.

I picked out two necklaces in very different styles. The three strand necklace (above left) is chock full of pretty opal teardrops and a vintage clasp adds to its uniqueness. This is the kind of necklace that will never date - a real classic. In contrast, the dramatic necklace on the right is made from ancient turquoise, flecked with gold coloured specks. Each turquoise teardrop is separated with black Swarovski crystals. If you like to make a bold statement then this is the necklace for you.

For more Classic Funk visit www.classicfunk.com.

Toronto based Zen Apparel produces graphic t-shirts that are eye catching, inspirational, and fashionable. They only screen print onto sweatshop free American Apparel t-shirts, ensuring high quality, comfortable tees.

The Zen Apparel philosophy is to stimulate inspiration, creativity, and freedom. They believe that there are no boundaries or limits and therefore all of their designs are open to interpretation.

Their first design ‘Distant Friendship’ is now available to buy from their online shop. It is available in styles for both men and women and comes in a variety of luscious colours. The pic above shows the women’s version and a close up of the design.

These beautiful pieces of jewellery from Anna Sofia Designs look as though they’re made from polished wood, ceramic or glass but in fact they’re made from glazed paper. Designer Anna Sofia Kukafka takes silk-screened and stencil-dyed decorative papers from all over the world and turns them into unique pieces of wearable art.

Each glazed bead goes through a series of up to fifteen steps before it is ‘jewellery-ready’. The beads are then accented with semi-precious gemstones, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver.

The Wysteria Earrings (above left) have been handcrafted with silk-screened Chiyogami paper from Japan and added to sterling silver ear hooks. Many of the items are reversible, providing two looks in one. Pink-tipped red hibiscus flowers, outlined in gold, and strewn amongst tiny pink flowers adorn one side of the vibrant Aphrodite bracelet. The reverse has a fashionably abstract design with red honeycomb hexagons, overlapping pink, red, gold, and tan patterns.

The full range is available from www.anna-sofia-designs.com.