For anyone in Glasgow over the next couple of weeks there are ample opportunities for treating oneself Christmas shopping. This Sunday is the Miso Funky/DADA market at Sloans, Argyle Arcade, Glasgow. Then on 15th December the oh-so-popular Miso Funky Market will be back at Hillhead Library.

Just to recap:

Miso Funky/DADA Market
Sunday 2nd December
Sloans, Argyle Arcade, Glasgow
11am - 4.30pm

Miso Funky Market
Saturday 15th December
Hillhead Library, Byres Road, Glasgow
10.30am to 4.30pm

Got that? If not go to www.misofunky.com for more info.

Right, that’s me done for the weekend. Back on Monday with more Christmas shopping tips and fabulous indie stocking fillers.

If you’re Christmas shopping in Manchester this weekend then pop into Urbis. Manchester Craft Mafia will be hosting the second round of their indie craft markets and there will be oodles of gift ideas and stocking fillers. I’m also going along on Sunday to do a podcast, so keep an eye out for that next week.

Products will include badges, cards, stickers, posters, clothing, lights, ceramics, toys, bags, jewellery, textiles and comic books.

What: Manchester Craft Mafia Markets
When: this Saturday and Sunday (1st and 2nd December) - 11 til 4
Where: Urbis

For more details please visit www.manchestercraftmafia.com.

Have you got your Christmas cards yet? If not, take a look at Squem. Designer Emma Farnworth has created a some beautiful cards made from recycled stamps. And these are not the only items made from stamps. Check out the jewellery in the Classy Girl Range.

And while you’re there, stop by the Tokyo Dreams range of annodised aluminum jewellery. It comes in a number guises incorporating traditional Japanese textiles and inspired by Japanese youth culture.

Shop at www.squem.co.uk.

Well it certainly is cold outside. And inside for that matter. I’ve been shivering for the last few weeks and have taken to working in my fingerless gloves and scarf.

If you feel the cold then stay snug as bug in these cosy neckwarmers. They’re available to buy from the fabulous Bettyjoy store. And while you’re browsing check out the cute range of accessories, toys, jewellery and homewares. There are some great gift ideas here and many of them for under £10.

And if that isn’t tempting enough there’s free shipping until 3rd December. So go now and shop, shop shop!

www.bettyjoy.co.uk

Normally, I’m firmly in the ‘let’s keep Christmas in December camp’ but the Christmas markets are back in Manchester and our town Christmas tree lights were switched on last night. So feeling decidedly festive, I’ve decided to roll with it and start Christmas early this year. And to kick things off I’ve found a number of delightful stocking fillers made by indie designers and their elves. Enjoy!

1. Vanilla Ice Cream Kawaii Pin Brooch by Apple Noggin.

2. Handmade Wooden Nature Picture Frame by Wood Tattoos.

3. Polly Polly Pink Necklace (with hidden surprise) by fizzy pOp shoppe.

4. Magic Mushrooms and Friends Brooches by Custom Made.

5. Purple Happy Heart Snap Clips by BarrettesByCommotion.

6. Flirtation Brooch by School of Charms.

7. The Addison in Falling Leaves by PopulationOne.

8. Cranberry Orange Aloe and Olive soap by Kimber’s Creations.

9. Hand drawn Flirt Button by Scarlettcat.