If you haven’t experienced All Things Original you should go there immediately. Really. It’s a great store brimming with all things pretty, all things quirky and all things indie. Find belts, buckles, passport covers, things for you, things for your home and things to begrudgingly give away. And it’s all under one virtual roof.
Browse. Shop. Enjoy. www.allthingsoriginal.com
Have you visited Hannah Zakari recently? If not, you should definitely take a look. THE online shop for handamde jewellery has expanded its virtual shelves to include homewares, art, clothing, jewellery and stationery.
New designers include Dotty Speck, who creates beautiful silver jewellery from her Seattle studio, Kate Wilson, a London based illustrator with a passion for drawing the little things in life that people often pass by and T-Boo, who uses vintage components, gemstones and other sparkly things to create cute ‘n’ quirky jewellery.
And old favourites Hoolala, Eclectic Shock, FluffsStuffs and Custom Made have exciting new stock.
Go on, treat yourself - www.hannahzakari.co.uk.
A little while ago I blogged about Bonbi Forest and Lee May’s menagerie of animal doodles. Since then Lee May has expanded her empire and created the Bonbi Forest Indie Emporium. As well as Lee May’s own range of hand printed t-shirts and quirky jewellery, you can now shop for indie inspired clothing, accessories, zines and homewares. Designers include Fluffstuffs, Cat and Bang, Mr PS and Gallery A. They’re all interesting and original and very very cute.
Check them out at www.bonbiforest.com.
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!
If cute, kawaii and kitsch is your thing, you’ll fall instantly in love with On Cherry Lane. The brainchild of Rebecca and David Nia, this delightful haven of all things pretty is chock full of indie surprises and unusual Japanese imports. Quirky plushies rub shoulders with bunny earrings and peapod necklaces jostle with cupcake keychains.
Think lovebird wristlets, ice cream tunics and mushroom stamp sets. I really can’t say enough about this site. Go there immediately and prepare to be charmed!
For the last few years Hannah Zakari has been ‘the’ place to shop for handmade jewellery. With an unrivalled selection of unusual baubles and trinkets, the Glasgow based online shop has become synonymous with indie style.
Well, it just got bigger. With a brand spanking new design and loads of new features, the site now stocks accessories, bags, clothes and stationery. I’ve picked out a few of my favourites from Eclectic Shock, FluffsStuffs, Hoolala, Hannah Zakari, I’m Smitten and Laurafallulah.
Head over to www.hannahzakari.co.uk. And check back regularly as the stock is frequently updated and new designers are introduced regularly.
Mahar Drygoods is a real gem of a site for Friday afternoon surfing. It’s stocked full of vintage and artisan crafted goods for kids. Owner Robert Mahar collaborates with more than two dozen indie designers, artists and craftspeople, many of whom create items exclusively for his shop.
The site has a lovely nostalgic feel to it which I think will appeal to everyone’s ‘inner child’. Each product has been carefully selected and there is a good selection to choose from including clothing, accessories, toys, gifts and music.
Surf and shop at www.mahardrygoods.com. I’m going back for another look.
Introducing Locher’s. In 2001 Swiss born Nicole Locher opened her design atelier in Paris. Combining objets trouv? from London and Paris flea markets with modern fashion, she has created a style all of her own.
After finding an embroidered handkerchief from the turn of the century it became Nicole’s mission to bring back this refinement and mix it with modern styles. And to counterbalance this elegance and antiquity she has thrown in a few saucy sayings just for good measure.
For clothing your mother wouldn’t wear and your father shouldn’t see go to www.lochers.com.
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