I’ve blogged about Selvedge before. It’s one of my favourite magazines. With its stunning photography, unparalleled design and peerless writing, it’s more of a keepsake than a magazine. A real joy to read or simply to leaf through.

In each issue the editors feature makers whose objects fulfil their criteria of well-fashioned design, beautiful raw materials and integrity in the process of making. You can buy these items direct from the Selvedge website.

Here are a few of my favourites (left to right):

1. Pénélope Naulleau’s charming ‘poupées’
2. Butterfly hair slides in Liberty prints by Tout Silo
3. Tamar Mogendorff Bird Houses
4. Sophie Digard Scarf & Necklace

From an attic studio in wet and windy West Yorkshire comes a dazzling collection of glassware. Bright bursts of liquid colour fuse with bubble and powder effects to create a vibrant, shiny collection of dishes, cufflinks and pendants. All of the above are made by the talented Jo Whitehead of Glassprimitif. Check out her Etsy store at www.glassprimitif.etsy.com.

Jo also creates textiles, prints, decorative paper and beaded jewellery. You can find this at www.Ilovered.etsy.com.

I’m ignoring the forecasted snow this week and looking forward to spring. Take a look at these spring-themed products by a host of talented designer / makers:

1. Cherry Blossom Bobby Pins by Pipnstuff

2. Quack Quack Lampshade by HunkyDory Home

3. Knitted Wire Copper Green Bracelet by Boo Creations

4. Cherry Blossom Purse by Eco Chic Boutique

5. Spring Blossom Silk-Lined Clutch Purse by Red Ruby Rose

6. Creepers in Green by Becca’s Stuff | www.myspace.com/beccas_stuff

7. Large Bird in Flight Necklace by AH Jewelry

8. Butterfly Girl T-Shirt by Origin 68

Drew Jaeger is a glass artist. His fascination began with a course in stained glass and developed from there. A couple of years and two kilns later, Drew now designs and makes his own glassware. Items include plates, bowls, candle holders and even business card holders.

View Drew’s online gallery at www.seven10split.com.
Shop online at www.drewjaeger.etsy.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.