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.

Zbigniew Jarzecki, or Bish, is an artist and poet. He has combined both of these talents to create a beautiful range of hand assembled cards which are currently on sale in his online shop. Popular themes include friendship and love. His choice of colour is vibrant and vivid and much of his work has a mystical or surreal element. Humour also features widely. Cards can be purchased blank or with a choice of poem.

In addition to cards, shop for posters, original art, books, CDs and videos at www.bisharts.com.

Some last minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas:

1. CozyBody Goat’s Milk & Honey Body Cream by Cozy Moments
2. I Love You Paper Wreath by Haru
3. Oh for a Love Letter by Little Whims
4. Agnes Necklace by Pouss Jewellery
5. Wrapped Briolette Earrings from Tilly Jane
6. Wooden Heart Shaped Personalised Love Tokens by Wood Tattoos
7. Gold Heart Necklace from Shelly Delight
8. Sweet Heart Notepad Set from Paper Cuts Studio

It’s New York City at the dawn of the Jazz Age. Imagine it - the beautiful deco haute couture, the glamour of the speakeasies. . . . This is the inspiration for Octavine Illustration - a gem of a store specialising in Art Deco inspired wares. You’ll find custom invitations, posters and calligraphy, as well as screenprinted apparel, journals, and cards. Each has been illustrated by the talented Cara Buchalter.

Shop at www.octavineillustration.etsy.com and prepare to be dazzled.
Catch up at www.octavineillustration.blogspot.com.

And PS, I’ve just treated myself to the Parisian Moleskine Journal (bottom right)!

Yay! Calloo Callay - it’s Christmas! Well, strictly speaking it’s Advent but I feel that I can now talk about Christmas unreservedly. (Not that I was exactly holding back. )

I’ve had this gem of a site up my sleeve for a little while now and have been waiting for just the right opportunity to share. Glitter Workshop is an art craft boutique which stocks the work of over 100 artists. Skip straight to the Holiday Gifts and Accessories section to find handmade tree decorations, vintage ornaments, storybook coasters, cards and other goodies. My favourites are the reconstructed cards, made from vintage children’s book illustrations, sewn onto card. In addition, there are lots of cute gift ideas and stocking fillers.

Shop online at https://shop.glitterworkshop.com.