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.

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.

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about super sweet online shop On Cherry Lane. Not content with one store the designer duo has set up another indie emporium of all things cute, this time selling Rebecca Nia’s own brand, Dollyday - with a few added Japanese imports just for good measure.

It’s chock full of unusual gift ideas and kitsch stocking fillers. Find cuckoo clock necklaces, faux pearls with Christmas pud pendants and toadstool earrings.

Start your Christmas shopping early at www.dollyday.co.uk.