Ooh, that’s nice, did you make it yourself?
We’ve noticed that the UK craft industry is experiencing something of a golden era.
Perhaps it’s because people are trying to earn a bit of extra cash in the recession, or perhaps the nation’s just feeling a bit nostalgic for simpler times at the moment. Whatever the reason, every weekend some gallery or cafe seems to be holding a craft market, and there are hundreds of new websites springing up selling home-made furnishings.
There’s no doubt that the odd piece of personalised art work, hand-sewn cushion or quirky lampshade, can add personality to a home. If you take your time looking around, you can fill your home with some beautiful one-off pieces that you’ll treasure for years to come.
These are a few of our favourite home made homewares sites:
www.angel-lifestyle.com (pictured above right)
Gorgeous cushions and scented hearts made from vintage French linen and other reclaimed and new fabrics.
www.deborahsparks.co.uk (pictured right)
Lovely shabby chic items for the home from bunting to knitted cakes!
www.loveitwantitbuyit.co.uk
Handmade children’s toys and Wonki ware pottery (every piece is a one-off)
www.wintersmoon.co.uk
Vintage and handmade homeware, not a huge choice, but some lovely pieces
www.delightfulliving.co.uk (pictured below)
Hand made weathered signs, great for using indoors and outdoors for a beachy effect.
