Tag: hand made

On our radar: Rush Matters

Outdoor rush seat cushions from Rush Matters

Rush Matters is led by Bedfordshire-based artisan Felicity Irons BEM. She produces the most stunning handmade rush pieces, from tiny items such as drink coasters, to expanses of flooring such as the one she created at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire.

In a craft that has remained virtually unchanged since the age of the Anglo Saxons, she’s one of the last remaining freshwater rush cutter/weavers in England.

It was her flooring that I first encountered, but I would love a bathmat or giant dog bed to grace our humble cottage!

 

 
 
 
 
 
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A papercut you’ll want to receive!

Personalised, handmade papercut from Twenty Fingers | H is for Home

Hi guys! We’ve got a wonderful giveaway offer this month from Lana & Ivan over at Twenty Fingers.

We’ve recently had a wedding in the family – and we presented the happy the couple with this gorgeous, framed papercut to commemorate their big day.

You could go for the kettle, toaster or cruet set gift option, but we felt that this is a more personal choice. If you missed the big day, paper is the traditional 1st anniversary gift, so you’ve got a second bite of the cherry!

Detail of a personalised, handmade papercut from Twenty Fingers | H is for Home

A papercut can be displayed against a wall or window – and are a perfect reminder of a special occasion. It’s not all about weddings, though – it makes a great gift to yourself or others for all manner of event or celebration.

Detail of a personalised, handmade papercut from Twenty Fingers | H is for Home

Have a look around the Twenty Fingers website for ideas. You can choose any standard-size framed papercut with standard glass. Comment below about for whom and for what occasion you’d design your very own bespoke, hand-made papercut.

Twenty Fingers bespoke, hand-made paper cut

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Christmas Countdown: Etsy

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selection of vintage and handmade Christmas items from Etsy

Etsy is one of the best places to shop for original, vintage and handmade Christmas presents for the home, the family, the friends… and the self! There’s so much choice, you’ll easily find anything and everything for everyone on your list. If you don’t there are lots of indie sellers that can whip you up something custom – so long as you give them enough notice!

  1. Set of 3 Christmas tree ornaments: £12.83
  2. Retro 60s holiday matches in fancy sleeve case: £6.42
  3. Father Christmas blue plaque: £25
  4. Screen-printed Christmas stockings: £9 each
  5. Swedish vintage 1970s printed cotton tablecloth: £16.04
  6. Crocheted snowflake garland – white linen – 16 snowflakes: £24.38

Website lift-off happening soon!

Unfortunately the pre-Christmas launch we were hoping for didn’t come to pass. we’ve been doing a bit more tweaking and reckon there’s going to be around a month’s ‘slippage’. So once the Christmas & New Year frivolities and festivities have died down, January should finally see the H is for Home website go live!

We’ve been keeping busy in the meantime though, to prove it, here’s a collage we put together of some of the items that will soon be up for sale.

Christmas & New Year greetings to everyone!
tangerine dream collage