If you missed yesterday’s post, explaining all things JUST A CARD, then catch yourself up here: www.chelache.com/blog/2020/11/23/just-a-card (including greetings cards shopping recommendations).
Indie Week is all about encouraging people to support small independent businesses and each day I’m sharing a few of my favourite places to shop. Today it’s jewellery and if you know me you know I love buying and wearing unusual earrings! The majority of the product images I’ve chosen are unsurprisingly earrings and I seem to be going through a blue phase as I’ve inadvertantly chosen a lot of blues!
Clicking on the images above will link you to the shops where you can buy from and support these small businesses. I’m in no way affiliated with or paid by any of them; I just enjoy sharing cool things with others and spreading the love.
P.S. If you want to buy me a birthday or Christmas present, these are all on my wishlist! Hint, hint… :)
This is just a tiny selection of the amazing stuff made by awesome people (not huge corporations) that you can find out there.
If you have any other recommendations or suggestions, feel free to comment below. And of course do share this blog post! The more people we get on board with the JUST A CARD mentality the better!
“Every sale, however small,
is the difference between a vibrant creative community or a boarded
up business.”
— JUST A CARD campaign founder Sarah Hamilton
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As I’m having a bit of a blue obsession today, here are some blue things I’ve made!:
Hand crafted and one of a kind
Casual but stylish knitted ties finished with a traditional point shaped end.
Makes a great gift; see photo for packaging example.
Made in our London knitwear studio.
Composition: 75% Wool, 25% Biodegradable Nylon
Care: gentle hand wash recommended
These limited edition Hackney handwarmers can be worn indoors or outside. You'll feel much cosier with these on, whilst still being able to use your hands effectively!
Each pair boasts exquisite quality and stitch detailing, due to being entirely hand knitted on six tiny, tiny wooden needles.
Due to the nature of the yarn, every single handwarmer (not just pair) is unique. The handwarmers you receive may therefore vary slightly from the photo.
75% Virgin Wool, 25% Polyamide
100% Made in London
One size fits all; the stitch pattern means that they're very stretchy. Each handwarmer measures approximately 17x8x1cm when flat.
FREE luxury gift presentation box included.
One of a kind, hand-knitted cushion.
Approximate dimensions: 30x30cm (12x12in)
Front: 100% wool (super soft!)
Back: 100% linen (blue)
Cushion inner: 100% Polyester
Cushion cover is finished with an invisible zip and can be removed for cleaning. (Gentle hand wash only)
Please specify if you would like only the cover, shipped without the cushion inner.
Unisex handwarmers or fingerless mitts suitable for men and women. A great gift for anyone with cold hands! Not only is every pair unique, but each and every handwarmer is slightly different. Consider them twins; just not identical!
One size fits all
Knitted and hand finished in our London studio in a fine wool yarn.
Due to the nature of the yarn, every colour combination comes out differently and each pair knitted is unique. The pair you receive will therefore vary slightly from the photos.
Composition: 75% Wool, 25% Biodegradable Nylon (nice and soft!)
Dimensions: approx 7cm x 18cm each, unstretched
Care: Gentle hand wash
Made in London, England
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