Folksy Friday: Holidays are here

School's out soon so maybe you need some of these items from Folksy sellers if you're off on holiday or just hanging round the garden hoping to see the sun!

This holiday aceo by Ghost Goose brings back some memories

Soap flip flops - what a great idea! - by Just Bev Soaps

For those of us who dream of owning a boat or a beach hut, 

recession-beating options from Buttons and Stars and Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics!

Bluebells and Oystershells (fantastic name!) will help you remember your passport 

and Cherry Tree Handmades will keep your souvenirs together in style.

What else do you need for the perfect holiday?

Folksy Friday: Watch the birdy!

A selection of birds today, as the real things have been loud and lively around us this week as the weather gets a little warmer... Click on any of the pictures to go directly to the shops.





1. This one is called 'Pretty Bird' you can see why by alissha lissha designs
2. Rae Welch has a range of these beautiful paper bird sculptures in her shop
3. Quite a funky bird from tuttTutt






4. My own birds in the skies earrings
5. This bird looks very happy in the grass by Chrissys for Cards
6. Classy bird buttons by Amanda Mercer

A touch of Spring from UK Etsy sellers

Here's a new treasury of picks to brighten up the dark winter nights, from UK sellers on Etsy.  Click on any of the pictures to visit these great shops and their pretty, pretty items.

'Close your eyes and think of spring' by BlueForestJewellery

UK sellers look forward to warmer weather and fields of flowers. Enjoy!

GaysieMay $26.00	eyeshoot $22.00	fairysteps $189.00
wychbury $13.50	realfaery $20.00	lizgarnett $57.00
cherrypips $20.50	therainbowgirl $8.00	Beaky $10.00
artangel $25.00	therainbowgirl $50.00	AtelierEdytaLo... $58.00
PinkSherbert $12.00	PaperDaisyCard... $7.50	thetinderbox $54.99

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BESTeam weekly feature: cksilver on Etsy

A chance to feature a really beautiful shop with creations using semi precious stones, freshwater pearls and sterling silver - cksilver could really be my sister shop!  Based in Chelan, WA, I love the use of colour here, and cksilver quotes similar inspirations to my own - nature and her colours.
cksilver offers a range of birthstone jewellery as well, there are some lovely examples of these pieces on the blog Birthstones feature for Jan-June 

Check back another time for the July-December feature!







I've chosen some seasonal greens and browns to feature, with some luscious pearls included.  Pearls and semi precious stones are the perfect partners, IMHO!  Take those chocolate jasper and freshwater pearl sterling silver earrings, for instance, just simple, classic and elegant.


You can find about more about this cksilver on the blog here. Be sure to check out the regular Monday Musings and Wednesday's What's New features

Showcase Sunday: Bags, bags and some coasters

Two lovely bag shops this Sunday.  I nearly called this post 'Two lovely bag ladies' but realised just in time that might be misinterpreted!

Sim Ja Ta (aka Bags of Swank) makes these lovely animal inspired bags, as well as some crazy loud bags.  Of course, I had to pick the labradors to feature, as Lucca would never have forgiven me otherwise!

Next up is Not Just Handbags on Folksy.  Beautifully styled and made bags here. I love this vintage inspired clutch.  You could walk down the fashion runway with this and not look out of place!

Lastly, a quick shout out for Lemonade and Lamingtons, who was kind enough to nominate my blue glass bracelet for the Handmade and Fabulous blog this week.  Such a great varied shop, this one, with jewellery, crayon rolls, and some fantastic gift ideas. Like these lovely coasters - they would be a great man-present.

PS Next week I get to nominate for the Handmade and Fabulous blog, so be sure to visit.  I've picked three blue items, but you'll have to wait for the post to see who is featured.