finds itself a little behind schedule today...for which it can only apologise profusely and explain that this particular FOF writer is housebound and more or less uselessly lying about the place, streaming with cold. It's no fun. It reminds me that winter is around the corner and with it probably more colds, more days spent chilled to the bone, or raging with fever, sneezing and coughing and blurry eyes watering. Inspiration is not far away however and, given that I have been listlessly gazing at four walls for days, all I can think of is comfort and warmth and house and home. So here we are. How can Folksy help me through this most troubling of times? Well, let's see!
If you have to be surrounded by a hundred tissues at all times, then you might as well try to enjoy it. Stuff a few of them into a cute little tartan and doggie button holder like this fun one, by DIVINEARTS.
Keeping warm is essential. Cuddle up to this beautifully cable-knitted, teal coloured hottie by cushions and cosies.
Then snuggle under this painstakingly patched quilt by Quilt Obsession. You may never want to get out of bed again!
It's very easy to feel selfish when you feel under the weather. But think about others...and other creatures....when the weather starts to get colder. Birds will love this little home by London Clay Birds.
And it's not only the birds that need a place to stay. Wudwerx make homes for wild little creatures. This hedgehog house is great...and they do a premium version too. Ooh la la! As Wudwerx says, it's only for the most discerning of hedgehogs.
Keep your essential gadgets close to hand - your phone or iPod - in this delightfully embroidered and appliqued felt cosy by suezybees.
Catch up on some card sending while you recuperate. This is a lovely, handmade, birdhouse shaped new home card by pollypurplehorse.
If you do manage to drag yourself from under Quilt Obsession's cosy quilt, you could have yourself a relaxing hot bath and pop one of these cold and flu relief bath bombs under the running water. Containing eucalyptus, camphor and tea tree, just the thought of it makes me feel better already! Made by Posh Brats Bath and Body Boutique.
Let's end on a very cheery note, with this fun, bright Dala House giclee print by Lucy Cunsolo. I'd love to live in a house like this! Then I'm quite certain I'd always be healthy and happy. I'll bet no one gets a cold in this house. Ta ta for now....Keep healthy! Atchoo!
If you have to be surrounded by a hundred tissues at all times, then you might as well try to enjoy it. Stuff a few of them into a cute little tartan and doggie button holder like this fun one, by DIVINEARTS.Keeping warm is essential. Cuddle up to this beautifully cable-knitted, teal coloured hottie by cushions and cosies.Then snuggle under this painstakingly patched quilt by Quilt Obsession. You may never want to get out of bed again!It's very easy to feel selfish when you feel under the weather. But think about others...and other creatures....when the weather starts to get colder. Birds will love this little home by London Clay Birds.And it's not only the birds that need a place to stay. Wudwerx make homes for wild little creatures. This hedgehog house is great...and they do a premium version too. Ooh la la! As Wudwerx says, it's only for the most discerning of hedgehogs.Keep your essential gadgets close to hand - your phone or iPod - in this delightfully embroidered and appliqued felt cosy by suezybees.Catch up on some card sending while you recuperate. This is a lovely, handmade, birdhouse shaped new home card by pollypurplehorse.If you do manage to drag yourself from under Quilt Obsession's cosy quilt, you could have yourself a relaxing hot bath and pop one of these cold and flu relief bath bombs under the running water. Containing eucalyptus, camphor and tea tree, just the thought of it makes me feel better already! Made by Posh Brats Bath and Body Boutique.Let's end on a very cheery note, with this fun, bright Dala House giclee print by Lucy Cunsolo. I'd love to live in a house like this! Then I'm quite certain I'd always be healthy and happy. I'll bet no one gets a cold in this house. Ta ta for now....Keep healthy! Atchoo!Labels: Autumn, Bath Bomb, Bird House, Blanket, Colds, Cosy, Giclee, Hedgehog House, Ipod, Patchwork, The Whistling Cowgirl, Tissue Holder, Winter
Sunday 24th April is Easter Day. I love Easter; it signifies the joy of Spring, marks new life, new beginnings, and when I was a child it also meant there were PRESENTS! I would also be bought a chocolate egg; my brother and I had competitions to see who could make theirs last longest (he always won, should you be interested; he could make an Easter egg last for weeks). Anyway, this week I've selected a few of my favourite Folksy items along an Easter theme; cue BUNNIES! Enter CHICKENS! Bring on the EGGS! Treat yourself, or your friends and family to something that's been handmade with care and...ahem...to the most egg-sacting standards (I'm sorry).
Gorgeous rabbit cushion by Black Cactus in London 
Delicious bathtime fun with this bright yellow soap by Shoples 
Perfect for keeping your rings or bits and pieces in, or for using as a soap dish, Spring Chicken bowls by Prince Design UK 
Dress up for Easter! I am bewitched by this lacy, bunny ears headband by Talulah Blue 
A beautifully symbolic and grown up gift for someone very special, this silver 'Nest' by Pea Pod Jewellery is a truly special keepsake. 
These upcycled egg cosies by The Juicy Fig will keep your boiled eggs warm in pretty, vintage style! 
Keep your loose change safe in this cute as can be Blue Tweed Bunny Purse by The Linen Cat. 
Less calories than the real thing, but just as nice, knit yourself some Easter treats using this pattern from Craft Confections. 
Send a cool card, like this one by Ribbonreal, made using vintage kimono fabric. 
I love my kitsch...and this darling piece of jewellery is no exception! How nice is this vintage look chicken brooch by Silk Purse, Sow's Ear? Happy Easter, Folksy Folks!
Gorgeous rabbit cushion by Black Cactus in London Delicious bathtime fun with this bright yellow soap by Shoples Perfect for keeping your rings or bits and pieces in, or for using as a soap dish, Spring Chicken bowls by Prince Design UK Dress up for Easter! I am bewitched by this lacy, bunny ears headband by Talulah Blue A beautifully symbolic and grown up gift for someone very special, this silver 'Nest' by Pea Pod Jewellery is a truly special keepsake. These upcycled egg cosies by The Juicy Fig will keep your boiled eggs warm in pretty, vintage style! Keep your loose change safe in this cute as can be Blue Tweed Bunny Purse by The Linen Cat. Less calories than the real thing, but just as nice, knit yourself some Easter treats using this pattern from Craft Confections. Send a cool card, like this one by Ribbonreal, made using vintage kimono fabric. I love my kitsch...and this darling piece of jewellery is no exception! How nice is this vintage look chicken brooch by Silk Purse, Sow's Ear? Happy Easter, Folksy Folks!Labels: Bunnies, Chickens, Craft, Decoration, Easter, Eggs, Fof, Handmade, Holidays, Jewellery, Knitted, Rabbits, Soap, Textiles, The Whistling Cowgirl, Upcycled
I'm starting to think about my Christmas shopping - just thinking mind, not yet making any decisions, not yet ticking names off my gift list, just looking, just browsing. One friend told me she has finished hers. Unbelievable. That kind of organisation is just beyond me. However, competitively playing catch up, I have today been seriously browsing, rather than casually browsing online. Browsing with a certain intensity. And as many of my gift recipients live a distance from me, some abroad, one of the considerations in my choices must be how easy and cost-effective a gift is to send by post. This means that little things are best. And once I'd started looking for little things, I found small things, I came across tiny things, discovered miniature things and teeny tiny miniature things....And something for everyone...
At 2.5 x 2 inches, this miniature journal in white and tan goatskin leather by Susan Green Books will keep all your little secrets close to hand.
Send a special, customised message with this Wordsmith Tiny Text Ring in silver, by Alys Power Design.
Sketchstitch, aka Yvonne Stewart, is selling this mixed media painting, 'The Apple Tree' - and at 2.5 x 3.5 inches and only �5, it's a great and affordable way to start your original art collection.
I might feel hungry all the time, if I were to wear this steam pudding and custard ring by CutiePies. Yum!
Tiny superheroes. Crocheted. That's all. Go to Treaclezoo and get one. Or a whole gang. 
Beanphoto has a great collection of these photo scenes using tiny adventurers, from the Little Adventures series. Funny, imaginative and beautiful too.
Perfect for the knitting fan in your life are these super sweet wool ball and needles earrings. They come in several colourways, so take your pick from the Max's World shop. 
More earrrings, this time tiny wooden, handpainted toadstools by designByLindsey.I love the photo too.
More superhero action, this time in polymer clay. Fantastic, 3cm high, Little Turquoise Ninja by Lilley's.
And finally, this adorable, tiny needle felted robin by Rutafelt. I love him, just love him. This could be a present just for me...my favourite type of Christmas shopping. See you next time!
At 2.5 x 2 inches, this miniature journal in white and tan goatskin leather by Susan Green Books will keep all your little secrets close to hand. Send a special, customised message with this Wordsmith Tiny Text Ring in silver, by Alys Power Design. Sketchstitch, aka Yvonne Stewart, is selling this mixed media painting, 'The Apple Tree' - and at 2.5 x 3.5 inches and only �5, it's a great and affordable way to start your original art collection. I might feel hungry all the time, if I were to wear this steam pudding and custard ring by CutiePies. Yum! Tiny superheroes. Crocheted. That's all. Go to Treaclezoo and get one. Or a whole gang. Beanphoto has a great collection of these photo scenes using tiny adventurers, from the Little Adventures series. Funny, imaginative and beautiful too. Perfect for the knitting fan in your life are these super sweet wool ball and needles earrings. They come in several colourways, so take your pick from the Max's World shop. More earrrings, this time tiny wooden, handpainted toadstools by designByLindsey.I love the photo too. More superhero action, this time in polymer clay. Fantastic, 3cm high, Little Turquoise Ninja by Lilley's. And finally, this adorable, tiny needle felted robin by Rutafelt. I love him, just love him. This could be a present just for me...my favourite type of Christmas shopping. See you next time!Labels: Aceo, Charm, Christmas Presents, Crochet, Dolls House, Earrings, Felted, Knitting, Miniature, Photo Print, Silver Ring, Soft Toy, The Whistling Cowgirl, Toadstool
Christmas is all about the kids! There's nothing grander than seeing the expression on a child's face on Christmas morning, when they know that Father Christmas has been and left them just what they wanted. This year, ditch the gaudy plastic and usual mass-produced toys and instead choose some of these gorgeous goodies, handmade with thought, care and attention to detail...From babies to toddlers to the older ones, this selection of fun Folksy makes should give you some fantastic ideas!Guaranteed to be a favourite cuddly toy, I'm already in love with this cute little bunny from Plum Pudding. Soft, squidgy, pink and utterly adorable.
Playing dress up will be a blast with this pirate kit from Kvintage
And especially for the girls, this Whimsical Pink Fairy Crown from EllaBellaFairy will satisfy even the most picky of princesses....it is pink, it has netting, it has roses...it is perfect!
Make learning fun with these colourful felt and hand embroidered numbers by Made with Tender Loving Care. A simple and tactile, educational game that toddlers will love to play with; a great idea.
Brighten up the nursery with one of these colourful and cheery buntings from HollieLollie. They can be personalised with your child's name - contact the seller for your own customisation.
Both boys and girls would love their own friendly robot to hang out with! Check out this excellent, grey fabric chap, by needlesandbuttons. Beep beep!
All little girls will love a piece of their own special, fancy jewellery. FluffsStuffs brooches and hairpins are great for adults and children alike, using the best, retro, cutesy fabrics. This little girl and kittens brooch is sure to be a winner.
Encourage your child's own creativity and make it easy to take those essential art items around on your travels. This children's travel art case by Little Daydreamers is perfectly pretty, and comes complete with paper and crayons.
This small selection of gifts for children has hopefully given you a taste for the handmade Christmas for you and yours...Check out Folksy for more original ideas and remember....keep the handmade pledge!
Playing dress up will be a blast with this pirate kit from KvintageAnd especially for the girls, this Whimsical Pink Fairy Crown from EllaBellaFairy will satisfy even the most picky of princesses....it is pink, it has netting, it has roses...it is perfect!Make learning fun with these colourful felt and hand embroidered numbers by Made with Tender Loving Care. A simple and tactile, educational game that toddlers will love to play with; a great idea.Brighten up the nursery with one of these colourful and cheery buntings from HollieLollie. They can be personalised with your child's name - contact the seller for your own customisation.Both boys and girls would love their own friendly robot to hang out with! Check out this excellent, grey fabric chap, by needlesandbuttons. Beep beep!All little girls will love a piece of their own special, fancy jewellery. FluffsStuffs brooches and hairpins are great for adults and children alike, using the best, retro, cutesy fabrics. This little girl and kittens brooch is sure to be a winner.Encourage your child's own creativity and make it easy to take those essential art items around on your travels. This children's travel art case by Little Daydreamers is perfectly pretty, and comes complete with paper and crayons.This small selection of gifts for children has hopefully given you a taste for the handmade Christmas for you and yours...Check out Folksy for more original ideas and remember....keep the handmade pledge!Labels: Boys, Children, Christmas, Gift Guide, Gifts, Girls, Handmade, Kids, Presents, Stocking Filler, The Whistling Cowgirl, Xmas