Making A Home With Handmade Items – Support Small Businesses
It’s no shock with what is currently going on in the climate that small business owners are terrified of the future of there businesses. When in fact they should have nothing to worry about if we all supported one small business per month that could make the difference of sink or swim for them.
Yes you may find you spend a few extra pence or in many cases as things aren’t mass produced and just made to order you may save money too! Please don’t discard small business when looking for your next purchase.
Here I am going to showcase some of my favourite small businesses and the amazing things I have either bought or been gifted from then in return for some social media promotion.

Above is a picture of some beautiful makes for Poppys nursery. This second time round of decorating a nursery I have gone for a more modern then baby like theme so the decor isn’t outgrown as fast as some baby themed nurseries.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
The amazing wooden rainbow which is bang on theme with the colours of the room is from the amazingly talented Eves Peg Dolls. This not only looks amazing as decor but as Pop becomes more agile with her hands she will be able to use it as a stacking toy, two in one purpose! What’s not to love. They are well painted and very sturdy so I know these will stand the time of a toddler banding and clashing them.
Down the line when she no longer uses them I may commission someone to paint her name,dob and birth weight onto them. What do you think?
Patchwork Pretty
When it came to choosing bedding for Mini P nursery I was really stuck for choice. I didn’t want anything generic but again wanted something to stand the test of time and maybe become a family pass me down.

I went for a beautiful patchwork quilt which is totally unique using off cuts and fat quarters. This is not only beautiful but eco friendly too- it saved many scraps from the bin haha. It fits perfectly in the Ikea Cot that was super affordable at under £40 and has done 2 children!
Word Art
I for one love a bit of word art and this print from Etsy ties in perfectly with the theme and also with a very personal emotional tie to elephants for a friend that’s past. Everytime I look at it I cannot help but smile and remember the loved one.
It cleverly includes lots of words of meaning to Pop such as Sister, Girl, Cute, daughter Etc. You have the option to print these yourself or have the print posted to you.
Boyish Bedroom
We are currently in the middle of redecorating my sons bedroom and he is totally in love with Toy story and Superhero’s so we are going for a mash up of the two!
This amazing framed art always gets comments from people that visit his bedroom, some of the older family members are totally in awe of it. What an amazing unique idea for a gift. Any name can be done so what are you waiting for! Get orders in for Christmas now.

Did any of you spot the gorgeous Woody and Buzz! I asked the lovely Eve Pegs Dolls if she could commission something like this and wow did she delivery! How amazing, hand painted to perfection. Check out her insta you won’t be disappointed.

Do you shop small businesses for your home! Tell me some Instagram businesses you love so I can check them out.
TTFN T xxx
*** This post included some gifted items but I was not paid and all opinions are honest and my own***
September 23, 2020 @ 3:19 am
I love shopping with small businesses when I can. These are lovely ideas, thank you!
September 23, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
Thank you for popping by
September 23, 2020 @ 9:54 am
I love shopping from small/independent businesses because I find they offer such unique things..plus it’s often better quality too! I’m always looking on Etsy for new ideas.
Louise | http://www.formidablejoy.com
September 23, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
Etsy is a new guilty pleasure for me
September 23, 2020 @ 10:25 am
What lovely gift ideas, I have just bought some handmade pumpkins for a local Halloween trail we are organising locally
September 23, 2020 @ 7:59 pm
Awesome that sounds super fun
September 23, 2020 @ 11:41 am
Ever since I bought my home before lockdown, I have been furnishing it with a lot of items from small businesses and love the ones you have picked.
September 23, 2020 @ 7:59 pm
Aw thanks- I would love some recommendation for small home furnishing businesses
September 23, 2020 @ 11:58 am
I definitely shop with small businesses, I think it is so important to! We have so many items around the house from small companies.
September 23, 2020 @ 7:58 pm
Give you a warm fuzzy feeling inside doesnt it buying from small businesses
September 23, 2020 @ 12:26 pm
Handmade gifts are just so much more special.
September 23, 2020 @ 7:58 pm
Very personal arent they
September 23, 2020 @ 3:45 pm
I love the cot quilt, it would be so lovely if you could include some of your own baby clothes in it.
September 23, 2020 @ 7:58 pm
Most definitely a great keep sake
September 23, 2020 @ 7:31 pm
Love this! I love trying to shop small for gifts. Feels a bit more special that you are choosing someone something unique whilst also supporting someone in their business.
September 23, 2020 @ 7:57 pm
Totally- it makes you feel great
September 25, 2020 @ 1:54 pm
I love buying from small businesses like these – I feel like a sale to them means much more than a sale to some guy who owns a larger company. Definitely going to be checking out some of your recommendations 🙂
Louise x
September 30, 2020 @ 7:27 pm
Most definitely
September 27, 2020 @ 9:14 am
Some lovely ideas and great inspiration here, thanks!
September 28, 2020 @ 1:39 pm
Etsy is good for the smaller business wanting to sell their crafts
September 28, 2020 @ 10:56 pm
Some lovely gift ideas here, always like finding something a little bit different
October 4, 2020 @ 4:16 pm
It is so important especially now to support small and local businesses. I will definitely be looking around on etsy etc to purchase Christmas presents this year. Just wish I was talented enough in an area to start my own craft business like these great people!
October 5, 2020 @ 10:33 pm
I know me
Too!
October 5, 2020 @ 9:18 am
So lovely! I adore the Woody and Buzz. Homemade does add a lot of character.
October 5, 2020 @ 3:20 pm
some lovely ideas, much prefer these sort of gifts
October 5, 2020 @ 10:09 pm
Lovely ideas. You can’t beat homemade!