We have no words for what is happening in Ukraine, but this beautiful illustration from Ukrainian illustrator Olga Shtonda sums up exactly what we are feeling 💙💛 We are donating 25% of all sales this month to the @chooselove Ukraine Crisis Fundraiser, and whether you are raising money, writing to your MP, helping coordinate supply collections - you're making a difference, don't stop even if it feels hopeless 🙏 . . . . . . #standwithukraine #smallbusiness #supportukraine #sendlove #chooselove #illustrator #illustration #peace #🕊️

Happy International Women's Day 💫 Being a female-founded company, it's incredibly important to us to champion Women's rights and gender equality ✊ This year the focus is #BreakTheBias to try and move closer to a gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination - because equality means a better world for everyone 👌 . . From day one, Women have been an important part of our story, and we're proud to work with social enterprises that employ and empower Women, and female designers who are breaking the bias with every product they produce. If you've ever been asked if this is your 'hobby business' we feel you, and we can't wait to see you succeed and make the world stop and acknowledge your achievements 👏 . . . #IWD22 #IDW2022 #internationalwomensday #womensday #genderequality #femalefounder #womensupportingwomen #championwomen #smallbusiness

It's almost time for this year's #MarchMeetTheMaker 🥳 The prompts are out (woohoo) and we can't wait to tell you all a little bit more about us and hear from our creative kin 🙌 We love getting behind the design and marveling at the process of our favourite pieces 🤓 If you want to learn more about the designers we work with in the run up - head to the blog where we've got some top notch interviews ✨ . . . . . . #creativeprocess #meetthemaker #borntobecreative #etsysellersofinstagram #designlovers #printandpattern #indieshop #ethicaldesign

Dreaming of those Spring flowers 🌸🌱 We can see a few shoots peeking through, and it's giving us hope 🙌 Head to the website to shop our mini bud vases if, like us, you're bringing the outside in to get those Spring feels flowing ✨ Thanks to the wonderful @calliepettigrew for this sensational snap 😘 . . . . . . #springflowers #spring #pinkflowers #instablooms #floralfeed #bringtheoutsidein #plantlife #homeoffice #homedecor #interioraddict

In celebration of love in all its forms 💓 💕 This February, wear your heart on your sleeve with our beautiful Lovebird and Heart Bangle handmade in South India by the wonderful women of the Flowering Desert Project in collaboration with Just Trade ✨ We love jewellery that looks good and does good ☺️ Spoil yourself, your partner or your pals 🤸 . . . . . . #valentinesgift #lovebird #brassbangle #lovejewellery #handmadejewellery #socialenterprise #fairtrade #fairtradevalentines #smallbusiness #brighton

If you're looking to snuggle down in style until Blue Monday is over, then look no further than our Japanese Festival Quilts from Safomasi 💙💥 They are as comfy as they are colourful, with a design inspired by the crazy and beautiful festival processions in Japan 🏮Just what we all needed to bring some fun to Monday 🤸 . . . . . #homeinspo #homedecor #handmadequilt #quiltlovers #colourfulhome #cosy #ifoundawesome #indieshop #indiebusiness #livingroomdecor

Make this your most fabulous year yet ✨ Brighten up a grey January with some jazzy jewellery and add a little oof to your outfit 💥 We love these Gold Lady Earrings from Melody G - so bright and beautiful! Handmade to perfection, each with its own unique face full of personality 💕 Tap to shop! . . . . . . #acrylicjewellery #gold #goldearrings #creativelifehappylife #handmadeisbest #handmadejewellery #forher #giftideas #colourmyfeed

First full week back in the office and our pencils are sharpened and looking ready for business in our Blue Peace Sign Pouch ✨✌️💙 What better way to brighten up a grey and drizzly January Tuesday than some punchy print and pattern 🤸 We'll be keeping things colourful all month so check back when you need some bright relief 🌈 . . . . . . #backtowork #homeoffice #deskdecor #pencilcase #quirkydesign #makemesmile #brightenmyfeed #keepthingscolourful #colourmyfeed

Merry Christmas Eve Everyone 🌲🎀 We hope you've managed to find a way to celebrate this Christmas that brings you joy, even if it isn't quite what you had planned 🙏 Keep that mulled wine flowing, eat as many mince pies as you can, and read and re-read your Christmas cards, because each one was posted on purpose just for you 📮❤️ We loved the @georgina_illustrates cards we sold this year 👌 Mantle piece masterpieces every single one 💥 . . . . . . #christmaseve #christmascards #illustration #festivefeels #christmasdecor #christmasillustration #xmasdecor

Thank you thank you thank you! For shopping small and shopping early, you certainly made us very happy with each and every purchase ☺️ All UK orders today will be sent First Class then that's us shutting up shop until January 3rd 🥳 But we'll be around on emails if any orders are a little bit later than you expected, or you want to buy a gift card to spoil that special someone 💥 Love this illustration from @helloplewsy - all the small biz joy! 💕 . . . . . . . #christmasgift #giftcard #giftidea #shopsmall #shopindie #brightonshop #brightonbiz #indiebiz #christmasshopping #letsgetfestive #illustration

Today's news is tomorrow's Gold Stitched Paper Bowl 🗞️🗞️🗞️ We're all about sustainable style in the home, and this beautiful bowl has got to be one of our favourite pieces ✨👌 It looks great on a coffee table or book shelf to collect up clutter that's in constant use 👍 Handmade in Eswatini by discarded newspapers stitched together with thread by local women 🙌 . . . . . . . #homedecor #sustainablechristmas #ethicallymade #socialentetprise #gold #homeaccessories #recycled #decorideas #interiorinspiration #homeinspo

Searching the streets for our favourite wreath and this one is today's winning wonder 💜👌🎀 So many gorgeous handmade wreaths and table runners this year with festive foliage and faux flowers that it's giving us all the inspo for the big day 🎄✨ . . . . . . #christmasdecorations #christmasdecor #christmaswreath #purpledoor #brightonhomes #brighton #wreathmaking #feelingfestive

We're here for all the festive feels and Christmas decor dreaming 💫💕 Head to our Pinterest to take a peek at our favourite seasonal set-ups this year 🎄 We love this leafy table by Annie Sloan featured in @livingetcuk 👌What do you think? . . . . . #christmasdecorations #christmasdecor #festivefoliage #foragedchristmas #xmasdecor #xmasdecorations #purpleinteriors

We love this Lily Flower Clutch Pouch designed by Safomasi 💜 If you want to keep things bright and brilliant this Christmas, then this is the perfect pouch to do it 💥🙌 We'll send all orders out this week fully gift-wrapped so if you need a note included, just let us know! . . . . . #christmasgiftlist #christmasshopping #lily #tropicalflower #giftforher #flowers #ifoundawesome #printandpattern #indieshop #smallbusiness #justsupportsmall

If you're on the hunt for Christmas gifts full of colour and character, then look no further than our fabulous festive collection 🎀✨🎄 It's not too late to bag the perfect present for that special someone 🎁 Maybe this cushion covered in camels is just the ticket! 🐪🐪🐪 Tap to shop! . . . . . #christmasgiftlist #christmasshopping #indieshop #indiebusiness #justsupportsmall #smallbusiness #camel #christmascushion #cushionaddict

We are so so grateful to all of you who have shopped small and early this year 💕🥰🙏 These lovely letters from yonks ago by the wonderful @lolahoad_ always remind us of what the creative community is all about 🙌 Our last day for posting is Friday 17th and as always - the delivery date is in the hands of the Royal Mail faires but we'll be sending all orders our immediately 🧑‍🎄✨ Thank you thank you! . . . . . . #shopsmallthischristmas #shopsmall #shopindie #justacard #justsupportsmall #indiebusiness #indieshop #brightonbiz #brightonshop

Happy @smallbizsatuk Everyone! 🙌🙌 Thank you so much to @thegreenparentmag for featuring our handmade Star Studs in their glorious Christmas Gift selection 🎀🎄🤸 If you are looking for inspiration this festive season, and love supporting independent businesses, then tap to shop! 💥 . . . . . . . #creativebusiness #smallbusiness #smallbizsat #justsupportsmall #indieshop #christmasshopping #christmasjewellery #starearrings #madeinindia