My creative journey

[affiliate links] Everyone who knows me knows how much I love Etsy but at this time of the year, it really does come into its own. It's the only place you can shop small and find something for absolutely everyone (and even get it personalised if you like). In the past my Etsy gift guides have centred around a theme - last years was traditions so included some exquisite looking hot chocolate, but this year I have so many things to share that we are going for an A to Z !! A ceramic palette or brush rest for your  A rtistic friend from  TramaiCeramics Some metal dice for the B oardgame lover from  DiceDungeonUK Oven gloves for the keen C ook from  Softerandwild A dream catcher for the day D reamer  from  Bloomette Sauvage An egg cup for the E arly riser from  HannahTurnerShop   For that someone who would be F estive all year from  LizHarry A new type of G nome for the avid collector from  ThePrincessPumpkin Stylish candles for the H ouseproud from  Ki

[affiliate links] One thing that hasn't changed during my recent hiatus is my love of Etsy - It is still my first port of call for unique gifts (for others and myself) and I can happily while away the hours browsing for future purchases. I used to share my recent favourite items on a semi-regular basis so thought I would start doing so again, especially in the lead up to Christmas.  Though rest assured my normal  Etsy  Christmas gift guides will be posted in due course. Bright Embroidery Hoop art  £25.00 RubyCherryHoops This hoop is exactly what it says it is- a work of art. I loved this the minute I saw it - it's reminiscent of the abstract art I am loving at the moment that is colour blocking with pops of texture but taken to a completely new level.  Articulated Paper Doll Four Pack  £9.55 benconservato  I don't know how I stumbled upon Emma's shop but I am so glad I did. Her loose watercolour style is the perfect match for these arti