If you love...

handmade treasures then treat yourself to...

• Chai Tea - For something to warm you up this winter, visit Anthea and Stefanie from Real Chai.
• Spectacular handmade organic chocolates - visit Lindsay and Edmunds for your chocolate fix
• For a variety of beautiful handmade items - visit Red Instead
• Designer Kids wear - visit Penny from Thames Child
• Quality canvas bags - visit Blue Mallee for quality canvas products for use in the Australian outdoors.
• Exquisite handcrafted jewellery and stunning gems can be found at Aharoni Jewellery
• Paper quilting - you have to see this to believe it. The detail is amazing! Visit Wren's Nest Studio
• Looking for something different when it comes to interior decorating - check out Melanie Swan Designs
• Mixed media artist - Rebecca Vavic's designs are really fresh and colourful. Check them out
• Puddleduck Designs - I love the fact that Tamara uses upcycled or reclaimed materials to create her fashion accessories and contemporary home furnishings.
• Rustic Treasures - Go and have a look at Penny's Dome Beads. Made from sterling silver, brass and copper; each side of the bead is a different design providing two necklaces in one.