I’m often surprised to find that most people I speak to haven’t heard of Etsy.com. If you’re an online shopper, Etsy is virtual heaven. Everything sold on this fabulous site has to be handmade, vintage, antique or considered craft materials. Most of the shop owners are the creators of their own products – craftspeople, artisans and artists of all kinds.

Although the company is based in the States, shop owners hail from all over the globe. Including myself. If you don’t like the idea of getting stuff sent from half way across the world, check out shop owners based in Thailand.

Some people have the notion in their heads that “handmade” limits the diversity of products available. You would be so, so wrong. I am continually amazed with what one can procure through Etsy. It is a melting pot of beauty, ingenuity and wonderful vintage finds. Click on the images below to see more from those shops.