Here are some links to fun, intriguing and useful websites.

Alex - original handmade bags
Frankfurt based designer Alex offers a great selection of bags, purses, totes, and wristlets. Each bag is a one of a kind, original and unique!

Adorn
Irresistibly simple jewelry and sweet colorful collages by artist Sandy Snead.

A Little Hut
Whimsical, charming and elegantly handcrafted cards for all
occasions by talented designer Patricia Zapata. She also creates great limited edition art prints.

The Barn Swallow
The best store in the Charlottesville area for unique and delightful goods. Located in an old barn and run by fabulous potters Janice Arone and Mary Ann Burk.

BBold
This UK-based designer presents a lovable collection of hand crafted bags, as well as a line of exclusive Italian leather handbags and accessories.

Bellalulu
Fun, funky, and fresh jewelry by designer Suzanne Webster who works with sterling silver wire & gorgeous gemstone beads.

Blakely Ink
Adorable and humorous keepsakes and gifts designed by Blakely Braniff. Browse for unique baby items, whimsical cards, and hand crafted books.

Deux fm
My talented cousin Anna Gilkerson creates modern, luxurious, and feminine clothing, using eco friendly fabrics, and sustainable business practices. All her wears are made in Canada.

Elsewares
The place to shop for indepedent art and design. Beautiful, inspirational, fun, and truly original objects to live with.

Frau Liebe
Nicely hand made one-of-a-kind items such as bags and brooches made from vintage materials in Hamburg, Germany.

Frecklewonder
Sassy and classy totes, jewelry and accessories by Jenny Mitchell. She also offers a great selection of vintage clothing and housewares.

Fresh Whipped
Deliciously aromatic bath and body products that will nourish your skin and hair, blended from the finest natural skin and hair care ingredients from around the world.

Happy Owl Glasswork
Designer Tracy Bull's glass creations feature enchanted creatures and wonderful colors. Cufflinks and nightlights are equally charming.

Helleberg Webdesign
My sister Katarina is my favorite web programmer. This site works because of her!

Mi Spa
Exceptional beauty and body care products by Mimie Wong. Her pampering soaps, balms, and body butters are made from simple and natural products such as rice bran, soy, and green tea.

Michelle Smith
Designer Michelle Smith creates fun nature inspired fashion and home accessories. We love the birds of a feather coasters and tweet tanks.

Modern Fabric Company
Quality fabrics, which otherwise would end up in the landfill, are rescued from furniture companies, and resold at a fraction of their originial price! Way cool - whether you are an interior designer, a fiber artist, or a just a happy seamstress!

Moderna möbelklassiker
Pelle and Dorthe Ekelin's Swedish store is the best reseller of authentic mid-century furniture. Yes they ship overseas.

My Perennial
Here you'll find designer Jen Hopewood's beautiful accessories in felt , wool, and cotton – anything from embellished blankets to lovely screen printed scarves and adorable children's pillows.

Pieces of a girl
Lustrous and alluring jewelry by designer Lizzy Carter. Pick from the limited edition collections or choose a custom design just for you.

Saima Says Design
Stunning custom designed invitations and announcements by Saima Says. Her sophisticated creations will capture the spirit of any big event in your life.

Selvedge
The most fantastic magazine about everything textile. Truly inspirational, informative, and enlightening.

She Complete
Great accessories can make an outfit and your day. Designer Karen Cooper and her talented team at She Complete offer a stylish selection of scarves, wraps, sweaters, hats, belts and other adornments.

Susan Benarcik
Bernarcik's art is both breathtakingly beautiful and meaningful. She excels in everything from textile design and sculpture, to photography and installations.

Trunkt
A wonderful design cooperative that features extraordinary designers of all genres from across the globe.

Zanisa
A fabulous web shop that offers hand crafted objects by independent artists from around the world. Celebrating simplistic beauty while promoting environmental awareness.

Zuzu's Garden
Winsome handcrafted garden-inspired home accents and gifts that bring the beauty of nature indoors.

BLOGS

a little hut
Graphic designer and artist Patricia Zapata has a great eye for delightful and interesting objects.

Decor8
Insightful and innovative design blog which features not only great designers and their work, but also specializes in listings of unique design stores from all over the world.

Design*Sponge
Spirited design blog - informational, fun and always on the look out for the tasteful as well as the unexpected.

Sub-Studio Design Blog
Talented designers Anna Corpron and Sean Auyeung take a fresh look on art and design. The duo also run a successful design studio and sell their beautiful mod inspired cards online.