It's very important that I preface this post by saying that I myself am not disabled but I have written this post in the hope of supporting my disabled and chronically ill readers and bringing some attention to small businesses, particularly ones run by makers with disabilities themselves. If there are any items or shops you'd like to see added, let me know!

Badges

Not Your Inspiration Badge £1.50

I Have An Invisible Illness Badge £3

This shop is super inclusive, and one of my favourites. The seller also carries these badges with a whole variety of specific conditions, and helpful phrases like 'talk to me, not my PA' and 'I know sign language'.

Hello I Am Low On Spoons Badges £2.50

Please Do Not Touch Me Badge £2.20

Pins

Babe With A Mobility Aid Pin £7

Star Crutches Pin £4.50

Stationery

Chronic Illness Warrior Stickers £3

Disabled and Cute Print £3

Young People Can Be Disabled Too tote £12
Because people still don't realise this!

Spoonie Print £4.45

Home and Car

Custom Disability Warning Seat Belt £9

Tablet/Kindle Holder £7.99

I Don't Look Disabled? You Don't Look Stupid Car Sign £2.49

A tongue-in-cheek item, but after seeing some horrible posts where ignorant cavemen have left rude notes on disabled drivers' windscreens, I couldn't not include it!

Visual Aid Book £10

Children

Doll's Wheelchair £12

This seller makes wheelchairs for dolls houses and ones specifically to fit Barbies!

4-10 Years Bandana Bibs £2.49

Lots of designs available in this shop, so your child's bib can match their uniform or clothes

Hopefully I've rounded up a good selection that could be of benefit to your, or your disabled friends and family. Which item is your favourite?

Whether you're wild about Animal Kingdom, Main Street is your main squeeze, or you think Epcot is the most epic, there's an Etsy seller making something magical for you! There are Disney pins, custom mouse ears, candles to bring the magic home, and I can even help you find your Disney prints (prince? get it? ha!) with my Shop Small: Disney Edition.

Photos are the property of respective sellers. Prices correct at time of writing. Affiliate links are used throughout- buying through them does not cost you more, I will simply receive a small percentage from Etsy.

Disney Pins
Pins are so perfect for jazzing up bags or jackets, and Etsy has tonnes of Disney ones so you can build up a cute collection.

Sparkly Rainbow Mickey pin £9 

I Wish I Was At Disney Rose Gold Pin £7 

Castle Dreaming pin £5.09 

Winnie the Pooh + Christopher Robin pin £8 

Disney Prints

Bring the magic home with the many Disney prints from independent artists out there. There are styles to suit every home, but my personal favourites are the delicate watercolours and cute quotes that work equally as well in adult spaces as they do in a nursery.

Laughter is Limitless Walt Disney Quote £6 

Peter Pan Watercolour £4.50 

 'I'm Home' Finding Nemo Dory Quote £15 

Lilo and Stitch Ohana Print £3

Disney Mouse Ears

I haven't been to Disney myself, but I've heard that the ears are ridonkulously expensive, so the way I see it, you may as well spend that money with an independent seller and buy a really special pair you can wear and display for years. I've just chosen a few favourites, but Etsy has a pair for every film and character.

Personalised Rose Gold Bride Ears £24 

Pink + Rose Gold Disney Ears £18

Tiana Princess and the Frog Ears £15.30 

Experiment 624 Angel Ears £20

Disney Candles

Lighting candles from one of these clever creators will transport you right back to your park trips. With hundreds to choose from, you can enjoy the sweet smell of Disneyland all year long!

Main Street Candle Jar £7.49 

Second Star To The Right Soy Candle Tin £6 

Minnie's Bowtique Wax Melts £4 

Walt's Office Candle Jar £11.95

Disney clothes
Move over Spirit Jersey- add a little character to your outfits with the Disney hoodies, T-shirts, and sweatshirts you can find on Etsy.

Embroidered Ursula The Little Mermaid T-Shirt £15
Minnie Mouse + Minnie Me Sweatshirts £12.99
Floral Mickey pocket sweatshirt £20
Personalised Disney Castle Sweatshirt £20

Who's your favourite Disney character?

 Prepare yourselves gang, there's going to be a lot of 'so cute' and 'totally adorable' in this edition of my Shop Small series because, well, aren't baby clothes just so cute and adorable?! I'm not even a maternal person but tiny socks and shoes get me every time. Whether you're expecting yourself (congrats!) or shopping for upcoming baby showers and birthday parties, I hope I can help you find the perfect gift for the little one in your life.

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Clothes
'Hello World I'm...' Suit £6.99
Perfect for that Instagram name announcement.

£17.50 is kind of extortionate for something almost guaranteed to be stained with various bodily fluids, but it's worth it just to take the most adorable pictures of baby sitting in a plantpot, or you can purchase just the hat for £6.50.

Stacking Fox Decoration £14.50
This ornament can grow with your child, becoming a stacking toy when they're a toddler, while still looking stylish in their bedroom.
Customised Baby Stats Print £8.50
Grey Velvet Moon Cushion £14.90

Accessories

This mat includes days, weeks, months and years, giving you more value and flexibility. You could do 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, and 1 year, then put them into a collage frame, for example.

The soft fabric makes these safe for baby and can be spot cleaned or cold hand washed.

Laura offers this set in a sugar skull and superhero prints alongside more classic animals and pastels, which I'm sure will be appreciated by parents with an alternative style.
Wardrobe Age Dividers £6

I am a firm believer in including furry/feathered/fishy friends in the festivities, whether that's taking your dog to the Christmas markets or teaching your African Grey to whistle Mistletoe and Wine. Every year my cat, Monkey, gets a bag of turkey dreamies and a new toy, which she usually shuns in favour of chewing phone chargers and the rug. It's the thought that counts, hey?

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Sprinkle Toes Dog Pyjamas

£20-£25, KatandDogUK

If you have a chilly Chinese crested or a shivering shih-tzu, here's your answer: sprinkle print dog pyjamas! They're available with a mint, pink, or red trim and all of them are absolutely adorable. Personally I wouldn't dress a dog up for fun but if they find clothes comforting or need that extra bit of warmth for Winter, you won't find any cuter than Kat's handmade designs, with her offering velvet outfits and sparkly Christmas bows alongside the sprinkle suit.

Personalised Pet Treat Tin

£6.50, MyUniqueFamily

My clever kitty has learned to associate the sound of the Dreamies bag with treats, so we rattle it to get her running home. When I saw this tin I knew it would be even louder so she'll hear us wherever she has wandered to! It also looks pretty stylish, with its pastel vintage vibes, and you can add your pet's name in a choice of fonts.

Bearded Dragon Print

£3.99 Pawprint Illustration

Strictly speaking, this isn't for your bearded dragon, but it will echo their sentiments towards their humans and make a nice decoration beside their vivarium! In fact, I'm sure they'd say "tanks very much". I'll see myself out...

Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Treats

£3.00, TheHairyHounds

You'll need something to stock that tin, and Etsy steps in again. Made from wholesome ingredients, these posh treats are kept fresh in a resealable bag for your pup to enjoy while you crack open the Quality Street! This seller also has sweet potato treats, and dehydrated liver, which I'm sure sounds delicious to anyone with four legs and a tail.

Catnip Strawberries

£6.00, FromMeToMew

Etsy is the home of weird and wonderful cat toys. Catnip stuffed sushi? They've got it. Crocheted bloody eyeball? Of course. I went down the cute route and chose this pair of stuffed strawberries instead. I find that shop bought catnip toys can be lacking the good stuff whereas independent crafters and cat owners are more likely to give you a lot of bang for your buck, guaranteeing you a giggle on Christmas day when your cats go wild.

Giant African Land Snail Bumper Set

£14.97, bugznbits

From cat sushi to snail selection boxes! Giant African Land Snails are more unusual but I'm sure Santa Claus wouldn't discriminate so neither will I. The owner of this shop looks like something of an expert so if you have a GALS or are considering one it's a great one to bookmark, and this set is a good all rounder to gift your mollusc mates.

Small Rodent Chewy Palm Tree

£7.85, ChirpingChins

Anyone who has kept rabbits and rodents knows that #TheStruggleIsReal when it comes to keeping their rapidly growing teeth cut down. This stimulating toy has apple and pear wood for them to nibble, which is a much better option than dyed, flavoured toys from the pet shop.

Floral and Rose Gold Collar

£10, SenseofPawfection

Blame the blogger in me, but when I saw a rose gold collar I just couldn't resist including it. After all, we like to buy party clothes and jewellery at this time of year, so perhaps our pets should join in, and this seller has a whole range of beautiful collars for them. They're available in a range of sizes to suit most dogs but could possibly work for other animals, too.

There we are, another shop small round up complete! If you liked this one you might enjoy my Animal Lovers edition. If you have a Shop Small topic in mind please do let me know, I love shining the spotlight on indie businesses and showing you lovely lot what they've got. 

Just five minutes browsing Etsy homewares makes me want to do a full Changing Rooms on my house and transform every corner into Pinterest perfection. Whatever you style, there will be a potter or painter who selling something that sums up your style and makes your house more homely. I've gathered my top picks for you to enjoy yourself or give as thoughtful, unique gifts.

Prices correct at time of writing. All photographs belong to respective sellers. Affiliate links used.

Ceramic House Pencil/Candle Holder

£9.70, AquaTerraCeramics

The speckled finish of this sweet house is bang on Scandi-style, and I can imagine it looking so cosy in the Winter months. I'd gift this one with some lovely tealights (some of my faves are actually from Primark, but decant them into a posh box and nobody will be any the wiser) or if you know the recipient has children, pop in some fairy lights that will offer the same cosy glow without the fire hazard.

Olive and resin chopping board

£35, Kate Chesters 

If you're looking for an unusual gift, there are few that can beat these beautiful boards. Kate is self taught so each piece is made with passion and a tonne of raw talent. There are serving boards, tapas boards, and coasters, all dipped in mesmerising swirls of resin that complement the knots and grains in the polished wood perfectly. A lovely gift for foodies, new homeowners, or as a wedding present.

Floral Embroidered Hoop

£14.00, StitchAmbition

I am in awe of the patience that goes into creating these Pinterest-perfect hoops I've seen around. They're absolutely gorgeous and would bring a touch of Summer to any room of the house, minus the pollen! There are lots on Etsy, so look around for your favourite flowers or colours to suit your space.

Get Lost Wall Hanging

£12.00, HelloDodo

I won't lie to you, I mainly put this one in because it actually made me LOL when I saw it, and the mustard colour and Americana vibe just reeled me in further. Obviously this is a great addition to a travel gallery wall or a child's bedroom, but I like that it could be used as a not-so-subtle sign when you need your own space. If this isn't quite your thing, the shop offers lots more punny pennant hangings and tote bags, such as 'Who run the world? Gulls'.

Felt Penguin Chick

£8.00, MeganPughArt

Felt sculptures fascinate me and Etsy is a veritable zoo of ornamental fluffy friends, so whatever your favourite creature, I bet it will be featured. Personally I think you should p-p-p-pick up one of these penguins, they're so sweet and you can choose the colour of the scarf. As they are chicks they'll make lovely gift for expectant or new families.

That's my homeware gift guide all wrapped up, check back next week when I'll be sharing my top picks for pet gifts! 

Since starting my own small business, I've realised that you can feel like a needle in a haystack. There are so many marvellous makers out there that you can easily go unnoticed, and from a customer's perspective I've often found Etsy overflowing with choice too. 

To make things easier for both parties, I'll be shouting out small shops on the regular basis, and finding treasures so you don't have to! What better occasion to start with than Mothers Day?

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For a gorgeous gift, search Etsy for her favourite scents and build the ultimate pamper hamper.
Bath Tea Bags £4.99
Rejuvenating Bath Oil £10.50
Sea Buckthorn Berry Hand Cream £7.95
Multipurpose Calendula Balm £5.90
Think of this nourishing balm as an all-natural Vaseline!


Homeware
From heavenly home fragrances to personalised picture frames, I was spoilt for choice as I searched for these gems.
Pink Champagne + Pomelo Wax Brittle £4.25
Angel Pig Photo Holder £10.49
Floral Meadow Embroidered Hoop £22
Rainbow Hearts Glass Bunting £22


Jewellery
Etsy is the place if you want a personalised piece to treasure, whatever your mum's style. Personally I love this dandelion pieces because I'm a nature lover. They're that little bit different and both can be customised and made unique to your mum.
Personalised Family Dandelion Necklace £48
Wooden Triangle Jewellery Display £15
Mint + Gold Ring Dish £18
Engraved Dandelion Cuff £12.50


Stationery
I'm a firm believer that you can never have too many notebooks. If none on Etsy take your fancy I wrote a post on wrapping a custom one with Pretty Gifted paper.
Pink Mama Bear Notebook £8.50
Mother Bear Pencils £4
Floral Foxglove Notebook £4.50
Pretty Gifted Paper £7.95
If your mum owns her own business you could have it printed on this personalised paper and wrap a diary in it for her, or cover a box with 'Mum's Memories' and fill it with trinkets and photographs.

What's the best gift you've ever bought your mum?

I know, I know, if you had a shot for every time you saw the words 'gift guide', you'd be on the floor by now, but I wanted to put one out there that celebrated independent artists. Christmas is a time for giving, and not only will you be gifting someone a beautifully made, heartfelt item, you'll be giving the artist money for their own celebrations and a real boost of Christmas cheer.

All photographs belong to featured artists, prices are correct at time of writing.

Llama Cactus Gift Set

£14.95

Create Yourself Designs

15 quid for a hand designed notepad, temporary tattoos, pencil, and mirror is a dang good deal if you ask me! Paperchase quality at half the price. I love the cute llama and cactus designs but the artist also offers bang-on-trend mermaid and unicorn designs, plus matching tote bags and cards.

Watercolour Landscapes

£11.05 - £18.41

Little Bean Art Co

Art is subjective, but I think everyone would love these sweet, detailed watercolours. They bring inspiration and tranquility to any home, and make a particularly lovely gift for lovers of the outdoors. I think the paintings could be part of a really special present, such as giving one as a way of announcing that you've booked a countryside holiday, or gifting one to your partner if you proposed in a similar spot. 

Floral Travel Set

£17.00

The Hippy Rose

So your little sister has announced that she's taking a year out to travel. Can you imagine a better gift than a cute elephant neck pillow in this gorgeous ditsy print, along with a matching bag for her beauty essentials? I can't! 

This would also be a fantastic gift for anyone unfortunate enough to be in hospital over the festive season. The neck pillow will keep them comfortable and you could pop some treats, like lip balm and hand cream, into the pouch. 

Maya Sun Print*

£54.99

Lu West 

I featured this print in my office overhaul and commented that it would be lovely in a number of places, but especially for a nursery. It is more expensive, but there's something really lovely about offering your niece, godchild, or grandchild an emblem of light and warmth to keep and treasure as they grow. 

Sushi Lady Pin
£7.50
YAYVM

Pins came back in a big way this year, and with ones like this, it's not hard to see why! I am so happy to have stumbled across this shop. The artist has some really cool pieces, like terrarium phone cases, that wouldn't look out of place in Urban Outfitters. As well as the sushi lady, there's a pin with a lady sat in a bowl of noodles, which is named 'Man, I feel like a ramen!'. I mean, if that doesn't sell it to you, nothing will.


Tartan Stag Print
£20.00
Maxine Briggs

This clever lady has not only illustrated a majestic portrait of a stag, she's carefully handpainted the tartan in watercolour! Her passion for art and animals is clear in her super detailed graphite pieces, with dogs, highland cows, and otters on offer, too. Maxine also takes commissions for pet portraits, so keep her in mind for birthday gifts in the new year.

If these items still don't tickle your pickle, take a peek at my other shop small guides for inspiration. Remember that lots of shops will also take custom orders or tweak items to your taste, so you can give a gift that's truly unique and so very special.

*product was sent for review, please see my disclaimer for more.