I initially wrote this list as a Christmas Gift Guide. I love these makers and stores though, so have decided to keep it up throughout the year, and will add to it as I find more small and local businesses I want to support. Let me know if you think there is someone else I should put on the list.
X Ilona
AUSTRALIAN MADE
Lee McKenna one of my favorite artists her collages are beyond beautiful
Jika for divine modern handmade jewelry
Jo Olive Letterpress and creative studio for lovely handmade notebooks, art and amulets
Three Bear Mountain for handmade and medicinal soaps and candles
Penelope Duke for modern pottery
Tash Mohrig for lovely photographic prints
Tilly's Table for more beautiful photography and prints
Lise Temple for the most gorgeous mini South Australian landscape paintings you've ever seen
The Rose and Radish for fire cider, salves and body oils
All The Things for the most delicious vegan French style cheeses for you Christmas table, and teas and pantry staples for Christmas hampers
Susan Simonini for quirky and endearing pottery and paintings
Simpson Cottage for beautiful handmade linen goodness
Quandilla candles for beautiful large candles in vintage Fowlers jars
Northern Light candles for sustainable beeswax tea light candles
Galah Press Subscription for those with the regions in their heart
RETAILERS
Tomolly Carcoar stunngly curated pieces from across Australia Belinda supports small and regionally made artists and craftspeople
Peregrene Store Everything in this store is beautiful, I mean everything!
Life of Uscha for stunning wabi sabi wares
The Jam Factory for a wide range of talented makers works across a diverse field of craft practices