I’ve been a wee bit heart obsessed lately. Blame it on the onslaught of Valentine’s Day stuff, my inherent girliness, the fact that I have two daughters or some combination of the three. Whatever the reason, my inner six-year old has been ooooohing and ahhhhhhing at just about anything with hearts on it.
So what better way to celebrate hearts and get them out of my overly sentimental system than to rummage around Etsy for some handmade goodness? Here are a few of my favorite finds:
Sea & Asters air plant container
Heart Reflection fingerless gloves
Polly McGeary shoe clips
Dariami’s handmade earrings
Sugar Lane Bake Shop cookies
Golden Plume hand hammered heart necklace
MF Jewels sweatshirt
It’s been awhile since I did a handmade roundup and I’ve totally missed it. I’m a big fan of handmade. And sometimes, I think it gets a bad rap.
Some people hear handmade and they cringe. They think of that sweater grandma knit with one sleeve that was way longer than the other. Or they think of school arts and crafts projects that involve lots of white glue and macaroni.
While those things are certainly handmade, they don’t speak for the whole handmade community. There are so many incredible artists out there that put their heart and soul into pieces of art that are absolutely amazing.
Like anything, there are also plenty of people that put their heart and soul into things that are… less amazing. But you can’t let those pieces turn you off to the whole thing.
That’s why I like doing this little series. It lets me shine a big spotlight on talented, hard-working small business owners. I like it and I’m going to do more of it. In fact, aside from Handmade Haven, I’m thinking of starting a series that focuses specifically on ladies who have started their own businesses (with a soft spot for moms). If you’re interested in being considered, send me an email with a link to your business at jen@cuddlesandchaos.com.
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Hi! I'm Jen, a freelance writer and girl mom who loves reading the newest children’s books as much as I love a good psychological thriller. I believe fiercely in the power of kindness, empathy, and really good quality chocolate. When I'm not knee-deep in glittery crafts and girl talk, you can probably find me sprawled out on my couch in the middle of a Netflix marathon with dark chocolate smeared on my face. The struggle is real. 
I LOVE that you do this series! Brilliant! Artists and small business owners need more advocates like you out there!
love hearts Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com