Idyll Home

If I could justify buying any more jugs and baskets for my house (I can't), I'd be very tempted by lots of things in Clare Krier's Shropshire shop Idyll Home. She sells really nice lights and linens, too. Pictures: Idyll Home.

Kaufmann Mercantile

Ever since Chelsea blogged about Kaufmann Mercantile I have struggled to do anything other than peruse the wares in this extraordinary online shop, selling things that I didn't know I needed, but now feel quite bereft that I don't own: like wooden snow shoes, canvas tool rolls and harvesting baskets. They ship to the UK for free if you spend more than $225, and from $20 otherwise, which I think is exceptionally reasonable.

Via {Frolic!}, and, originally, Handmade Charlotte.

Tinsmiths

I am longing to visit Tinsmiths in Ledbury - a one-stop shop for all the kinds of things I love. I know I'd be in my element there, but for now I’ll have to suffice with their lovely online shop, stocking beautiful things with function: rope doorstops, Harris-tweed cushions, willow baskets, and much more besides.

Great British Baskets

Lovely English willow baskets, made by Mike and Jackie in Somerset. The top one, the "Collecting Basket" is specially designed for harvesting blackberries. I love it.