Nothing Elegant

In addition to handmade items, Etsy is also a haven for vintage lovers. One of the shops I visit often is the nicely stocked Persephone Vintage. For some reason, I really like how the clothes are styled in the pictures, slung onto a clothesline and pegged. There are also a lot of sequined 80s leftovers and cute jackets to keep me happy. If you're looking for a winter coat, I find the ones here rather delectable.

I am always thrilled to come across cute odds and ends when I surf Etsy because I feel they define the general vibe of the site. You'll find plenty of these on Nothing Elegant, a Seoul-based store with a wide range of Korean stationery and paper products. I love the patterned tape stickers, which are almost too pretty to use, and the customisable rubber stamps. With most things under US$15, it is really difficult to leave the shop without any buying anything.


Local sellers on Etsy
Doing a quick search on Etsy will reveal that there are a lot of creative, crafty Singaporeans who have been busy making things with their hands. Having just celebrated its 5th anniversary, Little Odd Forest is a virtual veteran in the local indie, handmade scene. You can get up close and personal with its whimsical fabric creations at some of the flea markets and bazaars (i.e. FashBash) that dot the island on weekends if you are not much of an e-shopper.