Cicada Studio is Michelle Engel Bencsko’s personal project. In 2004, new people, ideas, and circumstances brought to the surface a desire for a creative outlet that encompassed many of her talents. Michelle has two etsy shops the first is Cicada Studio which focuses mostly on her brand new quilt fabric collection called Dogwood. The second shop is Cicada Home, dedicated to home accessories like pillows and lamps.

Linen Sofa Pillow : $55.00, Modern Recipe Card Set : $8.00, Accent Lamp with Linen Shade : $38.00 and Feeding The Birds Fabric : $17.00.

These are a few of my favorite things that I came across this morning. They all remind me a little bit of Fall and that the crisp cool air will be here soon.

Birthday Stems Screenprinted Card : $5.00, Vintage Leaves on Linen Chair : $800.00, Woollen Bean Bag : $69.00 and Lisette Framed Silhouette Print : $40.00.

Alyssa Ettinger threw her first pot at summer camp when she was 14-years-old. These days, Alyssa works out of a studio in Brooklyn, and has branched out to include slip-casting and hand-building in her designs.

Antique replica porcelain milk bottles, half-pint size. This particular item is from HOOD dairy in Boston. $30 Only available at alyssaettinger.etsy.com

Looking for something special and handmade? Of Cabbages & Kings provides a permanent space for independent designers, artists and crafty people to show their wares and for you to find something unique.

Dolly Cherry Bag : £38.00, Secret Garden Earrings : £9.50, Delicates Cushion : £45.00 and Hummingbird Sugar Bowl Black : £16.00

The good news is they ship internationally but the bad news is that those of us not in the UK are missing out on the brand new brick and mortar Of Cabbages & Kings. The store is kitted out in brightly colored reconditioned 1950’s kitchen furniture and sells handcrafted gifts, jewellery, ceramics, knickers, toys and accessories all individually sourced from artists and independent small-scale designers, many of whom live in the local area. This old sweet shop is tucked away off from Church Street has been derelict for many years, only recently being restored. The shop currently stocks a range of traditional sweets, rhubarb and custard, cola cubes, sherbet lemons etc, in respect of this.

View of the inside of Cabbages & Kings

Visit www.ofcabbages.co.uk for more products and information.

Who doesn’t love fun brightly colored housewares? At miso you will find just that. Pillows to brighten up even the dullest of beige sofas and owl magnets to cover your fridge. It’s not all housewares though. There are tons of little odds and ends that are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Owl Planter : $9.95, Wall Flower Pillow : $18.00, Cupcake Magnet Set : $5.50 and Lemon Chirp Pillow : $18.00 All available at bannerbabe.etsy.com

If you’re looking for eco-friendly upholstery fabric, then look no further than online shop Rubie Green. The shop is run by Domino contributor Michelle Adams, who while working on the magazine’s inaugural “green issue,” realized no one was making eco-friendly textiles in classic prints. She saw an opportunity to combine her two passions: design and sustainability. So, in 2007 she left the magazine to start Rubie Green.

All of Rubie Green’s upholstery fabrics are made of 100% certified organic cotton, which is whitened without bleach and printed domestically with water-based, non-toxic inks that contain no VOCs. This printing process is actually so water efficient that the factory where it’s printed uses just one gallon of water per day!

Paloma’s Nest is the creative work of Caroline Colom Vasquez. There you will find delightful pieces that will inspire you for years to come. Paloma’s Nest is dedicated to creating pieces for the home and for the heart. Each piece is designed and hand-crafted in her home studio in Austin, Texas. She uses all natural materials including fine clays, wood, paper, and cloth. By adding text, Caroline gives written ideas, feelings, and daydreams a place to rest.

handstamped flower pot: $16.00, will you marry me text bowl: $26.00, craft peace dove text bowl: $22.00, little thoughts for your day: $9.50 Available at palomasnest.etsy.com

Groovy oven mitt set - $15.50. Vintage deadstock oven mitt set. Still with the tags! Super cute in your groovy retro kitchen. Available at www.frecklewonder.com.

Earlier this week I stumbled across these amazing bulletin boards by LittlePrettyStudio. Jennifer and John are the makers of the hoop.dee.do embroidery hoop bulletin board. I’ve actually been looking for a bulletin board for my workspace and I think a few of these in different sizes would be perfection!

Each hoop.dee.do bulletin board is handmade, stamped and numbered. You can even remove the outer hoop to paint or stain and even switch out the fabric if you become bored.

The bright, bold colors will liven up even the whitest of walls and plainest of rooms. You may find yourself getting excited to head into your home office with these cheering up the space.

What better way to usher in spring then with this lovely Spring In A Can kit! You will receive everything you need to add a little cheer to your home packaged carefully in a cozy can.

You’ll have lush, green, grass in 5 days! Get your Spring In A Can now at dandeedesigns.etsy.com!