Etsy [1] is one of our favourite never-ending shopping destination we could browse for hours on end. It has everything from cool handmade gifts to cute masks [2], and our favourite: unique and beautiful home decor [3]. We love buying these one-of-a-kind pieces to add a little character to our homes and also support more independent artists and brand owners. The site has a huge selection of black-owned shops [4] that are important to support, and they're filled with many pretty picks your home needs.
If you've been thinking about sprucing up your space in one way or another, then you're in the right place. Ahead, we curated a list of our 16 favourite shops and a handful of chic finds that'll make your home feel like new. Whether you're looking for some cool wall art, custom made candles, or marble coasters, it's all here. Keep reading to shop it all and upgrade your house today.
Pepper Palm
The Shop: Pepper Palm [6] is for all the green-thumb, plant-lovers out there. Because plant accessories are a total must, you have to check our this shop's cute and colourful pieces.
What to Buy: The Pepper Palm Saucers [7] ($10) are cute pieces you can put under planters to keep water from leaking. Or hey, these even make for a cute catchalls to store your keys.
Lovely Earthlings
The Shop: Lovely Earthlings [8] is painting and drawings made by owner and artist Karina Daniel Parris. The colourful pieces show women having fun and hanging out with friends, and what's better than that?
What to Buy: The Lovely Earthlings Cappucino with Friends Art [9] ($25) is the perfect touch to a modern space.
Archer Home Designs Rustic Wood Tray
The Shop: Archer Home Designs [10] is the perfect shopping destination if you're a fan of modern farmhouse decor. Started by owners Ntebo and Edvardo Archer who made their own furniture and then turned it into a business, make everything from tables to picture displays and rustic trays.
What to Buy: The Archer Home Designs Rustic Wood Tray [11] ($50) is a great place to put your candles or small plants on display. You can even use it as a serving tray.
Ivelisse Designs
The Shop: Ivelisse Designs [12] is run by calligraphy artist Steph Ivelisse, who makes beautiful custom pieces that range from coasters to T-shirts and fun doormats.
What to Buy: We have a feeling this Ivelisse Designs Custom Hand Painted Doormats [13] ($55) would look great on your front porch.
Monica Ahanonu Design
The Shop: Monica Ahanonu Design [14] is run by artist Monica Ahamonu who creates absolutely stunning vibrant pieces. Whether you're a fashion girl looking for chic runway pieces or you want a print of favourite celebrity, you can't go wrong with these finds.
What to Buy: The Monica Ahanonu Design D&G Closet no. 1 Print [15] ($100) would be the perfect addition to any fashion-lover's bedroom.
Shop Candice Luter
The Shop: Shop Candice Luter [16] is a shop filled with handmade macrame wall hangings and mirrors with fringe. Artist Candice Luter left her fast-paced to create these chic bohemian pieces, and they're the perfect touch to any room.
What to Buy: Get this fun Shop Candice Luter Fringe Mirror [17] ($360) to hang in your entryway.
Aromaology
The Shop: Aromaology [18] is run by Daisy Kimbro who creates all of the handmade pieces herself. From candles to diffusers and even eucalyptus smudge sets, these finds will bring some relaxing vibes into your space.
What to Buy: The Aromaology Bamboo Green Tea Soy Natural Candle [19] ($26) is the perfect soothing scent you need in every room.
Art by Dina D
The Shop: Art by Dina D [20] is the perfect shopping destination for someone with an abstract and minimal art taste. Her designs are truly one-of-a-kinda pieces that come in colourful and also black and white choices that'll complete every room.
What to Buy: The Art by Dina D Abstract Canvas Painting [21] ($594) would look great in your living room over your sofa.
Made by Rheal
The Shop: Made by Rheal [22] is filled with an abundance of chic finds that are functional and both stylish, because who doesn't love that? Whether you're looking coasters, planters, or handmade catchalls, these designs will for sure catch your eye.
What to Buy: We love a beautiful coaster and this Made by Rheal Limited Batch Marbled Glass Coaster Set [23] ($40) is at the top of our wish list.
Mind the Cork
The Shop: Mind the Cork [24] is a fun place to shop everything made from . . . you guessed it, cork. The owner Jenny knows that the fun material is more than just a wine protector and she makes so many cool things with it.
What to Buy: The Mind the Cork Aster Cork Planter [25] ($43) with gold accent is the perfect home for your next plant.
On the Edge Creations
The Shop: On the Edge Creations [26] is a fun shopping destination for personalized prints. From pet to wedding portraits, we love the fun pieces this shop has to offer.
What to Buy: Honestly, who doesn't love a pet-recreation photo? We do, and this On the Edge Crations 2 Subject Pet Portrait Pet Art Digital Portrait [27] ($85) is ideal for the cat-lovers out there.
Emma Make Studio
The Shop: Emma Make Studio [28] features many colourful prints to add to any room. Emma Hall's designs feature soft colours that will bring life into any room and the shop also some cute picks for the nursery too.
What to Buy: The Emma Make Studio Dancers in Yellow Giclee Print [29] ($48) is the perfect pick is you love pastel pink.
The Heart Department Co
The Shop: The Heart Department Co [30] is a Kentucky based shop that makes cute wooden picture displays to hold all your favourite memories.
What to Buy: This The Heart Department Co Wooden Photo Holder [31] ($26) would look perfect on your home desk.
Frequency of Love
The Shop: Frequency of Love [32] is a London-based shop run by Zoë Sinclair who makes digital prints collages with African prints. She can create custom pieces with personal photos as a gift or she has a selection of well-known people you can currently shop.
What to Buy: The beautiful prints on this Frequency of Love Michelle Obama Print [33] ($39) will brighten up any space.
Can Did Art Accessories
The Shop: Can Did Art Accessories [34] makes everything from chic jewellery to cute cards and cosy quilts.
What to Buy: The Can Did Art Accessories Sunset Under the Rainbow Quilt [35] ($165) would be a cute pick to hang in a nursery over the crib.
Aishea Home
The Shop: Aishea Home [36] is run by owner and artist Kedji Makoli, whose collection includes beautifully patterned pillows, blankets, and wall hanging.
What to Buy: The Aishea Home Bogolan Cushion [37] ($79) is the perfect addition to your sofa. We love the pom pom corners.