This squid-shaped fork turns snacks and salads into a deep-sea adventure. Lightweight, food-safe and easy to pack, it’s perfect for picnics, beach days or any meal that could use a touch of whimsy. Ideal for seafood lovers, kids or anyone who enjoys a bit of silliness on the side. Not recommended for soup!
Superlative Sardine Clock
This handmade black-and-yellow sardine clock is the catch of the day for your wall.
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A Japanese potter based in Australia, YukaPo makes small, gentle ceramics that radiate peace. Her pieces feel lived-in before you’ve even touched them. A mix of craftsmanship and quiet charm that invites you to slow down.
Leather Goods by PoKit (The Parchment Leather)
From a small studio in Toronto, PoKit handcrafts leather goods with extraordinary care — each stitch precise, each finish intentional. Sea-life glasses cases, wallets, and accessories that feel like heirlooms in waiting. Handmade luxury without the noise.
Porcelain Sea Creatures by Siobhian Raymond
Working from London, Siobhian shapes porcelain into glowing nightlights, anglerfish, and mushroom-tangled miniature worlds. Her work feels like something discovered, not made. It’s soft, luminous and alive with quiet magic. The kind of thing you’d tell your kids ‘do not touch’ but inside you’re itching to do exactly that.
Art and Oddities by Nick Douillard
Nick’s world is wild and unpredictable. Paint, clay, animation and sculpture all collide in glorious chaos. His creations spark grins, “what the…” moments in equal measure in the best possible way. If curiosity had a studio in Los Angeles, it would look exactly like this.
Automata by Amedeo Capelli
Amedeo crafts hand-carved wooden automata from found materials, each one humming with life and nostalgia. Based in Italy, he builds tiny machines that make you smile, ponder and occasionally question physics. A little crank of joy for the mechanically curious.
Unique Animal Sculptures by Kim Slate
Charming, mysterious and often mid-scheme sculptures.
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Hannah paints cats the way poets write love letters: tenderly, with just enough mischief. Her work captures every whisker and eye-roll, turning everyday felines into works of art. The site might be quiet now, but the cuteness speaks volumes.
Animal Plushies by Monica (Zalog Arts)
Monica hand-sews one-of-a-kind animal plushies, each with its own outfit, accessories, and personality. Inspired by children’s books, folklore, and old cartoons, her creations are stitched with love and a wink. Every creature looks like it’s about to ask for tea and tell you a story.











