Creative Finds Blog — Behind the brand

Many people ask me how I choose which products to stock in the Creative Finds online gift store. It's simple really. Obviously the product has to be hand-crafted. But most importantly, I have to LOVE it. I have to love the story behind the product, the branding and packaging of the product, the person making the product and I have to feel 100% confident that the product is something that I, personally, would love to give a friend as a gift. Once these criteria have been met, I like to ensure the product is small and lightweight, making it easy...

In the first of what will be a regular post, I want to introduce you to the talented creatives behind some of the handcrafted gifts discovered and offered within the Creative Finds store. Let's call it a Meet the Maker interview. First up - and let's be honest, my guinea pig -  is Lauren from Ayana Jewellery! I first discovered Lauren's simplistic range at the Coal Loader Markets in Waverton (North Sydney), where I bought the super popular X & O earrings for myself (all in the name of research of course!). Since then, I've ordered and re-ordered Ayana pieces...