December brings festive joy, a beautiful Christmas Makers Market, and a personal update as I navigate a new Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. I’m grateful for this community, excited to share new creations, and thankful for your support for Cheekymono and Project Peru.

This year, I’m proudly celebrating Colour Friday — a brighter, more meaningful alternative to the Black Friday rush. It’s about creativity, conscious shopping and supporting small businesses that make beautiful things with care.

The cheekymono Christmas Shop is here — full of thoughtful, sustainable gifts, decorations and festive finds. From stocking fillers to prints and cards, discover what’s new, what’s coming soon, and why we’re proudly celebrating Colour Friday over Black Friday this year.

Get festive, creative, and sustainable this Christmas with cheekymono! From fir cone reindeers collected in the Lower Leas Coastal Park to sea glass snowmen from The Warren, these handmade crafts celebrate local finds, recycled materials, and family fun. Discover simple ways to reuse, make, and decorate — plus shop our fair trade Christmas collection for colourful, meaningful gifts that give back. 🎄♻️✨