The colder weather is definitely starting to set in.  Thoughts turn to staying indoors, warming your hands on a nice mug of tea, wrapping a soft woolen scarf around your neck and getting comfy on the couch with a good book near an open fire.

Today’s blog post is brought to you by the word cushion.  That lovely and soft, lumbar-supporting, head-resting, arm-leaning piece of soft furnishing heaven we rely on for a little non-human physical comfort.

L: Ponyrider

R: (top to bottom): Rabbit and The Duck Voodoo Rabbit tractor girl

Before you rush out to the usual retail chain store suspects or the nearest Euro too-cool-for-school mega stores to get your fill of wintery home wares to nestle in to, consider these handmade gems from Australian designers.

Not only will you be supporting indie, and nabbing yourself a nifty piece of decor, but you’ll be helping to lower your shopping related carbon footprint.  Goodies are oft made using eco materials too, so double points there.

L: (top to bottom) Zayra Design Vida Style Publisher Textiles

R: buttongrass