Victoria’s August Favourites
Inspired by nature, crystal clear waters and bright blue skies, with the constant chirping of cicadas and birdsong always making me smile, August is my favourite month to create. I love dancing on my own and singing out loud at home, and I wanted to share some of my August favourites with you. The background story behind many of the pieces we make is often lost, but my passion will never falter. I take great joy in sharing these stories.
SEWA Eye Cushion
Our SEWA Eye Cushion is one of our signature pieces. Ethically made and supporting fair trade, this handmade eye-shaped cushion features beautiful embroidery, sequinned eyelashes and a running kantha stitch around the outside. Available in various colours on a white base, it is made by SEWA — the Self Employed Women’s Association in Delhi. SEWA helps workers achieve their goals of full employment and self-reliance while overcoming daily challenges. A beautiful piece with a beautiful purpose.
“The Jody Dress is the ideal all-seasons, bohemian super-dress!”
The Jody Dress, designed by Victoria Made With Love & Laughter, is one of our most beloved signature pieces. We produce it annually in gorgeous new hand block prints, working with a small family business we have partnered with for many years.
Soft, light cotton makes it elegant, breathable and comfortable in summer. The frilled rounded neckline and long blouson sleeves are flattering on every body shape. Wear it loose, add a belt for definition, or throw a sweater over it in cooler months. An incredible 14 metres of fabric goes into the six-tiered floor-length skirt — making it the ultimate dress for swirling and dancing.
The WIF Silk Lace Waist Dress
“The Women’s Interlink pieces are ethically produced and made with pride, providing shelter and comfortable working conditions for all.”
The WIF Silk Lace Waist Dress is designed by Victoria Made With Love & Laughter and made for us by the Women’s Interlink Foundation. WIF is a movement in Calcutta that rescues vulnerable young women from human trafficking, gives them a home and teaches them a skill.
The midi-length dress features a beautiful lace waistline and comes in two silk-screened prints. Each dress is produced in small quantities and every single one is personally signed by the woman who made it. That signature means everything.
Glitter Signs
Decoupage. Handmade by artisan sisters in the UK, our collection of decoupage pieces is always a conversation starter. For those of you who aren’t familiar with decoupage, it’s a decorative art dating back to the 12th century. A picture is meticulously cut out and applied using many layers of varnish, creating a final effect that is so perfect it looks as though it has been hand painted. A favourite of mine are the decoupaged soaps; soaps so pretty you won’t want to use them, but you can! Each one takes quite a few hours to make and they are the perfect gift. Pop by to see the coasters from the same artisans as well as the beautiful vases, pots, boxes and bowls.
Ibiza Espadrille
Supporting and promoting disappearing crafts has always been close to our hearts. The more intricate and sustainable the craft, the more important it is to keep it alive! Promoting traditional craftsmanship is essential to highlight the heritage of a country, through the use of local materials, preserving traditional knowledge and talents. The ‘Ibiza Espadrille Sandals’ are the perfect bohemian footwear for island-hopping in the sunshine. Handmade in Ibiza, true to a traditional Balearic craft, they are meticulously worked from indigenous natural cactus fibres and finished with a rubber sole. The string technique allows your feet to breath and because they are so light, it feels like you are walking barefoot!
These Ibiza Espadrille Sandals can also be made to order, so if you have a particularly enchanting foot shape or shoe size, please do get in touch before you order.
Come with us on a journey to enjoy vibrant colours, tactile textures, delicious scents and inspiring artistry, all lovingly designed to lift up your senses and spin you around with joy. We’re all about living life, loving laughter and creating the energy of beauty wherever we go.

