2020 Favourites: My Favourite Bookmarks of 2020!

Hello Loves!

I have a huge thing for beautiful bookmarks. I may be slightly obsessed and this year I allowed myself to buy a ton of absolutely gorgeous bookmarks from a ton of artists and illustrators and they've made me so happy.

So freaking happy.

So I figured I would share my most loved bookmarks of the year.

So here goes, in no particular order!

1. Books and Teacups Shop: The first-is bookmarks I acquired this year were from Books and Teacups Shop that has some of the most darling illustrations ever! Ever!!! Everything in her shop is warm and cozy and lovely and I can't wait to go back and get more from this beautiful shop!

2. Sparrow Official: This indie brand mostly does clothing but they upcycle their leftover fabric to make these adorable embroidered bookmarks. I got 4 bookmarks from them and I love how pretty they are. You can find their bookmarks here.

4. The Spring Palette: I fell in love with The Spring Palette's aesthetic and art and had to get myself some of her beautiful bookmarks. Mostly floral and so vivid and stunning. I am hoping to get some of my her mugs soon. So pretty!

Also from The Spring Palette

5. Artoverted: Aren't these just lovely?! I spotted Artoverted on IG and it was love at first sight. Tanushree's work is sublime and has such an old world charm to it. I can't wait to add more from her in 2021. I seriously love everything she makes.

6. KartikeyShruti: Floral goodness. My sister surprised me these beautiful bookmarks as a Pujo gift and nothing could make me happier. Just look how absolutely stunning these works of art are?! You can find her on IG here. I cannot recommend her work enough. So gorgeous. I have since even got a set of prints from her.

7. Rimjhim Artopia: Earlier in the year, right before the pandemic started, I treated myself to these beautiful works of art from Rimjhim Artopia. Floral and so neat and precise and just perfect for my flower loving heart!

8. Debdyuti Creates: Debdyuti is an artist, who creates beautiful art work and sells them as prints, bookmarks and, sometimes, even as jewellery. Last month, I ordered some bookmarks from her Instagram and this is one of them! A girl reading in a beautiful book-filled corner with a steaming cup of coffee to keep her company.

9. Tazz Bookmarks: This beautiful bougainvillea bookmark is from Tazz Bookmarks and they make many beautiful pressed flower bookmarks such as these! You can customise the quotes/ words on the bookmarks and truly create something unique for yourself. Do check them out!

10. Diary of a Flower Girl: I have been a long-time admirer of Aarti's art and, finally, I bought myself a few of her prints as a little Christmas treat! This little bookmark was kindly sent by her along with my order. Isn't this girl just so lovely? I can't wait to buy more of her art, which you can buy via her Instagram page.

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