Folksy - www.folksy.com

I adore Folksy. It's a brilliant place for arty people to sell their products and for people like me to sort out their Christmas shopping in one fell swoop.

I've bought so many beautiful things via Folksy since I started using it just over a year ago, from home-made earrings to giftcards to prints and hair accessories. Everything's unique and handmade, which means you can get people gifts they'd never see in the shops. Each seller has their own virtual online shop, and you can contact them throughout the purchase process by email.

I pay for my purchases by PayPal but I think card payments are also accepted.

Really worth a visit if you're looking for something a bit different!