Etsy pick: Zedhead

'Z' isn't the most hopeful of letters. It's generally a big old 'zzz' of a snooze. Thankfully, that letter has now got a whole lot more stylish courtesy of the bright and playful world of Zedhead - a Bristol based fashion and homeware design company. Far from being boring, their designs are colourful and lively enough to keep you awake at night.

Their scarves and clutch bags are pretty nifty but, typically, it's the cushions and lampshades that make my heart beat just that little bit faster.

Take this Peacock print lampshade. Some say it's unlucky to bring peacock feathers into your home. Ignore them and channel your inner Oscar Wilde to create a decadent and louche lounge look.

Continuing with the Victoriana feel is the 'Giddy up horsey' lampshade. It manages to use horses without being too 'My Little Pony'. For that it'll win you best in show.

The range of styles available is illustrated by this more folksy-style Birdy print cushion. These feathered friends have a very different feel to the peacock shade.

The good news is that Zedhead tend to use their patterns across their products so, if you see a cushion that you like, there's probably a lampshade (or a bag) with your name on it too. Like the lampshade? Then light up your life with a matching cushion. Prices are very reasonable with the lampshades costing $55 and the cushions priced at $50.

And finally, my favourite, the Flamingo and heart cushion. Nudging towards the side of kitsch, it shows that these birds don't only look pretty in pink. They look pretty in blue and yellow and on cushions and lampshades too.

Like the look? Then just head to zed...