Love from Hetty and Dave are purveyors of handcrafted jewellery and accessories. Founded by Zoe Larkins in 2003, Hetty and Dave create hand-stitched pieces from leather and textiles, which have a very cute, very kitsch 1950s vibe. Hetty and Dave jewellery has featured in a number of craft books, as well as The Guardian, The Observer, and The Metro, and were at one time a personal favourite of the late, great Amy Winehouse.
Hetty and Dave are perhaps most famous for their love heart broaches. As well as being available in a variety of patterns and with a variety of slogans for both the romantic and cynically inclined, Hetty and Dave also offer a personalisation service where they will tailor the heart to be emblazoned with the words or name of your choosing. Other items available are typically focused around very sentimental English themes - of nature and of eccentric, old school emblems. The likes of mice, acorns, owls, and strawberries, as well as horseshoes, medals and crowns are regular sources of inspiration, as well as guest appearances from more alternative themes, such as a recent headband featuring day-glo skulls in celebration of Mexico’s day of the dead.
Hetty and Dave create wonderfully craft-based jewellery with true a pleasant homemade vibe. The company also focus on a lovely collective approach to creativity, offering advice via the company blog on how to make your own apron, or how to make a skirt from an old vintage tablecloth. Larkins has recently set up the official Hetty and Dave shop/workshop in sunny Bournemouth, but the range can also be found online via their website.
