Supporting independent designers is actually exactly what I mean by supporting art: selecting the beautiful item with a personal touch or a deeper meaning to it rather than the bulk stuff. So yes, I do consider jewellery and shoes art.

For me personally, the most important source of art are books and food (artisan bread, slowly matured cheeses, etc).

This has been particularly encouraging for me, as I am leaning more and more towards independent designers whom I know live and work either locally, or well..on Etsy :) I like knowing that my money goes directly to them and not to some big chain store that has stolen their art.

P.S. I am definitely not a huge fan of art, but if my mother painted something for me, or if you consider jewellery and shoes art.. I’m your girl!

Thank you for the link. :)