Little IUDEA

LITTLE IUDEA

I've been meaning to write about these little beauties for a while now. Produced by the independent business Little IUDEA, these wooden boxes are handmade and contain a thoughtful, inspiring, meaningful and creative piece of 3D art, designed to make you think and smile. Most have accompanying quotes that address an important and simple aspect of life, and the most beautiful, intricate, accompanying scene to go with it. Little people occupying their own fragment of the world, and embodying those guiding words of wisdom. 

The name of the business, Little IUDEA, also has an equally lovely message behind it. On the one hand, it refers to the tourist name for the old capital of Thailand, a place where art, culture and happiness existed blissfully, hand in hand, and also where one of the business co-founders is from. And on the other hand, it refers to putting a 'u', or 'you', alongside the 'I' in 'idea'. It's so very sweet. Looking at these little pieces of artwork, you can't help but wonder why no-one has ever thought to create something like this before. To me anyway, they're just ingenious, and I love everything about them, from the way they look, to what they represent, and the thought and detail embedded in every single one. 

I first came across Little IUDEA back in December, when they had a stall at the Christmas Market inside Foyle's Bookstore. It really was love at first sight, but at the time I just couldn't justify spending £35 on my own little box, plus I couldn't even begin to decide which one to choose! But I wrote the name down, and I'm hoping to buy one for my 21st birthday, as a little treat. Usually, Little IUDEA can be found at Spitalfields Market in East London, every Saturday and Sunday, and you can also found out more about them via their Facebook too.

They're just the most thoughtful, beautiful, endearing little things, and they make for the most perfect gifts to give loved ones too. I've included a selection of my favourites below. All photos are taken from Little IUDEA's Facebook page, and all are almost guaranteed to make you swoon with sweetness and love.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LITTLE BOXES OF HAPPINESS