Founder
My Buzz
Handmade Fiesta is an award-winning independent gift shop in Honiton, Devon, celebrating the creativity of local makers. We offer unique handmade gifts, a growing haberdashery, and personalised ribbon printing for weddings, businesses and special occasions. Proud winner of Theo Paphitis' #SBS and the Prestige Award for New Gift Shop of the Year, we're passionate about supporting small businesses and bringing handmade creativity to our community.
My Bio
Hi, I'm Paula, the founder of Handmade Fiesta, an award-winning independent gift shop in the heart of Honiton, Devon.
After leaving a stressful full-time career, I decided it was time to follow my lifelong passion for creativity and turn a dream into reality. Handmade Fiesta was created to give talented local makers an affordable place to showcase and sell their handmade products, while offering customers a unique shopping experience filled with beautiful gifts you won't find on the high street.
Alongside supporting independent makers, we also stock a growing haberdashery and offer personalised ribbon printing for weddings, celebrations, businesses and special occasions.
I'm incredibly proud to have been recognised as a Prestige Award winner and, now, as a Theo Paphitis #SBS Winner. Both achievements are a wonderful recognition of the hard work that has gone into building Handmade Fiesta and the amazing community of makers and customers who have supported the journey.
My vision is for Handmade Fiesta to continue growing as a creative hub that champions small businesses, inspires creativity and keeps handmade at the heart of our local community.
My Business Tips
Be authentic, be patient and don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle. Success rarely happens overnight. Keep showing up, keep learning and remember that every customer who walks through your door is an opportunity to create a lasting impression.
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