Handmade Gifts for Book Lovers & BookTok Fans
Find your next favourite handmade mug, tote bag, or bookmark — crafted in Brisbane for book lovers obsessed with fictional men, spicy plot twists, and TBR piles that never end.
What Makes Us Bookishly Different
Handcrafted with Sass
Every piece is handmade with care and a pinch of attitude — because your TBR shelf deserves more than mass-produced blandness.
Sustainable, but Make it Cute
We choose eco-friendly materials where we can, so your shelfie can slay and save the planet. It’s giving low waste, high vibe.
Brisbane Made, Reader Approved
Made in sunny Brissie with love, sass, and a stubborn refusal to be basic. Every order supports an Aussie small biz — one mug, bookmark, or tote at a time.
Pick Your Poison
Drinkware –
Mugs, Tumblers & Iced Coffee Cups
Sip like the sass queen you are with drinkware that’s as bold as your TBR. Mugs, tumblers, and iced coffee glasses to match every mood.
Car Accessories –
Sassy, Stylish & Fresh AF
From reusable air fresheners to car coasters — our accessories bring personality to your ride without compromising cute.
Statement Earrings –
Lightweight & Loud
From bookish babes to bold basics, our earrings bring flair to every outfit. Featherlight with big main character energy.
Bookshelf Decor –
Bookish Signs & Shelf Flair
Dress your shelf like it’s got main character energy. Featuring our signature 3D-printed street signs and heart plaques made for book lovers.
Collectible Ducks –
Quirky, Bold & Bookish-Adjacent
Handmade collectible ducks with personality! From pop-culture nods to bookshelf mascots, these little legends bring charm to your shelf (or bath).
Bookish Gifts & Accessories –
For the Obsessed
The perfect treats for readers who inhale romance and cry over fictional men. Bookish gifts and accessories that spark joy.
Keyrings & Bag Charms –
Personalised & Punchy
Add some cheek to your keys or bag with 3D-printed and sublimation keyrings that serve sass with every jingle.
Tote Bags –
Reusable, Relatable & Ready to Go
Sturdy, stylish and sassy totes that carry your chaos in comfort. Perfect for book hauls, shopping trips or school drop-offs.
Bookmarks –
Durable, Unique & Bookworm-Approved
Keep your place in spicy style. These bookmarks are sturdy, sassy, and just as extra as the books they live in.
Best Seller, Baby.
Once Upon a Small Business
✨ From the Blog
A little sass, a lot of handmade magic.
👜 What Your Tote Bag Says About You
A cheeky breakdown of our bestselling totes and what your bag choice says about your vibe. Sassy, stylish, and so you.
📚 If Mum Were a Book…
A bookish gift guide for the fictionally obsessed. From spicy romantasy to cosy mysteries, these handmade picks are for every mum with a TBR longer than her patience.
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