Imperfect emporium

here you will find stylish homeware and personalised gifts inspired by (im)perfect moments of life. Written, designed & handmade with love by Cris Loureiro

This is another corner of my life or should I say, of my home, my world. Here is where I keep a few bits of me, of a life that doesn't have to be perfect but still has so many [almost] perfects moments, written without lines, often blurred, but always particularly eternal. Each product is born inspired by my own story and each one develops, grows and turns into a work of love. It is a result of au

Photos from Imperfect emporium's post 21/07/2023

EN . Am I the only one craving holidays so badly? 🌞 My girls started their school summer holidays today. My oldest is moving to secondary school 🥺 where did the time go?
The sun is shining and there's this gentle warm breeze. It feels like holidays but I'm still on my computer working; with a pile of pots to sand in front of me and with an even bigger pile of clothes to fold upstairs 🥴 send me good vibes please 🏖
PT . Sou a única a desejar tanto as férias? 🌞 As minhas filhas começaram hoje as férias de verão. A minha filha mais velha vai para o ensino secundário 🥺 para onde foi o tempo?
O sol está brilhando e há uma brisa suave e quente. Parece férias, mas ainda estou no computador a trabalhar; com uma pilha de potes para lixar à minha frente e com uma pilha ainda maior de roupa para dobrar lá em cima 🥴 mandem-me boas vibrações, por favor 🏖

17/07/2023

EN . Hello there! 👋
I'm Cris, the owner, creative and everything in-between and onwards of [im]perfect 😃
I'm merging "[im]perfect emporium" with "The Writer's Shop", both on etsy into my own Website shop www.imperfectemporium.com.
On the 1st August 2023 I will close on for good but you can still purchase my creations even cheaper on my shop as the shipping to the UK is FREE!!! 🥳
Etsy is exploring independent artists and it's no longer profitable for me to keep selling there without increasing my prices.😣 I don't think my products should cost more, even though they're unique and totally hand crafted, if I put myself in my customers shoes I wouldn't have the means to pay for a more expensive item. I try to keep my creations available for as much wallets' sizes as possible.
So please don't be a stranger, it's still me selling there, with truly available customer service providing a reliable experience.
For now and whilel stocks last you can still find us at until the end of July 😉
PT . Versão portuguesa nos comentários...

13/06/2023

EN . Just a quick update😊 [im]perfect is still selling on and on our website {www.imperfectemporium.com}I'm working mostly at the back of the curtain, sometimes is exhausting life on social media and I'm already fatigued enough from my MS. I'm available if you have a question or need help with your order, that will never change, I'm still here for my customers and supporters 💛 Enjoy the sun!☀️
PT . Apenas uma atualização rápida😊 [im]perfect ainda está a vender no e no nosso site {www.imperfectemporium.com} Estou a trabalhar principalmente na parte de trás da cortina, às vezes é cansativa a vida nas redes sociais e já estou cansada o suficiente da minha MS. Estou disponível se tiver alguma dúvida ou precisar de ajuda com a sua encomenda, isso nunca vai mudar, continuo aqui para os meus clientes e apoiantes 💛 Aproveite o sol!☀️

13/03/2023

EN . Starting the week with personalised pots. 😊 Thank you for your trust 🙏
PT . A começar a semana com potes personalizados. 😊 Obrigada pela confiança 🙏

11/02/2023

EN . I thought I needed a new pen holder on my desk and so I did this one as a reminder that with all the ups and downs and my health issues I'm running [im]perfect successfully for over 6 years.🥳
After 4 years it started to feel a bit boring specif**ally because I didn't have much time to create new things. 😕 Then I got sick and had to stop working for months. This made me realise how much I love what I do and in order to stay motivated I had to learn to better balance income with my need of creating. It's ok if I run out of stock of one product if I'm creating new ones and exploring new ideas.
Lately I've been experimenting new materials and shapes which makes me super excited and, hopefully, I'll be able to show you what I've been up to 😊

09/02/2023

EN . Have you got your Valentine's Day sorted? 😃
PT . Já tem o dia dos namorados organizado? 😃

07/02/2023

EN . We hear you!👂 In some feedback we had from you in the past we learnt that your cacti were arriving almost without the white stuff on top. The purpose of adding perlite on top was to keep the soil moistured during transit and without much soil loose in the packaging. Although I totally understand that it looks nicer with the white top and that's why we decided to start sending some extra perlite for you to refill your pot+cactus to look even prettier on your desk or when given as a present 😊 We hear you! 😉
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PT . Nós ouvimos-vos!👂 Em alguns feedbacks que recebemos de vossos no passado, descobrimos que os vossos cactos estavam a chegar quase sem o material branco por cima. O propósito de adicionar perlite por cima foi para manter o solo húmido durante o transporte e sem muita terra solta na embalagem. No entanto eu entendo perfeitamente que f**a mais bonito com o manto branco, foi por isso que resolvemos começar a enviar perlite extra para reencherem o vosso pote+cacto para f**ar ainda mais bonito na vossa mesa ou quando for dado de presente 😊 Nós ouvimo-vos! 😉

02/02/2023

EN . PT ☺

24/01/2023

EN . Tag the person you are growing together... it can be your brother👦, your sister👧, your soul mate💓, your BFF💞... who have you been growing more with? 😀
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PT . Tag a pessoa com quem está a crescer... pode ser o irmão, a irmã, sua alma gêmea, sua melhor amiga... com quem tem crescido mais?

21/01/2023

EN . We finally got our cacti back in stock 🥳 just in time for Valentines 💞 so now you can buy pot + cactus together 😊
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PT . Finalmente temos os nossos cactos de volta em stock 🥳 bem a tempo para o Dia dos Namorados 💞 então, agora pode comprar pote + cacto juntos😊

09/01/2023

EN . New year, new week, new colour in stock 😀 gold is back 💛
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PT . Novo ano, nova semana, nova cor em stock 😃 o dourado está de volta 💛

04/01/2023

EN . Here we are again! 🎶 Back to work, back to reality!🎵 I had a wonderful time with my family, enjoying the peace of Christmas and doing some work that had to be done in the house 🏠
Happy 2023 to you all!😁 Get out there and make the most of your life! 💗 Enjoy every minute of this new year! I hope it will be a blast! 😉
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PT . Aqui estamos nós de novo! 🎶 De volta ao trabalho, de volta à realidade! 🎵 Passei momentos maravilhosos com minha família, a aproveitar a paz do Natal e a fazer alguns trabalhos que tinham que ser feitos na casa 🏠
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Feliz 2023 para todos vocês! 😁 Atreve-te e aproveita ao máximo a vida! 💗 Aproveita cada minuto deste novo ano! Espero que seja bombástico! 😉

23/12/2022

EN . Enjoy these next few days with your family (or/and friends), they need your attention, care and love. They need you more than Facebook or Instagram needs. Be present, be meaningful and have the best time making wonderful moments to review during the rest of the year.❤
I will be posting orders again from the 27th December as there's Royal mail strikes today and tomorrow and then Christmas and Boxing day and I want to avoid plants being closed inside small boxes so many days 😉
I wish you a very merry Christmas 🎄
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PT . Aproveite os próximos dias com a sua família (ou/e amigos), eles precisam da sua atenção, carinho e amor. Eles precisam de você mais do que o Facebook ou o Instagram. Esteja presente e divirta-se criando momentos maravilhosos para rever durante o resto do ano.❤
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Voltarei a enviar encomendas a partir de 27 de dezembro, pois hoje e amanhã há greve dos correios e depois vem o Natal e o Boxing Day e quero evitar que as plantas fiquem fechadas dentro de pequenas caixas tantos dias. 😉
Um Feliz Natal são os meus desejos sinceros 🎄!
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14/12/2022

EN . Small treats for Big people! 💗
Gift tags and print available at: www.imperfectemporium.com
PT . Pequenas prendinhas para pessoas grandes! 💗

11/12/2022

EN . Today is a good day for laziness and dating indoors 😊 fogg, cold and ice outside, warm blankets and Netflix look like a great combination for this Sunday. Call me old but the truth is I enjoy being home with my favourite people 🥰 what about you? Have a good one! ❄
Pot available at www.imperfectemporium.com
PT . Hoje é um bom dia para a preguiça e namorar dentro de casa 😊 neblina, frio e gelo lá fora, mantas quentinhas e Netflix parecem uma ótima combinação para este domingo. Podem me chamar velha, mas a verdade é que gosto de estar em casa com as minhas pessoas favoritas 🥰 E tu? Tenha um bom dia! ❄

10/12/2022

EN . Personalised gifts are the best gifts, don't you think? ☺
Enjoy your weekend and be aware of the little details that make being alive so amazing 💗
Personalised pencil cups available: www.imperfectemporium.com
PT . Presentes personalizados são os melhores presentes, não acha? ☺
Aproveite o fim de semana e fique atento aos pequenos detalhes que tornam a vida tão incrível 💗
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08/12/2022

EN . This year has been challenging and enlightening for me. And I just would like to thank the ones that stood by my side 🫂🙏
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PT . Este ano foi desafiador e esclarecedor para mim. E só gostaria de agradecer aos que estiveram ao meu lado 🫂🙏

07/12/2022

EN . I've been thinking about adding the gold option again to my range of pots, just not sure if will be instead of the copper or keep the copper and the gold although with limited quantities.😕 What do you think? 🤔
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PT . Tenho pensado em adicionar novamente a opção dourada à minha gama de potes, só não tenho a certeza se será em vez do cobreado ou se manterei o cobreado e o dourado embora com quantidades limitadas.😕 O que acham? 🤔

06/12/2022

EN . To those who don't know well [im]perfect I thought I should come and say "hello!".
I'm [im]perfect's body and soul. I'm Cris a mother of 2 girls that I absolutely love and I'm super proud of. I'm married to my soul(crazy)mate and I have 2 cats that are my precious company during my long days of work at my home in Kent, England. They all are the ones who motivate me to get out of my bed every morning.
My brand is as honest as it could be, since I get inspired on my daily life and the (im)perfect moments I spend with my people as well as Portugal, the country I lived in for over 30 years.
I love to write; I spend lots of time thinking of what can I change next around the house; I cherish handmade and creativity. All of this is part of my brand as it is part of myself because my brand is actually me, the most imperfect human being trying to live a perfect life (whatever that is)! - Hello! Nice to meet you! 😊
Print available at:
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PT . Aos que não conhecem bem [im]perfect achei que devia vir dizer "olá!".
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Eu sou o corpo e alma de [im]perfect. Eu sou a Cris, mãe de 2 meninas que eu absolutamente amo e tenho muito orgulho. Sou casado com minha (louca) alma gêmea e tenho 2 gatos que são minha preciosa companhia durante os meus longos dias de trabalho na minha casa em Kent, Inglaterra. São todos eles que me motivam a levantar da cama todas as manhãs.
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A minha marca é tão honesta quanto possível, pois inspiro-me no meu dia-a-dia e nos momentos (im)perfeitos que passo com as minhas pessoas, e também em Portugal, país onde vivi durante mais de 30 anos.
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Adoro escrever; passo muito tempo a pensar no que posso mudar a seguir em casa; prezo o artesanato e a criatividade. Tudo isto faz parte da minha marca como faz parte de mim porque a minha marca na verdade sou eu, o ser humano mais imperfeito tentando viver uma vida perfeita (seja lá isso o que for)! - Olá! Prazer em conhecê-lo! 😊

Photos from Imperfect emporium's post 05/12/2022

EN . Have a magical week 😆
Card available at:
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PT . Tem uma semana magica 😆

30/11/2022

EN . The behind the scenes 😊 it takes much more work and hours than those you may imagine when looking at a pot or a print or a card... please support small business this Christmas, usually there's only one or two people making all the magic happen 😉
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Free delivery on all order.
PT . Os bastidores 😊 leva muito mais trabalho e horas do que possa imajinar ao olhar para um pote, um print ou um cartão... por favor, apoie os pequenos negócios neste Natal, geralmente há apenas uma ou duas pessoas fazendo toda a magia acontecer 😉
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29/11/2022

EN . on all order 😊
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21/11/2022

EN . This week is the by 🌈 I'm Cris the owner, creative and maker of all things [im]perfect 😊 I'm a Portuguese living in England, I like to include bits of my origins in my work as well as my passion for writing. [im]perfect was founded in 2016 in my little home office where I create gifts and home decor inspired by life.
Postcards available at www.imperfectemporium.com
PT . Esta semana é a . 🌈 Eu sou a Cris, a dona, criativa e "fazedora" de todas as coisas [im]perfeitas 😊 Sou uma portuguesa a viver em Inglaterra, gosto de incluir no meu trabalho um pouco das minhas origens assim como a minha paixão pela escrita. A [im]perfect foi fundada em 2016 no meu pequeno escritório em casa onde crio presentes e decorações inspiradas na vida.

Photos from Imperfect emporium's post 17/11/2022

EN . Good morning lovely people! 😊 yesterday landed on my shop this personalised print. You can customise this print with your friend's name and a photo of a precious moment with him/her.🤩 Send it directly to the recipient or to you. Or just tag your bff in the comments 😉
Available at www.imperfectlifedetails.etsy.com
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PT . Bom dia pessoas lindas! 😊 Ontem chegou à minha loja etsy este print personalizado. Pode personalizar este print com o nome do seu amigo/a e uma foto de um momento precioso com ele/ela.🤩 Envie diretamente para o destinatário ou para si. Ou "tag" a tua melhor amiga nos comentários 😉
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Photos from Imperfect emporium's post 16/11/2022

EN . Two more little details to make your Christmas more joyful and unique! 😉
available at www.imperfectlifedetails.etsy.com
PT . Mais dois pequenos detalhes para tornar o seu Natal mais alegre e único! 😉

16/11/2022

EN . Good morning! 😊
Have you got you Christmas cards sorted? Did you know we have 3 designs able to be personalised? 😃 Personalised items have an extra meaning when given. Means that you care enough to purchase with more purpose and thoughtfulness 💗
Available at www.imperfectlifedetails.etsy.com
PT . Bom Dia! 😊
Já organizou os seus cartões de Natal? Sabia que temos 3 designs que podem ser personalizados? 😃 Itens personalizados possuem um maior signif**ado quando dados. Signif**a que se importa o bastante para comprar com mais propósito e consideração 💗

15/11/2022

EN . If you are looking for something unique to gift someone special, here's a suggestion: personalised your own words on a pencil cup.
available at www.imperfectlifedetails.etsy.com
PT . Se procura algo único para presentear alguém especial, aqui f**a uma sugestão: personalize as suas próprias palavras num porta-lápis.

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EN . Now available at my shop in a set of 2 or just 1. ☺️When wrapping your presents give them a taste of elegant scantinavian style. 🎅🦌Place them around the house for decoration, hang them on a Christmas tree or use them on your gift wrapping. Christmas is just around the corner 🤩
Follow the link to purchase: www.imperfectlifedetails.etsy.com
PT . Já disponível na minha loja Etsy em conjuntos de 2 ou apenas 1. ☺️Ao embrulhar os seus presentes, dê-lhes um toque elegante ao estilo escantinavo. 🎅🦌Coloque-os pela casa como decoração, pendure-os na árvore de Natal ou use-os em seus embrulhos. O Natal está ao virar da esquina🤩
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14/11/2022

EN . Good morning and happy week! Today I'll be photographing some tags/ornaments, to add to my etsy shop during the week. Also, on my "to do list", I've got a desk filled with pots to paint. So let's get to work! 😊💪
Christmas is on www.imperfectlifedetails.etsy.com
PT . Bom dia e uma semana feliz! Hoje estarei a fotografar algumas tags/ornamentos de , para adicionar à minha loja etsy durante a semana. Além disso, na minha "lista de tarefas", tenho uma mesa cheia de vasos para pintar. Então vamos ao trabalho! 😊💪

10/11/2022

EN . You know how much I love a personalised gift, don't you? 😉 Pencil cups available to be personalised with your own words. 😊
Available at www.imperfectlifedetails.etsy.com
PT . Sabes o quanto eu amo um presente personalizado, não é? 😉 Copos para lápis disponíveis para serem personalizados com as tuas próprias palavras. 😊

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about this [im]perfect world

hello there! ♥ welcome to my [im]perfect world.

I'm Cris the one behind [im]perfect. I do everything here, I'm the creative, the maker, the graphic designer, the webdesigner, the social media content creater, the photographer, the costumer service assistant, the packer, the personal assistant, the accountant (kind of), sometimes even the "delivery woman", if something goes wrong the blame is on me. So please, if you need help with your purchase, if you want a personalised gift, if you'd like to feature my brand on your blog or magazine or if you w'd love to resell my products,..., don't hesitate in contacting me: [email protected]

how did it happen?

one day I was bored and I found myself imagine my life in 1o years time. I was working with ceramics in my backyard shed, so cosy, so busy but also so stress free. My day had begun with me walking my girls to their school. I went back home made my healthy and nutritive breakfast and t**e it to the shed located in my back garden where I passed all day creating, getting my hands dirty, photographing and so on. When I woke up from day dreaming I knew where to start. I made a list of the most important things in my life: family; home; creation; writing ♥

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