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    Tote of the week: Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth via Showtime Stitches

      Roll up! Roll up! This hand printed tote bag lives in a shop called Showtime Stitches, run by costume designer and lover of performance inspired textiles, Megan. Her circus themed tote bags are bright, fun, affordable and adorable (ooh I’m rhyming). Tempted? The Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth tote bag can be in your hands for £7. Showtime Stitches, I doff my cap.  ♥

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    Tote of the week: Crafty Like a Fox Tote Bag via Shipshape Studio

    I like foxes. I like craft. So I guess that means I qualify as a crafty fox? I hope so because I love this tote via the newly launched online Shipshape Studio. I’d use it while visiting the local craft shop and stuff it with magical crafty ingredients, for I’m a crafty fox afterall. This beauty can be yours for a very affordable £12. However, if you take a gander around Shipshape you might want to add to that tote…

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    Tote of the week: J’adore Labrador via Bottle Green Homes

    Ah oui, J’adore Labrador! Or to be specific, J’adore Golden Retrievers – my favourite breed of dog and hopefully, depending on finding a bigger house (and nice landlord who likes dogs too) we’ll be getting a puppy next year after our Australia trip. Eep! It’s a big step as I’ve never had a dog before but it’s something we’ve been thinking about for a few years. We live in a perfect place for walks, we are surrounded by dog-loving shops…

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    Tote of the week: Rob Ryan for Alphabet Bags

      These have been bobbing around t’internet since their launch last month and have been bookmarked for my tote of the week post. Yes, they’re from Alphabet Bags (I lurve them) and yes Mr. Rob Ryan has kindly collaborated with them to create these delightful A-Z  illustrated totes. I want them all! Yes. Indeed I do. Why the joy? Well life isn’t all that bad at the mo. The Olympics are blummin’ brilliant, there is food and drink in our…

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    Tote of the week: Diana Camera Tote Bag via Cut Copy Create

    Diana Camera Tote bag by Cut Copy Create This weekend, apart from working, watching the new Batman movie and visiting Leeds I’ll be attempting a long walk accompanied with my trusty camera, a packed lunch and notebook. I love a nice walk, even if only for an hour, to gather thoughts and ideas I have stewing in my brain –  away from any distractions. Plus, I’ve had no exercise lately (I blame the rain) so my camera and I need…

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    Tote of the week: Pure cotton striped shopper

    Audrey Hepburn once said “I believe in pink” and I quite agree. I didn’t always believe in pink. So many pink gifts, courtesy of my Nan, were returned to be replaced by something black, plain and trouser-shaped. She got me all wrong as a youth but I got there in the end and am now very happy to don pinkness in all its glory – ah she’d be proud! Today’s tote would add a certain type of elegance and a…

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    Tote of the week: More Trees Please tote by YOKE

    This More Trees Please tote by YOKE found via What I Always Wanted (more on that next week) is a Lisa pleaser. Including a delightful mustard yellow graphic print with a polite message – more trees please. I agree. I love trees. I also love politeness. Each tote is £10 and is hand screen printed by Mr and Mrs YOKE which ticks the unique and handmade box. Happy Friday! ♥