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Tote of the Week: Treacle Toffee Tote via Betty & Walter
Lisa Levis knows how to design beautiful bags. In fact, she’s pretty darn talented in creating all types of pretty things. Her accessories, bags and kitchen textiles make up the delightful lifestyle brand that is Betty & Walter, a place full of fabulous floral designs and contemporary awesomeness inspired by mid 20th century design. It should be called Swoonville – I’d totally live there. The tote in question, named Treacle Toffee, is destined to live a long and happy life with its chunky…
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Tote of the Week: Blue Q Wildflower Shopper via ASOS
This Wildflower Shopper from ASOS would make a perfect picnic bag to stuff your blanket, book and food in, and only £10. Blue Q’s shopper bags and pouches are all made from 95% recycled materials featuring vintage inspired prints and graphic patterns. Isn’t it pretty? Happy Friday! ♥ P.S Feel free to take a gander of the previous tote bags featured!
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Design Delights: Brit-Stitch
Today is all about introductions. An old friend who I haven’t paid attention to for a long time and a new one who I can’t get enough of – always the way, huh? First up, let’s meet Mathilde, my Dutch bike that I received for my 30th birthday. To celebrate the beginning of Summer, I thought it would be a super idea to bring her out of storage and take her for a stroll. As soon as I clasped my…
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Tote of the Week: You Make Me Home by Bianca Green
Another nautical offering this week from Bianca Green (via Society 8) with her You Make Me Home Tote – will I ever be bored with sea related wares? I think not. I adore the colours in this tote and its sentimental name – a lovely gift for your sweetheart? Make it yours for $18 (ships to UK). I’m still playing catch-up with work, home, blog and jet lag (and adjusting to the weather – it’s a tad cold isn’t it?)…
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Tote of the Week: Pride and Prejudice Tote Bag via Bookish
Declare your love for Mr Darcy and his delectable/mardy bum ways with the Pride and Prejudice tote bag, priced £24 from Bookish (via Culture Label). Featuring the design from the original 19th century cover jacket, it makes an ideal gift for the romantic and book-loving lady. ♥
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Tote of the Week: Lasso The Moon Tote Bag
Ah the unadulterated joy of a personalised tote bag. Or is it just me who gets excited about these things? You know how much I like a bag swinging from my arm and this one is a sentimental ode to one of my favourite films and actors. Can you guess the movie? Being a silly billy, I made the bag beach-ready and popped in suncream, reading material and sunglasses for our holiday – ready when you are Australia! GiftsOnline4U.com offer…
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Tote of the Week: Space Spot Tote via Sophie Deer
I’ve been nerding it up watching Stargazing Live on BBC2 for the past few weeks. So much so it’s made me excited about Summer and camping under the stars – I really must stop looking ahead, it’s only January. Anyhoo, this Space Spot Tote, designed by Sophie Deer, would be a lovely reminder to keep staring at the sky at night. Maybe not this evening though, it’s frickin’ freezing out there! Happy Weekend Folks! Weather permitting, I’m off galavanting in…
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Tote of the Week: Mini Moderns C-60 Tote Bag via Totes Amazed
Totes Amazed is a new online shop dedicated to one product – the humble tote bag. Hurrah for tote-loving people! The website launched this week with a great selection of designers on the books including Gemma Correll, Miso Funky and Mini Moderns to name a few. The latter being the inspiration for today’s Tote of the Week – the quirky and retro C-60 Tote Bag. Be still my beating heart. We’re making Christmas compilation CD’s this weekend as stocking fillers…
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Tote of the Week: Ursus, The Astrologer Polar Bear Tote via Sweet Bestiary
Apparently this polar bear speaks the language of the stars. He knows of mystery and poetry. He is an astrologer polar bear. That’s my kind of animal and this is my kind of tote. Sweet Bestiary Etsy shop is a delight; Fox Tail Necklaces, Mountain Amulets and a Starry Night Statement Necklace that makes my heart melt. Take a peek at her shop for thoughtful gifts that are special and unique. Oh and read Flor’s (the artist) story too –…
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Tote of the Week: Birds Nest Tote via Particle Press and the Thousand Paper Cranes
You get a free paper crane with your order when you purchase this tote bag. Need I say more? Oh, OK then. Erm, it’s pretty, it has 42 different species of birds with their names on it – I love birds. It’s screen printed by hand in the UK and is only £6.50. Plus it’s a learning tool- totally justifiable. The Birds Nest Tote Bag would make a lovely Christmas gift with a little notepad or some homemade biscuits. Not…
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Tote of the Week: Fill Me With Sunshine bag via Freya Art & Design
As the Winter days draw in I find myself drawn to bright and colourful wares to keep the sunshine in my heart locked safe until Spring. The Fill Me With Sunshine shopping bag via Freya Art & Design will most definitely keep that sun shining. I discovered this tote along with these adorable brooches in Daisy Days, Haworth. If you’re not a local though (having to stop myself making League of Gentleman jokes!) you can purchase on line via Freya…
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Tote of the Week: Evelyn Shopping Bag via Habitat
Meet Evelyn, a sunny retro inspired tote bag to cheer up those dull days when a cuppa just won’t do. An ideal gift for a nice matey in your life, without breaking the bank, at only £5 from Habitat. They also have cushions in the same design for £12 each – bargain. *Adds to lounge wish list* Happy Friday! P.S The Mollie Makes competition closes at 5pm today- you gotta be in it to win it!