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ROOM FOR EVERYTHING! Made in Britain from 100% wool – this is one of Hettie’s largest bags. It features handy inside pocket separated into two compartments and a webbing strap for comfort plus a pretty detachable flower brooch. The Kate tote bag is perfect for long days out and about (when we are able), and is big enough to carry all your essentials. Use this bag for work, travelling, yummy mummy bag, shopping or sightseeing.
£170 | Kate Tote Handbag (Multi-spot Lime) www.hettie.co.uk
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Bags that go over your shoulder or allow you to be hands-free are perfect for everyday. Whatever’s your preference, there’s one for you!
BAG AN HEIRLOOM This beautiful, simply-designed leather shoulder bag has a timeless appeal. It’s made from vegetable tanned leather, and is a rich oxblood colour. Lined with creamy coloured calfskin, it closes with a simple Sam Browne stud, and the brass buckled strap is adjustable - a great feature as there is nothign worse than a bag not sitting in a comfortable height! The bag is elegantly finished off with hand stitching that will last a lifetime. Perfect for an every day bag or just for special occasions
£195 | Red/brown leather shoulder handbag www.lgleatherworks.com
VEGAN FRIENDLY We love this chic Poppy clutch bag, it’s perfect for carrying your max or mini iPad. It comes with a detachable heavyweight chain shoulder strap and is available in 14 zingy colours. Made from Neoprene, a synthetic rubber product developed in the ’30s, it’s tough and durable and will resist stretching. The quilted and waffle designs are exclusive to NQ London, and carries the PETA logo to prove its vegan authenticity.
CLASSIC AND ELEGANT With that little bit of extra space, this relaxed generous tote bag is perfect for work, rest and play! It’s made from carpet, how creative! The Lindy tote bag has two magnetic catch closures, internal pockets, open patch pocket for your mobile or keys and one zipped pocket for valuables - wow! The straps are leather and attached with buckles so you can adjust to the perfect length. The bags are hand cut so the carpet pattern placement may vary on each bag, making every bag a one-of-a-kind work of art.
£149 | Lindy Tote www.carpetbags.co.uk
“Keep calm and carry a fabulous bag!”
COUNTRY LOOKS This leather cross body handbag is such a practical bag that hangs across your body to keep your valuables and essentials close by. It has an adjustable strap and fastens with a magnetic button fastener. It comes in five traditional country colours and in two different sizes (medium or large). It’s lovingly made in the North of England by expert leather workers using high quality materials. The stitching around the seams of the bag adds an extra touch of luxury and has been finished in thread that’s the same colour as the bag. Each bag comes in a re-usable drawstring dustbag in a cute sheep print, to keep your bag safe from scratches when not in use.
£54.95 | Crossbody Handbag www.glencroftcountrywear.co.uk
COLOUR BLOCK The Eddie bag is simple yet stunning in shades of calamine pink, classic navy and scrumptious caramel! Eddie is very versatile with its clean lines, it translates fabulously for day into night. Wear the bag over your shoulder or cross body for a more casual look. You can also choose to personalise with your own artwork, initials, text or even a handwritten message. Made in Somerset, this 100% leather bag comes packaged in a Honey & Toast cotton bag so is the ideal gift for the woman in your life!
£119 | Eddie Shoulder Bag www.honeyandtoast.co.uk
Bake with the kids at home with these no-drama cute cakes using ingredients from your cupboard
Ingredients
• 125g self-raising flour • 125g butter or margarine • 125g caster sugar • 2 eggs (medium) • 1-2 tbsp of warm water Makes around 12. Flavourings
Choose from one (or two if you’re feeling naughty!): 75g chocolate chips 50g cocoa powder 50g sultanas 1tsp ginger 1tsp cinnamon 1tsp vanilla extract If you prefer, leave them plain and decorate with buttercream made from; 125g icing sugar, 1 tbsp. milk, 50g butter and a little food colouring of your choice!
How to make:
1. Grease a muffin/cupcake tray or prepare paper cases. 2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy and soft in texture. 3. Break the eggs into the mixture one at a time and add a little flour if it begins to curdle. 4. Add the remaining sieved
flour and fold in a figure of eight to form a soft dropping consistency. Try not to over mix. 5. Add your cake flavouring – we added ginger and chocolate chips to ours!! 6. Share the mixture out between the cases (only half fill the cases). 7. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190C for 15-20 minutes.
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