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Three Wishes: Almond, Wisdom and Cobalt Blue
I was quite proud of myself last night. I managed to sort through each and every bookmark on my Chromebook, as part of the 2014 January tidy up. I read all the links in the ‘To Read’ folder, tidied up the folders, and added a few new ones for 2014 adventures. 1. Almond Shower Oil, L’Occitane // 2. An Astronaut’s Guide To Life on Earth // 3. Leila Ponte Dress, Boden. In my ‘I like very much’ folder, I added these three things that I’ve…
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Tote of the Week: Einstein Logic and Imagination by Newton and the Apple
It’s Friday folks, how did that happen? HOW? This weekend will be full of tasty breakfasts, board games, music, slow cooked meals and working at the gallery. Oh and sleep, lots of that. I’m also looking forward to getting my haircut on Monday which is a first (I don’t like the experience until I walk out the door!). However, my mane is mainly frizz at the moment. Le sigh. Anyhoo, I digress. What do you think of this lovely tote…
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Bookmarked: Mugs, Totes, Anchors and Brogues
There always seems to be one (or all) of the following bookmarked on my laptop: tote bags, brogues, notebooks, anchor related nonsense, kitchen accessories and mugs. Oh and fancy hand wash; I’m a sucker for a little luxury now and again. Whether it’s something I will actually buy, gift, or simply feature on this blog, it cheers me knowing there is so much loveliness out there that suits me to a ‘T’! Here’s a few bits and bobs I’ve spotted…
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Tote of the Week: Dream A Little Dream of Me Tote by Ilana McMorran via Totes Amazed
Totes Amazed is an online shop showcasing the very best tote bags there are around, all carefully curated by designers, Rachael Griffiths and Gill McColl – girls after my own heart. Because of our mutual appreciation for a fine tote bag, they have kindly offered Mathilde heart Manech readers a 10% discount on all bags in their shop from now until the end of July – hurrah! Simply choose your poison, then enter MATHILDE at the checkout. If you need a little help, my favourites (if…
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Tote of the Week: Diamond Book Bag via Sukie
Who needs diamonds when you can have a Diamond Book Bag, eh? Not me of course. Ahem. The silk screen printed tote bag is £14.95 and available in four styles: Scallops, Clouds, Block and Diamonds. I particularly like the long red strap and the combination of colours in this one – pink, blue, mustard yellow and red, what is there not to love? If you’re feeling extra spendy, why not team it up with a Sukie cosmetic or pencil case?…
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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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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: Smile for the Camera Shopper via Mr. PS
The Smile for the Camera Shopper from Mr. PS, priced £14.75, is my latest offering for Tote of the Week. I’ve long been an admirer of Megan Price’s screen printed brilliance which comes in the form of Shopper Bags, Tea Towels, Screen Prints, Homewares and Accessories – I think you should too! Screen printed on both sides by hand, the shopper includes an image of a vintage camera and on the reverse a typographic message: SMILE. Oh go on then. Happy…
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Winter Wishes
The other day my Mum asked the question – What would you like for Christmas? The folks usually spend £30 on me, enough to buy me makeup or a new pair of brogues perhaps? Nup, instead I’ve asked for baking/cooking tins. Rock and Roll. Our current tins are in pretty poor condition after years and years of use and I’m thinking shiny new tins will encourage a little makery in the Kitchen – that’s only a good thing, right? Anyhoo,…
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‘Cause we are all made of stars
Earth Cushion via Culture Label – £75 // Topshop Nails in Zodiac – £6.50 // Fly Me to the Moon Necklace via Culture Label – £21 La Lune Print via Keep Calm Gallery – £50 //Cath Kidston Tiny-2 Umbrella via ASOS – £15 // French Connection Star Square Scarf – £10 Give me a documentary on the workings of the Universe, a bag of pickled onion Space Raiders and you’ll witness a happy lady. I love staring up at the…
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Tote of the week: Nicola Taylor Photographer tote bag
Nicola Taylor is a wonderful self-portrait photographer based in North Yorkshire and London. To be honest I’ve never seen photography like it; images stitched together on a computer that create hauntingly beautiful, yet somehow familiar, stories. I’m lucky enough to work in a gallery that exhibits her work so get to gaze in admiration/awe (self-portrait!) while I dream of Brontësque scenarios on the heather-laden moors! Head to Heart Gallery in Hebden Bridge to see her work, it really is very…