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How to Style a Handmade Denim Bag - Five Ways, Five Bags, Zero Faff
Five up-cycled denim and leather bags from the RECLAIM collection, styled five different ways. Whether you’re a jeans-and-trainers person or a blazer-and-kitten-heels person (or honestly both depending on the day),... Read more...
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RECLAIM | The Denim Edit: Handcrafted Denim Bags Made from Rescued Leather
Look good. Do good. Waste less.(Turns out you can have all three!) Read more...
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How to Style Sustainable Leather Bags for Valentine’s Day (Without the Clichés)
This Valentine’s Edit features three handcrafted, sustainable leather bags, each styled with ethical and independent fashion brands to show how one-of-one handbags can be worn, loved and used every day. Read more...
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Faux Leather vs. Rescued Leather: The Ultimate Showdown!
"... using rescued leather means we’re breathing new life into materials that would otherwise be waste. That’s a win for your wardrobe and the environment."   Read more...
Red leather Elland baguette bag, sat on a white coffee table in a cosy, hygge inspired living room
New Year, New Bag
Kudos to those who have the inner strength to eat salads and hit the gym whilst it's -1ºc outside, but that really ain't me! Read more...
Betty Bow Bag, red leather clutch bag with a bow
🎄 The Joy of Gifting Sustainably This Christmas
Just think of me as your own personal Christmas elf - You won't get that kind of service and attention to detail from anywhere else (suck on that, Amazon Prime!) Read more...
Belle and Elland handbags, made from tan leather and plaid woollen tweed fabric, sitting on a cafe table
The Hebden Collection | Sustainable Luxury Handbags for Autumn & Beyond
If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll know that I don’t do fast fashion. I don’t do throwaway trends, and I definitely don’t do “plastic leather” (if that... Read more...
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How to Style Your Lilly & Jude Bag: Summer 2025 Edition
Sun's Out, Bags Out!Festival season. Holidays. That weird British summer where it’s 12°C in the morning and 28°C by lunch. Whether you’re jetting off, dancing in a field, or just... Read more...
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Why We’ve Gone Quiet: Website Chaos, Heatwaves, and a Fresh New Chapter
If you’ve been following me on social media, you might have noticed things have gone a bit… well, tumbleweedy lately. No, I haven’t packed up Sprocket and run off to... Read more...
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Celebrating the Women Who Inspire Us: A Mother’s Day Giveaway
Celebrating the Women Who Shape Our Lives As International Women’s Day rolls around, quickly followed by Mother’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible women who have shaped my life.... Read more...
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Galentine's Day: Because Your Besties Deserve More Than Just Heart Emojis!
I have to be honest, the cynic in me usually side-eyes commercial holidays, but Galentine's Day? That's something I can totally get behind! When it comes to celebrating women (and... Read more...
Terrible selfie of Kerry, sitting outside a Starbucks
Like a Virgin…Atlantic: Bags, Big Breaks, and a Little Purple Magic
Hey hey, my lovelies! I hope you’re all feeling fabulous and revving up for the festive season… although if you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering how on earth it’s November... Read more...
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Today, I emailed a dog.
No, Seriously. I actually emailed a dog. I took time out of my day and crafted a carefully worded email, in the name of PR, and addressed it to a... Read more...
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The Struggle Bus, Yorkshire Adventures, and a (Very) Late Launch
The Struggle Bus, Yorkshire Adventures, And A Very Late Launch Well, here we are! After what feels like a lifetime on the struggle bus, I’m finally launching my website. You’d... Read more...

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