Category Archives: personal accessories

valentine’s day accessories

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For all of those who are into Valentine’s day some inspiration on what to wear on this day. These Valentine worthy accessories are all from Ban.do.

(images by Jen Gotch / via Oh Joy)

valentine bags

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These LOVE and HEART bags make excellent Valentine’s day gifts! The beach / weekend bags are handmade in Kenya from recycled sailing cloth.

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Both bags are exclusively available from Le Souk.

paper sack style purses

Today I’m loving … these silver and gold purses. These beautiful ‘paper sack style’ bags are carefully handcrafted from a single piece of fine suede. A perfect Christmas gift!

(via Today You Inspired Me)

give some love

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Give a little bit of love this Christmas!

1. Weekend/beach bag made from recycled sailing cloth, 2. Cashmere sweater with red heart, 3. Small LOVE bag hand made from recycled sailing cloth, 4. Hot water bottle with soft cover.

pinecone necklace by lennebelle

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We are heading towards the holiday season and soon we will be running around shopping for gifts. This sweet necklace by Lennebelle will make a perfect gift! The cute pinecone pendant comes on a sterling silver necklace detailed with wooden beads and a brown tassel (you can also choose another color tassel). The necklace comes in an antique glass tube which makes this an unique gift for a friend or yourself.

more neon

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In addition to Friday’s post about bright colors, today some more neon! A bit of tape and colorful wire can make a plain fitting and light bulb look special. Dutch shop Snoerboer has wire in many colors. You can also by the fittings here. This idea and image is from Dutch interior magazine VT Wonen.

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These leather clutches are from Etsy shop {cny}. They are dyed by hand using an acrylic leather dye.

diy: bangle

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Today I’m loving … this lovely diy project by Sweet Paul. All you need is a wooden or plastic bangle and some left over yarn. Sweet Paul used linen here. You can find instructions on Sweet Paul’s website.

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(images by by Alexandra Grablewski / via Sweet Paul)

chevron necklace

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Today I’m lovign … this beautiful handwoven macrame chevron necklace from this Etsy shop.

love bag

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Today I’m loving …. this limited edition LOVE bag! Perfect to take to the beach or for a weekend away. The unique bag is hand made from recycled sailing cloth (100% cotton). It is made by local fishermen in Kenya who now are able to earn an income to support their families (which they couldn’t with fishing).

summer trend

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Spotted on Ibiza and in St. Tropez! This beautiful beach towel is perfect partner to the beach, pool or for a summer party. The towel is double sided: it has a cotton side and a jersey side with a smart pocket for money, phone and/or keys.

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The Ibiza towel is very useful and comfortable for the beach as it is lightweight (easy to pack!) and it dries quickly. Because of the gorgeous colors the towel is also perfect to wear as a sarong / pareo. Available at Le Souk in various colors (€39.95).