Exploring Bag Features, Style Trends, and Gifting Ideas

A collection of articles exploring the details of product design, ideas for personal styling, and unique inspiration for gifting. Your source for understanding the "why" behind a great design

Design & Inspiration

Person working late at a cosy desk with a computer, showing code and colourful graphs on screen — creating, building, and figuring things out slowly.

Building a Small Creative Business Slowly: For ...

Not all small business stories are fast or flashy. This one’s about showing up, doing the work, and building something slowly — even when nobody’s watching.

Building a Small Creative Business Slowly: For ...

Not all small business stories are fast or flashy. This one’s about showing up, doing the work, and building something slowly — even when nobody’s watching.

An older woman sitting on an outdoor bench, writing in a notebook

What Are Notebooks Used For Today? (UK Guide)

Notebooks are still hugely popular in the UK, from journaling and mindfulness to creative writing and gift-giving. Discover all the ways people use notebooks today — and why pen and...

What Are Notebooks Used For Today? (UK Guide)

Notebooks are still hugely popular in the UK, from journaling and mindfulness to creative writing and gift-giving. Discover all the ways people use notebooks today — and why pen and...

Woman sitting at a desk writing in a notebook

Who Invented Notebooks and Why Do We Use Them? ...

Notebooks are one of those everyday items we barely think about... until we need one. But have you ever wondered where they came from, who invented them, and why we...

Who Invented Notebooks and Why Do We Use Them? ...

Notebooks are one of those everyday items we barely think about... until we need one. But have you ever wondered where they came from, who invented them, and why we...

Handmade gift ideas from Watership Down Crafts, including fabric tote bags, embroidered tablet covers, and personalised notebook covers.

Best Gifts for People Who Are Hard to Buy For: ...

Struggling to find gifts for people who are hard to buy for? This UK guide shares thoughtful, practical and handmade gift ideas they’ll actually use – perfect for tricky friends...

Best Gifts for People Who Are Hard to Buy For: ...

Struggling to find gifts for people who are hard to buy for? This UK guide shares thoughtful, practical and handmade gift ideas they’ll actually use – perfect for tricky friends...

Beige tote bag accessorised with a floral orange scarf tied around the handle and a decorative heart-shaped charm, displayed indoors with a soft, neutral background.

How to Accessorise a Tote Bag: Simple Ways to A...

Wondering how to accessorise a tote bag? This guide shares simple, stylish ways to personalise your tote with functional add-ons, creative touches, and practical accessories to suit your lifestyle.

How to Accessorise a Tote Bag: Simple Ways to A...

Wondering how to accessorise a tote bag? This guide shares simple, stylish ways to personalise your tote with functional add-ons, creative touches, and practical accessories to suit your lifestyle.

Man and woman walking side by side outdoors, each carrying a neutral-coloured unisex tote bag.

Are Tote Bags Unisex? Here’s What Most People D...

Tote bags are the ultimate unisex accessory—practical, stylish, and eco-friendly. Discover why tote bags work for everyone and how to choose the perfect one for your lifestyle.

Are Tote Bags Unisex? Here’s What Most People D...

Tote bags are the ultimate unisex accessory—practical, stylish, and eco-friendly. Discover why tote bags work for everyone and how to choose the perfect one for your lifestyle.

Two fabric tote bags hanging on hooks—one with a floral print, the other with black and white stripes.

Are Tote Bags Fashionable? Why They’re More Sty...

Tote bags are style icons in 2023, marrying sustainability with fashion's forefront. Comfortable and functional, they uniquely express individuality through endless design options. Explore totes and redefine your personal style!

Are Tote Bags Fashionable? Why They’re More Sty...

Tote bags are style icons in 2023, marrying sustainability with fashion's forefront. Comfortable and functional, they uniquely express individuality through endless design options. Explore totes and redefine your personal style!

Flat lay of tote bag essentials including a phone, wallet, sunglasses, lipstick, keys, water bottle, painkillers, and other personal items, with a central label reading "Tote Essentials.

What Should You Put in a Tote Bag? 15 Essential...

Not sure what to pack in your tote? This guide shares 15 essential and eco-friendly items to keep your tote stylish, practical, and perfectly prepped for everyday adventures.

What Should You Put in a Tote Bag? 15 Essential...

Not sure what to pack in your tote? This guide shares 15 essential and eco-friendly items to keep your tote stylish, practical, and perfectly prepped for everyday adventures.

A vibrant reusable tote bag next to a crumpled plastic bag on a kitchen counter, highlighting the sustainability comparison between the two

Are Tote Bags Really Better Than Plastic? The T...

Tote bags outshine plastic with durability, sustainability, and style. Ditch single-use waste and embrace reusable fabric totes for shopping, work, and everyday essentials—better for you and the planet!

Are Tote Bags Really Better Than Plastic? The T...

Tote bags outshine plastic with durability, sustainability, and style. Ditch single-use waste and embrace reusable fabric totes for shopping, work, and everyday essentials—better for you and the planet!

Three tote bags in different sizes and designs, showcasing floral, neutral, and polka dot patterns

How Big is a Tote Bag? - A Size Guide for Ever...

Ah, the versatile tote—a charming companion for any adventure. From mini to oversized, find your match and choose sustainability with Watership Down Crafts! Discover more tote-worthy insights today!

How Big is a Tote Bag? - A Size Guide for Ever...

Ah, the versatile tote—a charming companion for any adventure. From mini to oversized, find your match and choose sustainability with Watership Down Crafts! Discover more tote-worthy insights today!

How to Style a Tote Bag for Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter

How to Style a Tote Bag for Spring, Summer, Aut...

Learn how to style a tote bag for spring, summer, autumn, and winter with expert tips, seasonal outfit ideas, and the best tote bag choices to complement your wardrobe year-round

How to Style a Tote Bag for Spring, Summer, Aut...

Learn how to style a tote bag for spring, summer, autumn, and winter with expert tips, seasonal outfit ideas, and the best tote bag choices to complement your wardrobe year-round

Elegant black tote bag adorned with a delicate white and gray floral pattern, resting on a wooden table. The bag features sturdy black handles and a sleek, structured design. A vase of fresh pink roses sits nearby, adding a touch of charm to the scene.

Luxury Handmade Tote Bags | Timeless Style & Ar...

Luxury handmade tote bags crafted with premium fabrics and timeless style. Elevate your wardrobe with artisan-quality, one-of-a-kind designs that blend elegance, durability, and sophistication effortlessly

Luxury Handmade Tote Bags | Timeless Style & Ar...

Luxury handmade tote bags crafted with premium fabrics and timeless style. Elevate your wardrobe with artisan-quality, one-of-a-kind designs that blend elegance, durability, and sophistication effortlessly