SUITCASE STAPLES
There’s something special about packing for a trip — especially when your bag includes meaningful, beautiful things. Whether it’s a weekend with friends, a family escape, or a solo adventure, here’s how to bring a little handmade joy to every getaway.
Packable Pieces with Personality
When space is tight, every item needs to earn its place. That’s where simple, well-made accessories come in — beaded bracelets, handmade earrings, soft cotton scarves. Easy to wear, light to pack, and full of character, these small additions bring just the right amount of colour and charm to your suitcase — and your day.
Sensory Touches for Travel Calm
Scent has a way of grounding us, even when we’re far from home. A lavender sachet tucked into your bag or a soothing essential oil roller can help ease you into slow mornings or restful nights. These small additions bring a little calm to unfamiliar spaces — and a gentle moment of pause wherever you are.
Packable sensory treats to bring travel calm.
Storage that Sparks Joy
Small pouches and zip-up bags make staying organised feel simple and satisfying. Use them to store skincare, tech, jewellery or keepsakes — whatever you need close at hand. Easy to pack and nice to look at, they’re the kind of everyday essentials that keep things tidy without losing their charm.
Gifts That Say Bon Voyage
A little token before someone leaves — a travel journal, a framed quote, or a hand-stitched keepsake — can make all the difference, adding warmth and memory to their next adventure.
A gift to say 'Bon Voyage'.
Say Thanks with Handmade
When you're staying with friends or family, a small handmade gift goes a long way. A print, a pouch, or a locally made treat is a lovely way to say thank you — and leave something thoughtful behind.
YOUR HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS
Stress Away Roll On
A soothing travel essential with calming oils to ease tension on the go. Pocket-sized peace, perfect for long journeys and busy minds.
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Silk Eye Mask
Drift off anywhere with this dreamy silk eye mask. Light-blocking, soft, and soothing — a sleep essential made for restful escapes.
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Mountains Cap
Lightweight, packable, and made for getaways. This embroidered cap is a suitcase staple for slow mornings, sunny walks, and mountain-bound adventures.
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Beaded Flower Necklace
Vibrant, bright, and easy to pack. These handmade beaded necklaces add a pop of colour to any outfit—perfect for sunshine days and suitcase living
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Velvet Glasses Case
Soft, slim, and travel-friendly. This velvet glasses case keeps your sunnies or specs safe on the move — an easy suitcase essential.
Shop Now ›ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: PATTERN PASSION
Preeti is a surface pattern designer whose work blends traditional techniques with modern digital craftsmanship. Trained in printed textiles and surface pattern design at Leeds College of Art and Design, she creates elegant, intricate designs that begin as hand-drawn artwork and are transformed into high-quality digital prints on silk. Her process celebrates detail, balance, and a natural sense of flow — capturing the handmade essence of each piece while embracing the possibilities of contemporary design. Working from her studio in Hull, Preeti brings together the old and the new to create timeless patterns with quiet sophistication. Each piece is designed to bring beauty, depth, and story to everyday life.
Preeti is a surface pattern designer whose work blends traditional techniques with modern digital craftsmanship. Trained in printed textiles and surface pattern design at Leeds College of Art and Design, she creates elegant, intricate designs that begin as hand-drawn artwork and are transformed into high-quality digital prints on silk. Her process celebrates detail, balance, and a natural sense of flow — capturing the handmade essence of each piece while embracing the possibilities of contemporary design. Working from her studio in Hull, Preeti brings together the old and the new to create timeless patterns with quiet sophistication. Each piece is designed to bring beauty, depth, and story to everyday life.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Explore our favourite travel-friendly finds — then take a moment to browse our one-of-a-kind accessories, thoughtful jewellery, and feel-good extras. All handpicked with care, and made to bring a little beauty wherever the journey takes you
Thanks for supporting independent artists and picking pieces that feel like you. It’s the small, thoughtful things that make travel that bit easier.
Until next time,
The Art & Soul Team 🗺️