I have a gorgeous new Jan Constantine Romany satchel!
I am not a beauty or fashion blogger. Don’t worry, I haven’t suddenly switched blog themes! I don’t follow fashion trends, I never have and I don’t intend to start. Getting dressed in the morning for me involves 1) checking the weather outside to see how many windproof/waterproof layers I’ll need and 2) is it clean? does it smell?
I kind of suck at being a girl.
There was one time it was suggested by an ex that I should make more effort to be feminine. A brief stint at wearing pink high heels was soon given up on in favour of sensible hiking boots. Heels schmeels.
I am, however, a practical sort of person, so when the lovely PR lady at Flamingo Gift, a UK based gift company, contacted me and asked if I would like to review something, anything, from their website – I set to browsing.
Flamingo Gifts boasts a wide range of products for every taste and style – even for those hard to buy for people like me. I headed to their home and kitchen accessories section first, admiring their quirky and unusual selection of products from Orla Kiely mugs and herb planters, to cake tins, wooden plaques and arty coffee pots.
There was plenty of things I liked, but nothing I really needed (see above about my practical trait).
What I needed was a new handbag.
I detest shopping for clothes, shoes and handbags. I would just rather spend my time doing something else, so I have a tendency to use everything until it quite literally falls apart before replacing it (that striped top you see me wearing in the photos – it’s at least 8 years old!). A trip into town with a specific intent at purchasing any clothing item fills me with dread and I want it to be over as soon as possible (I told you, I suck at being a girl!).
Imagine my delight when I stumbled across the shoulder bags & satchels section of Flamingo Gifts and immediately found not one, but two bags I instantly fell in love with!
The first, a gorgeous Jan Constantine Romany Satchel in deep red faux leather. This gorgeous satchel has the Romany heart embossed on the flap in a darker red which matches the two pockets on the lower part of the front. The interior is lined in red cotton with the Romany and love design. There’s no shortage of practical pockets for storing things too: besides the very spacious main compartment and two pockets on the front it has a secret zip pocket on the inside and two other inside pockets. The bag is fastened by two buckles and has an adjustable shoulder strap.
I love this bag so much!
The second bag I was sent was one by Gorjuss. I discovered Gorjuss while walking through the Post Office in the Toll Clock Shopping Centre in Lerwick, Shetland. They’ve had a display of various stationery products from this fantastic brand for years and I always slow down a bit to have a peek at the designs. I’ve never bought anything (none of it has been stuff I need, just stuff I like) but when I saw this Poppy Wood Saddle Bag I instantly fell in love.
Look at that quirky design! This saddle bag is much smaller than the Jan Constantine one, so it’s not as practical for someone like me who carries around several notebooks and assorted random bits and pieces (my bag is like Mary Poppins’ handbag!), but it’s a great day bag for going into town for a coffee. It has a press stud fastening and zipped & velcro pockets on the inside to keep things safe. Lined with cream & black stripes, it also has a lobster clasp on the end of an piece of elasticated string so you won’t lose your keys.
Jan Constantine Romany Satchel RRP £43.99* (price taken from Jan Constantine website)
Gorjuss Saddle Bag – Poppy Wood RRP £45* (price taken from Santoro-London website)
A note – I did not request both bags for review. I noticed that one of the bags was the last in stock on the website, so I suggested an alternative just in case it had sold. The lovely PR lady sent me both bags because, in her words: “I thought it would be nice to have a choice every day!” Over the moon, me! I’ve never had two handbags to choose from before!
I would urge you to have a peek at all the fabulous gifts Flamingo Gifts stock – they really do have something for everyone and every occasion, and their prices are notably cheaper than the original brand websites. The website itself is very easy to navigate, with clear menus in many different categories. You can also find Flamingo Gifts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
GIVEAWAY
Flamingo Gifts are stockists for the very popular colourful Orla Kiely range, and they have offered my readers the chance to win a random set of four of their china mugs! RRP £34* (price taken from Orla Kiely website).
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Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary was sent a Jan Constantine satchel and a Gorjuss Poppy Wood saddle bag for review. All opinions expressed are our own. This is not a paid post.
Natalie Crossan
the bogey man egg seperator is great
Leanne Bell
love the IN THIS HOUSE… PLAQUE.
Deborah Bird
I would love this bag! https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/gorjuss-woollen-slouchy-bag-last-rose
tracy sinclair
The Reserved For Dad Cushion, it would make a great gift for Fathers Day x
Amy Rowlands
i love the mugs it would be perfect for my new house 🙂
Mark Whittaker
The Deer Head Jewellry Box is one of my favourites
Patricia Avery
The mugs are gorgeous. I would choose them 🙂
Ellen Stafford
I love the Bogey Man Egg Separator – so funny – https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/bogey-man-egg-separator
Sarah Robinson
I love the Creative plaque in black xx
Helen Bennett
I adore this wine glass https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/lolita-queen-of-hearts-wine-glass. Stunning
Lorraine Crighton
GRUFFALO FEASTING SET would be my choice as a pressie for my grandson
Erica Price
Deer head jewellery box
Teresa Lee
I’d get my hubby some Mystical Coloured Fire Dust
Rachel B
I love the Purple Gummy Bear light. It would be a fabulous gift for my nephew.
Susan Pringle
My other half would love the stag chalkboard https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/stag-head-chalk-board
Karen Lloyd
I have got to get the bogey man egg separator, that really made me laugh.
rachael jones
the retro telephones are fab 🙂
NicolaAndrijauskas
I love the Swarovski Heart Wine Glasses ♡♥♡♥
Patricia Fraser
I would love the VW Camper Van Wash Bag x
sue lempkowski
folk blue owl mug
MICHELLE KEMP
Zoola Giraffe Ring Holder, Umbra
Kristy Brown
Having one teen and another about to turn teen I would love the TEENAGERS… PLAQUE…..as they are driving me nuts!
Claire Ward
The gorjuss saddle bag love their products
steph lovatt
Rubik’s cube bean bag for my other half to remind him of his youth
trevor linvell
I like the Siamese cat salt and pepper shakers
Cathy O
Love the Forest Friends Cake Tins would look lovely in my kitchen.
Martina Alban
I like the Mystical Coloured Fire Light
Emily Fraser
Would love the VANILLA & BLACK PEPPER FLAMINGO CANDLE!
Jade
The bogey man egg separator looks a great gift
Iris W
The cranberry, orange & cinnamon candle
Charlotte Hoskins
I love the retro phones. Funny as when I was a child, was dying for my parents to get a modern one!
david cavender
Orla Kiely mugs
Oksana Fitzgerald
I adore owl mugs. The thing is that my 2 year old is mad about owls. She absolutely loves everything owl related. And my 40 year old hubby broke most of the mugs in our house. Only 2 are survived. These owl mugs are so lovely and they would make all our family happy. I love the Orla Kiely mugs too. They will make mummy happy!
Eleanor Powell
love the Thrush Birdy cushion
Donna Caldwell
Nutella recipe book for my son he adores nutella
Rhian Nelmes
I’d love the Paisley Park Oilcloth Weekend for myself.
Angie Hoggett
love this case… https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/ted-baker-stag-laptop-sleeve
Sue Dorking
I’d buy my daughter the Paisley Park Oilcloth Weekend Bag, she loves travelling and would adore this! https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/paisley-park-oilcloth-weekend-bag
clara cort
love the Folklore coffee pot
Caroline S
Gummy bear lamps! One in every colour!
Stephanie Pitchers
I love this retro phone! https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/746-french-blue-telephone I think I might buy one (if they’re still in stock) when we move house this summer. So cool!
Michael Rattray
Cotton candy tea tin
Pat Stubbs
Love all the Orla Kiely mugs but would love the Epic Fail mug for my grandson
claire york
I love the retro telephones, I remember having one at my parents house!
katie skeoch
The wooden fox coaster set
Amy Mitchell
These are the cutest! Would love them 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
Fran H
I like the 70s make up bags – frosted flakes!!
sus100
I love the retro telephones!
Heather Walsh
I love the Siamese cat salt and pepper shakers. They are adorable.
sam fernley
I adore all the candles and the beautiful Folklore Coffee Pot.
Leila Benhamida
Love the Please Excuse The Mess Storage Box In Large will be perfect in my living room table as my kids enjoy playing around the house. When guest will come they will get this wonderful message.
Gemma Holland
I love the retro telephones.
YOLANDA DAVIS
I love these mugs. They remind me of my Nans kitchen when I was little.
Christine Caple
I love the Orla Kiely mugs too!
Lea Mavin
I love the Lost for words gorjusss woollen slouchy bag
Solange
The deer head jewellery box
leanne weir
I just really love the mugs
Helen Thurston
I’d have the rainbow overknee stripy toe socks – impossible to have a miserable day when you’ve got these on!
Sally Collingwood
I just really love the mugs
Helen Grayson
52 THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU POO – Because I have a friend that would find this hilarious
Kathleen Bywaters
I find this adorable, I’d love to keep my jewellery in it!
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/deer-head-jewellery-boxwu-and-wu
ESME MCCRUBB
I love their cushions
Jackie ONeill
love these Modella wine glasses https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/modella-wine-glasses-set-of-2
Laura Baker
I would buy my sister the Nutella recipe book as she absolutely loves the stuff – and it might stop her eating it straight from the jar!
debbie smith
i really love there selection of cushions such beautiful designs some fab gifts on there site fab giveaway x
faye huntington
the deer head jewellery box is nice!
Claire Tovey
746 phone box red telephone
Kelly Lawton (@Jakeysmummy2006)
I love the herb pots!
Rachel Craig
Purple Gummi Bear Lamp. My young Great Nephew would love the lamp for use in his bedroom.
kris
the deer head jewellery box
claire blake
THE AVIARY IPAD CASE, DISASTER DESIGNS
Sharon Hingley
I love the Abode Espresso Set , it is so cute.
Isabel O'Brien
I love the deer head jewellery box, I think it would look lovely in my kitschy flat.
Eileen Teo
I like a zap cushion
LORNA WIL
OLIVE CRUET SET, CULINARY CONCEPTS
claire woods
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/reserved-for-dad-cushion
Sheila Reeves
I love the Thoughtful Gardener Bug Motel https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/thoughtful-gardener-bug-motel
Pip Bennett
I really like the Candy Stripe Party Lights 🙂
Kay Broomfield
I love the Coach Lanterns https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/large-rectangular-coach-lantern-culinary-concepts
linda rothen
fox cushion
Emma Nixon
The button coasters
Angela Sandhu
I love the Swarovski Heart Wine Glasses for myself
Diana
The wildlife fox cushion 🙂
Helen
Button coasters
Stephanie Whitehouse
I’d like a whole flock of https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/floral-spring-hanging-owl
melanie stirling
I would like the stag cruet set.
Elizabeth (Liz) Briggs
I like the Mystical Coloured Fire Light x
Amanda S
Love the watering can salt and pepper pots
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/watering-can-salt-and-pepper-set-culinary-concepts
Francesca Tuck
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/hook-line-and-sinker-fish-ceramic-mug I would love this for my dad who has not yet succeeded in catching a fish no matter how hard he has tried.
Fiona
one of the French telephones, love them
Ruth Harwood
this is gorgeous:
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/blue-ice-hummingbird-scarf
Natally
The wildlife fox cushion, adore foxy items!
katrina walsh
The gold corsage mirror is just lovely
Tammy Tudor
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/boho-dress-scarf-holder this would come in handy!
Angela McDonald
I absolutely LOVE the HERITAGE & HARLEQUIN ZEBRA CLUTCH, DISASTER DESIGNS!!
Lucy Robinson
I love the rubix cube bean bag. x
C Kennedy
I’d buy all of the Orla Kiely tealight holders, they’d look fab in the garden in the evenings!
Emma Gibson
I love a lot of gifts off this site, i can’t really choose.
Nadia
I love the satchel bag too!
jenna rothen
i love the Gorjuss Saddle Bag
Nikki Stewart
The rubix cube bean bag is awesome!
Puala Readings
I love Rubik’s Cube Bean Bag, love it for the ‘Man Cave’.
Rosemary Rowe
I LOVE the quirky gifts, like the unicorn horn for cats, the Mr Bogey egg separator, etc.!! So funny! That’s probably what I’d buy!
Gillian Holmes
I’d like to buy myself these mugs they look smashing 🙂
Kat Lucas
SET OF 3 PASTEL RETRO SUITCASES is my fav and would love to give as a gift or just might keep for myself
Kate Cass
My fave little joy loves dinosaurs do I would love to give Dominic this https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/origami-dinosaurs-set ty for the chance x x
Maureen Quinnell
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/united-kingdom-large-map-vintage-hanging-heart I love maps – this is so cute
Sarah Lee
I love the VW CAMPER VAN WASH BAG BLUE
Jo Jones
The Siamese Cat Salt & Pepper for my cat mad friend
Kirsten Barthy
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/gruffalo-childrens-cutlery-set
Mark Palmer
The saddle bag
lyn
I am a total sucker for scarves.. i also think they make nice inexpensive gifts. The floral & robin scarf is lovely
Hutch2
The Teenager plaque – oh so very apt at the moment in our household!
Anthony Harrington
I like the Gruffalo Feasting Set, perfect for our little Grandson
jennifer thorpe
the VW lunchbox
Bob Clark
tHE fOX CUSHION FOR MY WIFE
tina holmes
The button coasters are so cute.
Laura Jeffs
I love the SIAMESE CAT SALT & PEPPER SET…sooo cute!!
Jen Schofield
I love the gummy bear lamp
Laura Pritchard
I’d pick the HAPPILY EVER AFTER HANGING PANELS for myself – they’re so sweet!
Heather T
Betta Silver Hoop Drop Earrings
Cat
I’d offer my niece the inflatable massive t rex, just to see my brother’s face when it is set up in the flat.
I love the forest tin set.
J suttle
the Saddle Bag!
Felicity Smith
the Vintage Floral Lady Jeanne Suitcase would be my favourite
Maria Molly Taylor
HORSE HEAD SQUIRREL FEEDER What a classic, I do feed the squirrels anyway so this will keep me amused
Susan B
Thoughtful Gardener Bug Motel.
Andrea A
Map Vacuum Flask for myself.
Mark
The bag for my sister
christine shelley
i love the GRUFFALO MELAMINE DIVIDED PLATE
gemma brown
the doctor who glasses 😀
lydia
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/746-french-blue-telephone i’d like this phone 🙂
Gerri Tennant
My son would love the Volkswagen lunch box
Gerri Tennant
My son would love this lunch box ! https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/vw-campervan-insulated-lunch-bag
Ursula Hunt
I love the Jumbo storage bags for all my sewing accessories, especially the Suki design
claire blaney
I love the The cotton candy tea tin
Sarah Goodman
the navy dragonfly scarf is beautiful my friend would love it
Drew Kent
Definitely that Gorjuss Saddle Bag for my darling wife
Leanne
So many pretty things to choose from. I think my favourite is definitely the Orla Kiely Tea Lights!
Ellen arnold
The zoola elephant ring holder for myself
Ashleigh Allan
I like the In This House… Plaque
Suzy M
Thoughtful Gardener Bug Motel for my Dad who is a keen gardener
Karen Barrett
I would choose the Vintage Floral Lady Jeanne Suitcase for myself 🙂
Spencer Broadley
The Home Chalk Board – https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/home-chalk-board
Julie Booth
some wine glasses
Caroline H
I’d love someone to buy me the Toto Storage Box, Umbra as a gift – it’s a clever little storage box that would be really well used.
Suzanne Drummond
would love these
Katherine L
The wooden owl coaster set would be fab for my house! https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/wooden-owl-coaster-set
Helen Hodgson
Love this.
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/flower-fairy-lights-red-rose-disaster-designs
Lisbeth
Got to be this one https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/teenagers-plaque I know so many people who could use one of these
niall OGrady
Lovin’ some of the flamingo home wares, the “live life plaques are fab!
Julie Halpin
My sister has recently bought a small flock of chickens and is quite literally chicken mad, so the Madeleine Floyd chicken mugs would make a lovely gift.
Cheryl
The Priscilla owl cushion, Sass & Belle for my lovely new home.
Mary Heal
The cotton candy tea tin
Shaunagh Bliss
Got to be the button coasters – wonderful
Leanne V Mckenna
I can’t help but love the horse head squirrel feeder ha ha, but I don’t think I would actually use it. Love the VW camper tent!!
Leanne V Mckenna
Oh it’s a washbag… so distracted by that darn squirrel feeder! Still love it as it’s VW!
Catherine Ball
I’d get my three-year-old the Gruffalo Melamine Divided Plate as she is obsessed with the Gruffalo and also hates her food to get mixed up on her plate (she’s a bit OCD about it)
Sarah Griffiths
WOODEN OWL COASTER SET
These look gorgeous and are so different
John Tingay
The “Futile Attempt At Organising My Life” is just the sort of gift my sister expects from me – and I am happy to oblige 🙂
tiggerific1973
I really want a Gummy bear lamp!
Jessica Powell
I love the deer head jewelleru box x
Stephanie Tsang
I love the Mr P tape dispenser.
Rebecca England
Love the vintage floral suitcase
Hayley Austin
I adore the daisy plasters and really want to try any of the scented candles
Maureen findley
button coasters are cute
Maureen findley
Lolita Tattoo Amore wine glass
sharon mead
I would love one of the Series 746 Phones any colour they are all cool
Lynsey Buchanan
The FRENCH BLUE TELEPHONE
Judith Luscombe
My partner and I are expecting out first grandson soon so would choose this for us to give our little darling when he arrives. https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/blade-and-rose-monster-leggings
Roxanne Clark
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/button-coasters Too cute x
Roxanne Clark
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/patchouli-and-orange-flamingo-candle
frances hopkins
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/reserved-for-dad-cushion
Jayne T
Wow, they have some great things to choose from. I’d love to buy the BE CREATIVE PLAQUE IN BLACK for our dining room.
kellyjo walters
I love these mugs.. I got a thing for kitchen stuff
pete c
Vanilla & Black Pepper Flamingo Candle
Heather Haigh
I love the look of the Cotton Candy nesting tins.
Andrew Cakebread
Wine glasses are really fine quality
laura cooper
Cat dress up coasters! hehe so cute!
Amy J
I love the button coasters!
Naomi L
I adore all the wine glasses – especially the Lolita Tattoo Amore wine glass…might have to get it!
Tracy Newton
I love the button coasters
Morag P
Love the fox cushion! https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/angus-the-fox-cushion
winnie
the bacon toothpaste 🙂
Jill Garratt
I love the Blade & Rose Rabbit leggings – they would be perfect for my neice!
Colette B
What a lovely website & a very lovely PR lady!
Andrew reed
nice
clair downham
love the colourful wine glasses
laura banks
the bogey man egg seperator is very cool
kim neville
I would like to try their candles
Jane Berrow
ORLA KIELY, MEDIUM PLANT POT SCRIBBLE STEM, it matches my bedding.
Susan Lloyd
The purple gummy bear lamp is lovely x
Jess Mandeville
I’d have the Gorjus woolen slouchy bag, Lost For Words. I’m a big fan of the Gorjus range but never seem to buy any because I’m trying to cut back on buying things I don’t need.
Brad Start
I know my wife would also love that Gorjuss Saddle Bag…..Well that’s one birthday gift problem solved for me!
Tania Atfield
Blackboard & 3 wooden hearts is perfect for my kitchen
https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/black-board-and-3-wooden-hearts
Tracy Nixon
They have some gorgeous items! I love the VINTAGE MIRROR WITH GOLD CORSAGE FLOWERS and woul treat myself to it for my bedroom!
Tracey Peach
I would buy my friend these wine glasses because she loves wine & pink! https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/products/lolita-baby-girl-personalised-it-wine-glass