In the age of modern technology, of bleeping reminders, e-mailed memos and electronic musings, it’s all too easy to forget that sometimes, the old fashioned way is simply just a little bit nicer. Whether you’re a list-maker, a scrapbook-constructor, or simply someone who likes to note things down for future reference, abandoning the electronic in favour of a leather notebook or handmade journal can be a welcome return to simplicity. Read the rest of this entry »
Scaramanga Leather i-Pad Satchel £49.50
Got a netbook, ultrabook, compact laptop, tablet or a i-Pad this Christmas? Then you’ll need somewhere to put it when you are out and about. Of course it’ll need to be stylish and have enough space for some of the other things you can’t do without during a busy day. Scaramanga leather satchels or vintage leather bags make perfect laptop or netbook carriers. Read the rest of this entry »
Vintage Travel Trunk £175
As someone who lives in a flat where square footage is at a minimum, I’m always on the look out for ways to increase storage without decreasing the amount of space I have to move around in. There’s always one condition though: said storage must look GOOD. Otherwise there’s simply no point. Something I’ve had my eye on for quite some time is one of Scaramanga’s beautiful vintage travel trunks. Gorgeous and practical, these classic chests are the perfect solution for someone who seeks to make their home as unique as they are. Old travel trunks are a great way to bring a nostalgic feel to a room or living area. Read the rest of this entry »
Despite the fact that your university years are the perfect opportunity to really find out who you are and embrace your true self, a lot rides on making a good first impression. Ideally this would involve arriving on a unicorn, but since that’s out of the question you’ll have to get by on your charm and wit. However, it doesn’t hurt to look awesome at the same time, and as everyone knows, a good outfit is nothing without excellent accessories.
One of the downsides of leaving home to further your education is that space is often limited, both in the carrying capacity of your mode of transportation on the way there and in your new home once you arrive. This means that regardless of how extensive your collection of bags may be, you’re only going to be able to take a selection. But fear not! Read the rest of this entry »
In a couple of weeks, kids all over the country will be removed from under their parents’ feet and ushered back into classrooms as they begin another year of school. For some, it’ll be their first time away from the safety of the nest, whereas others will be old hands at this learning malarkey. Whatever their age, why not soften the blow with a beautiful leather satchel from Scaramanga?
15 Inch Leather Satchel By Scaramanga £77
I remember when I was a child, harassing my long-suffering mother every August for a new bag in which to carry my schoolbooks Read the rest of this entry »
Scaramanga Large Wide Leather Satchel
Ladies: imagine you’re about to leave the house, having carefully packed your bag so everything fits in perfectly, and your boyfriend or husband says to you “Oh, can I just put my wallet, keys, phone and jumper in there?” - sound familiar? But what if your bag gets stolen/breaks under the weight of the additional load? You know full well the blame will be laid firmly at your feet when you’re unable to get back into your house having lost both sets of keys. This is just one of many reasons why it’s high time men need to take on their fair share of the carrying responsibility by getting their own bags.
Scaramanga Leather Satchels Essential Festival Accessories
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the larger the bag, the more it will carry. However, the problems with the majority of large bags are twofold.
1) They are usually just one massive cavity in which you will spend approximately 50% of your time rooting around to find the one thing you need (which is always the last thing your grasping hand will find, having previously groped every other neighbouring item. Twice).
2) They are mostly very ugly. Read the rest of this entry »
Scaramanga's Largest Travel Bag - Large Overlander
Some Scaramanga customers may not be aware that we’ve been designing and making leather satchels and travel bags for several years now. In fact we were one of a very small number of stores selling their own handmade leather satchels almost five years ago.
We’ve used this knowledge, valuable customer feedback and years of experience to bring a wider variety of quality classically styled leather satchels, messenger bags and vintage inspired travel bags, so if you like classic British design and traditional craftsmanship then you’ll love Scaramanga’s leather satchels, messenger bags and travel bags.
An art deco vintage cupboard - used here as a linen cupboard
If you’re anything like me, an extra cupboard in your house would never go amiss, and even better a vintage cupboard so that it brings style as well as space. The vintage look is in, and whether you have an entirely vintage styled home or you have a more modern style and are just looking to add something a bit different to your home interior, a classic vintage cabinet can provide the look as well as providing a versatile space to store almost anything.