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Summer School

Aug 8, 2022 jean1usbags

Every year for the past 5(ish) years early August has meant one thing: prepare for Summer School! This year is no different, and for the past couple of weeks I have been learning music and practising my conducting gestures ready for development with the Sing for Pleasure tutors as a choral conductor.

This year, as in previous years, I’ll be taking plenty of JeaniusBags stock with me to sell in the SfP shop, helping to raise funds to train more young choral conductors. With a little hiatus for… shhh… you know what… there has been an explosion in the popularity of choral singing in the UK (helped by the wonderful Gareth Malone and his TV programmes), and the health benefits of singing in groups – both mental and physical – is well documented.

If you’re local to Cambridge and you’d like to browse my bags (and other SfP merchandise!) and maybe stay for a concert, please get in touch. I’m always keen to repurpose previously loved jeans into beautiful bags – including music stand bags! – and I have a nice new line of tuning fork cases in cork and faux leather.

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Summery Bags

Jun 26, 2022 jean1usbags

At some point during the spring and autumn every year, many people switch over between their summer and winter wardrobes. I did that last weekend – later than usual – and sure enough, the weather changed soon afterwards.

What about bags? I switched from a black and silver chenille bag to a more summery floral denim bag with pastel pink accents. What about you? Do you have different seasonal bags?

If you need a bit of inspiration for your holiday, a wedding, garden party, or just to pretend it’s summertime (despite the weather), take a look at these:

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Fundraising for Foodbanks

Dec 30, 2021 jean1usbags

You will have seen that very soon, domestic gas and electricity bills will virtually double. This will have a massive impact on the finances of the most vulnerable in our society, and foodbanks will become even more vital in supporting these people.

Throughout the 2020/21 global pandemic and lockdowns, most of our fundraising efforts have been donated to Porch Boxes, a foodbank serving those in need in and around Bury. We plan to continue with these donations, and you can help.

JeaniusBags has never before held any kind of stock sale, but we’re about to make a huge exception, and all proceeds will be donated to Porch Boxes. While stock last, you can buy anything at all from stock at a whopping 20% discount*. So get thinking – do you have birthdays or anniversaries to plan for? Valentine’s Day is in February, Mothering Sunday will be with us in March, and if you’re really organised, Father’s Day is in June!

So have a browse or our handbags, cross-bodies, bohos, messengers, totes, backpacks, “occasion” bags, travel accessories, purses, wallets, and of course, our original denim collection.

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Remember – all of our bags have been lovingly handcrafted from scratch, and every purchase will help the vital work of Porch Boxes Bury.

*P&P costs will still have to be passed on – we are unable to absorb those additional costs without impacting on our fundraising efforts – but local purchasers can of course collect for free. Sale ends 31 January 2022.

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Father’s Day

Jun 8, 2019Jun 8, 2019 jean1usbags

Do your Dad’s pockets always bulge with wallet, keys, loose change, tissues and countless other “essentials” he cannot possibly leave the home without? Is he always after space in your Mum’s bag for her to carry his stuff for him? Is it time he had a bag of his own?

Father’s Day falls on June 16 this year. Don’t be caught out – order his Man Bag now!

Does your dad do the grocery shopping? how about a denim shopping bag that will last forever and help save the planet?

Does your Dad carry his coins in one of those little plastic bags you get from banks? These pyramid coin purses will do the job!

Have you bought your Dad a bottle of something tasty but need some ethical gift-wrap? How about one of these?

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If it’s Dad’s job to walk the dog, how about a bag specifically designed for the purpose, with room for a roll of poo-bags, doggy treats, keys and wallet:

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Not seen what you need? have a look at our Denim Collection and Tech Bags for more inspiration!

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Mothering Sunday

Feb 28, 2019Feb 28, 2019 jean1usbags

This year, Mothering Sunday falls on 31 March, and it will be with us before we know it! Are you ready? Here at JeaniusBags we have simple gives for much loved mothers (and grandmothers!) to suit pocket-money budgets.

Have a look at these examples – please remember that all prices exclude P&P.

Up to £20

Classy Cool Clutch Bags – £20

Zip N Go laptop bag – £20

Roma toiletry bag – £18

Ruffled and Ready kiss-clasp bag – £12

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Up to to £10

Covered notebook – £10

Denim totes – £10

Denim Sling Bag – £10

Groovy Glasses cases – £8