Over the weekend I discovered Handpicked Hall in Leeds, after a recommendation from my mum. Inside are lots of independent shops and cafes selling art, crafts, food, interior decor, home and gifts. Nestled away on the top floor was a little shop which amongst many lovely things, sold some quirky gift wrap and labels which instantly caught my eye.

Designed by McDonough and Davies; an independent design team from Yorkshire, their products are inspired by the past, folklore and simplicity. I liked them so much, I couldn’t resist buying something and sharing it with you all.

Lovely, little luggage tag tied around my wrap.

 This geometric patterned wrapping paper was the first to catch my eye, I love it.

I then found these luggage labels, which are a perfect match with the geometric wrap.

I couldn’t resist these quirky labels with their kitsch designs.

Happy Halloween! x

With Halloween nearly upon us, everyone is busy preparing and carving out their pumpkins ready for All Hallows’ Eve. But as these photo’s show, carving is just the beginning, and you can decorate your pumpkin in many different ways…

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I couldn’t resist taking a quick shot of this lovely (and delicious) doughnut before it was eaten! x