Price Points: Sun umbrellas

Sun umbrellas

We generally think of umbrellas being used when it’s raining outside. However, with the absolutely scorching days we’ve been having this month, have you thought about getting yourself one of these sun umbrellas?

We’re all becoming more aware of skin cancer and the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure. Some of us use sunscreen as part of our daily routine; using an umbrella outdoors on a hot day builds on your solar skincare.

Two of the three sun umbrellas that we’re highlighting claim to give anti UV and factor 50+ protection. So, during the next heatwave – whether you’re dining al fresco at a favourite restaurant or taking a walk on the beach or relaxing in the park – open your sun umbrella, safe in the knowledge that you won’t be getting burnt!

  1. Anti UV banana umbrella: £13.30, Amazon
  2. Pantone large umbrella: £33.82, Pantone
  3. Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+: £40.00, Solbari

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Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
£40.00
Pantone large umbrella
Pantone large umbrella
£33.82
Anti UV banana umbrella
Anti UV banana umbrella
£13.30
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
£40.00
Pantone large umbrella
Pantone large umbrella
£33.82
Anti UV banana umbrella
Anti UV banana umbrella
£13.30
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
£40.00
Pantone large umbrella
Pantone large umbrella
£33.82
Anti UV banana umbrella
Anti UV banana umbrella
£13.30
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
£40.00
Pantone large umbrella
Pantone large umbrella
£33.82
Anti UV banana umbrella
Anti UV banana umbrella
£13.30
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
Compact sun protective umbrella UPF50+
£40.00
Pantone large umbrella
Pantone large umbrella
£33.82
Anti UV banana umbrella
Anti UV banana umbrella
£13.30

Win Village Leathers accessories

Selection of leather glasses cases from Village Leathers

The 1st of November is All Saint’s Day, Day of the Dead and – here in Wales – Calan Gaeaf. We begin the month, as ever, with a brand new give-away; and we think you’re going to love this one! We’ll be giving one of you a trio of leather accessories from Village Leathers.

There’s a key holder, card holder and glasses case in the winner’s bundle – available in a range of gorgeous colours. You can choose matching or clashing brights or timeless classics such as black, burgundy or tan. Personally, I’ve been lusting after their Chroma yellow range – so bold & beautiful!

Selection of leather key holders from Village Leathers

Village Leathers is a family business based in London and has been trading since 1974. All their items are handmade, created using top quality materials in their creaky Victorian workshop. They use all-vegetable dyes and only use leather that’s a by-product of the meat industry.

Village Leathers and H is for Home share an ethos. Here’s what they say:

I don’t think there’s anything more satisfying than a product design being so old that it rolls back into fashion.

To enter, leave us a comment below saying what things you miss or would like (or hate, if you prefer) to see come back into fashion. It could be food, TV programmes, fashion, music… I’d like to see ‘Penny for the Guy’ return and be as popular as Halloween has become!

As usual, complete all the social follows, shares etc for extra entries.

Trio of leather accessories from Village Leathers

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Gimme Five! Clutch bags

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selection of 5 ladies' clutch bags | H is for Home

Maybe because it’s my birthday in less than a fortnight, but recently I’m finding my head being turned by cute clutch bags!

Yes, I’ve already got lots of bags – but I could always find a little space for one of these. The most expensive example is 100 times more expensive than the cheapest, can you guess which is which? No peeking at the answers now!

  1. Oversize vegan leather envelope clutch – rose pink – £6.44 Etsy
  2. Day to evening leather clutch by E&S Elves & Shoemakers – £125, Notonthehighstreet
  3. Metallic clutch – £25, River Island
  4. Sarah oversized envelope clutch bag , yellow – £39, John Lewis
  5. Mulberry Clemmie glossy goat leather clutch – £695, Selfridges