More Than a Make-Up Bag
10 ways to use a velvet pouch — at home and away
A velvet pouch often begins life as a make-up bag — but it rarely stays that way for long.
Our accessories are designed to be lived with. We have chosen for you beautiful pieces that quietly adapt to everyday life and become the things you instinctively reach for. Our velvet pouches are soft yet practical, beautiful yet hardworking — and far more versatile than they first appear.
A big thank you to my Sassy Spirits that have let me know how they have been using their pouches. Their ideas and experiences have helped me put together this list of ten ways you can use your velvet pouches every day.
1. Everyday handbag organiser
Perfect for keeping together the small essentials that tend to disappear — lip balm, hand cream, tissues, keys or cards. A velvet pouch keeps everything in one place and easy to find. A pouch slips into your bag but is easy to find and left out when you need those small things.
2. Travel companion
Ideal for weekends away or longer journeys, a velvet pouch slips neatly into hand luggage or suitcases. Use it for toiletries, sleep masks or personal items you like to keep close while travelling. Or why not use it to keep your travel documents all together?
3. A useful Clutch Bag
Sometimes we struggle to find a clutch bag that doesn't cost the earth. The detailed embroidery on the Velvet pouches elevates them to a thing of real beauty. Match one of our pouches with your favourite dress and you will find she works great as a simple clutch with room for your phone, small purse, hanky and lipstick.
4. Bedside essentials holder
Placed on a bedside table, a pouch is perfect for storing jewellery, hand cream, lip balm, tablets, medicines or a sleep mask overnight — keeping everything tidy and within reach.
5. Work or desk organiser
A velvet pouch works beautifully in a work bag or on a desk, holding pens, notebooks, business cards or small stationery items. Your pouch will help you stay organised in the office and at meetings.
6. Tech tidy
Ideal for storing everyday tech essentials such as headphones, charging cables, power banks or earbuds. A pouch keeps cords untangled and easy to grab when you’re on the move.
7. Thoughtful gift bag
Filled with small treats, a velvet pouch makes a thoughtful and reusable gift. It’s practical, personal and easy to tailor by choosing a colour or design that suits the the person you are giving it to.
8. Craft or hobby storage
Whether it’s sewing, crochet, knitting accessories or art supplies, a pouch keeps small creative tools organised and ready to hand. Music lover? Why not keep you small accompaniments all together in a tidy pouch?
9. Bathroom or dressing-table storage
Use a pouch to keep everyday beauty essentials neatly stored. They work great for everything from skincare to hair accessories and they add a decorative touch to shelves or drawers.
10. A little luxury, just for you
Sometimes, a pouch doesn’t need a purpose beyond being beautiful. A velvet pouch can simply hold the things that matter to you — or nothing at all — and be enjoyed for its craftsmanship and design.
Designed to be used, loved and enjoyed
Whatever you are doing with it, a velvet pouch is more than a make-up bag. It’s a small everyday luxury designed to adapt to your life — at home, at work and wherever you go next.
If you have one of our beautiful velvet pouches please share a picture with us of what you are using it for. Our Instagram and Facebook Pages would love to see your photo's and if you tag us whilst sharing an image I will send you a £5 gift voucher as a thank you.
Happy Pouching and thanks for reading.
