You know sometimes you browse a shop or website and you just know that it’s perfect for you? The kind of place where you find yourself wanting pretty much the entire range, and one in every type and colour? Well, that’s what happened to me with Scaramanga when they got in touch with me recently.
After a fair amount of deliberation, I chose a few items to review and share with you today, and I’m also delighted to be offering one of my readers the chance to win a gift voucher to spend with them, too, so do read on for more details about that.
Wooden Printing Blocks and Leather Journals
You may well have spotted a Scaramanga journal already in my Ultimate Stationery Gift Guide, a beautiful journal with an antiqued brass closure. In addition to that, I also received these wooden printing blocks and embossed leather journal…
The wooden printing blocks came in a pretty little pouch and have already been put to use by the kids when they made their Christmas placemats. They are sturdy and beautifully crafted, with pretty designs. The journal, with its soft leather cover, is currently residing in my new stationery chest whilst I ponder its purpose. I feel it needs to be special, as it looks like such a special book.
Old Wooden Chests, Trunks & Boxes
These are all so appealing, and I have to say I took my time over these. The chests are all 70-100 years old and were once used by Indian families. Every chest is unique and carefully restored, and I love the sense of history that comes with them.
In the end I opted for an old merchant’s stationery chest, which arrived yesterday and I am absolutely smitten. Made from teak hardwood, with compartments and pull out sections, it’s taking pride of place within arm’s length of my desk and is already full of stationery – I did have something of an overflow so it is good to have somewhere to store it all now!
Doesn’t it make you want to just open it up and explore it? It is sturdy without being heavy and has clearly been crafted to last. I wish I could share the smell with you, as I struggle to describe it. Think old antique shops and vintage book stores and I’d say that’s about the right scent. The kids are fascinated by it, too, and have been eagerly showing it off. Must get them to stop mooching about in it, as it is all mine..!
I’m also very partial to Scaramanga’s huge range of leather satchels and bags, and could happily choose about a dozen of those!
So yes, it is fair to say that I am pleased with these items, the quality, the craftsmanship, the range available and their beauty. They offer something different, and I can see them being brilliant for special gifts at this time of year.
With that in mind, I now have a £50 Scaramanga gift voucher up for grabs, so to be in with a chance of winning it please enter using the rafflecopter below. The competition is open to UK entrants only and closes at 12am 14th December 2015.
What tempts you from the Scaramanga range?
(T&Cs are stated in the rafflecopter, which do include all entrants details being passed on to Scaramanga)
Disclosure: I received the products FOCÂ for the purposes of this post, but all words and opinions are my own
What a great site! I love the Old Tin Rack Set but am even more taken by the Old School Blackboard – I could definitely get my “to do” lists on there in my little work corner.
The printing items you choose are fab too.
I love the leather journals!
Oh wow, I can’t believe I’ve never seen this website before, I’m in love! The tablet cases are lush, my absolute favs! <3
The wooden stamps – love stamps for card and tag making!
I love a journal to write my thoughts in
love loads chair,
The leather Journal is just beautifully made x
Oooh had a quick nip over to their website and found a few things I more than love! I would love to grab myself one of them journals and a few of those vintage postcards (I’ve got a love for postcards!) X
I love their wooden stamps!
I like the tote bags
I LOVE those wooden boxes they are so magical and steeped in history. Those I like x
The tramway Leather Bag is gorgeous!!!
I love the antique distressed chest.
Pretty! I love the little wooden stamps, this would make a lovely vision book/art journal.
The Leather Journals look enticing
BLACK LEATHER PURSE 4
Oh my gosh that chest is AMAZING!!! I really love it! As you know I love this brand. My bag is so high quality from there x
The leather journals are amazing!!
I like the look of the purple glass lanterns. Actually all of the different coloured lanterns are really nice.
The travel cases and trunks are absolutely fabulous !
I love the glass lanterns in purple! Very nice
Love the wooden printing blocks
Wow!! I love love LOVE stuff like this. Ive wanted to get a leather journal for a while now.
the leather journals
Their boxes are great especially the Rustic Trinket Box.
The wooden stamps are lovely x
It is hard to choose, as there are several items I really like. But I especially love the Leather Tri-fold men’s wallet.
their chai glasses to start with
the leather journals xx
Loving all the tote bags , so hard to choose just one x
I like the look of the men’s wallets
I like the woolly blanket in red.
I love the embossed journals x
The Rustic Money Box
Their leather wallets. My husband is desperate for a new one and this would be a lovely treat for him.
i would love a journal x
UPCYCLED RED TEMPLE MIRROR
I think the wooden stamps look great!
The scaramanga journal
I love the trunks. Its such an usual look and great storage. I especially love the Vintage Steamer Trunk
What beautiful things on the website! I love the silky sari journals…really lovely!
I’d like to get the Men’s Leather Wallet for my husband 🙂
the leather journels
I love the journal I always write my thoughts down xx
THE TRAMWAY LEATHER BAG
Love these,
I own something similiar to this and they so cute!
I LOVE THE LEATHER JOURNAL
i like the Leather Journals x
I like the Metro Leather bag.
I love the medium overland leather satchel.
Mens leather wallet
EVERYTHING!!!!! heheh
really need a new tablet case and these are gorgeous..finding it hard to choose…one can have more than 3 right?? its normal 🙂
the journals
I really like the journals especiallt the leather one
the tramway leather bag thankyou
https://www.scaramangashop.co.uk/item/2167/18/Journals/Extra-Large-Silky-Sari-Notebook-Orange.html has to be something that I would really consider.
I started journaling again this year when my brain started to feel a little overcrowded and I was struggling to see the positive things in my day. I always find having something pretty to write in helps me maintain the motivation to keep writing rather than giving up and letting it fall by the way side. I can’t resist beautiful stationary. I also really like the travel journals on their website in the gift section!
a lovely journal to write about my day
The wooden stamps look fab, they’d be perfect for my project life albums
Wow, I’ve a thing for boxes and everything in its place so that chest please! Fab.
the antique distressed chest is something else!
I love the satchels!
All of it is gorgeous! I love the bags and the chests.
I’ve actually had my eye on this for a little while now. https://www.scaramangashop.co.uk/item/2098/76/Leather-Travel-Bags/The-Metro-Leather-Bag.html
I love the satchels – so beautiful!
The leather satchels are GORGEOUS!
I love what you’ve shown of this range so far, but my heart is with the wooden boxes – they are totally gorgeous!
I just love their satchel bags. Use mine all the time!
The Medium Overlander Leather Satchel 16″ looks excellent
Oh wow everything on there is so nice, I love the look of the journals, both the leather and the silky ones.
I like the look of the SMALL LEATHER SATCHEL 13 INCH
Love the Red Rustic Shaving Box
Love the Shaving Boxes x
Really spoilt for choice, but I think the pink wall mirror cabinet is gorgeous x
I like the leather 12 inch saddle bag xx
The Vintage Steamer Trunk is gorgeous.
A new satchel bag would be awesome!
The journals
BLACK LEATHER PURSE 4 – OLGS15098 is gorgeous but so many lovely things – I was spoilt for choice.
The leather Journal looks nice
I love the Messenger bags but it would be hard to choose between them and the circus trunk.
Just love the cushion covers, blankets and bed covers -the colours would look great in my bedroom.
Black Boho Leather Backpack – FLBG14017 would make a great present.
I love the lanterns.
Love the classic styles
Leather Journals, love paper
The trinket chests are stunning, Such a beautiful range. Loving the Scaramanga website.
I love their old wooden chests! My hubby has always wanted one!
i really love this LARGE VINTAGE LEATHER JOURNAL – LNBS26008
I love the journals! They are so beautiful
I love the Old Wooden Stationery Box
Love the leather journals
The leather journals
i like the Scaramanga’s embossed leather journal
The gold collection tote! A fabulous bag ?
I love the journal.
I love this cabinet: https://www.scaramangashop.co.uk/item/406/108/Vintage-Cabinets–Cupboards/Vintage-Blue-Display-Cabinet.html
The black leather bella handbag
Lots! Mostly bags and the journals.
I love the purses and wallets :o)
I love the glass lanterns
i love the journals 😀
The large leather journal with lined paper
Lots of lovely things but really love the Large Overlander Leather Bag 18 Inch
I love the Old Merchant’s Chest! Bit out of my budget though
I love the upcycled temple mirrors in all colours!
I don’t know if there is a right or a wrong answer, but I would let my other half choose something if I won, so it would be a gift of sorts. This looks right up her street
The wooden boxes – a special place for my treasure
I like the Christmas printing block set
Love the LEATHER SHOPPER TOTE BAG
I love the stationery chest, I would adore one. I have a very old leather chest and a wooden suitcase used in the first world war complete with the original newspaper of the day lining it. These are my treasures and I am always looking for more boxes and chests to add to my collection -what a find Scaramanga is
I love the boxes with lots of compartments
The Black Boho Leather Backpack is great.
love the journals xx
Everything is unique (@PeanutHog)
I love the shaving mirrors with their storage and hanging pole. I could come up with so many uses for them.
The leather journal are lovely
I like the glass lanterns
Large Old Wooden Bowl – OWIS60323
my boyfriend has wanted a leather journal for a while so id definitely get him one of those
The leather journals are beautiful xx
The leather wallets
I would love a leather journal
I love the old wooden chest, they can tell a thousand memories x
like the tote bags
The wooden chests look fabulous. I love any kind of stationary so this is the best prize for me!!
I love the chest! I really like aged wood products
vintage Coke Cola crate
I have been lucky enough to deal with Scaramanga previously and find their customer service to be equal to the high standards of their fabulous products. A pleasant change in today’s retail market.
At the moment, their ANTIQUE CHEST – WOCS81830 really catches my eye.
Wow! These all look really amazing, quality, and really specially designed! I’d love to win!!
theres so many lovely things id have everything haha
A travel case for me and a journal for my mother!
My daughter would love the large leather notebook 🙂
The wooden mirrors, they are all lovely
The old wooden chests trunks and boxes
The old wooden chests trunks and boxes. I have a real thing for them!. Dxx
I have always liked old things and like to restore them but keep them looking authentic.
Love the Tote bags and wooden stamps
The antique chests are really unusual
I love the antique chest
I adore the leather satchels. Have to get one of these soon. Come on Santa! x
I love the bags in their range
The stunning range of leather journals – its impossible to pick a favourite :O
Wooden stamps to add that finishing touch.
love the tote bags 🙂
Leather journal
The antique distressed chest
The brass vintage shaving box looks super cool!
The leather journals
I love the coloured lanterns their gorgeous
Can I say all of it, but if I have to chose I would say the journals
The lanterns x
I like the woolly blanket in red.
I quite like the cute little 9 inch Leather Saddle Bag x
black leather purse
I love the rustic wall mirror
The wooden stamps – love stamps for card and tag making!
I adore the journals.
I love the leather bag
the style
I like the CLASSIC BLACK LEATHER IPAD TABLET SATCHEL 🙂
,Love the tote bags xx