Buckets & Spades 8th Anniversary Giveaway!

Our 8th Anniversary snuck up on us just a couple of weeks ago. That's eight whole years we've been sharing things on Buckets & Spades! It's not just a solo effort; Hollie, Nik, Yasumi + Russ, you all indeed rock!

Eight years is nearly a third of my life, and I'm so glad I decided to stick with it - finally turning Buckets & Spades (along with other writing + creative roles) into a full time passion back in Summer 2015. I won't start getting all soppy here, but the blogging community brings me great joy, and I still love reading blogs and interacting with everyone, just as I did back in the day. A lot has changed and priorities have shifted, but we're just going to keep doing what we do, and sharing what we love. Thank you for the support!

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To celebrate our 8th Anniversary we've teamed up with a few of our favourite partners to bring you this special giveaway (open worldwide), with a prize total worth over £500! You could win:

- One Print of you choice by Tom Pigeon

- Huckberry x Ebbets Field Flannels Baseball Cap

- Form&Thread Socks x2

- One year's subscription to Jocks&Nerds Magazine

- Huckberry x Tellason Jeans

- Shore Projects Cowes Watch

- Pendleton Beach Towel from Huckberry

- Sunski Sunglasses from Huckberry

Good luck!

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Craighill Desk Accessories

Mat has a new desk. It looks pretty ace and has given me a certain amount of desk envy, what with my fairly bog standard Ikea cheapest desk offering. So, it's time to think about tarting up the old workspace and - in particular - find some things to tidy the place up and give it a more professional feel.

With that in mind, these desk accessories from Craighill caught my eye this week. Perhaps a little pricey for something that's just going to hold my keys and spare change, but boy would they help make that mess look good.

You may also like Most Modest Desk Accessories.

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Most Modest Desk Accessories

With a shiny new desk in transit (designed by Dan Marc) I'm already starting to make a list of what I want to sit on it. The essentials: laptop, notepad, diary, lamp. The 'those'll look decent": vase, framed print, book. And the extra: Mini Homer Simpson, rubber band ball, Bearbricks, calculator, beer bottles...

But what about all the little bits and bobs? The stuff that just rolls around, but when you actually need it you can't bleeding find it anywhere. A wire desk tidy seem a little old hat, and as my desk has been so thoughtfully designed it only makes sense to treat it well, and give it some good neighbours.

Most Modest do some really lovely looking desk accessories, including; an ash storage vessels, a simple desk organiser, multi-purpose device bar (with built-in charging cable), cork coasters, and cable tidies. All USA-made, and ready to make your desk fresh for the new year.

Available at Huckberry.

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This Week's Kit | Tackling Winter with Huckberry

U.S. online store Huckberry is starting to make waves over here in the UK - and it’s no real surprise. Combining the best elements of an online magazine with an online store, they’ve produced a beautifully crafted website which acts almost like an exclusive members club (albeit a free one) that’s full of things you just want. Or, at least, things we just want!

Finisterre Etobicoke Jacket | New Orleans Field Guide | Karas Kustoms Retrakt Pen | Armogan Spirit of St Louis Watch | Topo Designs Rover Pack | Huckberry x Ebbets Cap | Tanner Goods Card Holder | New England Outerwear Dress Quarter Boots | Orange Vessell Co. Beer
 Growler

Huckberry is big on the outdoor lifestyle, featuring a lot of those well made, functional, and hard-wearing brands that Buckets (and our readers) know + love. It makes them the perfect store for us to work with, and we’re happy to share that Huckberry is our new blog partner!

To start with, we’re making a quick intro to the brand and showcasing some of our favourite pieces from their site. But, there’ll be more to come soon and, if you haven’t already, get yourself signed-up to their newsletter - it’s one of the best things you’ll get in your inbox, guaranteed.

You must know our style layouts by now - they’re formulaic, but good (if we do say so ourselves). Once again, and with Huckberry in mind, we’re looking at the gear we need for a walk in the great outdoors. A hat, a snack, and something to store your beer in, we’ve also gone for the bespoke Dress Quarter Boot, by New England Outerwear, and the heavy duty - but lightweight - Rover Pack, by Topo Designs.

Special mention has to go to the Etobicoke Jacket. Not only is it an awesome water resistant and windproof coat; but, it’s also made by our friends at Finisterre, down in Cornwall. We love it when our favourite brands come together!

A lot of the products Huckberry feature are time sensitive, due to their discounted prices - those boots only a couple of days left to go - so it pays to keep up-to-date with what they’re offering.

Keep an eye out for more on our partnership with Huckberry, coming very soon!

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