These bags by the extraordinarily talented Orla Kiely, are seriously floating my boat. I'm not sure I can get through the next few years without one of these amazing bags. It's such an occupational hazard for a writer-mum such as myself, when items like this crop up, but oh how I love it!

My bag obsession has just been accelerated with these offerings at sale prices. Orla's dramatic graphic style is featured on the blue Laminated Lamp Holdall, which will do just that. Packed to capacity, it's an overnight bag. Packed more sparsely, take it with you on a day outing with baby.

If you prefer the oval flower design, it's available in red, even though it's shown in yellow above. Both are wipedownable - a real bonus as my toddler seems to spill everything he eats onto my handbag under the cafe table.

I urge you to see her website for her current designs. The site is a work of art in itself with crisp photography and leafy (that's her signature 'Stem' print) graphics showcasing a drop-dead gorgeous showcase of bags.

The prints seem to spring from Scandinavian fabric design of the 1970s. Apples, pears, leaves, right through to transport and plains. Don't get me started on the range of styles available.

It may be dangerous for me to mention Kiely also designs stationery, clothing, accessories and homewares, so you didn't hear it from me ok?

Grab the Laminated Lamp Holdall for US$160 and the Laminated Flower Maxisling for $120 - both half price right now. The savings are worth seeking a re-shipper.

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