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The Bag That Transformed My Business: How One Accessory Sparked a Revolution
The Sidekick Crossbody Bag changed my entire business from custom portraits and nursery d écor to what it is today—a Brisbane based brand with an epic team and a mission to solve your daily annoyances, one very handy accessory at a time. ‘Cos when did function become optional?
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BONjour Handy Links: 2nd Edition
BONjour handy links for the things we're coveting this week👇 Satin Heatless Curling Set and Mini Iron Fabric Steamer from Amazon, Hylia Boots from Bared Footwear and Essentials Jumper from The Lullaby Club. Want to get the full BONjour newsletter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here.
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Our 5 Summer Essentials
If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect bags and organisation essentials that’ll get you through summer, then we have just the items for you.
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5 Christmas Gifts for Teachers
If you’re looking for the perfect gift to give your child’s teacher, or your teacher colleague, or your family member who’s a teacher this Christmas? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top 5 gifts for teachers this Christmas.
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A Complete Guide To Our Bag Buddies
Our goal is to make your life (and everyday habits) calmer, a million times more organised and way more aesthetic – so allow us to introduce you to our Bon Maxie Bag Buddies.
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6 Gift Ideas Under $50
What do you get them for Christmas when you don’t know what to get them for Christmas (and when you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on them)? Here are our top 6 gift ideas under $50 – so you can get them something that’s actually really functional, without breaking the bank.
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Mini Tote or Regular Tote?
If you’ve been umm’ing and ahh’ing about which size Bon Vivant Tote Bag to buy, we’ve gotchu covered. Here’s a deep-dive into each bag.
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Go! Crossbody Bag or Mini Go! Crossbody Bag?
Why only design one size of a specific bag, when you can design two?! Here’s an explainer on both the Go! Crossbody Bag and the Mini Go! Crossbody Bag.
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How To: Care For Your Leather Bags
We’ve popped everything into one juicy leather-care guide for you to bookmark, screenshot, print, or return to whenever you need it!
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How To: Care For Your Nylon Bags
We recently wrote a Bon Blog on all things caring for your leather bags, wallets and accessories, but what about your nylon goodies? We couldn’t leave our cute lil’ nylon friend out, so we’ve written another whole guide on how to best look after your nylon bags (ie. Your Go! Crossbody Bag and/or Mini Go! Crossbody Bag). First things first: Do nylon bags get dirty easily? The best part about nylon is that it’s super durable. As a result, it does a pretty good job resisting water, dirt and damage. However, all non-black (and even then) bags can get dirty or damaged if you don’t look after them properly, so ensuring you keep your nylon bags out of direct sunlight and away from abrasive surfaces is key. Be sure to treat you dark-coloured or denim clothing if they’re prone to rubbing off on other bags as that’ll probably be the first thing that you’ll pick up on. There are various solutions including vinegar or other remedies. How can I protect my nylon bag? If you’re looking for some added protection on top of keeping your bag out of direct sunlight and away from abrasive surfaces, then you might want to consider using Collonil’s Vario Leather & Nylon Waterproofer Spray. This spray will provide a little extra protection from dirt and discolouration. Looking for the best results possible? We’d recommend applying 2-3 coats of the spray, allowing it to dry between each coat. Be sure to also protect or clean any hardware after spraying. After your final coat, allow the bag to dry completely before using it again (this can take ~45 minutes). Is nylon waterproof? Technically some nylons are treated to be waterproof with a coating or TPU layer, but anything with seams has little holes punched into it by a sewing machine…so it’s best to deem it water resistant. Our Go! Crossbody Bags and Mini Go! Crossbody Bags are made with waterproofed material, so your contents are pretty safe If you’re caught in the rain. Not so much if you submerge the bag under water. Our nylon bags also feature gold and gunmetal hardware – so we’d always recommend drying your bag with a cloth) if they do get wet to avoid any potential damage. How do I clean my nylon bags? If you find your nylon bag gets a little dirty over time , we’d recommend spot cleaning your bag gently with a soft, damp cloth. You can gently handwash your bags using mild soap and water, but be careful not to submerge your bag for long so as to avoid damage to the hardware plating. Got any questions about caring for your nylon bags? Have we missed anything you’d be keen to know? Drop your questions in the comments below and we’ll answer ‘em! And if you’re looking for our top tips on caring for your leather bags – we have the perfect Bon Blog for you.
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Let's Deep-Dive Our Wallets
Today we figured we’d bring you a bit of a comparison Bon Blog, showing you all our best-selling wallets and highlighting their unique features so you can choose one (or more than one) that’s perfect for you (or the person you’re gifting it too).
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Here's a Bag We're LOVING This Winter
Although we’re tempted to go all greyscale and oversized on you when winter hits (we love our oversized hoodies and trackies), there are a few reasons why we love our Go! Crossbody Bag like, a LOT.
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