These Kusha tote bags look like crumpled pieces of colorful paper.

“Kanazu Sen-i’s environmentally friendly bags are made using mostly plant- origin materials, which are 100%, biodegradable and do not produce hazardous gases when burned… The fibers are pleated or scrunched to give elasticity, allowing the bags to be folded for easy storage.”

In green, grey or orange at Cooper Hewitt.

You have no idea how at home this flamenco-inspired Crate and Barrel felt pillow in chartreuse would be in my bedroom. However I am on a mission to not buy anything I don’t really need this year (so far, so good)! But if you are so tempted to buy something today though, why not have a look at the cute reusable sandwich bags here.

It started with me finding a curiously tiny, pretty purse when I was at the stationery to get some notepads. I thought it was another one of those unnecessary accessory, like a pocket tissue pack case (why on earth do people use these things?) but then I realised that the cute pouches are held a generously-sized reusable Reisenthel Mini Maxi shopping bag! How nifty!

As much as I try to use reusable bags (the stiff types) when shopping for groceries, there were always days when I didn’t have one with me. Well, now I can carry a bag or two in my backpack, handbag or even in my pocket (these bags are very tiny when folded)! And the best thing is, they come in so many cool prints and colours.

This purple one above is from Baggu. Love the colour and how it looks like a normal plastic bag, only cuter! The colourful print Reisenthels below are the ones I fell in love with at the store!

Floral Stalk Reusable Grocery Bag by Roger La Borde. $8.95 from Amazon.