Everyday carry: the 5 essentials our team never leaves without

We asked the Vendora team what is in their bags. The answers were surprisingly similar — and refreshingly minimal.

Start with intention

Before adding anything new, we ask a simple question: will this still feel right in ten years? Materials, proportions and the way something wears over time matter more than any trend. That is why we favour natural finishes, repairable construction and forms that feel timeless rather than dated.

It is also why we work with small workshops rather than large factories. Smaller runs mean less waste, more care in every piece and makers who are paid fairly for their craft.

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.

William Morris

Three small habits

• Buy fewer, better things — and use them daily.
• Care for materials: oil wood, wash linen cold, descale ceramics.
• Repair before replacing; most things can be saved.

Make it yours

None of this needs to be perfect. Small, repeated choices add up to a home that feels calm, personal and entirely yours. Start with one corner, one ritual or one object you truly love — and build from there.