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Fall, the Florida Way: The Red and Beige Englewood
Englewood Fall Style From the Studio Handmade in Florida Waxed Canvas

Fall, the Florida Way: The Red and Beige Englewood

By Helen Mills

Fall in Florida may not bring changing leaves, but is still brings deeper colors and warmer textures. Meet the Nautical Red and Beige Englewood, a...

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Why Our Handmade Bags Florida Names | 1820 Bag Co.
Behind the Brand From the Studio Handmade in Florida Maker Notes Our Story

Why Our Handmade Bags Florida Names | 1820 Bag Co.

By Helen Mills

Englewood. Sanford. Sanibel. Wildwood. Every 1820 bag carries a Florida name, but the tradition did not begin with a marketing plan. It started with a...

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How to Care for a Waxed Canvas Bag: Advice From a Bag Maker
Bag Care Behind the Brand Maker Advice Waxed Canvas

How to Care for a Waxed Canvas Bag: Advice From a Bag Maker

By Helen Mills

Waxed canvas is tough, water-resistant and made to develop character.  Here is how to clean, dry, store and rewax your bag without damaging the finish. 

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The 1820 Bag Co. Gift Guide: Handcrafted Leather Gifts for Everyone on Your List
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The 1820 Bag Co. Gift Guide: Handcrafted Leather Gifts for Everyone on Your List

By Helen Mills

A curated guide to handcrafted leather and waxed canvas gifts from 1820 Bag Co. — for her, for him, and for anyone who appreciates quality...

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Ireland and the Wax Canvas & Leather Daypack
1820 Bag Co. Backpack Daypack Leather & Waxed Canvas Bag Waxed Canvas

Ireland and the Wax Canvas & Leather Daypack

By Helen Mills

Throughout our trip to Ireland, we carry our waxed canvas and leather daypack everywhere.  It held a travel guide, our daily itinerary, large water bottle,...

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The Right Bag for those with Wanderlust
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The Right Bag for those with Wanderlust

By Helen Mills

It's no secret that road trips and getting on a plane to just go has always been mostly dreams and a little bit reality for...

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Small Batch - Satchel Bags
1820 Bag Co. Around the Studio Satchel Bag Waxed Canvas

Small Batch - Satchel Bags

By Helen Mills

Today's view ☹️ missing the FL Keys already, back to work. Gotta pay for all that awesome artwork. Working on a small batch of satchel...

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Satchel Bag - Part II
1820 Bag Co. Around the Studio Satchel Bag Waxed Canvas

Satchel Bag - Part II

By Helen Mills

The Satchel Bag in a red waxed sailcloth canvas with a beige duck canvas interior.   Prototype # 2. While the Leather strap will need to...

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Satchel Bag
1820 Bag Co. Around the Studio Satchel Bag Waxed Canvas

Satchel Bag

By Helen Mills

it's been a few years since we made the small cross body satchel bags, so last week we thought we would take a break from...

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