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Ok, we all know we don’t NEED a new hospital bag… but it’s a nice treat, and we have every right to do anything to make ourselves feel better on the big day!

How about this funky number from Monsoon – their Union Jack Weekend bag mixes florals with the Union Jack flag design to make a bright and funky design.  It comes with an inside pocket and also has a matching purse available for that stockpile of coins you will need for the hospital parking (any excuse!)

£38 www.monsoon.co.uk

At £275 it’s more suited to master of the high seas than humble merchant, and is actually crafted from a real flag in vintage cotton (cord and toggle included!).

The good old Union Jack may be plentiful these days but this nautical cushion really is one of a kind!

£275 www.barbaracoupe.co.uk

Along with New York and Paris, London is a city with strong cultural identity. Despite knowing that much of it is embellished for the benefit of tourism, when something like the Pretty City range of bags and gifty accessories comes out all can be forgiven.

There’s nothing to dislike about this collection of wash, make-up, weekend bags and wallets. The script type is lovely and the distressed screen printed images offer a refreshing take on hackneyed tourist motifs.

www.totallyfunky.com from £12.99.