Pomme d'Or

Hand-embellished bags, crafted slowly in small quantities in Devon. Designed to be kept.

Pomme d’Or means “golden apple” in French — and it’s a name close to my heart. It was the name of my grandparents’ greengrocer shop in Woodford Green, London, where I was born. I started Pomme d’Or Gift Ideas over 10 years ago with handmade bath bombs, and from Autumn 2025 I’ll be also focusing on my hand-embellished reusable gift bags. Each one is decorated with care — from sparkling appliqués to

detachable bows and keepsake tags — designed to be reused, repurposed, and loved again. For me, gifting should always be thoughtful, sustainable, and beautiful to the core. 💛

26/07/2026

🪡 Behind the Stitching

Summer has a funny way of slowing everything down.

I’ve been making the most of some beautiful weather while quietly working behind the scenes on new ideas. Sometimes creativity needs a little breathing space before it turns into something beautiful!

One of the ideas I brought home from France was inspired by market days in the little towns we visited. Seeing everyone walking towards the centre ville with their market bags, then returning with fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan cheeses and, of course, the obligatory baguette or two peeping out of the top, made quite an impression on me.

Back at my kitchen table, that memory has become this little project.

I’ve taken a simple jute shopping bag and hand-finished it with a colourful sequin chilli appliqué, carefully stitched into place and embellished with a few extra sparkles. To complete the design, I’ve added a fun little chilli-shaped coin purse that I sourced especially for it.

The purse isn’t just there to look pretty. It clips neatly onto the inside of the bag so it’s always within easy reach - perfect for keeping a few coins handy for those little market purchases where paying with cash is still very much appreciated.

It’s still a work in progress, but I thought I’d share a little glimpse of one of the projects which has been keeping me busy behind the scenes.

I’d love to know what you think. 🌶️

07/07/2026

The website is now open again, and I’m looking forward to sharing everything that’s been taking shape in my mind over the last couple of weeks.

Anne-Marie x

03/07/2026

I’m nearly at the end of the most glorious, relaxing holiday. This is definitely me standing in front of a field of sunflowers, not superimposed or edited! 😂 What you may not be able to see is that almost every sunflower has at least one busy bee, and I’m trying not to disturb them whilst being selfish enough to grab my photo opportunity. 🤭

There are seas of sunflowers in this part of south-west France, all turning their beautiful faces towards the sun, then dipping them ever so slightly, almost forlornly, as evening falls until the morning sunshine cheers them up again.

It’s been wonderfully relaxing and hugely inspiring too. I’ve stocked up on fabrics, lace trims and all sorts of embellishments, so my suitcase is a little fuller than when I arrived 😅. I can’t wait to start turning those ideas into new Pomme d’Or designs. Je suis très inspirée ! 🇫🇷🌻

See you soon… I’ve got lots of ideas to share!

Anne-Marie x

18/06/2026

I’m now pressing pause on Pomme d’Or for a couple of weeks while I take a little holiday. The shop will reopen on Monday 6th July.

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that inspiration has a habit of turning up when you least expect it! A change of scenery, beautiful surroundings, local culture, interesting colours and textures, and a little more time to simply look around, often spark new ideas.

Whilst there won’t be any orders heading out, I never seem to switch off completely when it comes to creative ideas, so I’m sure I’ll return home with plenty of inspiration for future Pomme d’Or creations.

Thank you so much for supporting my little business. I’ll be back on 6th July, hopefully refreshed, recharged and full of new ideas.

Anne-Marie 💕

04/06/2026

With a such a burst of unseasonal sunshine in May, my mind took one of its all-too-frequent leave-of-absences and wandered off to citrus groves, long sunny days and Mediterranean sunshine.

The inspiration that returned was Luca: an embellished bottle bag, decorative glass bottle, recipe leaflet and bottle tags, all brought together into one gift-ready kit.

The leaflet includes recipes for a traditional sweet lemon liqueur, a sugar-free alcohol infusion and a non-alcoholic lemon syrup, so the recipient can choose their own path.

I’ve called this kit Luca - sunshine, citrus groves and a touch of Mediterranean charm.

🍋 Now available on the website.

12/05/2026

Hello to Jane! 💙

I’ve always loved blue, but I’d never really given much thought to turquoise until my cousin wore a beautiful turquoise dress to a “gathering of the clan” weekend - it looked so fresh and uplifting.

Inspiration often appears when you least expect it ✨

05/05/2026

From the website, may I introduce you to Iris:

Denim. Softer, more relaxed… a little boho, a little everyday.

Finished with hand-stitched, delicate floral lace in soft lilac tones, and subtle detailing of beads for texture and interest.

Easy summer styling ☀️

29/04/2026

What a wonderful first day of opening ✨ Thank you so much for all the kind support, visits and encouragement. It truly meant a lot ❤️

And now I can finally begin sharing the full bags with you, not just little glimpses!

Each listing on the website includes suggested uses, product details, and a personal maker’s note so you can get to know the story behind each piece.

May I introduce Valentina 🖤✨

A bold black and gold design with leaf embellishment, created on a natural jute base bag. Elegant, confident and made to stand out.

Perfect for:
• Stylish celebration gifts
• Elegant birthday or anniversary presents
• Special occasion gift presentation
• Reusable luxury gift wrapping
• Those who love distinctive handcrafted accessories

Maker’s Note
The maker, Anne-Marie, says…
“There’s something about the contrast of black and gold that I’m always drawn to. Sometimes it appears subtly in my work - perhaps a thread of gold through darker tones, adding a quiet elegance. But with this piece, I decided to go bolder. The gold isn’t champagne gold… this is GOLD gold!

I love the idea that this bag becomes part of the gift itself, transforming something simple into something special, and then being kept and reused long afterwards.”

✨ Available now at Pomme d’Or.

28/04/2026

LAUNCH DAY 🎉
The website is now open 👏

After many months of change, learning, clearing space, and creating around real life, I’m so pleased to be launching the first Pomme d’Or hand-embellished bag collection.

The opening range includes jute, denim and a little occasion sparkle - all created in small quantities so I can listen, learn and grow thoughtfully from here.

Thank you to everyone who has stayed with me through the journey. It means more than you know.

Anne-Marie x

24/04/2026

The golden apple is almost ready.
Pomme d’Or opens Tuesday. ✨

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Yelverton

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http://www.pommedor.co.uk/

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