I think it’s time for another Kate Spade giveaway, don’t you? Their bags are always so roomy and perfect for carrying your essentials, plus books! Up for grabs is the Kate Spade Haven Street Maxi tote in soft aqua leather. It’s a vibrant, bright color for the spring season!

Though the bag is no longer showing up on the Kate Spade websites, other retailers have the bag’s specs:
- 11.7″ inches high x 12.9″ inches wide x 5.5″ inches deep
- Smooth leather with matching trim
- Capital Kate Jacquard lining, 14-karat light gold plated hardware
- Top handle bag with zip top closure
- Interior zip pocket and double slide pockets
Also included is a $25 gift card to Amazon! You need to fill up your new bag, right?
Standard disclaimers apply: We’re not being compensated for this giveaway. Void where prohibited. Open to international residents where permitted by applicable law. Must be over 18. Though not required, traveling with this bag is encouraged, especially to the beach or maybe a delicious brunch. Debates about the true color of this bag – aqua? teal? sea foam green? – are allowed. Comments will close Friday 26 May 2017 around noon EST and winner announced same day.
Ready to enter? Leave a comment and let me know what item in your purse you make sure never to leave home without!
Good luck, everyone!
UPDATE: Congratulations to AllieS! Please check your email shortly (and your spam folder)!
Thanks to everyone who commented, and may you always have a book in your bag!


Keys (always! I’ve been locked out too many times) and headphones for audiobooks en route.
A pen, and my kindle of course – never leave home without it.
I never leave without my spare glasses!
I always have a lipstick in my handbag and an extra pair of earrings on those days when I am too rushed getting out the door in the morning.
My phone with Kindle app.
A good lippy and my epi pen – no really, both can be life-savers!
I love the look of this Kate Spade bag, nice and summery!! Thank you for the chance to win, and BTW, I love reading SBTB!!
I love the look of this Kate Spade bag, nice and summery!! Thank you for the chance to win, and BTW, I love reading SBTB!! Oh, and I always have a book or Reader’s Digest along with Tic Tacs in my bag!!
I love that colour! I have enough clothes that are teal and turquoise that I am capable of doing a large load of laundry with just those shades. That bag would always have my knitting!
Chapstick and a pen!
Wallet, phone, keys, and sweets for child bribery.
Sunscreen and chapstick that contains sunscreen. The sun here in Southern California is fierce.
Sunscreen and chapstick that contains sunscreen. The sun here in Southern California is fierce!
I never leave the house without my Kindle, chapstick, and headphones. Everything else is optional. (I didn’t include my phone because it’s usually in my hand, not in my phone. )
I always have chapstick, earbuds, and sunscreen in my purse. Aside from the essential wallet and phone.
My hairbrush! My hair is Tangle Central.
I love the color of that bag!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I never leave home without my Kindle.
A notebook, a pen and a book
Baby aspirin – ever since I saw a doctor on tv talking about how many heart attack victims could be saved if they had been given one at the start of the attack.
Something to read! (and a hair tie, but that’s less fun)
Chapstick, wet wipes, and a pack of goldfish or fruit snacks.
Thanks so much!
Always have my Burt’s Bees lip balm!
A book! Old fashion paper back usually from the library.
Burt’s Bees and a working pen. Because you never know when you’ll need either one.
Wallet, keys, phone, lip gloss and my iPad Mini.
Kindle, chapstick, wallet, phone.
Earbuds are a must!
I never leave home without my Kiehls lip balm.
Keys – must have because my husband always forgets and gets locked out!
Chapstick and a hair tie.
Wallet and earbuds! (So I can listen to the podcast or an audiobook at any time!)
I never leave home without my phone, wallet, and chapstick!
I’m going to be super design nerdy and say Pantone 3533C for the colour of the bag. hehe
What’s in my bag? Chapstick and hand-cream always, purse, phone, earphones and a bottle of water as well. Oh and a scarf!
Lipstick and aspirin
My Kindle, sunscreen and Burt’s Bees lip balm! And that color should be called ocean!
Wallet, lipstick and my kindle!
Beautiful bag!!! I always have sunglasses and my phone and my kindle when there is room:)
An Epipen for my twin boys, both of whom have severe allergies.
My nail file! I’m always cracking/catching my nails and it’s so helpful
What *item*? Singular? I believe in being prepared for all sorts of eventualities, so my bag is stuffed full. But there’s always a book… I have a fear of being trapped on my train with nothing to read,