This is what you need in your home: A purse bowl
Is it just an excuse to score another gem for your home? Or is it really a ‘must-have’ item? The answer: a bit of both. TikTok has already brought us many fun trends, but a purse bowl… honestly? Had you heard of it before? Well, this is something you want.
The trend started with a video from @cocotakes, where she dumped her daily handbag contents – lip gloss, keys, AirPods, sunglasses – directly from her bag into a bowl. Since then, the purse bowl has become indispensable. And believe me: you really need to have one at home.
A what? Let’s talk about that purse bowl
For the newbies: A purse bowl is – as the name somewhat reveals – a stylish bowl where you empty the contents of your handbag daily. And yes, it’s just as handy as it sounds. You simply dump everything you need in a day in one fixed place, so you never have to panic searching for your keys again. And hey: you really don’t need dozens of lip glosses – one per bag is officially passé.
Switching bags? No big deal. You just grab what you need from your bowl and toss it into your other bag. How handy is that? And seriously: why didn’t I have this before?
@rachelwardxo This is my #pursebowl slash #whatsinmybag ! Xx @Radley London @noyzfragrance @laneige_us @BURGA @LUMEEMART ♬ original sound – Rachel Ward
Why you also want a purse bowl at home
Besides the fact that it looks ridiculously stylish (a bowl with a golden rim plus a scented candle = dreamy), the purse bowl has many more advantages:
1. You’ll never forget your essentials again
If you – like us – have a closet full of bags, you know how often you forget to transfer something. With a purse bowl, all your important items are together. No more panic over your AirPods, public transport card, favorite lip gloss, or tampons. Is something running low? You’ll see it immediately.
2. It just looks chic
A beautiful marble or ceramic bowl with your favorite everyday items? Hello aestheticness. You can style your bowl completely in your interior – from minimalist to maximally fabulous.
3. You save time (and frustration)
’No more running around your house like a headless chicken in the morning looking for your keys. Everything is in one place. Time saved? Check. Stress level? Low.
4. It makes you zen
Okay, it sounds exaggerated – but a tidy house really is a tidy mind (and vice versa). Hellooo calm in your routine – we love it.
@marijnkuipers Advertisement/ Just turned 25 with an adult #pursebowl for the overview and yes Liftactiv care just in case something starts to sag😂😝 @Vichy Laboratoires #skincare ♬ original sound – MARIJN KUIPERS
What belongs in your purse bowl?
Here’s an Amayzine-proof checklist with our favorite essentials that should not be missing in your purse bowl:
💄 Your favorite lip gloss or lipstick (my favorite: the one from KIKO)
🕶️ Sunglasses (yup, even in winter)
🔑 Keys (duh)
🎧 Earbuds (yup, I always forget them)
💳 Wallet or cardholder (or some change that you just dump in there)
📱 Charger or power bank (for those who always forget to charge their phone –guilty)
🫧 Mini hand cream or gel (who doesn’t love soft hands?)
💅 A nail file (you never know)
🧴 Mini perfume (yes, those testers you save really come in handy now)
❄️ Gum or Smint (you never know when you’ll run into your ex)
Where do you place your purse bowl?
The best place for your purse bowl? Close to the door, in the hallway, or on your vanity. It’s important that you walk past it every day. Extra fun: combine it with a vase of dried flowers or a nice scented candle. This way, your entryway or vanity becomes a Pinterest-worthy corner.
@cocotakes a purse a day with the help of my purse bowl #fyp #cocotakes #hack #fashion #miami ♬ original sound – cocotakes
How to choose your perfect purse bowl
Your purse bowl is not just a little bowl – it’s basically an extension of your style. Are you going for marble? Wood? Or a vintage gem from the thrift store? Anything goes. Choose a bowl that really fits your interior. Do you love minimalism? Then go for glass. Are you more into boho vibes? Wood or ceramics is your best friend. And don’t forget: the purse bowl is the ultimate excuse to put something beautiful in your home that is also functional #adulting.
Image: Tiktok | marijnkuipers
