How would the bag look in plaids and stripes ? Light weight Denim in shades of Blues or Light weight Twill in solid with a coordinating Print for Pockets.... You could tuck Small Notecard sets, Notepads, Pens, stickers, writing paper, new Address Book, Postcards and envelopes, index cards or how about for the Baker/Cook, small utensils in the Pockets and a nice Smaller cookbook and recipe cards and pot holders inside.( Kitchen Collection Store has a whole Display area of little Kitchen gadgets). Any of the colors your sisters or sister in laws enjoy would look wonderful and Great Job...