I love these handbags from Boston based Frock. Made from repurposed vintage fabrics and brooches from the 1940’s through the 1960’s. My favorite is the “Emily” handbag {above, left…with the brown tweed and pink trim}. The sprout bags are great too. Love the repurposed belts as shoulder straps. What a find! Isn’t it time you bought a little somethin’ for yourself?!
The handbags from Emma Gordon London are described by the owner/creator as “ladylike with a twist”. The perfect description, I think! I love the one with the little flower {above}. Plenty of color combinations are available on Emma’s site! Very sweet.
Rebecca Peragine is the owner of Print Pattern Paper. It’s an online shop selling just that…art, printed bags, and notecard sets. Really cute stuff! She donates a portion of her profits from selected prints {like the milagro print above} to PEACE, a non-profit organization benefiting communities in the Punta de Mita region of Mexico. Rebecca is actively involved in a women’s co-op called Manos Unidos {based in Mexico as well}. She uses her artistic talent and business skills to provide disadvantaged women with a trade. Very cool in my book.
She is also donating a cute set of notecards {see below} to a lucky reader. I just love these giveaways! Here’s how to enter {you know the drill}: Visit Print Pattern Paper, check out all of her goods, and leave a comment to this post letting me know which one you like the best {ok, if you can’t decide just one…you can tell me more}. I will randomly choose a winner on Thursday, December 18th at noon. So, leave your comments before Friday the 18th at 11am {Chicago time}. Only one entry per household please. Good luck!
Chicago based Noon Solar designs stylish bags with solar panels built into one side. The panel charges a little battery which can charge your phone or ipod! It’s a great idea! Not only are they functional, but the material is hand dyed with natural dyes, and are crafted from biodegradable material. I adore the cream bag {above right}. Beautiful!
