Archival Clothing’s Rucksack is made from closely woven waxed twill, and is a modern interpretation of the traditional canoe pack. I love the clean lines and adjustable straps. Basically I think it’s super duper pretty.
Billykirk is all about top quality leather and hardware. I’m especially drawn to the aesthetic of their bags. {via Shiny Squirrel}
Quote Bag Studio is a teeny, tiny operation run out of Bangkok, Thailand by the lovely Jim and Vicki. Each and every bag is part of a few-of-a-kind batch and constructed out of quality textiles and leather.
This week one of you will have the chance to win a Quote 3 Ways Bag that can be converted into either a tote, messenger or shoulder bag by moving a few straps around. I love the contrasting brown leather accents with the bright blue and red canvas body.
To Enter, Tell Me:
1. What’s the one thing you can never find in your bag when you need it?
2. Your email address.
3. Do it all by Monday, July 5th, 2010 at 9am CST.
The Fine Print: Please leave only one comment. Those who do not leave a valid email address will be disqualified. Winner will be selected randomly and contacted Monday, July 5th.
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Loving the equine goods look of fleabags, specifically The Original Flea. The organic cotton/hemp canvas looks super durable and the leather handles are designed to gain a natural patina with wear and tear over time. It’s also fully lined and has four nickel feet to protect the leather. And that midnight black silkscreen? Dying. {via Shiny Squirrel}
While researching an upcoming project I tripped across Yorktown Road and promptly wondered where this shop had been all my life. Owner Carol Gilbert creates her freeform pieces by letting the fabrics guide her, with no working guidelines involved. The colored linens she uses are so deeply saturated that it’s hard to pick a favorite color or piece, so I’ll just take one of each.
+ Looking forward to making a batch of these Red Velvet Pancakes this weekend!
+ Some great gift ideas to get you started for Father’s Day
+ If you’re the crafty type check out these 12 free tutorials for bags and purses
+ Excited to get my scissors and some pretty paper out to try my hand at David Stark’s paper flower shop
+ I really, really need to make my own list like this!
+ Cupcake liners. Not just for cupcakes anymore.
+ I’m developing a massive luggage fetish
+ Claire Huxtable as a paperdoll – YES!
+ The sweetest first birthday party ever
+ If you have 30 seconds, please pop over and support Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation. It supports retired racing greyhounds suffering form broken legs. you can vote daily until May 31st!
Happy Weekend!
PS: Don’t forget, if you have until Monday at 9am CST to enter the Davina + Daniel giveaway!
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These purses and handbags from Pravina Studio have my name written all over them! Well not really, that would just be weird. I love the clean, modern lines and textiles Diana uses to create her one of a kind handmade bags. And being a museum curator herself, she definitely knows a thing or two about meticulous attention to detail.
Canvas bags are the perfect accessory for summer. Big and roomy enough to toss in whatever you need for the day’s activities – sunscreen, a bathing suit, beer – and go! I’ve got my eye on these de Palma beauties. {via for me, for you}
Watercolor seems to be everywhere at the moment and I love that Amanda Pearl took the trend over to fabric. These little coin purses are so sweet. {via That’s Happy}
Clutches always make me a bit nervous. I’m always afraid I’ll set mine down and walk away unknowingly. Because that’s the sort of thing I do. But these bags from MAKE.GOOD would be impossible to leave behind. I love the slim lines and bold, handprinted graphics.
