When faced with what hostess gift to take to a party, I love the wine route. It’s guaranteed to be used and everyone can always use an extra bottle. It also leaves lots of room to get creative with the presentation. I’m digging these Around the World Wine Totes, they’re eco-friendly and reusable.
The work of Linda Yesline of Aster + Sage pairs quality recycled materials with simple, clean lines to create these great fabric bags. I’m a big fan of her work, so I’m pumped to announce that this week’s giveaway is sponsored by Aster + Sage! Linda is giving away not one, but two bags to one lucky reader – one to keep and one to share with someone special.
To Enter, Tell Me:
1. Who would you give the second bag to?
2. Your email address to be notified should you win (those who do not will be disqualified)
3. And do it all before Monday, November 2 at 9am CST. This giveaway is only for those who live in the continental US.
Best of luck!
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Lately I’ve been thinking I need an upgrade from the Timbuk2 bag that I use to haul things back and forth from work. It’s a great bag, proof being that I’ve been using and abusing it since grad school and it’s none the worse for the wear. But it’s sooo not classy. While The Director bag from Malcolm Fontier sooo is. {via Design Milk}
The clutches at Red Ruby Rose are some of the hottest I’ve seen. Rowena, the designer behind the shop, crafts them as an outlet to her ever-increasingly digital day job. She even creates some of the fabrics using her own photography and collage techniques. All of the colors and patterns are incredibly varied, so you’re sure to find something that catches your eye. I found about ten on the first page alone!
:: via Rare Bird Finds
How sweet is this little pouch? I’m always writing down things on scraps of paper and then shoving them into my purse where they inevitably fall into the abyss and are never seen again. This pouch would be the perfect place to stash them for safe keeping.
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A customizable family series tote from k studio would make the perfect gift for newlyweds or expectant parents. *Love.* And the figure drawings couldn’t be any sweeter if they tried!
I saw these jazzed up tote bags a few years ago in an issue of Living and have had the project in the back of my head every since. One of my favorite things to do is take something I’ve had hanging around in the back of some closet and reinvent it to the point of being completely new to me. Tote bags are the ultimate carry-all and this project proves just how versatile they can be. I think they’d make fun gifts, too.
I feel like I’ve been hiding under a rock. A month or so ago I walked into my local Banana Republic and was confronted not only by their usual selection of cute clothing, but also by displays stacked with absolutely stunning handbags. When did they start carrying handbags, clutches and wallets?! I feel like someone should have told me because they’re that great. And they must think they’re “that great,” too, because it’s reflected in the price. But they’re so, so pretty!
I will say it again and again (and again for good measure): turn something that serves one purpose into something that serves another and I think it’s genius.
Case in point: the skateboard clutch purse or aptly named Sk8 Bag. For every bag purchased designer Beck(y) donates $3 to various organizations dedicated to building and maintaining skateparks across the country. So cool, so cool.
I bought this spoon tote at Target last weekend after eyeing it up for a few trips. Love it.
