New Ribbon Arrivals for New Bags + Accessories

I often say that the best part of my job is hunting for materials that I love. I've built a business around my passion for ribbons, buttons, and fabric.

 It's always exciting when I find new materials to bring into the studio. I can't wait to see what my customers will put together using these textiles as inspiration.

Right after the new year I introduced all of these ribbons for the first time, for your designing pleasure!

Of course, I couldn't resist putting together a couple of designs of my own for the ready-made collection. On this Beatrice, I combined a limited edition charcoal premium faux leather body with a pearl gray top strip.

I used three more of the new ribbons to restock the Madeline mega wallets for our sales floor. This time of year we always see an uptick in wallet purchases. The new year is time for a fresh start, clean slate, and organized wallet!

New Lockets for Holiday Giving

We have many new lockets in stock in a variety of shapes and patterns.

We can personalize you purchase by editing, cropping, reproducing and inserting your favorite image in the locket of your choice.

Gift Guide: Mom, Grandma, Aunt

Our custom photo gifts bring new life to treasured family images. Showcase a vintage picture on a tote or makeup bag.

 Carry a furry family member's image on a wristlet or wallet.

Or have us insert important milestone images in a locket that she will wear close to her heart.

When you order our photo gifts in our shop, we'll consult with you on cropping, color and design. Schedule an appointment by emailing orderdesk (at) laurabeedesigns.com. Or order online on our website. Ordering from afar but need help? Feel free to email us so that we can walk you through the process.

Gift Guide: Seattle Spirit

Our all natural lip balms are packaged in old school slider tins adorned with an 1899 map of Seattle. Perfect for coworker gifts, stocking stuffers, or hostess gifts, the balms are $5.50 each or $5 each when you buy 6. Order here.

Our mini wallets are useful little gifts for men and women. Enhance your present by tucking a gift card for your favorite Seattle experience or business inside. Order here.

 The 1899 map in this pendant has soft colors and shows off Seattle pride. Order here.

Toss a map pillow on a couch or chair for some cozy Seattle spirit. Give this pillow someone who loves his or her hometown. Order here.

The cotton canvas central panel of each pillow showcases a carefully reproduced map. We frame the image in buttery soft microsuede. Order the Washington map pillow here.

We're obsessed with Trilby Hainstock's new line of canvas totes and cotton tea towels. Hainstock's illustrations boast quirky details that wonderfully represent Seattle and Ballard.

She screenprints the illustrations onto useful USA-made gifts. Totes - $28, available in Seattle or Ballard themes. Tea towels, $20, available in Seattle or Ballard themes.

Available in our shop. Visit, call. or email to purchase.

Vintage Map Accessory Collection

New lip balms featuring an 1899 map and an old-school metal tin.

I can scarcely believe it's September. The Seattle summer has been gorgeous and sunny. It's been a pleasure to meet so many out-of-town visitors to our shop.

Caroline wristlet in premium teal with an 1899 map of Puget Sound. Order here.

We've shipped bags, wallets and jewelry to far off places like Florida, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Caroline wristlet with 1899 map of Washington State. Order here.

Last month we unveiled our new map collection of accessories, and the customer response has been terrific. Men and women respond to these goods, often confessing that they are "map nerds."

Our ever-popular mini wallet design, featuring an 1899 map of Washington State. Order here.

We're proud to make our products in Washington State, and this collection is proof of our spirit.

Seattle necklace. Order here.

Our store is located in Ballard, a Seattle neighborhood featured prominently on this 1899 map. Back then, Ballard was its own town. Some residents still lament Seattle's annexation of the community in 1907.

Throw pillow featuring vintage map of Puget Sound. Order here.

Throw pillow featuring vintage map of Washington State. Order here.

There's a New Girl in Town

New materials sometimes lead to new designs. That's the case with this bag. We received some super-pliable faux leathers that take gathers and quilting beautifully. I've been wanting to create a new cross-body bag, and voila, here she is.

Next I made a fabric version of Fiona using this awesome circle upholstery fabric (the outlines are flocked!). Fiona is slouchy, but has a flat bottom that helps her stand up and keep her shape. She comes with an interior zipper pocket and lots of room to add more pockets if you are so inclined.

Ready to Ship Bags and Wristlets

 Becky tote bag with two exterior pockets, available here. 

I've been posting bags that are all made up and ready to ship in one of the newest sections on our website, One-of-a-Kind.

Zig Zag Travel Bag, available here.

That way, far away customers can receive bags more quickly than our typical custom design process.

 Licorice squares travel bags, available here.

Once an order is placed for an item from this section, we'll pack and ship it within two business days.

 

 Art Deco wristlet, available here.

You can set up your order to ship directly to a gift recipient, or you can save on shipping by picking up your web order in our Ballard store.

 

  Quilted wristlet, available here.

The response to this section has been quite strong, we I'll continue to add new styles each week. Follow us on Facebook to learn about the latest updates.

Hair Accessories for Spring

 Here is an Instagram picture of me wearing one of my new headband designs.

We have these made up in cottons and silky materials ready for purchase. Or visit us to design your own. $18-$23.

We also have hair ties that are locally made by Morganopolis in juicy colors.

Plus, we have comfy headbands made of the same comfy elastic. $5 each, or 3 for $12.

I've also made some pretty bobbies using the same glass gems as our super popular earrings. $12 each.

Help Us Name Our Newest Bag Shape

If you like clean design, you'll enjoy our newest bag shape. Made with our butter-soft premium faux leathers, this petite bag securely holds your essentials. This is a small bag, measuring 10.5" wide by 7" tall by 2" deep. Available for custom orders, base price, $65.

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The strap on this design snaps off so you can toss it in a big work bag, or make a quick switcheroo to a cross-body strap. I've rigorously tested this new strap design for a year, it have loved its durability and versatility.

Now I need your help naming this new design. Most of our bags are named for real or fictional women we love. With that philosophy in mind, please comment below with your naming suggestion.Thanks for your help.

Glass Gem Earrings

I'm obsessed with making these earrings in juicy, bright colors. The glass domes glow in the light.

Each glass dome is set in a scalloped bezel, giving it a vintage look.

I call this color Pink Lemonade because the pretty pink has golden shimmer. Order here.

This electric blue catches the light and pops against any hair color. Order here.

This teal shade is a universally flattering color. Order here.

All earrings are $24 a pair.

Pouches, Case, & Wallets, Oh My!

Travel season is here and we've stocked up the shop with pouches that carry your stuff with function and style. These mesh pouches are customer favorites because they are sturdy and you can see your stuff for easy organization. $12-$18

While we call this compact size a coin purse, it's really a small pouch that works perfectly for little things like lip balm, memory cards, credit cards, cash and more. Plus, a brightly colored case is easy to spot inside of even the most messy bag. $20 each. Order here.

Our snap coin purses are among our all-time favorite designs. We're stocked with bright color combinations for you or for gifts. $21.

Spring Splashes

I reworked the store displays last Friday to showcase spring colors and merchandise. Those little doodads hanging from the tree are metal bells in the shapes of cute animals.

They make the perfect zipper pulls, and I'm told they are all the rage in Japan. $2 each, or 3 for $5.

Speaking of cute Japanese things, after a hiatus, we've restocked our popular Japanese erasers in various adorable animal styles. These are excellent candy-alternative Easter Basket treats. $1.50 each.

The lucky cat above is sitting inside another new goodie. Introducing silicone kiss-lock coin purses. These are fun to carry and remind me of jellybeans. We also have a larger style that nicely fits a smart phone. $8-$12

 Don't miss our display of pinback buttons featuring cute critters. $1.50 each, or 4 for $5.