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.

Happy Spring! Our Annual Bag Sale is Here!

Learn the details about this instant gratification event in our latest newsletter here.

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.

The Cle Elum Seven

Quad pocket wallet in glossy espresso, featuring Jamie.

Several years ago a customer came into my shop and told me she had just attended a meeting at the church across the street. She had met with a group of activists who were founding a new chimpanzee sanctuary that was soon to be located in Washington State.

Photo notebook in glossy espresso, featuring Negra. 

I asked her to keep in touch with me about the project, and months later a representative from Chimp Sanctuary Northwest got in touch with me to say the sanctuary was a reality. Since then I've been making special photo products for their annual auction. I've also gotten to know each of the Cle Elum Seven through the amazing blog posts and videos here.

These items will be available at the Out of the Box auction on May 4, 2013.

 

You can learn more about the chimps' transformational journey from a Pennsylvania research lab to Cle Elum, Washington here. My favorite video was taken the day the chimps, who had spent most of their lives in tiny cages, were first were able to go outside and feel grass under their feet. View it here.

A Valentine

In the dead of winter comes a day to celebrate love in all its forms. 

Best wishes to you and your loved ones.

Pug Locket

Inspired by our shop dog Otis, our latest fundraiser product will benefit pugs in need. For each of these pug lockets we sell, we'll donate $10 to pug rescue organizations.Order here.

We'll split the funds between Seattle Pug Rescue and Southern Nevada Pug Rescue. Both are volunteer-run organizations doing great work for dogs in need.

"Thanks for supporting my less fortunate brethren," say Otis Redding the shop dog.

Enamel Jewelry by Bemused Creations

 I'm excited to share a new one of our new artists with you.

 Debbie of Seattle-based Bemused Creations makes gorgeous, affordable enamel pieces.

She uses a jewelry torch to fire powdered glass onto metal. We have three styles in candy colors available just in time for Valentine's Day.

Prices start at $23.

Craving Color - New Jewelry

Now that the holiday sparkle is gone, we're craving color.

 Like the red in this poppy. (Poppy locket, $26)

Or how about the icy aqua in these glass gem earrings? (Earrings, $24/pr)

Perhaps the retro pop of these vintage buttons are more your style. (Button bracelets, $28)

Contest Time - Celebrating 1000

We've surpassed the 1000 likes milestone on our Facebook page, so we're celebrating by giving away two of our ever-popular infinity scarves.

Speaking of scarves, I've posted several new style for sale on our website here. Cozy up!

Feeling Tangerine

Sure, you could opt for a gray lining to match this bag. It would look sharp with the silver button. But why not go with a quirky, unexpected color like tangerine? Not only will you find your stuff inside this Olivia bag with ease, you'll smile every time you unzip the clutch.

Butter soft microsuede Olivia clutch, $63.

Here's to a sparkling 2013!

Our sparkle vinyls waiting for your custom designs.

Gift Guide: Lucky, Pretty, Calm

 Lucky horseshoe necklace by Classic Hardware - $24

Pretty hair clip by Seattle's Orange Box Jewelry - $17

Calming bath salts - $6

"The world will have to wait, I am taking a bath."

Gift Guide: Northwest-made Presents

We're making new infinity scarves daily because they have been selling like crazy. We have dozens of colors and prints available for everyone on your list. My favorite is this mustard and gray sweater stripe. $30 ea. Order here.

 

These wood inlay Washington state necklaces by Seattle designer Amy Bengtson are great gifts for any woman whose heart is in Washington State. $40 each

 

Heather Lewis is the artist behind Crescent Moon Designs and she lives in the same neighborhood as our shop. We've sold her sterling and gemstone earring for years, and her delicate, colorful work appeals to so many different women. She just brought by a new batch next week, and I'm in love with these butterscotch and teal earrings.

Our Clara wristlet continues to be a popular gift. Its compact size and exterior back pocket make it functional inside a larger purse or on its own. $48, available ready-made in many colors and patterns in our shop. Or custom design one in our shop for the ultimate personalized purse.$48 each.