New cupcake purse added to the shop as well

If you can't tell- I got a glorious new camera for my birthday/anniversary present and there are no words to describe how much I love it!!!! Even for a photography-challenged girl like myself- this thing takes mighty pretty pictures!!

I finally added a shopping page!

I am slowly moving away from custom work for a variety of reasons but the main one being that I can't stay up until 2am anymore and ignore my husband and kids while I sew like a maniac ;). I will still make lots of items and take custom order dresses. I will slowly start building and tweaking my shopping page- I added 3 items tonight and you pay through paypal. Always feel free to email me with any questions! Here are the items that I added.....

The Cupcake Purse

It's a little ridiculous how many purses and bags my 4 year old has but I seem to always come up with another reason that she needs just ONE more!

Because I'm a huge proponent of including her ideas in things that I make for her, I asked what kind of bag she had in mind and "cupcake" is what popped out of her mouth. I have to admit it was a pretty fun idea to design.

She uses this bag for her water bottle and snack on some days and then to pack all of her art supplies to take on the road on other days. It is a good size for her- about 12 inches high and 9 inches wide. The bottom is slightly mitered which gives it a small, flat bottom so it holds books nicely too. The little cherry on top closes with an elastic loop that is easy to close with her tiny fingers. It's also super easy to throw in the wash!

The Cupcake Purse is $35

Summer Tote-preview for "H"

This is the Summer Tote style that I make for Blossom and Poppy but this particular bag is for "H"!! I drool over these fabrics together- I hope you do as well "H". Thank you so much for everything!!! I really enjoyed seeing you!

xoxo-

holly

The Julie Wristlet (with convertable messenger strap)

This is another custom bag from Mary's purse party that I had so much fun making! Julie wanted a wristlet but also needed a messenger strap (genius!!). In order to make sure there wasn't a ton of bulk where the two straps met, I added a loop to the messenger strap that she can slip her wristlet strap through when needed. Then either strap tucks away smoothly!

It was a pleasure meeting you Julie!

xo- holly

The Julie Wristlet is $55

The Tammy Bag

This is also an Yvette Sling with a few modifications so it's not really a sling anymore. So, lucky for Tammy- she gets a bag named after her ;). Like the Chloe Handbag- it has two straps for larger opening. It also snaps close. The body and the straps have been lengthened and the pockets fall a little lower than the Yvette (still has the hidden cell phone pocket in those front pockets). As well as Chloe's this has a large padded section to hold Tammy's gorgeous camera. Tammy, you were so much fun to talk to!!! I hope you get good use out of your purse!

xo-

holly

The Chloe Handbag

I had a super fun purse party with Mary (http://www.blossomandpoppy.com/) while she was in town recently. Her family was adorable and I'll be posting quite a few previews for many of the items ordered at the party. This first one is for Chloe- it's an Yvette Sling with modifications made just for Chloe! Chloe is a beautiful, petite teenager and doesn't need a big purse so she had the body of the bag made thinner. I also made it with two straps instead of the sling strap so the opening was a little more accessible. Inside is a padded, cushy, special place for her camera that will hopefully keep it extra safe but easy to get to and not require an extra bag for her to carry.

I loved all of your choices Chloe! I hope you like how it turned out as much as I do!!

xo-

holly