Eco-Friendly Totes

While looking for cheap cigars, I stumbled upon these cute eco-friendly totes at The Happy Owls.  These chic coffee totes are handsewn and unique.  I love the texture of the recycled coffee sack.  They are reversible and features super strong polypro handles.  These burlap coffee totes make very good gifts and is just perfect for those who want to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.  I would love to get one on my birthday *wink*

 

Bagaholic Shopping Paradise

I just chanced upon this online store called Rice.  It is a Danish home wares and accessories company that is well known for their colourful melamine, handmade baskets and storage and hand glazed Italian tableware.  I was so excited to see so many colourful and funky bags from Rice.   Below are just some of the ones that caught my eyes.

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Red & Pink Marrakesh Printed Canvas Bag

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Bag Red with Embroidered Flowers and Leather Handles

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They even have cute bags for children like this Raffia Laundry Bag For Girls

Anya Hindmarch Spring & Summer 2012

While the spouse is busy checking out taps and dies, I was at Anya Hindmarch checking out the latest bag collection.   I spotted this beauty and could not take my eyes off it.  It is the Nude Velvet Calf Nevis Raw Tote.  This is the iconic Anya Hindmarch style.   This large tote features many pockets and interior compartments.  The handle is hand-stitched and finished with a subtle gunmetal Anya Hindmarch bow.   Would love to have this bag for Valentine’s Day *wink*

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Bagatelles & Co.

While the man was busy shopping for gps trailer tracking, I had my hands or more like my eyes full with Bagatelles and Co.  They have such a lovely range of sweet handbags.  I am in love!    The bags at this Etsy store have a vintage feel to it.  I wish I could buy all of them.  If only Santa would grant my wish this Christmas.  Take a look at these lovelies.

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Multi floral Lily Clutch

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Iris flower Lily Clutch

Bags I Love

I am in the midst of looking for a nice handbag right now.  I want one that is not too casual and yet big enough for me to put all my things in there.  I love big handbags because I carry a lot of things with me.  Lipsticks, eye drop, wet wipes, medication, raincoat for my daughter, purse, keys, handphones, etc.  Yeah, basically everything except the kitchen sink.  I just came across this nice handbag store online – Ellingtonhandbags.com and I am in love.   I have my eyes on a few of them.

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Sadie Hobo

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Jonie Crossbody

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Nicole Hobo

Aren’t they lovely?  Oh, I wish I can buy them all.

Things I Love At Plumo

When I was reading some articles at getacnetreatments.com, a friend called and asked me to check out Plumo.com.  She was raving about how cool this online store is.  Its collection is unique and has a whimsical touch.  Plumo travels round the world to source for one of a kind and beautiful products.  They work with artisans, coperatives from Asia to Africa and fresh designers.  Take a peek if you like.

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Gypsy Mule

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Striped Jute Bag

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Agra Mirrors

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Raffia Notepads

Insulated Lunch Bag

Here is something to brighten up your lunch time – A colourful insulated lunch bag.  Brown Paper Bag is pretty boring, don’t you think so?  This lovely insulated lunch tote is made of durable, lightweight and reusable polywoven material.   It features a fold-over top with velcro closure and a nylon loop for easy carrying.   Carry your lunch in style with this insulated lunch bag from Catchingfireflies.com.

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Carry Your Belongings In Style

In the mid 90’s, I bought myself a clear tote bag from Esprit.  I loved the bag as it was big and I can fit many things inside it.  Of course the contents of the bag were visible to many people.  I usually kept my things in a medium size fabric bag and then put the said bag into the clear tote.  I want a little bit of privacy especially when it comes to my makeup set, hoodia gordonii pills or my purse which I carry in my bag. Alas, after a few months, the plastic turned yellowish and I discarded it.  Earlier today when I was at the mall, I saw a lady carrying a Polo Ralph Lauren Clear Pony Tote.  It sure brought back memories of my Esprit bag.  Now I am really interested in getting this Clear Pony Tote.

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Drawstring Bags For Children

When I first laid my eyes on these drawstring bags from Cocoon Couture, I was in love.  They are bright,  colourful and extremely functional.  The drawstring bags are just perfect for the library, dance classes, kinder or sleepover.  Aren’t they the cutest bags for children?   I know my five-year old would love to have one of these delightful drawstring bags.

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For little girls

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for little boys

Totes Made From Recycled Material

I love totes made of fabrics, especially those made from gunny, burlaps or recycled material. I was browsing Etsy.com and stumbled upon some lovely totes at Vintage Junky Style.   The totes were constructed using scraps from vintage grain sacks.  How lovely!  The totes are very sturdy and have been prewashed for softness.  Another reason why I like these totes is because each of them also feature a removable flower corsage whihc was created from new and vintage materials.   If you are looking for a beach bag, diaper bag or a bag for grocery shopping, just head over to Vintage Junky Style and check them out.

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