Purse Pics...

With spring on the way, I'm getting into the retro and floral prints again. I also have some new nautical print fabrics and European Linen that I'm anxious to work with soon. It's so fun coming up with new fabrics for each season. I'm also open to suggestions, and still do custom work.

New Style

I've noticed that a lot of ladies like to wear their purse across the body, so I have created a new style with a convertible strap that can be used on your shoulder or across the body. These feature a new shape, an exterior pocket (in addition to interior ones), and a strap that attaches to silver rings and changes from short to long with an easy to use hook. Let me know what you think about this style.

W.A.V.E. Festival

Come see me at the W.A.V.E. Festival (Women Artists, Visionaries, and Entrepeneurs) 1st AnnualCelebration of Women Festival Saturday, March 1, 2008, 1 - 5 p.m. McAlear Hall at Lourdes College

Join us as we celebrate National Women’s History Month by recognizing the diversity and vision of women artists.

The Celebration of Women Festival is an indoor exhibition and sale of fine arts, crafts and other creative expressions. The Festival will also feature food, music and entertainment. Proceeds from food sales and booth fees to be donated to Mom’s House of Toledo.

Artistic, Dramatic, Musical PresentationsSnacks and RefreshmentsFREE Admission

New Line of Purses

I've come across some new fabrics "in the style of" famous artists, like Monet, Klimt, Warhol and Escher for example. Below are a few that have been made into great purses. Each one will have a tag that explains the work of the artist who inspired the fabric. ** All three of these purses sold at the W.A.V.E. Festival on March 1st. I'll get busy making more of these "artist inspired" purses for the next show.

New Photos

Martinis and Mistletoe in the Courtyard at Navy Bistro

Martinis and Mistletoe

For one night only! Eileen Cousino is bringing all her favorite shops under one roof especially for you! On Thursday December 13, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is being held at Eileen's Wine and Martini Bar located inside Cousino's Navy Bistro. In addition to light hors d'oeuvres that will be sampled in the wine bar, there will be a magnitude of displays presented by many of Toledo's finest locally owned business and artists that Eileen Cousino has hand picked as some of her favorites. This evening promises to be a night you will not forget any time soon, so mark the date on your calendar, and tell all your friends to come shop.

Pure Purse-onality has been chosen as one of the locally owned businesses to participate in this event. Go to http://www.cousinosrestaurants.com/ to find a list vendors.

I hope to see you there!

Julie