Born in Ballard

I was so excited to come home to a package from Laura Bee Designs on my doorstep yesterday afternoon... less than two months after working out a photos-for-merch trade with Laura Bee herself, my custom made bag is finally here! It was so cool to see the fabrics & ribbon I chose a few weeks ago all put together in the Beatrice design. I like it even more than I expected! In fact on my first outing I found myself staring at it in the reflection of windows as I passed : ) I just love its simple lines and the way it stays put on my shoulder.
This morning I spent some time putting together Mother's Day cards* at Lettered Streets Coffee House and decided to snap a few shots of my pretty new bag to share : ) I spend a lot of time working at LSCH because it is one of the few places in Bellingham where I can sip my favorite Morning Glory Chai... which is also born in Ballard!I've always been influenced by the adage "a place for everything and everything in its place" so along with my Beatrice bag I chose a matching wristlet, mini wallet and a custom made holder for my business postcards! And I am so glad I had Laura include the optional cell phone pocket inside- the first time my phone rang I went right to it without any digging whatsoever. Yey! Here are a few pictures I took at home to show you the whole ensemble.
Girls... if you like the looks of my Laura Bee goodies, you really need to check out the store in Ballard for yourself! Laura has sooo many cute things in her shop that you just can't help getting in touch with your girly-girl self. I admit I was not in the best of mood when I went in to design my bag but I left the store grinning ear-to-ear because working through the selection process with Laura was just so much fun (AND I was finally formally introduced to Laura's shop dog, Otis the Pug!!)
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Laura. I'm so glad I decided to contact you! It's been a joy working with you on both sides of our trade. Your business definitely has a new cheerleader! I really love that my bag was designed and handmade in Seattle by a fellow creative minded woman, and I REALLY love that I'm the only girl on the planet with one just like it!

*My handmade greeting cards for Mother's Day and other occasions are available through me or at Wild Blueberries inside the Bellingham Public Market!