So... I needed a new purse. I hadn't gotten a new purse in two years. I searched and searched for the perfect purse... *sigh*... to no avail.And then I headed to Etsy. I think I just typed in "Amy Butler purse," so that I could find the yellow/grey print (in 2nd photo) in *some* type of style. I looked at HUNDREDS of purses. I really wanted a cute style... unique... with personality. And it HAD to be the perfect size... to fit my wallet, day planner, sunglasses, reusable bag and a small water bottle.
I happened upon the store, ChasingElephants. I LOVED the style of the Huckleberry (and loved her other stuff too), so I emailed her to find out if she'd be willing to do a custom order. And she was. :) Yay.
So I had planned on getting ONE purse. One with the grey/yellow Amy Butler fabric, but first I wanted to make sure the purse was the right size and style, so I purchased one (Amy Butler red with white polka-dots) she already had in her shop. It doesn't really "go" with my wardrobe, but it was SO cute, and I figured I could just give it to my sister (who would LOVE it) after I carried it a few times. :)
The purse arrived. Perfect. Perfection. I wanted it a bit thicker, and Stephanie (who is wonderful and sweet and lovely) came through. But while I was looking for fabrics at QuiltHome (to see if perhaps I liked one better than the Amy Butler), I happened upon this gem by Heather Bailey (in 1st photo). *sigh*
It was SO beautiful. And lovely. And soft. And warm. And lovely. And wonderful. And I couldn't decide between the two. So... I figured... hey, they're really not *that* expensive. Three of Stephanie's purses are half the price of ONE Coach purse. LOL.
What price can you put on a homemade, one-of-a-kind, I'm-the-only-person-in-the-world-with this-*exact*-purse purse? Ummm... none. None, I tell you.
And that is the story of how I got the two (okay... three) most beautiful purses in the entire world. :D
6 comments:
Love that grey and yellow pattern!!
oh that is SO the way to do it ... when you find what really "fits" when you weren't exactly looking for it? I call that perfection! congrats to you!!! (I'm off to find a new purse for the new season - yahoo!!)
They are beauties! I bought my last purse on etsy, too. Is there nothing you can't find on that site? I think not. :o)
They are both amazing purses for a perfectly unique you! I love, love the first one esp! But I guess I can't have it, because then there would be two of us. :)
Reyanna! Where's a picture of your 3rd purse? Did you give it to your sister already? I just love the first purse picture- such a springy look.
It never occurred to me to go to Etsy for a purse, but it will now. :-)
(Gosh, Reyanna, you are such an enabler, LOL. I always want to go shopping after I read your blog.) :-)
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