What happens when an artist and an architect, both with a love for handmade, decide to turn their attention to making bags? You’re looking at it right now. These exquisitely designed bags come from the … Read more
Annett Bourquin is a handmaker and photographer, currently residing in Lisbon, Portugal. As a world traveler, Annett has allowed the culture and people she’s encountered along the way to infuse her work with an elegant … Read more
Yeah, these are pretty much drool-worthy. Joshu+Vela is a San Francisco-based bag maker, specializing in these sturdy handmade bags, backpacks, dopp kits and more. Using only the finest domestic materials, Joshu+Vela have built quite a … Read more
Zila Longenecker’s collection of clutches is simply sublime. I love her combination of fabrics and leather. It takes a keen eye to mix florals and patterns like this and Zila does a wonderful job. Some of … Read more
This is one of those Get Inspired! posts where I really feel like I am living up to my mission. Laura Caldentey is a wonderful artist and it is a real privilege to feature her … Read more
Shame on me for taking so long to do this post on Gift Shop Brooklyn. These radiant bags have deserved to be on the LAB for awhile. With a shop on both Big Cartel and … Read more
I have no problem admitting this: I love modern design, contemporary art and cute felt creatures. I know that somehow those 3 things may not appear to go together, but every time I see a … Read more
Liliana Okapi is a graphic designer based out of Madrid, Spain. It pains me to see such adorable handmade items with so few sales. So, I’m starting my own little Blog Blitz in the hopes … Read more
Here are two artists who’ve offered a discount to LAB readers from the wonderful world of Etsy and my Etsy Share post. I couldn’t help but notice that they both are in the Albuquerque, NM … Read more
Dazzling, aren’t they? Robyn Santamaria is yet another handmaker who has created a unique collection of handmade accessories, this one aptly called Shibang. There is so much to love about this collection, it’s hard to pick … Read more
You know that part of my mission is to bring to you the very best of the handmade community, right? I spend hours searching my sources for great handmakers who are showcasing modern designs, I … Read more
My anniversary is in March and I am sure my wife would love to get her hands on one of these gorgeous clutches from Ellen Vintage. Ellen’s choice of materials is pretty perfect. I chose … Read more
