I wish I was more organised!

Yep, I admit it!

But at least I've given myself a fighting chance.

I'm using the Corporate organiser in my handbag lately. I like it! I can find my pen, phone, glasses and I've got somewhere to put those pesky receipts.

But my favourite thing? When I look into my bag and see that my organiser has an empty pocket, it jogs my memory that I've forgotten something (almost always my glasses)! Yes, the ones that I don't really need. The Red Dot 1.5+ magnification plastic ones.

but don't take my word for it  --

I like my organiser because of all the 'stuff' that I like to carry in my handbag is accessible. Saves time as I just lift the organizer out of one bag into another. Everything is still in the same place and I don't forget anything. Especially my phone!! Jeanette.

My bragbags organiser is relativelty compact, and I can take my organiser to the gym, in my gym bag without the extra bulk, and I always know where everything is. Runi

Designing A New Market Stall

Thanks for Juliet from Design Merchants, I've got an (almost) new market stall. I thought it was time for a fresh look with my new Summer range just around the corner.

Here is a sneak peek!

Stories from Vietnam

I'm just back from another trip to Vietnam. It is where I have our unique designs made into reality, by the wonderfully talented ladies that I work with.

I'm always asked about what I do, and how I do it, so I thought I'd share a little bit in the next few blogs.

Choosing fabric.

I like to use silk. Why? Because using it honours and continues a dying craft. It is cultivated, dyed, handloomed and so much a part of the Vietnamese heritage. When Thu and I visit the wholesale silk markets, this is what I'm faced with in every direction:

I'm good for about 50 minutes in these teeny tiny stalls, especially when the temperature is 35C and 100% humidity! It never fails that I want to see the silk colour that is under at least 10 other rolls. I start feeling overwhelmed and if I don't have a good list with me, I lose track.

Oh, and did I mention that we have to wait until after lunch before we go to the markets? Because I'm collecting metre samples the stallholders don't want me to jinx their sales for the day.

Which one did I choose for Summer? Stay tuned ...

New Winter Styles

Can't believe the Summer has passed and we are now launching our Winter range. Where did Christmas and New Year disappear to?

I've been able to locate some really lovely leather, very soft and light. I'm a bit of a leather snob I think, so I hope you enjoy very soft leather like I do!

I love grey bags. Is it obvious in the new collection? Grey leather with chunky unfinished pearl square buttons, shiny buffalo horn and other organic details.  Soon to be online! Watch this space.

Unlike many designers who might find a lovely button or two and wonder how to incorporate it into their designs, our organic pearl buttons and horn details are designed from scratch. Within the limitations of these beautiful organic items, we can create any shape we desire. You know, it makes it so much harder when you don't have a starting point! Well, I think it does.

Anyway, we're snapping photos and more styles will be coming online shortly.