A Curvy Version of the Mexican Straw Bag

Love the Snap Handles

Such fun, old school snap handles on this modern take on the Mexican plastic straw tote.

Pink Gingham Plastic Tote

Barbie Bag with a Twist

It easily could be a Barbie bag with its pink color scheme. However take a closer moment to see that Barbie has raven hair and then look in the corner to see her wearing a jilbab.

Thanks Debbie. This is a great find. Check out her site here

Now, This is a Gift Bag

This was the Whitney Museum's 2005 Art Party gift bag. It was a collaboration between bag maven Kate Spade and artist Ellen Harvey. Isn't awesome?

Small Virgin Bag

Event Bag

As a sometimes event planner, I have certain supplies that I find essential to a successful event. This bag is one of those supplies. Sure I over paid for the first version of this bag but it all worked out when I purchased a second bag far cheaper. I am not sure what the math looks like but it felt like the right thing to do.

A Classic Bag

The Harrods Shopper.

Super Cute Bag

100th Post of 2008

Yahoo! I have posted 100 times since the beginning of 2008 and every day since March 4. Right on!

A Few of My Favorite Things in One Bag

This bag features a few of my favorite things; a sparkling Virgin Mary and many Saint medals. However the best thing about this bag is it is a plastic straw bag purchased in Mexico. It was made by crafts women in Oaxaca.

A Perfect Bag for the Beach

Orange Plastic Tote

This bag looked great with my orange crocs. Sadly the orange crocs time has passed.

Almost a Lady's Pride Bag

So close but the handles are wrong and it doesn't fold up into a clutch. So close..

Lady's Pride Set

I got some disappointing news toward the end of the day so once I got home I was looking for comfort. These Lady's Prides bags bring me a lot of comfort. Well let's be serious any bag brings me comfort.

It is also always special treat when you find a matching set of bag and make up bag.

Change is Coming

Today Obama won the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. This is big.

As Obama said today, "...I want to make sure you understand what's ahead of us. Earlier tonight, John McCain outlined a vision of America that's very different from ours -- a vision that continues the disastrous policies of George W. Bush...But this is our moment. This is our time. Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past and bring new energy and new ideas to the challenges we face. Our time to offer a new direction for the country we love..."

Let's get working!

A Week's Worth of Lady's Pride Bags

Day Seven. A whole week of Lady's Pride Bags. Aren't they great! And we aren't even half way through the collection.

A Week's Worth of Lady's Pride Bags

Day Six.

A Week's Worth of Lady's Pride Bags

Day Five.

A Week's Worth of Lady's Pride Bags

Day Four.

A Week's Worth of Lady's Pride Bags

Day Three.

A Week's Worth of Lady's Pride Bags

Day Two.

A Week's Worth of Lady's Pride Bags

Starting today...Day One.

Another Enid Collins Bag

I think.

I purchased this bag for $1 on the street last year. I think it is an Enid Collins bag or one of the kits that were popular during the same time.

No Bag Sunday

On No Bag Sunday I thought I would share with you another of my loves -- plastic flowers.

Margaret Smith Bag at Stormville Flea Market

I once heard that some times taking a photo is better than buying it. This is one of those times.

Bag in Studio

Check out this bag in the Artist's studio. The tag says "When you've any dirty hankies, put them in this dutchman's panties."

Sturdy Messenger Bag

I purchased this Brooklyn Industry messenger bag back when I produced events.

It was the best bag to fit my event binder, laptop, mobile phone, misc. chargers, sharpies and trusty notebook. It also carried my personal survival items like tea bags, iPod, sunglasses and rosary beads.

I always carry a set of rosary beads. In this bag, there is a plastic set that was given to me by the former Production manager of the GoGo's who happened to be jewish.

I Made This Make Up Bag

Yup, I made it. I love the fabric and button.

Paul Frank is your Friend

My cool big sunglasses drawstring bag; too bad it rained today.

The Perfect Travel Clutch

It's perfect size for carrying your airline ticket or travel tickets, necessary travel documents, cash and coins as well as credit cards when traveling.

I purchased it on sale at Banana Republic years ago. I have kept it because how great it is for traveling.

Walking for Iris House

A big THANK YOU to all my pals who stepped up and made a donation. I raised over $1,000 to support my employer, Iris House: A Center for Women Living with HIV/AIDS, at today's AIDS Walk New York 2008.

Let's get back to the topic of this blog. One of the incentives from the Walk is a tote bag. I hope this year's is as cool as this one from 2006; last year's was not.

There is still time to make a donation, just click here

Again, thank you. Your generosity inspired me!

Spring has Sprung

Added this plastic 1960s market bag to my collection today. I love stoop sales!

A Coin Purse with a Little Sparkle

and a zipper!

Another Lady's Pride Bag

As Promised

The Full Size Shopping Bag


The gang at Lady's Pride were so thoughtful. I think they originators of the whole "bring your own bag" movement circa. 1960's.

Lady's Pride Shopper's Kit

This was a wonderful Ebay find. Look it comes with a note pad and gold pencil to write your shopping list.

Tomorrow , we see the full size shopping bag.

Vintage Tote Bag

I am not sure if I should count this as a market bag.

Disco Market Bag

Did you know that young girls and crows are attracted to shiny objects?

Denim Market Bag

Hello Kitty Market Bag

Kinda Like a Plastic Bag but Reusable

A Market Bag for a Good Cause

I won this bag at the McCarren Dog Run Benefit. It is made by a local dog owner who donated it to the worthy cause of making the run safe for small and big dogs a like. If you want to make a donation, check out mcdogrun.org. Thanks!

G-Star Market Bag

It's a good bag to use at the green market.

Rwandan Market Bag

German Market Bag

Free Reusable Market Bag from Nylon Japan

As you may know, I have a thing for all things Japanese. This includes Japanese magazines especially when they come reuseable totes like this one.

A Cute Apple Make Up Bag

A Sweet Make Up Bag