Design Foraging: The Artsy is in the Bag

Posted on March 15, 2013

So yesterday I confessed to you that I am trying to pare down my clothing collection. What I didn’t tell you is that I am also traveling with way too many purses! Back in my gallery days, I was the girl who changed bags with almost every outfit. And I’m carrying about 10 of them with me every time we move. That’s about 9 too many to find a place to store. I’m ready to let go. I told Mr. F, if I can just find that perfect bag, that Goldilocks & The 3 Bears, it’s just right bag, I would happily donate all the others. He didn’t think I could do it. Hmmpf.

Well, I haven’t been successful yet. If money were no object I’m sure I could have been, but this is real life after all. Needless to say, I’ve had bags on the brain. Now none of these would be my IT bag ( need more neutral if I’m going down to just one ) but oh boy are these artsy bags fun!

Small Weekender Bag in Abstract by Kate Spade Saturday

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Mini abstract art zipper clutch by kindah

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Flower Cloud Vintage Painted at Terrain

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Desert Mountains Fold Over Clutch by Lee Coren

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Wouldn’t one of these clutches be seriously perfect to carry to your next gallery opening? What? Clutches don’t count. They’re for special occasions. Duh. Happy weekend, Artsies!

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Design Foraging fashion handbags Kate Spade Saturday Kindah Lee Coren Terrain

Lesley

Painter, art and artist consultant, traveler, discoverer-- Lesley Frenz blogs and paints her way throughout the West Coast and Northwest, sharing the work she finds significant and meaningful. All while highly caffeinated.