the latest addition to an accidental collection.

Does anyone intentionally set out to collect
something? Really, all mine are complete
accidents--and if you hold to the old saying,
"More than three of anything is a collection,"
well, let's just say I've had a lot of accidents.


This fancy little gold number was given to me
around the age of ten by Great Uncle Tom, on
the one and only time we ever met. Have kept
the bag all these years, and it makes me think
of Grandma's brother every time I get it out.


This vintage beaded bag is probably the oldest
in all the collection, and one of only two that
I've never actually carried/used. Isn't it
pretty? The chain is a replacement, and the
inside (green silk) needs replaced as well, but
it's just so pretty!


This bag is a fun one, and is crocheted from
scrap silk that would have otherwise been
trashed.


This vintage bamboo box purse makes
an appearance every spring.

Here's the new addition:

Ta Da! It's the bag Christina made in
trade for the sports collages. Isn't it
gorgeous?? The fabric combination is
fantastic, and the little extras make it
even more special--the little coin purse
and the wristlet/key chain, how cute are
those? What a neat touch. I'm looking
for an outfit (closet shopping!) to debut
this new beauty with . . .

THANK YOU, Christina!