Purse On Us

We are so pleased that 3 more shops are now carrying sharp hill designs’ handbags.   Several months ago we were contacted by the owners of an online beach shop asking if we could create a bag just for them.  We did and they now have our extra large beach bag in 3 different fabric combinations and these designs are exclusive to them.  YourBeachShop.com is a family owned business operated by people who enjoy a relaxing day at the beach.  At YourBeachShop.com every day is a beach day!

midnight magic–click on picture to go to yourbeachshop.com

C&W Mercantile, located on Main Street in Bridgehampton is now carrying our stripe beach bags.  I have long loved this shop, which carries beautiful linens, table cloths and napkins, glassware, gift, bath products and wonderful children’s clothes and accessories….and as of today, our beach bags!  Visit them…

orange stripe beach bags

Located in the quiet (northeast) corner of CT, Martha’s Herbary is a lovely and eclectic shop offering garden products, women’s clothing and accessories, gifts and now sharp hill designs totes and evening bags.  Under new ownership, Michelle King is delightful and so excited about her new  venture.   It is worth a trip to Pomfret, an absolutely gorgeous small New England town home to Pomfret School (where my eldest went to school) and The Rectory School. 

clutch at Martha's Herbary…click on picture to visit MH website

Make a day of it and also visit Sharpe Hill Vineyard (no relation to us), located at 108 Wade Road in Pomfret, and taste their award-winning wines or their New American cuisine in a quaint setting that has 2 fireplaces as well as 18th-century antiques.  Or you may just want to enjoy a glass of wine on their terrace surrounded by flowers and vines.

Sharpe Hill Vineyard in Pomfret–click image to link to their website

Finlly if you want an exquisite dining experience, reserve at the Still River Cafe at North Ashford Farm, 134 Union Road in Eastford.  Located in a 150 year-old barn, the dining room is elegant and the food divine.  The menu features Seasonal New American cuisine and is based upon fresh, local ingredients much of which is grown in the gardens surrounding the restaurant.  My husband and I have had several outstanding meals there!

Still River Cafe—click image for link to their website

So if you are looking for an interesting outing with your girlfriends or family, visit CT’s quiet corner for fabulous food, wine and shopping!

The House of Swankety Swank proudly presents SwankSpeak! a bi-monthly ‘zine from the boutique gallery Swankety Swank!

Located in San Francisco, California, Swankety Swank offers Conscious Consumer Commodities for Mind, Body, Spirit and Home!

Swankety Swank represents handcrafted items from over 20 local artists including furniture, accessories, and clothing from babies to Papas and Women sizes 2-24. We take our commitment to honor Earth, Age, and Beauty seriously and we celebrate our artists and community with Art Walks, Trunk Sales and Gallery Openings.

The 24 page second issue of SwankSpeak! is a meaty ‘zine created with sincerity, intelligence and love. This delicious issue #2 (limited print run) features:

Interview with DAS-OWL fashion house designers Deborah Sciales and Oliver Lowe!

Photographic fashion story “Natural Magick” by Eartha L. Goodwin featuring Tiff Rojas & Mary Van Note (Mary is also our “Muse of the Month”)!

“Creative Genius”, a column about inspiration & art with essays by Dean Haspiel (ACT-I-VATE), Kelly Lydick (Mastering the Dream) & Serena Valentino (Fairest of All)!

Galaxy Runway, a two page comic strip by STORM, creator of Princess Witch Boy!

Come visit us at 289 Divisadero (btw Haight & Page Sts.) in San Francisco for your own copy!

If you love this issue of SwankSpeak! (And we think you will!) consider purchasing a year’s subscription! (sold on our Etsy site).

When you buy a subscription to SwankSpeak! you will receive 6 issues of SwankSpeak! a year! That’s 4 issues of consumer consciousness and creativity coming from our House to Yours!

Walked by a beautiful gold leaf Art Deco door on Spring St. today and I thought “how great would this be for a photo shoot!” – especially for clutches like the Gilded Age I.

This ANAMU clutch is made from a shawl purchased in a vintage shop in Cape Town, South Africa. I’m a big fan of gold so I instantly fell in love with the sparkly brocade pattern. Metal pyramid studs adorning the corners add some jazz to the mix that make it a perfect clutch for a glam night out.

Jerome Dreyfuss has finally unpacked his chic, French bags and firmly planted his Soho presence at the cornere of Broome and Greene this weekende. The superfluous e’s seem appropriate when referring to this quirky intersection of streets…and decor.

The boutique includes a built-in contemporary wooden cabin, the walls upon which his slouchy, uber-textured bags are slung, surrounding two ultra-modern, multi-colored couches.

Jerome’s wife, designer Isabel Marant will house her ladies’ line in its first U.S. location right next door in April. Stay tuned…

473 Broome Street at Greene

via Racked

I am an accessories w_o_e. I love a good search for interesting and adorable shoes, bags, and jewelry – although I don’t always pull the trigger – I do have a budget ya know! Well, thanks to Bloomingdale’s for an email about their new Spring arrival of designer handbags. First stop was Marc by Marc Jacobs. Then it was off to Isabelle Fiore. From that moment, I was a loose canon in a shopping cart. No, I do not need all of these clutches, cross body’s or totes, but it’s fun to pretend (and want!). Until I break down and order up one or two. Here is my Bloomie’s wishlist of bows, chains, studs, twists and ties. Do you take layaway?

Lauren Merkin Diana Rainbow Serpent Clutch (I NEED this one!)

Salvatore Ferragamo Miss Vara Calfskin Crossbody Bag

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Macro Marc Neoprene Tobo

Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Melissa Leather Crossbody Mini Bag

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Pretty Nappa Linda Calfskin Clutch

Isabella Fiore Geometric Amalia Leather Fan-Shaped Clutch

Isabella Fiore Leila Mesh Hobo

Burberry Tumbled Leather Crossbody Bag

CC Skye Turner Python-Embossed Leather Hobo

Olivia Harris Studded Lambskin Ball Hobo

After this weekend’s healthy helping of glamor in the form of the Golden Globe Awards, I thought it’d be nice to take a break from evening gowns and get some other style inspiration from LA.

Enter Rachel Bilson, the epitome of SoCal effortlessness. Our Lincoln Park Chicago team especially loved the actress’s way of sporting up a neutral look with fun details like a gold accented bag and shearling cuffed boots. Pull on an exceptionally cool black jacket with just enough tough-girl attitude and you’re out the door down your everyday red carpet.

While visiting the insanely beautiful state of Florida I decided to stop into BCBG @ City Place. I always take a quick look around at the fine fashion spots in famous places like West Palm Beach,