ಬುಧವಾರ, ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 6, 2010

in the bag/3hree

welcome to the third installment of in the bag, in which a blogger/designer/artist gives us a peek of what they are toting around in their satchels every day. please welcome jessica, a local photographer and blogger chronicling her inspiration and world with her sweet little boy over at living the swell life

welcome jessica!


















these days i am proudly schlepping a moop market bag all over town.  when pregnant with our son graham, i sought out a diaper bag that looked like nothing of the sort--something cute enough for me & something my husband could proudly sling across his shoulder. this was the perfect compromise! it's extremely well made and has served us well in the last 18 months.  it's held up to tons of dirt and cheerio dust, spilled sippy cups, and several washings.  (hooray for handmade!)  

ahem, now onto its contents:

1. a ribbon or two:: i always try to carry a pretty piece of ribbon around.  you just never know when you might need it to wrap a last minute gift.  something about a a neat satin bow makes it seem not-so-last-minute.

2. bobby pins + fun pony tail holders::  don't tell my stylist, but my hair gets thrown into a pony tail every. single. day.

3. fine point sharpie pens:: i detest the way my handwriting looks with ball point pens, so i never go anywhere without my special sharpies!

4. shea butter lotion:: i work part-time as a nurse and there is nothing worse than having over-washed hospital hands. i always carry a bottle of hard core lotion.

5. planner:: i am really old-fashioned and love carrying a pretty paper calendar where i can write lists and organize my life.

6. mini notebook:: all creative souls need a place to jot down ideas + inspiration on the go. {made by autumn of may.}

7. lip love:: i am addicted to burt's bees and clinique vitamin c lip smoothie {in goodness grapecious.}

8. phone:: it may not be the smartest phone, but it talks + texts. that's all i need.

9. car + books:: for the boy.  

10. liberty of london wallet:: i went hog wild over target's liberty of london line last spring. still carrying around the evidence.

11. coupons:: there's nothing better than pinching your pennies.

12. mini sewing kit:: anthropologie sent me this pouch for my birthday a few years ago. isn't it the cutest? it's also the perfect place to stash business cards.


((thank you jessica!))
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