Sling Bag – Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?


Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a splash of sunshine for you today! The 5th sling bag is made from a batik textile from Malaysia!  I love batik textiles and the personality they develop. When you look at this textile you will see blues, purples, turquoise, green, grey and a splash of yellow depending on the angle….

Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 7


I happened  to stumble upon an art exhibit at the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery on the Fine Art of Fabrics. I felt really excited about learning more about the history of Batik since I had taken the class. This is the first time there has been an exhibit of this kind in Malaysia….

Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 5


While searching for treasures in Malaysia at the Central Market, I found the most delightful young lady, and purse designer named Emmy! Emmy is a kiosk owner of 💜 absolutely Emmy💜 and her purse designs are absolutely adorable! Emmy decided to leave her 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. job to pursue her handmade handbag dreams in…