New Stella 3-in-1 Shopper- JUST ADDED.

This style has been pretty popular this season. I think people like a bag that serves a few purposes.

Another "Entourage" added.

I just got this new leather in. It's really pretty and will take quite a bit of abuse (for all you rough ladies out there).

Check it out HERE.

This is my Mom.

Wasn't she cute!

I Love Maui.

My time in Maui is almost over, I will be heading back to Toronto tomorrow.

I have had a great time on this beautiful island, I hope to come back one day.

Something about all the fresh air and ocean views been a great source of inspiration. I was trying not to think about work while I was away, but of course I couldn't help it. Im coming home with all kinds of new ideas. Can't wait to get back to the sewing machine!!

Aleshas have been reduced.

I was able to bring down the price of the Alesha style.

Canadian prices HERE

US prices HERE

I quit.

Check out the article featured on Etsy HERE

I know, I'm a nerd about my dog.

I can't help it. I love my four legged man. Today just happens to be my 30th birthday and I am lucky enough to be spending it in Maui. My lovely parents are looking after Louis while I am away and sent me this picture of him this morning. I think it might just be one of my best birthday presents this year. 

New 3-in-1 Leather Shopper added.

I couldn't help myself, I had to make one in blue.

Check it out here.

Just added to CHA CHA Samples

Check it out here.

One of kind bag added.

I only had enough leather to make one bag in this yummy colour.  Only one in the world. I love the rugged sort of look of this leather.

Free Shipping at chachalifestyle.com

Check it out HERE.

Hot off the sewing machine.

Alesha in Turquoise, a great colour for summer. Only two made.

Shop in CAN $$ HERE.

Shop in US $$ HERE.

Not a handbag, but worth mentioning.

Reading used to be a huge pastime of mine but over the last couple of years I can kind of fell out of the habit and replaced it with working. While on vacation a couple of weeks ago I did a ton of reading. One of the books that I read and really like was called Q & A by Vikas Swarup (known now as Slum Dog Millionaire). I haven't seen the movie yet but the book was great. It is told in a way that makes it like a bunch of short stories tied into one that all relate in the end. I highly recommend it. I'm now looking for my next book, I would love some suggestions.!!

Pieces added to CHA CHA Samples

Just added a couple discount pieces, check it out HERE.

Entourage City Tote in CANVAS

I'm trying something new. If you have visited this blog before you already know that leather is my medium of choice, but today I wanted to try something in canvas. Canvas is a great fabric, it's soft, it's forgiving and it's washable. I chose one of my favorite styles to duplicate in canvas, "Entourage City Tote".

Note to Vegans: I was trying to come up with a style that was also vegan friendly, but after I was all finished with sewing I realized I had sewn my leather CHA CHA patch inside. Old habits are hard to break. So this bag is 99% leather free.

Would you want to make a Handbag??

Hope everyone had a great long week end. I was happy to have a few days off to spend with friends and family but I am looking forward to getting back into the studio tomorrow.

Lately I have considered offering a "Make your own handbag" workshop where you could learn the basics of handbag making and take home your very own handmade bag. Please take a second to answer this weeks poll question so I can find out what would work for most people.

Thanks! 

Relaxed and ready to sew.

I escaped from Toronto for a few days in search of some sun. I found it in Miami. All day I read, swam, ate, and went to bed early. Loved it.

As always, while away I had flood of new ideas. Check back over the next few weeks.