A Very Special Custom Order!

Here is one of the bags that I did for a Christmas order for a beautiful family in Arizona. The mom sent me fabrics that belonged to her and her beloved husband who recently passed away. I used her leather jacket for the exterior and his ties for the inside lining. I also got to do a bag for each of their daughters and a pillow for their son and wove in fabrics from each child (the little dresses they were baptized in, jean pockets, etc.) with special items that belonged to their dad. Creating these was overwhelming to my heart and such an AMAZING privilege.

Pretty Bags!

If you're still shopping for Christmas presents, these lovelies are available at Nostalgic Alley in Phoenix! (4532 N. 7th St. #B, Phoenix, AZ, 85014)

Nostalgic Alley Recycled Apparel, Phoenix, AZ

Exciting stuff!  VintageRemade bags are now featured at Nostalgic Alley Recycled Apparel boutique in Phoenix!  Nostalgic Alley has been around for a little over a year and is owned by a WONDERFUL gal named Veronica!  She adores her vintage pieces and has a great selection of fun clothes. AND her prices are great!  I picked up a super cute purple and white dress that I look forward to wearing!  Nostalgic Alley is in the heart of the city on 7th Street between Indian School and Camelback.  Stop by and check out her stuff and the VR collection!

Website: www.myspace.com/nostalgicalley

Location: 

4532 N. 7th St. #B

Phoenix, AZ, 85014

Store Hours:

Monday-Friday: 10AM-6PM

Saturday: 10AM-6PM

Sunday: Closed 

Supporting Widows and Orphans in Njewa!

Buying a VintageRemade handbag is not only eco-friendly but will also help (little by little!) transform a community in rural Africa! For every bag sold, five dollars goes to provide food, housing and education for orphans and widows in the village of Njewa in Malawi through Women for Orphans and Widows (WOW).

Five dollars might not seem like a lot, but that can actually supply 10 meals for one child.

I'm really excited about this! In the summer of ’06, I visited Njewa (pronounced In-jay-wah) and got to experience the beauty of the African culture and see the needs firsthand. The whole idea of VintageRemade is taking things that are used/discarded/forgotten and creating something new and beautiful. I feel like this opportunity to support WOW is doing that in a different way only it's with people and their futures and that’s REALLY cool. Cool to be part of something bigger than our small, little lives. Mhm…yes.

And WOW is an amazing program! Women who would otherwise be resource-less, learn how to sew, farm, raise livestock, make soap, jewelry, etc.. With new skills and a sustainable enterprise, they can then be financially independent and provide for their family AND kids are fed!

To learn more, visit:

Northgate Vintage, College Station, TX

Northgate Vintage is now carrying VintageRemade bags! YAY! This shop is the Texas mecca of vintage tees and pearl button ups. So much great stuff! The guys who own and run it are super cool too. I think this will be a wonderful VR home.

They also feature Material, a line of upcycled clothing, designed by the seriously talented Kellie! You can check out her stuff at: www.material-clothing.com or stop by the store.

Location:
403 University Dr.
College Station, TX

Website:
www.northgatevintage.com