I wondered what it would be that would be bring me out of my blogging hiatus. Is it proof that my posts come from the soul? Not everything inspires me. I don't find everyday blog worthy, and then today happened. I often give credit to strokes of luck or divine inspiration to a little something I call accidental genius. There are been a few this week, but documentation of them is going to require some time and preparation. Today's bout of wonderment is so exciting I couldn't wait and and documentation time is minimal.
I ventured out to an estate sale with my good pals Betty and June. June, I am afraid, can be a bit flaky sometimes. Turns out we had the address right, date wrong, no sale today. As we were leaving the vacant no-esate-sale house June did recall reading an article about a new shop in our local paper that was in the vicinity and thought we should check it out. I do love June.
We checked out this lovely shop { Darby Road } that is full of wonderful treasures, many antiques, many reproductions much to see, love and drool over. I found all sorts of things for some design clients, some friends (who always give me their shopping lists) and of course myself.
Behold:
The vintage up-cycled (it's old material used to to make a new bag) mail bag from Guadalupe. Aren't we all a little sick of the overdone french words scantly screen printed on linen and textiles. Yes, we are. What we are NOT sick of is authentic mailbags that have an authentic aroma and have been carefully crafted into a perfectly sized shoulder bag complete with blue ticking fabric lining. I am in love.
June admitted had I not been with her today she would have probably picked it up for me - rather screams my name - even though my name is not Jose Maria Arteaga, as printed on my new bag. My ability to spontaneously purchase this new-favorite-thing-on-the-planet comes, again, from coaching from the Happiness Project. Invest in a modest splurge. $45 seemed about right: modest splurge, check.
My new best friend, Jon Ames, the owner of Darby Road had 2 more of this bag and a few other varieties splayed out on a handsome and sturdy harvest table. Drop him a line {jon dot darby dot road at gmail dot com} if you must have - you won't regret it!
Have a great weekend!
LOVE!
Posted by: Leah | 06/21/2011 at 11:04 AM