"Weekend in the Country" - A new collection

"Country" to me represents; casual,  natural,  rugged, & timeless. 

  With those words in mind I have designed a new collection
"A weekend in the Country"

Rugged 

 I selected a beautiful oil-tanned leather, it's very durable, water resistant, and like the country, the
longer it's around the more beautiful it gets! Just like your favorite pair of jeans, it will lighten up where it bends, and daily use will create more character.

Timeless

  Each design is classic, no frills, they will stay in style forever!

 Casual

  Each bag is constructed with machine and hand sewing.  

  Adding hand stitching details give each bag a casual, country feel.

Natural

  So what is "country" without some beautiful flowers?  The leather flowers are all individually  hand dyed, and no two are alike!  The flowers are sold separately, and they simply clip onto each bag.
If your not a "flower" girl, your bag is beautiful without it.


Now you see why I named this collection "A weekend in the Country"  any of these bags are perfect for your trip to the country, the city, or everyday.

Find out more about all these lovely pieces on my website.....Enjoy

WWW.Brendageigerdesigns.com 

Ps.....Many of you may or may not know, I take all of my photography in my backyard, I am not professional photographer by any means, but I do enjoy it.  I recently took on an apprentice....I think the only thing she had in mind was looking for a place to nap, but I'm going to keep her...lol

XO
Brenda

Garden inspirations......

Maybe it's the time of year but, lately I have found myself being inspired by some beautiful gardens. I would not even come close to considering myself an "expert" gardener.   I know that if you keep them weeded, and watered you will be rewarded!

 My approach to gardening is the same approach I take to designing clothes, purses and jewelry...."Maintain the natural beauty,  don't overdue it, and if it all looks good together in a "pile" the finished piece will be just  beautiful!"

These gardens are from a recent trip to Disney. 

  I know Disney can be some what over the top, and "a bit too picture perfect, if you know what I mean, but I was inspired by their "whimsy" and color.

Last week I went on a Garden tour in Franklin Michigan.

   Even though the gardens were on such a large scale, I learned to  appreciate each garden in pieces, and pull ideas and inspiration from that. 

I could walk though this door all day! 

 I know I can't just add a door like this in my yard, but I can  add the Hyrdrangea vine to my patio door...

An arbor is definitely on my wish list!

This is what I have learned......

  Natures beauty can inspire in many ways.  Whatever it is you create, add a bit of "whimsy."

  Don't get discouraged or intimidated by what others create or have.

  The most beautiful designs and ideas come from within.

 Don't try to copy and be something your not, someone else has all ready done that!  

Be  true to yourself.

  Love yourself and your gifts.

  Take a class or read a book on something new.. You never know you may have a hidden talent that you didn't even know about.

For those of you who have been following my "jewelry" adventure.  I have made some more progress.  Bangles!

"Who knew that hanging jewelry in your garden could be so beautiful?"

If you are interested in any of these jewelry pieces you can follow this link to my website

JEWELRY

I also have added some new "Coin purses" "Wallets," and "Purses" to the shop.

For those of you who are wondering, here  is a photo of my garden.  "It's my slice of heaven" as one of my friends so nicely put it!   It's not huge, or meticulously manicured, but it's all I ever wanted out of a garden;  beauty, inspiration, a great photography back drop, but more importantly a place to relax and call home.

Thanks for reading....
XO
Brenda