Pesky Cat Designs

I had my one second of fame today! I was hoping for the 15 minutes promised by Andy Warhol but I can't complain.  On March 27th I got a call from a producer of CBS Sunday Morning News letting me know that they are doing a feature on America's handmade economy and want to feature some of my bags on the set. I was quite excited. I dropped off  some of my handbags at the studio that day. Posted above is my security entrance card. My first name is spelled wrong and my head is turned to the side because the producer asked me a question just as the security guard was taking the photo. I was allowed in the building with my profile shot so all was well.  The CBS feature was broadcast nationally today. I was not at home and only had access to a small portable black and white TV with so so reception. Yes, rabbit ears. In the opening shot, CBS Sunday Morning News anchor Charles Osgood points to my handbags for about a second. he he  But I am still honored that they chose my bags from the...

CBS Sunday Morning News is doing a feature on America's handmade economy and some of my handbags will be featured on the show this Sunday, March 29th! I got the call from the producers of the show today asking me to bring some of my handbags to the CBS studios in New York. My bags will be displayed on the set along with other designers' handmade items. Mo Rocco will be interviewing the founder of Etsy.com, Rob Kalin, and also Martha Stewart and DIY clothing designer R. Mackswell Sherman. Check out the CBS website to find out what station in your area carries "CBS Sunday Morning News" and what time it airs. I think it's going to be a great show!

Spring is here and there are new textiles in the Pesky Cat Designs studio. Fabrics in linen and cotton are waiting to be transformed into handbags. Yesterday I added a couple of messenger bags to the shop in a beautiful springtime chartreuse. I also added my first faux leather bag   to the shop and it sold. I'll have more purses available in faux leather next week. Although it's still quite cold here in NYC, I am dreaming of cherry blossoms and warm breezes.   The Offbeat Messenger in Chartreuse 

Introducing my new faux leather bag creation! The Wayfarer Purse above is made from a faux leather in saddle brown and has an ultrasuede cherry blossom applique in cream. I love this combination of texture and color. There are two interior pockets to keep your things organized and it is fully lined in a cotton floral print fabric. More faux leather bags are coming to the Pesky Cat Designs shop very soon. Stay tuned!

Today I want to share with you some of my favorite sellers on Etsy and their spring inspired creations.  Quince Flower Stack by Wired Design I just discovered Wired Designs on Etsy today while browsing through the gift guides. Dana of Wired Designs is from York, Pa., U.S.A., and began making jewelry several years ago, giving and selling mostly to friends and family members. Now she has a wonderful shop on Etsy filled with unique and beautiful hand-forged creations! I Promise You a Rose Garden..... by Star of the East This handbag by Star of the East is just too amazing! Beautiful pink organza roses on a gorgeous taffeta field. What a beautiful bag to celebrate springtime with! Star of the East is a lovely mother and daughter team, Esther and Estella, from Turkey. They are amazing artists and their shop is filled with the most unique and beautiful items! Become Rose Garden Brooch by Meltemsem Become as beautiful as a rose garden if you wear this brooch! Meltemsem is an artist from Is...

In the past week I had two Etsy front pagers. Yay! I got a lot more traffic on my site which always makes me happy. :))) The treasury posted above, created by an Etsy administrator, made it to the front page yesterday and featured my Semi-Circle Purse in corduroy with a cherry blossom applique. Thanks Etsy!  This treasury made it to Etsy's front page last Monday and featured my Wayfarer Purse with a cherry blossom applique. It was curated by junejaynes who is a buyer on Etsy. Her bio says " I'm a creative soul looking to be a part of a creative place".  Thanks for selecting my purse for your lovely treasury June! I'm glad you are a part of Etsy's creative community!

I recently purchased and received these gorgeous wooden buttons from a lovely seller on Etsy, Nutured Earth , located in Nottingham, England. Her shop was set up to promote recycling and the use of natural, sustainable materials which have had little or no negative impact on the environment.   She saved these buttons from a wasteful fate. See the whole story here . I can't wait to adorn my Pesky Cat Designs handbags with these rescued buttons!