For some reason, I feel it is my duty to let you know when a new velvet strawberry-related treasure makes its way into my world. I mean, after all, as the name of this blog suggests, I am seeking them. So it's only right that I share what I have sought (and found or otherwise received) with you, my dear readers.
This glorious purse was a gift, actually, from someone very special. I was pleased as punch, as you can well imagine! I needed a black one. Really, I did. As much as I adore pastels and muted colors in general, I do wear an awful lot of black. It just looks better on me with my dark hair and olive skin. So, this was a necessary addition to the collection. (note to husband: Really, George, it was necessary.)
Oh, you don't know how badly I want to snip all of these berries off and use them in some other way, somewhere around the house or in an artful creation of some sort. I would never do it though. And how about the fabulous pea pods? Come on. I'd like to meet the very patient person that made this purse and hand sewed every last seed pearl onto these berries. I would hire her (or him) to make some just for me. Hundreds of them. I would pay darn good money! I just reread this paragraph. Gosh, I sound like a lunatic, but I do love this purse.
{missing memory card status: still missing. I have begun re-shooting pictures of the sweets and hope to have them on-line by Monday at the latest.
Oh, my dear, I make lots of little strawberry pincushions which are beaded much like those on your lovely bag - I'd be happy to make you some!!
Posted by: Jackie | May 21, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Great purse Andrea!!
Of course, I love the strawberries.
Have a great day, and good luck with the new photos.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 21, 2008 at 04:05 PM
ohhhh, that is a good one. I love it too!
I totaly believe you that is was a necessary purchase.
Lori
Posted by: vintage flair | May 21, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Wow! Lucky you!! That bag is gorgeous!
Posted by: robin | May 21, 2008 at 04:25 PM
That is one fantastic purse. I marvel at the work women went to in creating these works of art. I love the detail on those pea pods. Absolutely amazing.
Posted by: LAURIE | May 21, 2008 at 04:44 PM
The purse is adorable! I LOVE the pearly pea pods. Thanks for sharing!
Janae
Posted by: janae | May 21, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Lucky girl ...it's fabulous!
Posted by: Alice | May 21, 2008 at 05:19 PM
FABULOUS purse! The pea pods are just the sweetest! I guarantee your purse will be a conversation piece! :) ENJOY!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 21, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Love, love, love it. Perfect for your collection. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | May 21, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Andrea, this purse is AMAZING! I bid on one EXACTLY like it on ebay, but it went for mega bucks. LUCKY LUCKY girl! It's fabulous, as is everything you share with us.
Posted by: Holly Abston | May 21, 2008 at 06:36 PM
i so know how you feel...beautiful!
Posted by: stacy | May 21, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Andrea - - I MUST HAVE THAT BAG!!!
I love those pea pods to death. So cute. Now I'm going to go on a pea pod making frenzy. I wonder if I have large enough pearls for the peas or do I need to go shopping.
You're evil Andrea.
- Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
Posted by: the Farmer's Wife | May 21, 2008 at 07:15 PM
You & your velvet strawberries...how lucky it is that you & this purse found each other:) Really, Andrea, the purse is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Leah C | May 21, 2008 at 07:50 PM
OMG! That is fabulous!! I love it so much! And those PEAS! Oh my....
Posted by: Linda F. | May 21, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Oh, just drooling over here! What a fabulous find!
Posted by: Jen Glover | May 21, 2008 at 09:03 PM
Love it! It is just to cute. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Becky Caldwell | May 21, 2008 at 10:22 PM
That is one fabulous purse and one fabulous someone special! Wow, I have never seen anything like it; what a treasure!
Posted by: Heather Bradley | May 22, 2008 at 12:06 AM
This is so adorable! What a great find.
Posted by: Grandma Rosie | May 22, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Andrea what a beautiful purse.
Oh no - still no memory card
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | May 22, 2008 at 04:41 AM
I just love the purse, the strawberrys and the little peas I would pay good money for as well!!!!
just wonderful!
smiles,
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | May 22, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Hi Andrea,
Just found your fabulous blog & site thanks to Heather at PresentPast.. it's so gorgeous! And you do not sound like a lunatic! (You'd better not-- or I'm one too!) I get like that when certain things that strike my fancy too... I can't let them go! (This week it was an old jar I found, with a creamy lid, filled with vintage pins of all kinds-- not rhinestone (though that would be nice!) but straight pins & safety pins-- I know--call me crazy, but it's just so utilitarian-gorgeous!)
And yes-- ITA-- that purse is totally *Fab*!
Take care,
A Fellow 'Lunatic'
Posted by: Janet | May 22, 2008 at 09:18 AM
The Universe has your memory card! It replaced it with your fabulous purse...
Posted by: Jill James | May 22, 2008 at 09:19 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! The berries and peas are so striking against the black background. I'm glad the purse found its perfect owner. Happy Day!
Posted by: Melissa | May 22, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Stunning...
I collect woven and wicker or basket style purses, but none of the ones I've found ever have anything on them.
This is just too cute!
Posted by: Tiffany | May 22, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Andrea, this purse is just amazing!!! I think the pea pods with the pearls are SOOOO cute!! You should try to make some of those... in your free time of course! ;)
Thanks for the well wishes for my surgery...feeling much better now. :)
xo Heather
Posted by: Heather~ Pretty Petals | May 22, 2008 at 04:08 PM