Archive for the ‘Bags’ Category
March 15, 2010
Can I tell you what is exciting me about Jan’s new market? The theme. She just launched the new Spring edition {celebrating Spring and everything hippity-hop} and so here’s to all of us feeling a little bit warmer soon {hopefully very soon}…




The Spring+ Easter Arts and Crafts Fair runs today through April 9, 2010.
March 12, 2010
Jena is someone who I really admire. She is extremely creative and is the editor behind Modish and owner of Miss Modish Vintage shop. Not only does she have fun thrifted finds, she is adorable {and I keep telling her so}…

Blue and Red Plaid Dress: $30.00

Yellow and Green Cheer Sweater: $26.00

Brown and Cream Carpet Bag: $36.00

Red Poinsettia Blouse: $18.00

Navy and Red Button Up Tunic: $18.00
January 25, 2010
If only you knew how often I check Suzie’s shop to see what new bag she’s whipped up. The latest addition to BEES’NETTA is The Day Labourer in Fig…

Thing is, I also still adore this bag in its Courier Blue and Rosemary versions…

So many bags, so little time.
bags are $185.00
December 29, 2009
Oh, man. I think these totes and prints by Wayne Pate are pretty swell…
Jacques: $35.00:

or how about the Tote: $20.00:

Sammy Seagull: $35.00:

or Sammy in Tote form: $20.00:

And I get a kick out of this Tour de France Print, too: $35.00:
all available at his shop.
December 18, 2009
You know how I love the sweet-yet-sassy {and downright naughty} line of clothing and jewelry that Locher’s designs. Now add to that their new collection of purses, lipstick and iPhone cases. Still fun. Still sassy. Best part is that you can choose the saying you like best to go on the purse or case your mischievous little heart desires {follow the links to better see what they say}…
Blue Florals Small Purse: $54.00;Blue Stripes Lipstick Case: $25.00:

Hot Pink iPhone Case: $38.00; Dark Grey Large Purse: $71.00:

Red Stripes Lipstick Case: $25.00; Bunch of Flowers Small Purse: $54.00:

December 8, 2009
You didn’t really think that was it for the wahine, did you? More from the Holiday Gift Guide…

December 8, 2009
For the special gal in your life {or maybe for yourself} check out the Hey, Ladies! section of Mixed Plate’s Holiday Gift Guide…

Remember that there are exclusive discounts for MP readers in the guide. Support indie artists and see what else is available at their shops!
December 3, 2009
Cruising around Sew Lola’s shop {pssst…there’s a sale going on} makes me smile…
Sophia Doll: $36.00:

Red Rosette Brooch: $15.00:

Plum Rosette Clutch: $52.00:

Peachy Rosette Brooch: $15.00:

December 3, 2009
Have you been shopping via Mixed Plate’s Holiday Gift Guide? Well, you should be. There are fabulous handmade items and exclusive discounts just waiting for you. Check out the things for your special guy in the “Hey, Boys!” section…

November 27, 2009
More savings for your Black Friday – Cyber Monday weekend. Shop Indie!
Bambako is offering 40% off with code “BLACKFRIDAY” until midnight EST.

At Christine Mighion Jewelry you can receive 30% off all fine jewelry with coupon code “HOLIDAY09“. Offer good through December 1.

At Crystalyn Kae you can grab one of their popular pleated clutches which will be on sale for $25 dollars off the regular price! Sale starts Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday.

Fresh Snapped Photos is giving away a free print of equal or lesser value when you order a fine-art print from the shop. Offer good Friday through Monday.

Check out Shades of Violet for 20% off your entire order this Friday. After Friday, be sure to use code “blackfriday” through midnight on Sunday to receive the discount for their extended sale!

Take advantage of the one day sale and save 30% off site-wide at Prismera Design on Black Friday only.

Fin + Roe is offering 20% off your entire order on Black Friday. But they’re also extending the sale through midnight on Sunday with coupon code “blackfriday“.

At Emily Elizabeth Jewelry get 25% off plus free shipping with code “SAVE25” through Monday.

At Linda & Harriet every order includes a free holiday card with the code “FRIDAY“.

INK+WIT is offering free shipping on all orders over $50 within the USA. Posters will also be 50% off and there’ll be select items at 10% off. You’ll also receive a free letterpress notecard and mini note with each order. Offers good on Black Friday.

Enjoy 25% off almost everything at Coo-koo-ri-koo. Just start your shopping because things have already been marked down. Sale good through December 1.

Over at jess james jake you’ll find a Vintage Sale of up to 20% off the entire shop. Enter code “Black Friday” in the message to buyer.

Another one of my favorite gals is having a sale of 20% off her entire shop, Feisty Elle, through November 30.

November 27, 2009
I’ll start this post with an apology. I really do hope that I do not offend anyone who will be hitting malls or stores with huge sales. I know people that do this and it’s fine by me if that’s their {or your thing}. For me, getting in line the night before or at midnight for the famous day after Thanksgiving sales is just not my idea of fun. I can’t deal with the crowds and there really isn’t anything I need or want that badly anyway. I understand that maybe if I had children the story would be different. Anyway, the kind of shopping I would be up for is the kind where I could shop indie and be in my pajamas as I’m saving. Here are some of the places that you can find some great deals at to kick-start your holiday shopping…
First off…uh, hello Mixed Plate Holiday Gift Guide!

Many of the participants have offered up amazing discounts for Mixed Plate readers!

Over at the fabulous Bake and Destroy, Natalie is marking down shirts {just $15 – other colors available} and sweaters {just $30} on Friday only. I got my shirt, what about you?


Marilyn of Pulp Sushi is offering free shipping starting Black Friday through Cyber Monday. This includes shipping on international orders as well!


Rebecca of elpy [Handcrafted] shared that almost all of the items in her shop will be $2, $4, $6, or $8 off! This sale will run Friday through Monday.


Michelle of Michabella Creations is offering free worldwide shiping and a free gift with purchase starting Black Friday through Cyber Monday.


$1 shipping {US orders only} over at one of my favorite shops, Sublime Stitching. Thanks, Jenny!


If you’re a fan of the ’stache, head over to Fuzzy Ink. The guys are giving you 25% off everything for just 24 hours. Of course, they’ll have a smaller discount that will carry over during the weekend and may even offer up a reduction on Cyber Monday {but you’ll have to check in to find out}.


Mimie of miSPA is encouraging a “no stress” way of holiday shopping. She’s giving you 25% off all items with code “thanks25” {enter at checkout}.

Over at ModCloth there will be discounts of up to 40% in their We’re Thankful For You…Black Friday Sale. For four days starting Friday they’ll cut prices on select items and new sale items will be added daily.


Cyd of Smock {you know how I feel about letterpress} let me know they’re having a Green Friday Sale! 50% of the proceeds from all sales made this Friday on the site will be donated to the Amazon Conservation Association.


Over at Chronicle Books there’s a Friends + Family Holiday Sale. Save 35% off all titles and get free ground shipping with code “FRIENDS” at checkout.

Barbe of Saints & Sinners is having a sale of 25% off everything starting 12:01 am Friday through midnight Monday.


November 25, 2009
You may have seen my previous posts about Adriana’s shop, drika.b, and her handmade bags and pouches. I know first hand how great her work is because I happen to own one of her totes. But for some time now I’ve been dreaming of her pouches and wristlets…
Green Wallflower Wristlet: $32.00:

Yellow Roadster Pouch: $28.00:

Red Salander Wristlet: $32.00:

Acqua Park Slope Pouch: $28.00:
