New samples have arrived

Due to the magic of high speed travel, I have some new samples, or prototypes, if you like.

Here's a sneak peak of what's in store:

A new material. Three Stone Steps will now be carrying three items made in woven, used plastic bags. People in Phnom Penh collect these overly ubiquitous bags, and they are then provided with soap to wash them, and dry them in the sun. They are then paid for their work, and then recycled into great bags. Here's a detail that I hope just doesn't look like a great black blob:


(Ok. I'll admit it, IT does sort of look like a great black rectangle. But, please look closely! )

Other than that, these mosquito net products will be offered in colors that Three Stone Steps has previously carried:

• silver;

• copper;

• green;

• blue, and;

• yellow.

The new products have been made by Three Stone Steps in partnership with the producer in Phnom Penh, and will include:

• a women's bag, probably called The Lovely Luna Bag;

• the Fellini Pannolini & Messenger bag (and, you'll just have to wait for details on that one!)

• a man's billfold/wallet, and;

• a fantastic flat cross-body bag for men and women.

Of course, there will be more details and photos and prices, but, just wanted to give you a bit of a sneak peek preview. Please check back!

Another November Holiday

Do you know what tomorrow is? I'll bet you that you don't! It's America Recycles Day (by America, I'm assuming that they mean the United States.)

Like a lot of folks, I've been thinking a great deal about recycling, and cutting my carbon footprint. I guess when we think about the three "Rs": reduce, reuse, recycle, they are in order of priority, which is REDUCE. It does seem to go against the grain of the US ethos (especially during this increasingly early holiday season) to talk about reducing. Of course, I sell stuff, which doesn't exactly gel with getting people to reduce. (Of course, some of my stuff is already recycled, and is long lasting, so you won't have to buy another handbag, scarf, or wallet any time soon!)

What's interesting, well, to me, is that November 15th's day is sponsored by big corporations, like Coca-Cola, Dell, and Staples. I'm sure they mean well *ahem*, but they sure ain't telling anyone to reduce. If you want to see more about this day, check out the National Recycling Coalition's site.

Anyway, good on them! Now, if Baltimore could just get its act together picking up our recycling, we'd be all set!

So, I've taken the recycling pledge, and here's my badge to prove it!

More bags and wallets, and in record time

I'm happy to report that I received a new shipment of the great mosquito net messenger, laptop, and travelers bags and wallets from Cambodia. And, it arrived in record time.

There are great colors for fall and winter, including O's orange traveler's bags, just a perfect accessory as you go trick or treating. Also, laptop bags in green, iridescent, copper, and silver.

It's always so exciting when the boxes arrive. Please take a look!