Heather Goes Hollywood

When I first started sewing bags, I would walk next door and show them to my neighbor Malinda, who said "Those girls in Hollywood should have your bags!" In 2011, I joined The Artisan Group, in hopes that maybe someday this notion might become a reality. This month I submitted my name to 'gift' a special item to a huge movie star, and to my utter astonishment, I was selected as one of 50 artisans to participate. Drum roll, please...

This week I'll send off my new custom-designed handbag, to be included in the Exclusive Celebrity Gift Bag for none other than Drew Barrymore!

Ehem. I'll say that again, and make it bigger this time in case it didn't quite sink in the first time: 

Drew.  Barrymore.

I've always been a fan, so this is really exciting news—but I can't lie: Deciding what to give a free-spirited movie star who's style crosses over from boho to perfectly put together was a challenge! I think I drove my family nuts showing them all of my ideas, and all of us guessing what she might like. From what I've been able to tell, Drew goes for eclectic fashion, neutral colors, and metallics (hot for 2012).

Ruched Silk Crossbody Bag, inspired by Drew Barrymore,
to be included in Drew's exclusive gift bag, in association with The Artisan Group.

From the beginning, my goal has been to design simple, casual urban bags and accessories for women who want to feel and look good on the go, so I went with my gut and created something just for the occasion. I think my new, subtly shimmery bronze silk crossbody bag fits the bill. This bag is functional, unique, and somehow a little sci-fi, which reminds me of Drew's first blockbuster debut, ET. I hope she likes it!

This bag will be made in the future in silk, and other great fabrics. Please contact me through my WEBSITE or on FACEBOOK.

About The Artisan Group:
In association with The Artisan Group, artists from around the world have the opportunity to show their best handmade work at luxury Gift Lounges leading up to The Academy Awards, The Golden Globes, The Primetime Emmys, MTV Movie Awards, and other major events. TAG also arranges exclusive celebrity gift bags, delivered directly to A-list celebrities and movie stars, including Tom Cruise, Katy Holmes, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more. For more information about The Artisan Group, visit their website: www.theartisangroup.org

To order my bags, find me on Etsy or contact me directly. 

Drew Blyth Barrymore became a Covergirl in 2007

Talented, free-spirited, and one-of-a-kind, Drew Barrymore has been a silver-screen star since her debut performance in Steven Spielberg's ET: The Extra-Terrestrial at the age of 7. Since then, she's gone on to become one of hollywoods most sought-after actresses and producers. Career highlights include Never Been Kissed, the Charlie's Angels franchise, and her directorial debut, Whip It. On being a Covergirl, Drew says, "Who you are, you should feel beautiful. And you should never be made to feel that what is naturally and truly you is not perfect." (Source: Covergirl.com)

SALE!

Thursday August 18th - Wednesday August 21st
Come on down to Roots Collaborative in Mill Valley and receive 20% off of my handbags, wine totes and new iPad Cases. Find other selected handmade items on sale throughout the store: jewelry, pottery and more by local artists. Roots is in the center of the block near Peet's Coffee, at 84 Throckmorton Ave, Downtown Mill Valley, CA.

Fresh Start

Heavy rain and wind two days ago yielded to a crisp, cold, sunny Saturday. It is a rare novelty when it snows around here, and reports say they had some in the valley of West Marin last night, but no evidence here on the Sausalito waterfront. Its looking like a good day to open up the studio and get organized again after hibernating for the past couple of weeks. I have two new-to-me Viking Husqvarna sewing machines, waiting to be used!

See my new collection of new wine/gift bags on Etsy!

The New Metallic Bag!

I'm excited about my new bag design — You can now order one for 2010. Click here to go to my Etsy shop, and send me a message from there to inquire.

Modern Handmade Designs

I started Gstudio 2009, designing handbags. My line is brand new, and will continue to grow. I have experience making all kinds of fashion and home accessories, including jewelry, hand-painted boxes, pillow covers, and more, and I hope to bring some of these ideas to my Gstudio collection. My bags are available at my Etsy shop.

I love clean modern lines, and draw inspiration from some of my favorite artists and designers of the 20th century — I'm a sucker for the Noguchi Table, the Eames Lounge Chair, Wayne Thiebaud's Cakes, the drawings an buildings of Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, glass artist Dale Chihuly, designer Philippe Starck and everything in Dwell Magazine!