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Barb Sheppard's whimsical 50's and 60's-inspired frame bags are handcrafted from vintage fabrics, frequently salvaged from irrepairably damaged garments. Each bag is truly unique, as there's typically just enough of any given fabric to make one purse only. All handbags are fully lined with zippered interior compartments; larger bags are footed and have leather handles (usually recycled from belts.) Smaller bags have black fabric handles. All bags have removable brooches. All the work that goes into these bags is done by Barb herself, apart from the occasional fabric contribution from yours truly. They range from $35 for the smaller bags to $75 for the large ones and can be obtained at the location mentioned above (outside of Columbus, e-mail to see images of current offerings.)
New clothing arrivals will, well, ARRIVE this week at Westerville Antiques, including chic AND practical coats, fun separates and dresses, and other stuff for keeping you warm in the most stylish way possible. Our area is just past the check-out counter and register, on the left as you approach the back of the store---look for the Numéro Treize price tags on the clothes! We also encourage you to check out the vintage-wear offered by Westerville Antiques' other dealers.
The first trunk show of the new year will take place at 153 Punta Alley in Italian Village on Saturday, January 15 from 11:00 to 5:00. This event will feature 150-200 garments from the 40's through 80's plus handbags from B. Sheppard Studios and funky jewelry from our friends at TLC Designs. Heck, we'll even serve treats. So mark your calendars and tell your friends!
Finally, look for some new auction action on our part at ebay.com beginning on Sunday, January 1. Just search by seller for user ID "numero13vintage" and check us out!
Happy New Year,
Christina
