you are in for  treat when you check out the gorgeous concoctions from miss ruby sue.  they are genius, elaborate, sumptuous.  they take your boring jeans and tank from zero to AMAZING in 30 seconds.

from awesome hair doodads to make-a-statement necklaces – this woman has some serious creativity coursing through her wares.

i’d order these in a nano-heartbeat if i still had my store.  they have some serious WOW factor.  plus – you can custom order most anything in any color to suit the style of your store and the tastes of your clients.  minimum order is only $200.  mention you heard about  m.r.s from the the Proprietress and you’ll score a free pair of rosie tosies (majorly adorable shoe clips).

wholesale pricesare 40% of retail as listed on her site.   enjoy working with miss ruby sue and email her direct to place your order or ask any questions:  missrubysue (at) gmail (dot) com.

voila!  perfect treats for the upcoming holidays.

i admit – i never thought of myself as a sleep mask kinda gal…thought they were reserved for hangover prone women (alas, those days are long gone for me).  but when Annie sent me one – i realized how totally useful this item would be!  instead of being mildly irritated when my husband chooses to read a little longer – i snap on my mask and feel the sweet smell of sleep arrive on my light-blocked eyes.  yes – these are not just totally adorable – they can be used all the time!

uh – wow!

so – i encourage you to carry these in your store.  great gifts and wonderful for any woman who sleeps with someone who wants to stay up later than her.  and recently i was reading a really good book and was the one who wanted to stay up later…so my hubby decided to wear the mask!  it looks pretty cute on men too.

finally  – annie has the cutest line sheet and a fun opening order!  order an assorted dozen and you’ll get a 13th in a “surprise” fabric chosen by the designer.  the opening order is $150 – so an easy way to get started.  contact her at sourdoughsf@gmail.com to place your order.

and there are tons of amazing bag designs to carry in your store.  from whimsical fabric bags to luxe leather.  to itty bitty chain mail bags to shimmery clutches with rhinestone clasps.  mmmm…  but how do you display them?

the easy ones have a gusseted bottom that allows you to prop up on a shelf with no more than a few wads of paper.  but what about a shoulder bag with a long strap?  how about a flat clutch?  there are many ways to display them without them falling down (i used to hate that!) – and here are a few simple ideas.

knobs & hooks

knobs are great – you can put them anywhere on the wall and then just hang a bag on it.   and there are so many wonderful knobs – that it’s easy to find something to match and enhance your decor.  if nothing else – you can simply paint a basic wood knob to match your color scheme.

here are a few that i think are extra special.

1.  Anthropologie   = they always have lovely vintage inspired hooks and the like.  they tend to have a feminine flair too.  a lovely grouping of these would be quite attractive.

2.  cool knobs & pulls – a huge inventory of choices.  i like the shape of this cherry knob (again – this could be painted) and the price is right!  many of these knobs are less than $3.

of course, there is always the option of your local hardware store  – where i’m sure you could find something simple and functional.

plate stands

decorative plate holders are a clutches best friend.  not only do they get the props they deserve – but they are elevated off the shelf/table – which automatically makes them feel more special.

there exists a huge variety of these – but i think a simple lucite or metallic frame works best.  The Plate Lady seems to have everything you could ever want to order in this category.

vintage shops are another great place to find these.  once again  – you could paint the wooden stands to match your decor or provide a pop of color (i’m getting this idea of all black bags displayed on colorful knobs and stands).

coat racks

there is no reason why a handbag can’t hang out on the coat rack.  it’s a great place for all sorts of things to hang on (scarves!  chunky necklaces! actual coats!).  Chiasso has some nice modern standing and wall racks.  i think this one pictured is very sleek and sexy.  Coat Rack Shack has a nice selection as well.

and of course  – these can be  wonderful for hats & umbrellas too.

Purse Hangers

i’m sure you’ve seen those amazing little doo-dads that allow you to hang your purse on the table at a restaurant or bar? well – there’s no reason why you couldn’t use them to display bags are your store as well.  they’d be cute at the front of a center or side display table.  plus – you could sell them as well!  i know Hot Hang-ups can do custom and small batch wholesale orders.

And then there are the Handy Hold Alls  – from Sarah Shaw.  i actually bought a couple of these to hang on the wall and use as a display at ooma.  naturally – everyone wanted one – so i ended up carrying them year-round (they make really great gifts and sell like hot cakes).  it’s nice when you can sell a display!

any other ideas about how to display handbags?  please comment below and share!

1.  Decorette – darling wall decals – i’m very fond of the peacock

2.  Miss Bee Designs – lovely flowers expressed in felt and tulle

3.  Mod Dot Textiles  – oh my!  a fabric-lovers dream!

Lunch a la Mode by Amber Pollard provides a simple, yet unmet need for the businesswoman who wants to bring her own lunch without the style-devoid brown bag. 

The bags are classy and timeless in style – a woman could carry hers year round for decades.  but what’s really neat about them is that they include an insulated bag for your lunch that includes an ice pack & beverage holder.

Each of the 4 styles for Fall come in three color choices.  Prices range from $135 – $230 wholesale.  Minimum purchase of 2 bags/per color/style, total $750.  Amber is offering FREE shipping with your first order – OR – a FREE Picnic hobo with minimum purchase of $1500 (thanks for your generous offer, Amber!).  just mention the Proprietress when placing your order.