Special Guest Starr Keller: Handbags for Healing

Handbags for Healing: One of my favorite vintage things.
By: Starr Keller

Several weeks ago, I participated as an artisan vendor at the
Brownsburg Art Fair in Indiana. Staying true to my nearly-always-late
arriving self, I was scurrying around, trying to set up my space with
as much grace as I could muster in the wee morning hour and in
unseasonably chilly temperatures. By the grace of the good Lord, I had
been positioned right next to the nicest little couple: they were
adorable, nice and most helpful. Once the show was underway and I had a
chance to cruise their space, I instantly fell in love.

My favorite handbag – I must have this going into the fall season!

Vintage textiles of all kinds mixed and matched, sewn together to make
the most adorable handbags I have ever seen greeted my eye. And the
best part – the piece of the puzzle that I am looking to fill for my
business – is that owner and designer Kendra is crafting for a purpose.
Her company, Handbags for Healing, offers portions of her proceeds to
charities of all kinds. I love what she states on her site: "We are all
in need of healing, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual."
It is Kendra's (and those family members on board)hope that by using
upcycled and repurposed fabrics and sporting the cute Handbags for
Healing label, that the good word of helping others will spread.
I, my friends, am certainly hooked!