Flower power totes come in various designs and colors. Here are some of our favorites that we wanted to share. The first is a lily, the second is a hibiscus and the third is an impatient. Are you a flower child looking for the right tote? These designs might interest you!
We have a small collection of totes featuring fruit and we are really starting to dig fruit on our bags. Each bag (usually) has a little story to go with it. For instance, the apple bag was a wedding gift & represented the fall apple-themed wedding. We know that maritinis are not a fruit, but this one has an olive - Cheers!
On this holiday weekend, we are thankful. And, we wanted to share Peace, Love and Happiness with you. Yes, we are happy our roots are in Maine.
There are two things that I tell every person who enters the Freeport store. First I mention that all of our bags have been sailed around the world, because all of our bags are made from recycled sailcloth. Most people are aware of this, if for no other reason than reading the store signage. Next I make sure to underscore that each item is made by hand in Maine. Consistently people are pleased to learn that our products are not only manufactured in the US but are actually made locally on Custom House Wharf in Portland.
Sometimes I am asked if I make the bags. This question always puzzles me. It sounds as odd as asking me for my preferred brand of motor oil. I smile and answer that my skilled colleagues in Portland are the magic makers – not me.
Interestingly, according to a Made In America report on www.abcnews.com, if every American spent an extra $3.33 on U.S.-made goods, it would create almost 10,000 new jobs in this country. Sea Bags as a corporation is committed to creating and keeping good paying, sustainable jobs in Maine.
Please understand that this doesn’t mean that I am against foreign-made goods. After all, I see plenty of Longchamp totes on women’s shoulders. Rather, I do suggest that it is nice to know that my co-workers are still utilizing the traditional stitching skills born from shoe factories and shirt manufacturers generations ago.
I am not an economist but I understand there is a reason many companies don’t manufacture domestically -- it is expensive. However, I am proud to be working for a company that is proving Made in America can still be successful. While I am merely an observer of the comings and goings on Bow Street, I took a moment to consider Labor Day beyond the symbolic end of summer or the ill-fated dogma of being considered the last day of the year when it is fashionable for women to wear white.
Recently I've been avoiding my closet because every time I look at it am filled with frustration and boredom. Undeniably I am in a "FASHION RUT". This is pretty common at least for me, and this time of year. Its been a long winter and I've grown tired of my clothes. I think most everyone can relate to this feeling. Every single item in your wardrobe seems unappealing and everything you put together or try on just doesn't seem right. Looking at the pile of clothing that has accumulated on your bed, you think in complete self pity, "I have nothing to wear!"
So what is the best way to break free from your rut? The best way to breath new life into a wardrobe gone stale is to switch up your accessories. Tired of yours? Pick up a few new accessories to play with. Scarves, necklaces, bracelets, belts, even a cute vintage blazer are all my favorite accessories/outfit rejuvenators. Any of these items can instantly and easily add freshness to an ordinary pant and top.
Your un-rutting vehicle should be versatile enough to work with several of your already existing outfits. So choose wisely. Try the new accessory with a few outfits that you frequently wear. Also try wearing the accessory itself in a couple of different ways if possible. 
To put an end to my rut, I walked into a local store I instantly fell in love with a beautiful one-of-a-kind scarf. I tried it on in several different ways and knew it was something I could wear both now and going into summer. Often, it is just the addition of one inspiring piece that can fix your fashion RUT-ROW!
