{i finally got one!}

so i have long been a fan of madebyhank ,

maker of beautiful ruffled (and non-ruffled) bags of all sizes & colors,

made mostly from vintage fabrics.

they are completely original and magnificently crafted.

i have yet to come across anything like them.

i have been wanting one of her purses ever since she first started

making them. but they are always

in high demand, so i have never been able to snatch one in time

(or, alternately, i have not been able to afford one!)

but now that she's moved her shop from etsy to big cartel,

they are much more accessible.

and since my mom has asked for her fossil 

purse back that she's been kind enough for me to borrow,

as soon as i saw this madebyhank bag in the shop update on her blog,

 i decided it was time.

so i splurged.

and though i feel a little guilty for what i paid,

i know it will be well worth it.

isn't it fantastic?

the colors and textures are perfection.

this is definitely my most exciting purchase in a long time..

can't wait until it comes!

have you splurged lately?