Women aren’t the only ones looking for a sleek bag to carry their belongings, according to the recent article in the New York Times, guys are too. According to Stephanie Clifford, “The male shopper, who pretty much was missing at the onset of the recession, is buying again.” So, if you don’t want to look like you borrowed the bag from your girlfriend or sister, we’ve got some sleek options for you.

While our bags are globally inspired with sleek overtones, our new tech bags fit the sophistication of both men and women. I’ve even received a marriage proposal (from a married woman, no less!) because our Laptop Messenger Bag was everything she ever wanted.

In addition to our already coveted Laptop Messenger Bag, we’ve created the sleek answer for those of you who just want to carry your tablet around town: The Toronto Tablet Messenger Bag.

The North/South design protects and conceals your iPad within a dedicated padded sleeve rich with thick felt. Keys, glasses, and phone also have dedicated easy-to-reach areas without sacrificing security or style. Stroll easily as expandable size and detachable strap rests on your shoulder.

All handcrafted in our Raleigh, NC studio, we have one-of-kind pieces as well as the option to personalize your tablet bag with your name. It’s a seriously sleek solution to maintaining your professional style.

Tech Laptop Messenger Bags
Tech Tablet Messenger Bags

We know you’ll love our bags on your shoulder.
Lisa

Cultivating Your Sophisticated Style With Lisa Stewart Fine Art & Gifts.

New Playful Heart eCard for Valentine’s Day on Pingg.

Have you ever wanted to send your favorite CalligraphyPet as an eCard? Now you can! We’ve found a perfect home for our new assorted eCards and invitations that’s convenient for you on pingg.com!

Happy Valentine’s Day to You!
Lisa & Andrew

UPDATE! Announcing the Blue Suede Wingtip Personalized Journal Winner
Thank you all for participating!

For all of you who entered, I will be sending an email that includes a discount code. If you don’t see it by tomorrow, send me a note.

Congrats to: myboyzach

MyboyZach, I just ask that you confirm your winning entry within the week or I will have to choose another participant!

Thanks so much you all for joining -I hope you had fun!

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Announcing Blue Suede Wingtip Personalized Journal Giveaway 

We’ve been busy in the workshop and created a new pattern in blue: Wingtip Sprocket. I was inspired to matchup the organic lines of men’s wingtip shoes (and women’s spectator shoes, of course) and the tiny holes found within. After playing with multiple lines and layers, it began to reveal itself as bicycle sprockets and leaning toward a bit of a steampunk flavor. What do you think?

So, this is where you come in. How would you like your own personalized Wingtip Personalized Journal? I need a sample to show on my Web site and your indelible name could be forever matched with Lisa Stewart Designs.

Sound cool? Then get right on it and enter your name!!

Your Prize
One Suede Wingtip Personalized Journal Cover

• Luxe Suede Adorned with Lisa’s new wingtip design
• Suede Bookmark affixed with sexy rivet
• Size: Moleskine Large (5.5″ x 9″)
• Does not include a Moleskine insert (sorry!)

What you need to do:

1. One has to respond to this blog entry to qualify. *Try* to leave a good reason why your name should be associated with us -but not necessary.
2. Fan us on Facebook (Lisa Stewart Handbags).
3. I’d like you to be at least 18.
4. Contest Ends Friday, February 17, 6:00pm (EST)
5. Free shipping for US Residents (lower 48 )
6. Shipping outside US/48 may have to help defray costs
7. You must confirm your prize within one week or you forfeit and another winner will be chosen.
8. You can’t be related to me -even thru marriage. Besides, you get all kinds of cool stuff from me anyway, right?
9. You must be reachable so that we can contact you. If I cannot verify your ID or reach you via email, learn that you’ve come from a ‘Sweeps’ forum, I will disqualify your posts.

Send your friends and good luck!

Can’t wait? Go shopping!!

Remember when we told you about our fun with costume design last year? Specifically creating super-hero masks for a student film? Well, how would you like your own super hero Volcano Girl mask?

Because we can’t get enough of the movies, we’re helping out Ashley Maria with her Volcano Girl Kickstarter Program this month. You may remember that we sent handcrafted leather bags to be featured in her film along with other elegant products. Ashley tells me that they created the kitchen scene featuring my wine coasters, wall art and more! Additionally, when I heard it was about a fallen Super hero, I just had to make her mask!!

Like any start up or small business, Ashley needs funds to market her project to get seen in front of many viewers and gain exposure to future investors. She’s only a few days from her deadline and could really use support from you who enjoy a little bit of super hero fun. With a number of investment tiers, Ashley has created many ways that you can get involved. Eleven (11) pledge opportunities are available and start at only $10.

Where do I fit in? If you want to tap into your own inner hero and want a mask of your own, become a firestarter and invest in The Disguise. For each one of you who invests in The Disguise tier, you will get a mask of your own handcrafted by Lisa -that’s me!!

Ashley and her crew only have a few days remaining before her program expires. Will you help?

Read more about Volcano Girl on Kickstarter.

Thanks so much!
Lisa & Andrew

Rock your Style: New leather & suede guitar straps for the musician in your life.

You asked for it, we made it!

I had a delightful time creating a new line of wearable art during the holidays and want to share with you: New Guitar Straps. Choose from any of our already available designs to adorn your new guitar strap and wear it comfortably long after last call. Vintage Paisley is a new pattern featured above inspired by mid-century rock artists: Think Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, and many more psychedelic guitar heroes in your music library.

Handcrafted with super soft premium leather and suede, your performance never looked so good. Personalizing is available and strongly encourage.

Allow 7-14 days as each one is handcrafted upon order.

Thanks!
Lisa & Andrew

Cultivating Your Sophisticated Style With Lisa Stewart Fine Art & Gifts.

Popular and healthy, Dragons tend to be energetic and always full of life and enthusiasm. With a reputation for being fun-loving and brave, they tend to be too soft-hearted, allowing others to take advantage.

Your Planet: Saturn

Your Element: Earth

Your Direction: E-SE

Your Buddist Patron: Amida Nyorai

Are you a Dragon? Add your name below!
Dragon Years: 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012

Famous people born under the sign of the Dragon? They include Colin Farrell, Courtney Cox, Emily Browning, Sandra Bullock, Teri Hatcher, Grispin Glover, Cillian Murphy, Scott Caan, Emma Stone, sara Paxton, Cline Owen, and Lenny Kravitz.

If your newborn baby is a Dragon, you can use our Chinese Zodiac blank notecards as invitations or announcements! Originals and prints are also beautiful gifts and elegant statements in your home.

Have an auspicious year!!
Lisa & Andrew

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Lisa Stewart is offline today, because the US Senate is considering legislation that would certainly kill us forever. The legislation is called the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), and would put us in legal jeopardy if we linked to a site anywhere online that had any links to copyright infringement.

This would unmake the Web, just as proposed in the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). We don’t want that world. If you don’t want it either, visit AmericanCensorship.org for instructions on contacting your Senator. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has more information on this and other issues central to your freedom online.

Thanks,
Lisa & Andrew

Happy Christmahannakwanzakah!!
Lisa & Andrew

New in the shop this Fall are our colorful carved leather loop earrings.

Unique like you, this fabulous pair of leather loop earrings makes an edgy statement like no other.

Handpainted and carved leather highlights Lisa’s calligraphic line and hang from a sterling ear wire. Water resistant and feather weight, you’ll forget you’re wearing them!

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Unique Lisa Stewart Design
Hand Crafted Leather
Half inch long
Sterling Silver Earwire
Ships in ECStewart Gift Box

Many color choices. Some say “too many.”

Shop now for your Leather Loop Earrings.

Handmade in our studio. No two are alike.

Enjoy your new statement.
Lisa

Announcing the Piedmont Craftsman Fair Custom iPad Case Winner

Thank you all for coming out to see us at our first Piedmont Craftsman Fair show and introducing yourselves. We loved hearing your great comments, encouragement, and specially loved collaborating on new products with you.

For all of you who stopped by and entered your name, we’ve also sent you an email.

If you want to be notified that you’ve won, you’ve got to stay on the list -at least until your name is drawn. We only want to have a bit of fun; please don’t make this tough on us.

Congrats to: Genie Cohen
We used the True Random Number Generator to pick our winner.

Genie, I just ask that you confirm your winning entry by responding to the email I send to you or I will have to choose another participant!

Thanks so much you all for joining -I hope you had fun!

Your Prize
One Personalized Suede Leather ipad or other Tablet Case 
Fits both versions of the iPad, including the magnetic cover
Value: $94

If you have another tablet, we can definitely accommodate you.

Exquisitely handcrafted one at a time in our American studio.

Choose from one of these available iPad covers

Envious?

Don’t be disheartened. Just use the coupon code provided to you to purchase your own personalized iPad cover!

Cheers!