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The Honeymoon Tote Bag Collections

March 1, 2016 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

The Honeymoon Collections have a level of customization for each option listed below. Discover your unique collection! 100% designed for you, the bride, or your bridal party’s styles, colours & bling factors.Prices range from $120 to $219. To book your private consultation, please contact us! ...

Pay It Forward, Darlings

August 28, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

Pay It Forward, DarlingsI had to wipe the tears as I read Laurie's comments on why her colleague should receive a Pay It Forward tote. And, I had to wipe them away when I read them to Diana."I'd like to pay it forward to my colleague Diana. She's someone I've worked with for 12 years at Durha ...

Let’s Get Real About Shopping Local

July 8, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

I have to admit that even though I'm a local business owner in Durham Region, sometimes those Facebook appeals to shop local (you know the ones) make me feel guilty as a consumer...like the whole regional economy is going to collapse if I dare set foot in a big box store. Or what if a client ever sa ...

2 totes; 4 generations in the making

June 4, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

Generation One: Gramma BurbidgeMany years ago, Gramma Burbidge, who resided in Nova Scotia, made her only trip back to her homeland – Scotland. On her return trip to NS, she proudly wore a beautiful new cape in authentic tartan of the family clan.Gramma Burbidge is no longer with us but her ...

8 sure signs…

May 29, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

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What’s in your tote?

March 9, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

What's in your tote, darlings? ...

A few loose terms…

March 2, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

A few loose terms…Here at Villa Valise, we throw around a few terms rather loosely. Creative license, I say!Any descriptions are meant to be cosmetic and fun not necessarily literal but the core message (any message from Villa Valise) is created with honesty, well thought out meaning and go ...

Who really needs a designer tote?

February 17, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

Who really needs a designer tote?I overheard at a show recently a lady say, "I just don't know anyone who needs a designer tote." Oh dear. The truth of it is, no one NEEDS a 'designer tote'. What we DO need is something, at least one thing,that reminds us of how special and unique we are. I� ...

7 Days of Tote-al Love

February 7, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

Day 7Tote-al Love for my guy...Gerard.He’s definitely not # 7 on my Tote-al Love list…just saving the best for last! This is an excerpt from lyrics I wrote for him.That’s Why I Love YouYou make me laugh no matterWhat I’m feelingYou hold my hand to keepMe from reelingThat’s wh ...

7 Days of Tote-al Love

February 6, 2015 Posted by Tracey - 2 Comments

Day 6Tote-al Love for Sophia, my niece.Sophia is my sister’s daughter but I like to think she has a fabulous amount of my personality. She’s an 8 year old girly girl who loves shoes, handbags, clothes that sparkle and the colour pink. When she was three, she used to hug her shoes and say ...

7 Days of Tote-al Love

February 5, 2015 Posted by Tracey - No Comments

Day 5Tote-al Client LoveI have Tote-al love for my clients. Not because they appreciate what I do, but because how my designs make them feel. So it’s not about my Tote-al Love it’s actually about their Tote-al Love!People come to me because they want something special. Something unique. N ...

The Honeymoon Tote Bag Collections

Pay It Forward, Darlings

Let’s Get Real About Shopping Local

2 totes; 4 generations in the making

8 sure signs…

What’s in your tote?

Is a custom one of a kind tote for you?

A few loose terms…

Who really needs a designer tote?

7 Days of Tote-al Love

7 Days of Tote-al Love

7 Days of Tote-al Love

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