commission of a laptop bag

This is my latest commissioned piece, a laptop bag to the specs of my client. This ella & jaks laptop bag features cream leather sides, black leather base, three inside sections all padded with wadding and quilted with seriously stiff interfacing. It has an open inside pocket (for pens & things) and a zipped outside pocket (for your keys and phone), and fastens with a magnetic clasp. The strap is adjustable and is secured by antique brass notions.

It was a pleasure to make for my client and equally pleasing to see the end result. So if you have something in mind, be it a laptop bag or something else remember that ella & jaks would be delighted to create for you!

Sandy
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poetry in sound

I am an avid listener of new music, my friends will not have any trouble telling you that Triple J is my favourite radio station! I am also a fan of listening to the words of songs, and the latest addition to my music collection is no different. For my birthday, March 8, my lovely husband and kiddie winks gave me a copy of Ben Lee’s ‘The Rebirth of Venus’. I have now listened to this album on high repeat and am so enjoying the lyrics… I do suggest that you give it a whirl… ella & jaks recommend Ben Lee!

Sandy
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knitting for a good cause...

So I am sitting on Friday night, watching Better Homes & Gardens, much to my husband’s delight…. LOL! And it’s been some time since I have had the inclination to lift the knitting needles but the plight of the recent bush fires is surely awful. It was then at Tara Dennis’ encouragement I grabbed out my size 4 needles, scrounged around for some long forgotten balls of wool and proceeded to knit away. It was the least I could do…

So if you find yourself at a loose end in the coming days, consider picking up the sticks and gartering for a good cause. Details are at the following site -

http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/better-homes-gardens/11300/knitting-for-a-cause.

Happy knitting
Sandy
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There has been great success with ella & jaks Trees are Brown, and now I have created a new version, this one is called ella & jaks elegance. But I have to confess that this first one is now comfortably slung over my shoulder, so should you wish for me to create one just for you please email me. For now though there are a few on the cutting table, all of the fabrics will be different, combined with soft leather…

Cheers
Sandy
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