A Tiny House version of a purse!
This, dear readers, is the Tiny House of purses. At only 7" wide x 5" tall, it's not just a little sack to stuff your things in willy-nilly.
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Divided into neat compartments, it's just the right size for a smart phone, credit cards, and a few other things; NOT someone else's stuff that they don't want to carry - who hasn't heard:
"Here, put this in your purse"
At any rate, this is a masterful feat of design, the whole thing is soft and smooth, including the strap, which can function as a shoulder strap, a belt, or not at all. All this for under $25.00. Comes in several styles and colors. Also pictured - Horses Lend Us Wings Sweatshirt - get FREE Shipping on that through 3/31 here
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Another Tiny House Purse - that's HUGE on details
Last year was the first season with the new Chala purses - and I can't rave enough about how wonderful they are.
These are so intricately designed, pieced together out of a variety of contrasting materials; every single stitch is perfectly sewn. I remember 4H sewing projects - and having to re-do seams that weren't perfect, so I notice this stuff. These are perfect. I've sold a LOT of them and haven't had a single problem.
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Shown here is the super popular Navy & Maroon Wallet Crossbody Cell Phone Purse. Okay, it bugs me a little that the rein looks like it's attached at the throatlatch, but I'll overlook that because everything else is so lovely, even the swingy fringed suede tail, wee little contrasting hooves, stitched horseshoes in the background... it's all beautifully done.
And the awesomeness doesn't stop at the cute logo and the perfect stitching. The inside of these purses are so thoughtfully designed, they literally thought of everything. Every square inch has purpose; a place for all your important stuff so you can find it with ease. And, TWO different length straps are included - so you have multiple options as far as how you can carry it.
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There are also some medium-sized purse options for times when you need a bit more room
Shown below are the Brown Canvas Mid Size Crossbody and matching Cell Phone Purse. The Mid Size is perfect for traveling; still small(ish) with a lightweight, slim profile. It's just the right size for a tablet, has a big outer zip pocket for things like paperwork or a map, inside is mostly open with aptly placed side pockets for different sized items like your keys, phone, meds or cosmetics. The bottom is gusseted so it can expand to up to about 3" thick without bulging. So - load it up... or not. It'll look great either way.
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These are constructed mostly of soft canvas, accented with faux leather details, antique brass hardware and intricate stitching like the others. The Mid Size Purse measures 11.5" tall x 11" wide x 3" deep, strap adjusts up to 28". The matching Cell Phone version is 7" tall x 5" wide and includes 2 straps to allow for many different wearing options. I also have a similar set in grey.
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The timing is TERRIBLE on this brand new vest.
Unlike the new Lightweight Diamond Quilt Barn Girl Vest, this one's snuggly warm, NOT smooth / horse-hair repelling, and it's dark colors so the horse hair it doesn't repel will be extra visible. However... it does have a NAPOLEON POCKET!!!
This garment is a manufacturer closeout and if I want them for fall, I must hoard now.
I need you all to help me pick which color(s). To encourage you to also hoard now, I've marked them down to HALF OFF ($30) for a limited time. Once I determine the most popular color(s), the price will go back up to $60.
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This new vest is made of textured tweed sweater knit on the outside, and snuggly soft fleece on the inside. 100% easy-care polyester, machine wash and dry with no special coddling in the laundry department. We embroider it right here in HoofPrints shop with our own black horse logo. |
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But what about the NAPOLEON POCKET?
Until recently, I didn't know the name for the zippered upper pocket that sometimes appears on the chest of what are usually high-end outdoorsy vests or jackets.
Situated on the left side, it presents a dilemma as that's the spot where embroidery usually goes. I almost passed this vest by because of it, and I'm glad I did not. The sample I got in quickly became one of my favorites, I really like the way it fits; a little bit trim in the waist, long tail in the back and arm holes just the right size.
And the Napoleon Pocket... not being a purveyor of high-end outdoorsy garments, I'd never owned anything with this kind of pocket before now, and I soon figured out how useful they are. Named for this guy and his famous pose of having one hand halfway obscured into his clothing, it's becoming more common on hiking and cycling jackets. (More here)
This upper pocket is perfect for your phone. Keeps it away from your other pocket contents; which may also contain messy horse or dog treats, hair, and port-clogging hay chaff. If you like to listen to tunes while cleaning stalls, you can wear earbuds and the pocket works nicely to keep the cord in check. If you're traveling, the chest pocket lets you keep important stuff that you want close to your person and easily accessible there; ID, passport, plane tickets, etc.
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Sweet Bird Studio's True Love Pewter Horse necklace was new last year, and sales were disappointing. The pendant itself is awesome (as is all of SBS' super detailed handmade stuff) and the strip of deerskin that it was hanging on is wonderful, too; soft, pliable and just the right width... but the two just did NOT make a perfect pair.
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The pendant is substantial at 2.5" tall x 1.5" wide, and it needed something with more oomph to support it.
It's times like these that terrify me = they reinforce my hoarding tendencies...
Because all the beads (and the clasp) used here were purchased at different times, with something else in mind for their use. But they apparently were destined for this particular application, it turned out so well. Being three strands, these take quite a while to make; I may decide I have it priced too low. Grab one now before I figure it out!
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Don't forget! MARCH SPECIAL is FREE shipping on all the GREEN stuff.
To sweeten the deal, the first 15 items on this page are also on SALE - many are HALF PRICE!
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IT'S ALWAYS CHANGING!
Check out what's on the HALF PRICE and One of a Kind Page today
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Gina Keesling started HoofPrints in 1986 to provide helpful promotional materials for farrier husband Rob. Along the way she added a fun selection of horse and dog products. This newsletter is emailed to subscribers a few times a month.
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Stuff I'll probably never DIY
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I can't get the hang of this yet...
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Tweeting? Not so much... yet.
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My awesome customer service reps available 24/7 to take your order or answer questions at 765-724-7004, or email me gina@hoofprints.com
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