Hand-picked for the Holidays!

Well, its been a very busy fall here at Sage Saks and now the holiday season is upon us! I don't know about you, but fall is my favorite time of year, by far (I said that in my previous post didn't I?)! The ever-changing leaves and cool crisp air puts me in a good mood everyday and inspires me beyond belief! And the transition into the holidays is so seamless...first Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and before you know it, its Christmas, then New Years! It all goes by so fast, that we have to stop and remind ourselves to take it all in.

As someone reminded me yesterday, there are only 28 more shopping days before Christmas....must we count them down?

For me, its I've got 3 more events and one more show/festival before I can take a break! And that is a good thing.....Its all about sewing and getting those custom orders done before the holidays! It makes me feel so good inside knowing that someone is going to receive a Sage Sak for the holidays!

Fall is in the air!

I must say.....this is my favorite time of year! The cool mornings and evenings, the changing leaves, great fall clothes, and fun fall fabrics! We spent all of September getting ready for our fall shows and holiday gifts. This weekend starts off several shows in and around the Atlanta area that Sage Saks will be particiapting in. Below is a list and links for more detailed information.

And as always, you can shop our collection online at sagesaks.com or at the Beehive Co-op located on Peachtree Street in Buckhead.

Norcross Arts Festival
October 3rd & 4th
Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival

October 10th

Brookhaven Arts Festival

October 17th & 18th
Marist Holiday Traditions

November 7th

Sage Saks Summer Sale!

Its this time of year when we clear out our summer bags to make room for new fall fabrics and designs! Right now, everything on our website is 40% off while supplies last!

Summer Soiree's

A Sage Saks Summer Soiree is a great way to get together with girlfriends and express some creativity! We have a great selection of summer swatches and styles to choose from so email us at info@sagesaks.com to book your summer soiree today! As a hostess of a summer soiree, you get a free Sage Sak and are a 10% off life time patron. Visit our website for more details.

We have also added a new type of Sage Saks Soiree ~ a birthday party soiree! Whether you want to celebrate your special day with a group of friends or if you have a daughter who wants to do something different this year, a Sage Saks birthday party is just the thing! You and your guests get to choose the fabrics and styles you want and you help make them...then we take the bags back to our studio where we complete them, then within a few days they are ready! The bags pictured above were designed and created by 11 of Lillian's friends for her 8th birthday. The birthday girl picked out the fabrics she thought her friends would like, then they chose the style and fabrics and began making their bags! The finished bags were their party favors and Lillian, being the birthday girl, got a free bag too! To see more pictures of our birthday party soiree, visit sagesaks.com.

This weekend....great weather, great festival, Virginia Highlands Summerfest!

Summer is officially here.....Virginia Highlands Summerfest marks the beginning of summer fun in Hotlanta! This is my favorite festival of the year...why, you ask! Well, the weather is usually great, but the vibe of the festival is fun and laid-back. Great bands, great, quality vendors, good food, and cold beverages...what a great combination.

To get the scoop on the festival, log onto
Virginia Highands Civic Association, Summerfest

The artist market is Saturday, 10am - 6:30 pm
and Sunday, 11am - 6pm, but bands and eateries go much longer.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend at Summerfest!

Here comes the monogrammed "Margaret's" ~ great Bridesmaids gifts!

Bride-to-be, Erin and her mom designed 9 "Margaret" cosmetic bags for her attendants for her wedding this weekend! She chose all different fabrics to suit their individual personalities and we monogrammed each bag with an inital in simple script. We loved how they turned out and wanted to share them with you!

The "Margaret's are $32 each and can be made in most any fabric. Each bag is lined with vinyl and has a zipper closure. You can always email us at info@sagesaks.com for more information.

We wish Erin the best this weekend as she ties the knot!

New Spring Style Shots!

We have new spring style shots, just taken last week.....because we've had so many shows this spring, some of these one-of-kind Sage Saks may not be pictured on our website, so just email us if you would like more infomation on any of these bags! And we have a few new girls in the collection that I have not been formally introduced...."Zoey" and "Miriam", look for them very soon!

Inman Park Festival this weekend!

Come see us at the Inman Park Festival this weekend, 11am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday! Its a perfect weekend in Atlanta!

New Spring and Summer Swatches are here

We've just added new swatches to our collection for spring and summer! And you can now get fabric descriptions for each one by clicking on each swatch.

Just send us and email at info@sagesaks.com and let us know which fabrics in what bag you would like ~ we'll make it for you in about 3-4 weeks!

Hurry and custom order your new Spring Sage Sak today!

Happy Spring everyone!

What's New.....Springtime Twist!

Each week we plan to showcase one or two of our new spring bags! This week its our new "Ashley" hobo handbag in a fun, retro Seventies Twist print paired with chocolate brown. We love this bag because of its great shape and this fabric looks fabulous on it. Hurry, there's only a limited quantity!

Upcoming Spring Shows!

Upcoming Spring Shows!
Its going to be a busy spring at Sage Saks! Here is a list of show spring shows where you can shop our collections. If you have friends or family that live in these cities, please let them know that Sage Saks is coming!

• Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival, March 20th - 22nd - Fairhope, Alabama
• Mulberry Street Festical, March 28th - 29th - Macon, GA
• Flowertown Festival, April 3rd - 5th - Summerville, SC
• Art & Soul of SouthEnd, April 25th - 26h - Charlotte, NC

And more to be announced!

Sweet Things...

I can't help but to share these sweet gems with you! When it came time to throw a baby shower for a dear friend and we were looking for an alternative to petit fores, I knew exactly where to go ~ Sweet Pockets makes the precious little mini-cupcakes, perfect for this occasion! And they are not just cute...they are really delicious. Everyone commented on how good they were.

Not knowing exactly what to order, their little shop in Vinings was very helpful. We ended up with tonal pinks (light and a darker version) in a lemon and butter almond flavor, that way people could have two. Again they were great! Here are some pictures.

Next time you are looking for a sweet treat for your next party, remember Sweet Pockets Cupcakes located in Vinings.

Meet "Meg"!

I'd like to introduce you to "Meg", our newest addition to the Sage Saks collection! Some of you may have seen her, but she hasn't been "formally" introduced until now. I designed her in early December, on a whim really. I saw a need in the collection for a small pouch or coin purse that could also serve as a cell phone case. It took about 1 hour start-to-finish for the design to take shape and there she was! We made about 30 or so before Christmas and sold out! We've since made several more and have lots in the works for spring!

She's a great accessory to any bag ~ or she can stand on her own! She has a hook/latch clip on the side so you can attach her to your key chain and as always, she's customizeable, so you can pick your own fabric to suit your individual style!

Why name her "Meg" , you ask? Well honestly, she just looks like a "Meg"! Simple and Sweet.

I really don't know what any bag is going to be named until she's complete. I do have a laundry list of names I like and think would make cute names for bags, but I have to pick and choose based on the look and feel of the design.

For more details on "Meg" visit our website and look for many more spring fabrics to come! I'd also love your comments and feedback on "Meg", let me know what you think!

Entering the blogosphere!!!!

Welcome to the Sage Saks blog! I'm just learning so stay tuned for more! Thank you to my new friend Stacy for teaching me so much today! She's a great inspiration and has a great business as well. I plan to blog her site... once I learn how!

I plan to use this blog to keep my Sage Saks customers and friends updated on the latest Sage Saks Scoop! From new fabrics that I just purchased to upcoming shows/events and new designs.....I will also include photography shoots and other favorite websites and products!