The Perfect Surprise

I just wanted to share this gift I received from my Dad today. What a sentimental journey...it takes me back to the countless hours as a little one watching "Beanie and Cecil"... hence my Dad always called me Cecil. And now there is Cecil and Company! Thanks Dad! ( I know some of you are too young to remember this great show)

A New Year...A New Journey

perfection by wonderousstrange

"We will open the book.  Its pages are blank.  We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."  Edith Lovejoy Pierce

If I had wings by kclarkphotography

"Our ability to achieve success depends on the strength of our wings gained through knowledge and experience. The greater our knowledge and experience, the higher we can fly." Catherine Pulsifer

enjoy the journey by skippydesigns

"Let your mind start a journey thru a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be...Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar, and you'll live as you've never lived before." Erich Fromm

Happy Holidays... It's a wrap!

Classic Car Christmas is available at Danizabeth's shop on Etsy!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! With the holiday hustle and bustle behind us... I am taking a break... to spend some quality time with my family and friends. I will return the end of January... with new product, pictures and...oh so hoping my website will be done soon! (I am working in Jan. of course!) Enjoy your holiday...I know I will! See you next year...

Vote for my Feather Evening Bag!

I have entered a contest on Wildfire and I could use your vote! Voting is Dec. 6-12, you can vote once a day ...every day, if you wish...If you could take a moment and vote for me here ...I would appreciate it! Thanks!

Etsy Holiday Sale

In honor of Etsy's Holiday Sale...we have just added some great new Holiday handbags to our sale section so that you can beat the Christmas rush in the comfort of your own home! We are very excited to offer you great deals on our newly retired handbags from 2009 to clear the way for our brand new styles for the new year...watch for our new handbags to be posted soon! (I can't wait)

Where to Shop

Cecil and Co. handbags might just be at a store near you! We have added stores that carry Cecil and Co. Handbags to our blog under Where To Shop. So far everyone has reordered and we are very excited to have our handbags offered in several states. It is so much fun to be able to see them in person and to try them on for size! (I am currently working on better Etsy photos!) We are still adding stores and will keep you posted as they receive their orders. Suggest a store near you...and maybe we will be shipping to your state!

I just have to add a little thank you to my cute model Lori for posing for this picture! Long story short...we went to school together in another state and imagine ... just recently found each other on facebook ...she lives near my store and came in to purchase a FEW handbags! One can never have too many handbags!

Down the Rabbit Hole

Alice in Wonderland- available at Champignons Etsy shop

I am feeling abit like Alice who fell down the rabbit hole. I began my journey online about 5 months ago...feeling very lost... confused...and small (from my lack of experience!) All the while trying to absorb every morsel there was, finding all kinds of interesting things along the way...wanting very much to go home...I kept trying and trying...and trying... Soon I found so many other artists that were in the same hole as I was...and so many others willing to help...so if I can just say...

hold on to your dreams...

don't be afraid to look back...

just keep moving forward ...

things do get better (soon you will be bigger!)

and you will grow much richer from your experience...

I have just begun this journey in Wonderland and have so much more to learn...still trying to reach the key to the door! I am mesmerized by the talent and the helpful friends that I have found along the way (thank you) and I look forward to what awaits me on the other side...