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Choosing The Perfect Everyday Tote Bag Totes are essential wardrobe staples that you can accessorize for a variety of occasions. The tips below will help you select the perfect everyday tote that balances both function and style. If not for daily use, a bag you can easily mix and match with your other accessories.   #1 Timeless Design Aesthetic If it doesn’t look and feel like you, you won’t use it! As with all clothing and accessories:   Select a design that reflects your love of classic American style. Choose a bag that speaks to you the moment you see...

Why are handmade bags so expensive? It’s the materials used, specialized construction processes, scarcity, design and planning, and marketing costs. When these things are done with integrity and care, you wind with a bag that truly is special.

We had the opportunity to help Prepford Wife with her kitchen renovation. She commissioned American Layers to design and construct a set of straps to hold the back of her new bench seat to the wall. Photos of the completed project can be found in the Dec 2021 issue of Countryliving magazine .I've also included a few photos below.