I am so happy to add Animal Friendly Companies to my online Boutique. I love the fact that the companies I am looking at are not only animal friendly but are
involved in environmental issues as well. Here is some information about these two companies.
Saltbox is a Manhattan-based design studio known for its creations in canvas -- a humble material brought to new heights through fine design. Founded by Nicole Scheinholz over a decade ago, the company made the unlikely transition to bags from luxury shower curtains. Being a typical New Yorker who shouldered her daily haul, Nicole created a tote for herself with one of her more popular curtain prints so she could lug in style. The bag was a huge hit, igniting a personal passion for bag and accessory design and signaling a new direction for the company.
Regularly featured in magazines such as People, Coastal Living, InStyle Weddings and Country Living, the collection is renown for its classic patterns and gorgeous vibrant colors. Saltbox pieces tell a story as they wear -- the canvas softens like a favorite pair of jeans, exuding laid-back style while remaining sturdy and supremely functional.
Heavy gauge canvas, treated to be water resistant, makes each piece perfect for year-round use. Inspired by travel, history, nature and architecture, the prints and color palettes are graphic, yet imminently wearable. Key features give each shape its unique look. Some have extra snaps and pockets, others convertible and removable shoulder straps. Versatility is vital.
At Shiraleah, we are committed to environmentally and socially responsible fashion accessories, gifts and home products in unique styles that consumers love. We design our own products and work directly with local artisans and producers to assure quality and workmanship. Our goal is to combine renewable natural resources, reclaimed materials, environmentally friendly technologies and traditional techniques to produce home and fashion goods that show we care.
Shiraleah does more than talk about social responsibility - we seek out causes and take action. Recently, we started donating 3% of all purchases of our luxury fabric handbag collection to a center for disabled children in Hanoi, Vietnam. Our funds target improving the children's diets and healthcare options, including supplementing the daily food budget and purchasing rehabilitation machines.
Shiraleah believes in blending style with socially and environmentally responsible behaviors. Throughout our catalog, we bring you compelling background stories on each product line. In the end, however, we know what really attracts customers is the distinctive fashion statements made by our products, from purses and jewelry to tableware and furniture.
Mary Lou's Boutique is very excited to offer both Saltbox and Shiraleah Handbags.
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Saltbox Gazebo Bag
