This is so cool! {Mostly to me, I'm sure!} I love when this old dog learns a new trick! Here is the newest Vera Bradley catalog that you can now see by clicking on the image or
clicking here! Please be patient as it takes a min. or 2 to download, or upload...or
whatever. I've never done this before and I will spare you the technical details, mostly because I'm still not sure how I did it, or if it's working correctly! I will tell you that this little clickable link did not come without a good amount of screaming, whining, keyboard pounding, head scratching, and general {misdirected} anger towards... well, my husband. {He's such a saint!} I sent out the email blast to my customers only to learn that the first 35 or so had a glitch, and the darn thing wouldn't open. I had to scramble around a bit to fix it and I'm still really not sure it's working. I'll find out, I'm sure!
The reason I had to learn how to do this, is because I misunderstood the new procedure for the Vera Bradley mailings. Ok, it's more like, I don't agree with the changes they have made, went into denial, considered boycotting the advertising, came to my senses...and missed the deadlines. I know some of you really look forward to and enjoy the catalogs and I apologize but VB took what used to be a quick 1 step process and turned it into a labor intensive 4 step ordeal. They have since come to their senses and changed it back starting in the fall. Until then, we'll just look at is as our attempt at going green! Yep, we're doing our part.
Nothing says funky like the canvas pouf that is making it's pepperberry's debut! Made from used canvas boat tarps, it's sure to be a conversation piece in your home! What a great way to add character to your room, and it's so family friendly! It's already dirty-ish, beat up, and it's strength has been tested by the elements. Surely it can withstand your kids! Some have even thought it would be a great dog bed! Me? I just think it's a must have. A no brainer. 
For all who covet my coffee mug {which is hardly just a mug, and is a staple on my cash wrap...you know who you are}, these are for YOU. Plates by the same artist! This line of french pottery is now represented by a company that was founded by a European couple who make their home in North Carolina, but still have ties to Old Europe and proclaim that all their products "aim at a clientele which values the origin, and the artistic and heirloom nature of its acquisitions." {Translation: pepperberry's worthy!} Love that!
There are 4 designs, all having just a touch of cobalt blue with a sprinkle of red on a grey/green background and they are sold separately.
Can you see them on your wall? In your hutch? On your end table? Bakers rack? Bookcase? ON YOUR TABLE?! Treat yourself to just one or all four, and enjoy a touch of Europe without leaving the country!
Now, can you tell what this is? The newspaper they were packed in....from Italy! Today was garbage day and I just couldn't put it on the curb. I'm funny that way. I have it behind the cash wrap where I am now officially pinned in, still somewhat buried in debris and collateral from the Dallas market that I can't bear to part with, and now, not 1, but 2 boxes filled with Italian newspaper pages! I choose to look at it as surrounding myself with fallout* from my passion for "stuff" {my son's word}. I know the plates are far more valuable than the newspaper, but I like having it. It's part of the plates' story, and therefore, my story.