The Princeton Bag "Baskets"

"Baskets" is the theme for this delightful handbag. I wanted to bring attention to the importance of basket making in the lives of biblical peoples. The use of baskets is mentioned numerous times in the Bible. Some examples include when Moses was floated down the river in a basket made of bulrushes and when Jesus performed the miracle of feeding the masses with a few loaves of bread and several fish, which were found in a young boy’s basket. It is noted that 7 baskets filled with leftovers were gathered after everyone had eaten their fill. What we take for granted as "just a basket" was so much more to the people of their time. So I say "Thank God for baskets ~ it delivered baby Moses!"
The Princeton Bag "Baskets" $250



This bag is composed of designer embossed Ostrich skin print, and designer faux leather basket weave in chocolate brown. The buck color handles are 100% leather. Close attention to the bottom of the bag will find you large antiqued brass purse feet. A purse strap comes complete with beautiful gold clasps for easy removal.

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The faux leather basket weave in the center panel is symbolic for baskets. The small pocket in the front is just big enough for a cell phone, or some tubes of lipstick, and is complete with a large gold turn lock. The handbag is cinched at the top, and secured with rawhide and leather lacing. Exquisite hand blown marbled porcelain beads, carved wooden beads, and small brass beads adorn the leather lacing. This lovely handbag is most certainly a crowd pleaser.





My signature cascade of fabric is displayed inside the bag. Quietly hidden about halfway down is a 7" zippered pocket. Around the inside of the bag are an additional five open pockets in a contrasting tan to the winter white lining.





The contrasting colors look splendid together.








The Princeton Bag is the perfect accompaniment for the preppy casual look. It's a great accessory for the tailored business attire, or a tweed jacket, jeans and riding boots. What great versatility!

The Oxford Bag "Bricks and Stones"

The idea for this bag came to me well over a year ago, but getting those thoughts to become reality took quite some time to develop. The theme for this bag, "Bricks and Stones", comes from the book of Nehemiah where the prophet Nehemiah announces to the Israelite's, "Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer suffer disgrace. I told them that the king had spoken to me. Then they said, "Let us start building!" So they committed themselves to the common good." Nehemiah 2:17-18. Although Cedar and Pine were most likely used with some stone for the materials, I have employed a modern interpretation using a brick style technique, symbolic of the wall.
The Oxford Bag "Sticks and Stones" $270



BAM! Now tell me, how beautiful is that? I LOVE this new design. The two pockets in the front are the perfect size to hold keys, phones, compacts, lipsticks, personals, you name it! And yes, that is a little sparkle you see on the red.

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I've created a brick pattern by alternating two types of designer faux leather. The leather handles are a nice addition when you need to grab your bag and go. Hardware and zippers are brass.






Whether you carry the Oxford Bag across your chest, or by the handles, this handbag is a real classic. When carried like this, it's pear shape lends it a nice feminine quality, with soft flowing lines.








Staying true to form, SC handbags are always gorgeous inside.












When this handbag is worn as a fold over, it is a very handsome, yet elegant bag.











A closer look at the stitching details.

The Day Bag "Love"

Throughout all seasons of our lives, one thing remains consistent, and that is God's steadfast love. Indeed we are all of us sinners, and it is by God's grace that we can find forgiveness, no matter how dirty or unworthy we may feel. In the NRSV Bible there are 171 occurences of God's "steadfast love" to be found. I am amazed that those 13 letters can come to mean so much. With this in mind, the theme "Love" has been carried on once again, as it wins over the hearts and minds of my patrons. The symbol for love is the rose, a tradition that has been passed down for many, many, many years.
The Day Bag "Love" $175

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. . .And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - excerpts from 1 Corinthians 13:4-13


This particular design is fantastic for the well-bred, ladylike suit. It's also possible to make this in greens, or browns (both with a red rose).



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This new design is more along the lines of my traditional work, however I've given the look a bit more contemporary flair. The materials utilized here are nubby wool, a soft gray suiting, cotton blends, and died wool (for the knitted rose).








The back side reveals my signature cascade, the thin strips tightly tucked away with a crisp tailored look. Whether you wear this bag one way or the other, The Day Bag has refined, sophisticated appeal.





Simplicity is the best term to describe this interior design. The Day Bag is just big enough to carry all basic necessities. Two open pockets flank each side in coordinating colors.









The raw edges around the bag help to lend a modern feel.






A closer look reveals the clean cut lines of the designer crocodile skin print, in contrast to the soft woolly petals of the hand knitted rose. The neat silhouette of the gold turn lock complete the polished look.

19910 Bag "Honeycomb"

19910 is actually a passage from the Book of Psalms 19:9-10 "the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb." Honey and honeycombs are images that are occasionally referred to in scripture when speaking of God's word. The honeycomb is a symbol that I have been toying with in my mind for some time now, and the design I have engaged with for this particular subject really came to fruition while browsing through a Renaissance clothing website. I liked the idea of leather works and metal, giving a very modern look to an otherwise boring geometric shape.

19910 Bag "Honeycomb" $230

I love this bag because of its clean, modern lines, and its sensible, efficient design. There is nothing I despise more than a big handbag that is a catch-all. With this well thought out interior design, I guarantee you can stick you hand inside and blindly find what you are looking for.

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The back side of 19910 is home to a very large pocket that is neatly hidden behind my signature cascade of fabrics.

"On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out,"Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who belives in me drink. As the scripture has said, 'Out of the believer's heart shall flow rives of living water.'" John 7:37-38

Showing off the inside of this bag is so much fun. I love the golden and honey colored sequence at the top, only for your eyes to finish off the deep plunge of the handbag with sassy leopard print pockets, backed by golden fabric that mimics the drippings of honey. Too Sweet!

Clothing provided by Luna Chick, Newtown, Pa. Brown sweater by Michael Stars, long skinny tank in brown by Velvet, Camera Girl long tank tee (unknown), and Genetic skinny jeans. For more information go to shoplunachick.com, or email lunachick@gmail.com. Phone (215) 579-6110

Covent Garden Bag "Tents" (Khaki) $285

Although tents are not a subject that most would think of when reflecting on our Judeao/Christian heritage, they were certainly embedded in the day to day norms as part of a way of life. Within the tribes, one tent would generally consist of the parents and children, as well as grandparents. "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes." (Isa 54:2) Because of the pressing need for expanding tents and growing clans and tribes, weaving and tentmaking were an important part of the economy. With "Covent Gardens", I have utilized a "patchwork" style on the bag, which is my modern interpretation of the hand-sewn tents, bringing attention to the community and culture of our biblical patriarchs. "Tents" Covent Garden Bag $270

This bag is composed of leather handles, crocodile embossed faux leather, linen, cotton blends, and nickel hardware. Large nickel purse feet are a handsome feature.

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The distinguished pockets that grace the front and back of the bag, come secured with nickel turn locks.










The tents were made of hand-woven black goat hair. "I am black and beautiful, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon." (SS1:5). Occasionally, sheep or camel wool would be added as an additional source of fibers. When woven in with the goat hair, this would lend a streaked brown/black appearance to the large woven cloths. Otherwise, the sheep and camel cloths were brown and tan. The black cloth roof of the tent would allow filtered light to shine through at night, appearing as stars in the night sky. "He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in." (Isa 40:2) When the goat hair fibers were exposed to water, fibers would swell shut, forming a protective watertight roof.

Staying true to form, I always pay particular attention to the interior of the bag, which is a quality that makes Scarlet Clover unique. The black, brown, and tan colors represent the variation of color frequently seen on the goat hair tents. The center dividers also function as

pockets, complete with brass zippers.

This photo affords you the study of details on Covent Garden.

The Travel Bag - "Love"

The Brick Hotel in Newtown, Pennsylvania is one of Bucks Counties most beautiful assets. It was quite a privelage to be given permission to take photos there today. Being that the newest addition to my line is a travel bag, I couldn't think of a better place to introduce my new baby.


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"Love" is the theme for this bag (this is a VERY popular theme among my clients). The large red rose on the bottom corner of the bag, symbolic of love, is meant to remind us of the fruits of the Spirit. Love has pride of place in the fruits of the Spirit, "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generocity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22).







Hat boxes in toe, everywhere I go! Yes, I do have an addiction. Last count, I think I have 41.










Always take a travel journal with you to record your memories!








The Travel Bag has six pockets on the exterior of the bag. Three across the front, and three across the back, each comprised of different, yet equally lovely fabrics. The exterior of the Travel Bag is covered in plastic so as to protect the fabric from inclemental weather, or spills from beverages. Don't worry about that lipstick smear from a lost cap, it will wipe right off! The pockets are the perfect size to hold Passports, plane tickets, local maps, tissues, and wallets. They are quite deep as well so to prevent anything from falling out.



This grand dame of a beauty had me smitten. To walk through her halls, softly run my hand on the rail of the grand staircase, express admiration for the handsome bar,......to feel a sense of bewilderment at the history that surrounds you, it is all consuming, yet in an old gentle way.









The fantastic Travel Bag is loaded with pockets and compartments. With three compartments inside the bag, each eqipped with two pockets per compartment, organization for a weekend trip, or a jaunt to the Italian coast is a breeze. This way you spend less time searching for what it is you are looking for, and spending more time enjoying the view (even if it is a handsome Italian!)


The Travel Bag can also serve as a diaper bag, with changing pad (the changing pad at no additional cost.) For those who are looking for a diaper bag that really doesn't look like a diaper bag, and can transition into a good looking bag when the baby stages are over, the Travel Bag is a great choice. Money well spent I say, money well spent.

The Carpet Bag - "All Dogs Go To Heaven"

The saying goes, "All Dogs Go To Heaven". That may be true for our canine companions, but what about the dogs of this world? Those that are lost? Throughout history, the dog has been linked to many things, good and bad. In allegory the dog is the attribute of fidelity personified. In old German art, three dogs represent Mercy, Truth, & Justice. In Scripture, the dog is not viewed favorably. However, Ecclesiastes sheds a different light on the dog, by not giving in to despair, and finding hope in those that are lost. "But whoever is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion." 9:4 Alva William Steffler, Symbols of the Chrisian Faith (Grand rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2002), 107. James Hall, Dictionary of Subjects & Symbols in Art Revised Edition (Harper & Row, NY:1974), 105. Hair by Dani at Salon Prive, Newtown Pa.


Dress this bag up, or dress it down, either way, it is very handsome!









The shoulder strap is additional, and can be purchased separately.

This attractive bag is composed of velvet, wool, cotton blends, silk, and poly blends.

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Detail of the back side with large chrome clasps.









Would you just look at how pretty that looks! Oh so very handsome indeed. All of the compartments on this bag are terrific for organizing your worldly goods and treasures. Two semi-circular compartments are on the outside of the bag, each side, wrapping around the ends. The two side pockets inside are just the right size for big sunglasses, Blackberry's, palm pilots, and check books. Two smaller pockets are equipped to hold writing pens, nail files, and lip gloss.

The Carpet Bag - "Dandelion" 09

"The Dandelion is a bitter herb used as a symbol of the Passion in early Flemish and German paintings of the Crucifixion. It also symbolizes grief, because it is assumed to be the herb that the Israelites ate on the night of the Passover (Exod 12:8)." Alva William Steffler, Symbols of the Christian Faith (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2002), 106. Hair by Dani at Salon Prive, Newtown, Pa.








The Carpet Bag is equipt with plenty of compartments, rather than lots of smaller pockets. The exterior of the handbag is host to two large semi-circular compartments that wrap around each end of the bag. I find that this spot is the perfect location for my keys, cell phone, and chap stick. It provides quick and easy access for things I need right away. My favorite place to put my phone and keys is directly under the signature SC tag, that way I always know which side they are on.







The colors of the "Dandelion" are just beautiful. The earthy hues are great for dressing up, and look just as fab with jeans, and oxford, and driving moc's. The handbag is made up of corduroy, silk, taffeta, mole skin, tweed, velvet, cotton, and poly blends.

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SURPRISE! I've added a new touch to some of my handbags. I've had a great response to the Scarlet Clover in the center bottom. As always, SC bags are just a pretty inside as they are out. The compartments on the inside make organizing your prized possissions in this large bag a breeze. The two side pockets are just the right size for Blackberry's, and your Jackie O sunglasses. There are two smaller pockets for writing pens, nail files, and lip glosses.

Scarlet Clover to speak at Womens' Tea, Cranbury NJ

I had the wonderful opportunity to speak at a Women's Tea in Cranbury, NJ on 17 May 2009. To share my story with others, of how Scarlet Clover came to be, is always a joy. I spent the afternoon with a few friends, and many strangers, all of which together we shed some tears of joy, lots of laughter, and praise's for our Lord.

Opening your heart, the seat of one's affection, to listen for what God is calling you to do, and acting upon it, with so many unanswered questions, is not an easy thing to do. It is human nature to want to be in control, and to have answers for everything, but if we are to act as true servants to Jesus Christ, we must be submissive, and let Him take control. It really means taking that leap of faith, believing, trusting, and knowing that God is going to provide ~ and provide He will, Abundantly!

In the autumn of 2003, I completely submitted myself to the Lord. I listened to Him. He led the way to what is now Scarlet Clover. SC has become a much desired line of handbags, all because of Him. I give all honor and glory to Him! He is the real genius behind the beautiful SC designs, I am simply the vessel.

"Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress." I Timothy 4:14