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.