Mary Mather's Blog (5)

And they're off! Black Friday is traditionally the kick off of the holiday shopping season and I admit, I was out there, with my mom, buying gifts for each other and family members.



Many people have trimmed their gift giving list and gone to drawing names within families, but we stay content with trying to buy for most everyone in our immediate family. Like many others, we also feel compelled to give gifts to people we rely on and spend a great deal of… Continue

The word hobo is tossed around a lot in the world of purses and we at Handbag Heaven like a good hobo as well as the next gal, but not to the exclusion of all other styles. As far as trends go, I have to believe that when my mother-in-law tells me that she's looking for a black hobo bag, the trend has probably reached the mature phase, much like my mother-in-law.



It can be confusing to know just what is considered a hobo bag… Continue

At Handbag Heaven, our fall handbag stock is bursting at the seams. Just this week we have received shipment of some really cool bags with some of the hottest looks of the season.



We are beginning to see an uptick in business as our friends from the North return to sunny Sarasota, so, come in and check them out before there history!



Here's a sample of what's come in.…



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At Handbag Heaven & Boutique we are busy getting ready for fall. The question is, will the weather follow?



While we live just outside the temperate zone here in S. Florida, our wardrobe still needs to acknowledge fashion trends to stay fresh and up-to-date. Purse fashion trends for fall are one of the easiest way to achieve an up-to-date look this season! Whether you are in the city, at school or at the beach, honoring current fashion… Continue

Many times during the year we all can identify with the phrase “I need a vacation”. While many families are constrained by children's school schedules, many others can vacation anytime of year. Fall is considered the lowest of low-season in Florida and coupled with current economic conditions, it’s a time when you can get tremendous value for your money.



For example, our family owned and operated vacation property on Siesta Key, The… Continue