Danielle's Life

Thanks!

2009-05-11T06:33:00.003-04:00

Thanks to all who came out and visited our booth at Tulip Time. It was such a beautiful weekend, we can only hope for the same next weekend at the MSU show.

MSU Arts & Crafts Show on the campus of MSU

Saturday May 16, 9AM-6PM and Sunday May 17, 10AM-5PM

Booth 135

Children's Musuem with Brayden

2009-05-10T11:57:00.002-04:00

This past week I had the opportunity to go with Brayden to the Children's Museum with his class, we both had a great time.

2009-05-08T06:30:00.002-04:00

You can now sign up to become a Fan of Dani Bags boutique.
I will alert you of upcoming shows, and send out special offers, so don't miss out!

Dani Bags Boutique's Facebook Page

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Come and check out Dani Bags at Tulip Festival

2009-04-30T07:49:00.002-04:00

***Upcoming Spring Art Shows***
Join Dani Bags this weekend at Tulip Festival in Holland Michigan
Saturday May from 9am-5pm and Sunday May 3 from 11am-5pm
We will be located in the park booth112
or at
MSU Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show
Saturday May 16 from 9am-6pm and Sunday May 17 from 10am-5pm
We will be located at booth 135

Feel free to contact me if you have questions.

New Website Pictures from 2 great photographers!

2009-04-03T16:21:00.004-04:00

I had the pleasure of working with 2 great photographers last weekend while they did some photos of my bags, and also did a little modeling themselves. They both did such a great job, I am so excited to have new photos on my website www.danibagsboutique.com , I believe they make my website really stand out.

Thanks goes to
Tina from

and Beca from

Tomorrow's Memories by Beca

2009-03-11T10:25:00.007-04:00

You are invited to the Spring Open House Featuring Dani Bags and K Bella Bambino Designs!

Friday March 20 {6-9 pm} with cocktails and light appetizers
Sat March 21 {9 am- Noon} with coffee and muffins.
During the spring open house you will save 10% on your total purchase and if you book a home boutique party with me you will save an additional 10% off!!
If your interested in coming please email me at danyhowarth@charter.net

Sledding with the Family

2008-12-24T09:36:00.003-05:00

My brother Brian, I like to call him Sgt. Mast(he is a Sgt. in the Army Special Forces), and his wife Bre are visiting for a week from Georgia, so we took advantage of the snow and went sledding at Cascade Township Park. It was a fun time but a little chilly.

Dani Bags in the Grand Rapids Press

2008-12-10T06:12:00.006-05:00

In case any of you missed it I had a feature in the Grand Rapids Press on Monday December 8 in the Your Style Column. For once in my life I actually look tall. For those of you who don't know I am acutally only 5'.

Free Blog Deisgns

2008-11-22T06:38:00.002-05:00

I follow this blog done by Joanna, and she is going to start designing blogs also.

Check out her current ones they look great, and she will do one for free for you until December 1st to get her business to grow. I signed up, you should too.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE THIS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21

2008-11-19T08:26:00.002-05:00

My friend Karin from K Bell Bambino and I are hosting are annual holiday open house this Friday. We will be offering many discounts and having some great giveaways. Jen who sells Silpada will also be joining us. For more information contact me.

My newest collection of bags called the Sohia collection

2008-11-16T16:49:00.003-05:00

So I was feeling the need to design something new last week. Every once in a while I get some free time and twirl around new ideas in my head, well here is what I came up with. I think it is fun and colorful. I will soon be listing it on my website. I do have one on my etsy site if you want to see some additional pictures. Let me know what you think of the new design.

http://www.danibagsboutique.com/

http://www.danibags.etsy.com/

Interested in Winning a quilt?

2008-10-14T13:14:00.002-04:00

go check it out! Great Fall colors.

A taste of what's to come for my fall line of Dani Bags

2008-09-22T18:21:00.005-04:00

This past weekend I had some family pictures taken along with some shots of my bags to finally update my website. Our Friend Beca who owns Tomorrow's Memories did a great job. Here are some of my newest bags which will soon be added to my website Dani Bags Boutique

This might be the up and coming style for belts!

Bad blogger returns with the events of the summer!

2008-08-23T09:06:00.022-04:00

As some of you might know I have been the worst blogger this summer. My excuse, I have been busy sewing, which is a good thing. With the summer lineup of show I have done and am still doing it has just been kaotic staying caught up. So Here are some pictures to show what my family and I have done over the summer other than me sewing.

To start out the summer we headed to Tennessee, the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area to see Nana. We had lots of fun! It is amazing to see the beauty in the mountains that God created!

The kids enjoyed Trout fishing.

We went to the aquarium, I always love to see the jellyfish, they are so amazing!

We stopped and saw the Duke's of Hazzard Car, the General Lee

We climbed all the way to the top of Clingman's dome, one of the highest points of the Smokey Mountains.

Tyler found time to catch a Comelian.

We spent some time out at Holland State Park.

Tyler celebrated his 7th birthday on July 2

We made 2 trips to Traverse City with the family it was nice having them there while I participated in the Art and Craft shows. One of the trips was during Cherry festival, while I worked at my booth they enjoyed the air show, concessions, and the beach.

There were times during the Cherry festival when our booth was so full of shoppers that you could not move.

By the end of th day, Brayden crashed on Bryan he was so tired

Some other fun pictures from home

2008-06-30T06:44:00.002-04:00

I will be at the Cherry Fstival in Traverse city this coming Sunday for their Art Show, so if you don't have anything going come and check it out. The Art Show goes from 10am - 7pm if you need additional information on the festival click the cherries.

AWARD WINNING BOOTH AT TULIP TIME FESTIVAL

2008-05-06T12:05:00.004-04:00

This past weekend I was at the Tulip Time Festival Art and Craft show in Holland Michigan selling my bags along with Karin from K Bella Bambino Designs and we received an award for the best booth. This was quite an accomplishment for us both since there were over 200 booths present at the festival. It is almost the 1 year aniversary for Karin and I to be working side by side in our booth so to receive this award was fun and exciting. We have been through quiet a few different setups to try and make our booth perfect, maybe we finally accomplished that.

My Family also got a chance to come and see me and the beautiful Tulips. Don't forget to catch up with us at our next show at Ada Arts in Ada Michigan.

Upcoming May Shows

2008-04-28T18:16:00.006-04:00

If you are going to be near Holland Michigan on May 3 or 4, or in Ada Michigan on May 17 come and checkout Dani Bags for yourself. I will be there along with K Bella Bambino Designs. Below you will find the links for the upcoming shows.

Tulip Time Festival May 3 and 4

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday 11am-5pm

Arts in Ada May 17

Saturday 9am-4pm

Here is what you might find at our shows!

Hope to see you there!

The New Kennedy Collection

2008-04-10T08:13:00.007-04:00

This is my newest collection that I designed for an upcoming contest. As you can see I am calling it the Kennedy Collection. I need your help in deciding which shot best shows off the bag as I am only allowed to upload one photo for the contest. The pictures that have a double or triple shot only count for one picture. Please vote above for your favorite. The judges are based out of New York, so think New York when you vote for your favorite. I appreciate your help. The Green and Pink Kennedy is made of 100% ultrasuede and the purple and green one is done in vinyl. This collection will be available most likely starting in May. A special thank you to Beca Essing for taking the photos. This is her link if any of you are interested, she does great work. http://www.memoriesbybeca.com/

A. Single Green Kennedy

B. Single Purple Kennedy Shoulder Shot

C. Single Purple Kennedy

D. Single Green Kennedy Shoulder Shot

E. Double Green Layout Kennedy

F. Triple Green Kennedy Layout

First Warm Day of Spring

2008-04-05T14:41:00.002-04:00

Today was the nicest day we have had yet this year. I don't know the exact temp, but I would have to say it is near 6o degrees with sun. As you can see my boys were enjoying the nice weather by playing baseball. My youngest though is not quite ready to give up his winter gear yet. He insisted on wearing his beanie and winter boots out, but he thought it was warm enough to go without a coat. I never can quite figure him out!

New Fabircs Received Today!

2008-03-31T16:36:00.003-04:00

Check out these new fabrics from Amy Butler and Michael Miller that I received in the mail today. I can't wait to use them! I am thinking I will try them in a Vinyl Covered Tote Bag.

Welcome and Check out my Slide Show!

2008-03-30T12:01:00.002-04:00

I am now dipping my feet into blogging. This is my first entry and hopefully there will be lots more to come. This blog will feature fun things going on with me in my journey at home with the things I love most. My family, and my love of creating Dani Bags.