New Sprint commercial drives home statistics

I recently saw this commercial and was taken aback by the statistics Sprint shares on "what's happening now." To think that we have this kind of technology and some entity (be it person, company, government) can track it is both amazing and frightening all in one.

Random Inspiration

Sometimes I lie in bed at night, my mind racing, with design ideas. It is really exciting to have those creative juices flowing. Of course, I always worry that inspiration won't return. I never know how or when I'll be inspired...or if the inspiration can be successfully translated.

I love walking the aisles at my local hardware (or big name hardware) stores. I'm there too often to admit, but I find myself looking at various items and rethinking their usefulness. Some time back, I picked up a carriage bolt and knew it would make a great handle for a bag. I then found copper pipe and thought the same. I love combining unexpected elements, particularly industrial elements with classic designs and materials.

Here are the new clutches:

I just love these bags! They are modern and tailored, comfortable to carry, and very functional.
They are great to carry in the evening but I also like throwing my wallet in one to run off to the store.

After making one last night, the shape brought me back to my childhood. I had a metallic purple, Schwinn bike with a flowered banana seat (I know I just dated myself). Of course, it had all the great accessories - handle bar tassels, spoke clackers, and a beautiful white, patent faux leather saddle bag. My new "hardware clutches" are shaped exactly like my white saddle bag!

Something I had not thought of in ?? years.

It's great when random things come together!