Le cadeau idéal - satin etui

The perfect gift! — Several years ago, faced with yet another bridal shower invitation, we designed the perfect gift. At least that's what we were told.

Inspired by a circa 1890 draw-string etui, (A small ornamental ladies' bag for personal article.) we stitched a similar satin handbag. We lined it with finest chiffon, filled it with personal beauty care items and viola! Le cadeau idéal.

In our imagination the original etui honeymooned in Europe with a Victorian bride. She lovingly packed the most treasured items for her trousseau inside for safe passage. Tucked away in her steamer trunk, the compartments (there are six) of the little satin bag held her intimate apparel, hosiery, fine hand-made lace handkerchiefs, and perhaps a strand of luminous pearls.

Fifty years later, on the day of her Golden Anniversary, the bride of our imagination went to her dressing table, tenderly lifted her pearls and lavender scented lace handkerchief from her wedding keepsake, then descended the stairs to join her husband, lover and friend in celebration of their life together. Today her little satin etui remains a treasured family heirloom.

Each time we offer one of these 'perfect' little gifts we like to think we may be giving tomorrow's heirlooms. We have presented a winter bride with a etui of burgundy satin, lined in ivory lace. A spring wedding inspired us to whip up a striking combination of ivory satin and white lace.

 

You may order our Perfect Gift in ivory on white; burgundy or hunter green on ivory; or rose, slate or white on white.

 

 

Item # 5007- Satin Draw-string bag $13.00

!! Please note your color choice on the order form !!

 

Click HERE for How To Order.

I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection.
Excellence, I can reach for— perfection is God's business.
Michael J. Fox