Insouciant bags from Tenacious

My new cross-body bag's sent my shoulders and neck on a blissful vacation! My friend Susan gave me the "Dinner" model from a line called Tenacious, and I've been carrying it daily.

The bag is ample but feather-light, made of microfiber in vibrant colours or interesting neutralish tones; mine is intense purple lined in lavender, with dusty turquoise stitching. Washable, sturdy, well-made; price for this model is $80 (in Canadian dollars).

Tenacious bags are hand-made by Nancea Whitham, and sold at Case Goods Warehouse in Toronto's Distillery District, or by contacting Nancea through the Tenacious web site.

Nancea also makes pillows, quilts, computer cases and sketchbooks in her signature concentric-circle stitching. Shown, pink tea cozy.


Other bag models include a tote (far left), messenger (left), and three sizes of the cross-body, called Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

You can choose your colour of body, lining and stitching by contacting Nancea via her web site.

Colourful, charming, locally-made, washable and body-friendly: adds up to a gift I deeply appreciate.