Tess' Toppers - Fascinators

Brand New for Spring! The perfect Easter Bonnet, Kentucky Derby Chapeau, Fascinating Fascinator! What ever you call it, these are the most charming, colorful, versatile toppers you can wear. They look good on everyone and go perfect with every outfit!

Bow Ties and Bandanas

Adorable, colorful, easy to attach bow tie and bandana for your favorite pooch or kitty. Both slide over their collar for a secure attachment and stays in place! Doesn't shift or slide around your pet's neck.

Bridesmaid Bags

Your bridesmaids will love you and love this bag! An unexpected combination of burlap and lace makes this a unique, lovely bag that your girls will treasure. Fill it with lip gloss, comb, and tissues (a necessity to wipe tears away when they cry with joy for you on your special day.)

Wine Bottle Bags

Stylish and practical these wine bottle bags are perfect for carrying the perfect wine to go with your perfect dinner out. 

They also make great gifts for friends!

Summertime Fun!

Warm weather, sandy beach, cool breeze and gentle waves, can only mean one thing, summer vacation. Here are all the beautiful bags and totes that you will ever need to carry the toys, electronics and fun stuff to the surf and sand. Colorful and roomy, the stripped retro beach bag can fit towels, sunglasses, food, etc. Smaller clutches and zipper wallets keep your phone, Ipad, and camera safe.

Another Great Clutch

This clutch is sparkly and blingy. A great accessory for mother of the bride and bridesmaids. Each clutch is unique with a vintage accent pin. Available in lots of colors to compliment your style.

Casual country style for the girl on the go. Toasty brown patterned fabric

 with flower accessory accent. Large opening with a 9" zipper and comfortable wrist handle. 

Cranbury Festival

Just got back from the Cranbury Festival in Cranbury, NJ. Great time, great crowd, lots of fun. Really like my new set up, Tess' Totes Cafe style! Fifties style table cloths, kitsch table settings and chalk board menus added to the ambiance.

But, I still love my suitcase display.

Can't get enough of Houndstooth!

I'm bringing back an old favorite and current fashion trend. . . Houndstooth! Crisp, clean, sophisticated style these classic purses will quickly become your "to go" purse for every occasion. Zipper closure, four inside pockets and chain accent is available in three colors, navy, green and black. Don't forget matching accessories!

Perfect Pencil Pouch

This handy Pencil Pouch can hold more than just pencils. It has more than enough room for makeup, cell phone, keys, tissues, credit cards, cash, small notebook and of course, pencils!

Tweed Wristlet with Bangle Bracelet

Posie Purse Collection, this black and white tweed wristlet is SUPER cute!! Roomy wristlet with a 9" zipper and adorable posie accent. Carry it in style, on your wrist, with a silver bangle bracelet (three inches in diameter)

Little Mister Bow Tie

Your little guy will look spiffy with this stylish bow tie that comes in plaid, stripes, polka dots and other cool patterns. The pre-tied bow tie is 4.5" long and made to fit neck sizes from 10" to 13". Easy breakaway Velcro closure.

Baby's 1st Blanket

Adorable and colorful, this mini blanket/play mat is the perfect size for your precious little baby. Blanket has soft silky blanket binding, approximately 22" by 18" and comes with a matching carrying pouch. Machine wash and dry.

Linvilla Orchards Arts and Crafts Festival

September 20 and 21 was the perfect weather for an outdoor festival. The crowds, music and entertainment at Linvilla Orchards in Media was fantastic. My favorite mascot was on hand both days to draw the crowds to my booth. Monster certainly lives up to his name, with his huge head and 150 pound body but he is a gentle giant welcoming children of all ages to pet and hug him!

Hipslinger

Introducing the hip, new Hipslinger! A modern updated version of the fanny pack. Worn low across the hips, it provides lots of pockets and sections for you to carry all your necessities. These plaid beauties have a faux leather top with a zipper closure a gold link chain accent, front snap pocket, and double pockets in the back. Just add your favorite belt!

Mad about Madras

Another great fashion trend, madras. Madras is a timeless classic. This clutch has a patchwork navy, red, yellow and white plaid design. It has a smart navy faux leather handle, navy quilted lining and secure snap shut closure. Use this little clutch when you are cruising down the highway in your little red coup, big sunglasses and a cute retro scarf tucked over your hair.

Houndstooth Key Hole Clutch

New and Improved Houndstooth Keyhole Clutch. New design, new bigger size, new faux leather handle. Classic black and white bag for Spring!

Busy Bee Cross-Body Pouch

This adorable pouch is for the busy bee who is always on the go and doesn't have time to search through a large tote to find her most needed possessions. It has convenient front and back pockets and large center pocket, a Velcro closure, and 48" cross body chain with coordinating ribbon.  It a pouch you can't live without!


(and yes, it was 17 degrees out  and 10 inches of snow on the ground when I took this photo!)

Despicable Me Hats

From sewing colorful purses, to creating sophisticated scarves, to crocheting Despicable Me hats.  I made these for my three grandchildren. One Edith hat and two Minion hats. Of course, they are not as adorable as the children who will wear them.

My Newest Obsession - Scarves!!!

These are some of my newest creations that I made for Christmas presents this year. I'm not sure if I will sell them through Tess' Totes but I wanted to share the photos with you. Hope you like them as much as I do.

Ocean City, NJ Holiday Craft Show on the Music Pier

Here is my display at a recent craft show in Ocean City, NJ. Despite the cold, windy weekend, customers braved the weather to shop for the holidays.

Introducing the Bindle Bag!

   A bindle is the bag or sack commonly used by hobos. In popular culture, the bindle is portrayed as a stick with cloth or a blanket tied around one end for carrying items, with the entire array being carried over the shoulder. Particularly in cartoons, the bindles' sacks usually have a polka-dot or bandanna design. (source Wikipedia)

     My version of the Bindle Bag features a spacious purse with 16" zipper. A thirty inch shoulder strap replaces the stick over your shoulder. The outside is made in heavy weight fabric and the inside has beautiful coordinated lining. This is the perfect bag to take you from Fall all the way through Winter. 

Click Clack Clutch

Beautiful black with white embroidered fabric make this clutch simply elegant. Ten inch opening gives you ample space and secure snap-back closure keeps your items from falling out.

Burgundy Clutch

Sleek and sophisticated this classically designed clutch has a ten inch zipper and beautiful paisley contrasting lining. Perfect for fall. Available in black, brown and tan.

Snap and Go

Summer is almost over but the Black-Eye Susie flowers don't know it yet. They love to gaze at the Snap and Go Bag. With twelve inch drop handles, snap shut closure, five inch bottom and four inside pockets, you will have plenty of room to carry everything you need for the pool party or back to school party. Available in lots of colors too!