Wednesday, January 16, 2013

SITALISA MARIE HAS YOUR BACK



heads up travelers...
SITALISA MARIE HAS GOT YOUR BACK.

coveted by fans from hither and yon, 
                                    are a minimalist's dream. sharp, forward thinking,
, and always influenced by tomboy sensibility.

take my word for it, these top notch packs are designed to 
become time honored, faithful companions. 


SITALISA MARIE,
stitching up the creme de la creme.

 for all ordering inquiries:

sitalisa108@yahoo.com
608-347-7417 


thank you!








Wednesday, December 19, 2012

SITALISA MARIE ON NBC NEWS


i was over the moon when i received a phone call from CARLEEN WILD at NBC, saying that she wanted to interview me. i am so grateful to have had the exposure, and to have hostessed carleen in my studio for a visit.

 click the video link at the bottom of this post to view the interview. 

  here are a few snaps from around the studio itself, a handful of well loved tools, a few labels in waiting, a LAKSHMI in all her glory. 

we are amping it up around here, for another high tail season of design splendor.  




ever grateful....

VIDEO: Local Artisan Designer 4pm newscast 12/19/2012




 

Thursday, December 13, 2012

THE AURORA MESSENGER


designed as a piece of couture equipment, for the Git Er Dun Gal who has her irons in the fire.  grab and fill with all of the rightful trappings needed for the day or the excursion. THE AURORA  is a striking new twist on the messenger. certainly similar to THE VALENTINA, but smaller, with its own distinguishing details. 63 hand hammered copper rivets on the front flap alone, makes this carry good a real Looker!

if you have an appreciation and preference for well made products, you will find yourself content with this hard working bag. no corners cut, no aspect rushed, built with an emphasis on traditional tenets and techniques - enriching the way you live, one stylish step at a time.



 SITALISA MARIE is a Design Build business. every measure is taken to keep production methods 100% LEAN. this means accountability: patterns are puzzle pieced onto the leather skins, so very little scrap lands on the studio floor, aiming for zero waste whenever possible.  this also means your pieces are made once an order is confirmed, producing only what is required, reducing environmental impact by eliminating unwanted waste & stock. upcycled leathers are always available to select from as well as domestically tanned full grain skins as well.



SITALISA MARIE LEATHER GOODS,

mindfully, master crafted, one piece at a time, in
 Madison, Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Monona.

 GOOD CHEER & WARM WISHES EVERYONE!!!

sitalisa108@yahoo.com
608-347-7417  



photography GINA BOWER


 

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

SITALISA MARIE GIFT CERTIFICATES


a very merry greeting to all of you, in this season of giving!
i want to express my gratitude to everyone who has been a supporter of SITALISA MARIE
in 2012! i have considered this year to be a soft launch in this directed adventure of becoming a designer and developing a brand that responsibly straddles the line between craft and fashion. things are  snowballing 100 miles per hour around here at the atelier, my sleeves are rolled up, and i am tinkering at a full tilt production boogie. thank you to all of you who are giving the gift of SITALISA MARIE for the holidays!!!!  i have taken immense wind from all of the enthusiastic orders, inquiries, admirers, and helpers along the way. please know how vital your roll has been in the growth of this small business. please know how much your patience has been appreciated in this SLOW DESIGN MOVEMENT. new pieces are being put into place for the year 2013 to narrow delivery times.

i have been receiving a considerable number of requests in the past couple of days regarding last minute bag orders.  last week was the cut off for expedited pieces.
 however, no furrows in the brow, because there exists the option of giving 
 SITALISA MARIE GIFT CERTIFICATES, 
 which range between $100-$600.

all certificates include shipping and handling, so the recipient will never need to open their wallet to redeem their gift. another bonus of giving a certificate is that your beloved will have a say in what color and style they are personally interested in having made for them. and might i add, there is an enormity of new designs under development here so many new choices are to be had in the coming months.

 also be on the lookout in the next 2 months, for the brand new SITALISA MARIE E-SHOP!

please contact me to order your SITALISA MARIE GIFT CERTIFICATES!
i will send you a beautiful gift card by mail that can be put under the tree, tucked into a stocking, or given straight from heart to hand!

thank you all!

SITALISA MARIE
608-347-7417
sitalisa108@yahoo.com 



painting by LISA O'CONNOR


Sunday, November 4, 2012

THE SOLOMON - FOR GENTLEMEN !




the long awaited launch of the gentleman's collection!!! something special for the gents from SITALISA MARIE. introducing THE SOLOMON, the first in line -  a messenger brief case for the man who follows the worthy strut of his boot in the direction of feeling and freedom. smile in your stance, in the journey of the day to day, or perhaps to pursue the story you were born with - wandering to the hither and yons of this globe... the companionship of THE SOLOMON will serve your every step. built of a tawny 5 ounce oil tanned nappa leather with suede latago details, solid copper, hand hammered riveting, and brass equestrian swivel hardware. carrying options include a top handle and a detachable padded shoulder strap with double buckles and rear attachment for superior comfort in the haul. THE SOLOMON'S interior is mindfully assembled with a triple compartment, a fully lined laptop sleeve, smart phone compartment, and tool carriers.



below, is a special treat friends... watch my friend, model, and wildly talented musician, SOL CALVO, play his mystical instrument the HANG DRUM on the street, in this noir film i made during our style shoot.

 



well, wanders, worshipers, lovers of living... merci, merci, merci, your visit  and viewing is deeply appreciated !!! and by the way ladies... we are massive fans of tomboy style over here at SITALISA MARIE... so if you find yourself wanting this magnus of a bag... we are all about it!

FOR ALL PRICING AND ORDERING INFORMATION:

SITALISA MARIE
sitalisa108@yahoo.com
608.347.7417 



photography GINA BOWER
model SOL CALVO




  


Friday, November 2, 2012

RAVEN MINI CLUTCH




THE RAVEN MINI CLUTCH

for all ordering and pricing information:

SITALISA MARIE
sitalisa108@yahoo.com
608.347.7417 



photography compliments of GINA BOWER





TECHY LAKSHMI


above you see one of the quintessential SITALISA MARIE LAKSHMI Bags. crafted from a re-purposed plum leather with contrasting red zipper pull. click through to see other variations upon this design. THE LAKSHMI is exemplar in her versatility, with forearm, shoulder, or cross body carrying options. she opens like a clam shell with an ample interior zipper pocket. 

below is THE TECH CLUTCH, another beloved and highly covetable goodie here at SITALISA MARIE.  this particular clutch is made to measurement specifications to house your laptop. then, of course, when not in use for your technology, use it as a day or night go to piece. 





model CLARE BUTTRY