I’m a huge fan of Harveys Seatbeltbags. Especially since they are a local company from Orange County. I always get compliments on my bags, especially when I travel out of the area. I have been known to shove everything but the kitchen sink into my bag. I may have even used my bag as a camera bag too. Every year Harveys comes out with Limited Edition bags to add to their already awesome collection. I saw on Harveys’ blog that they were releasing their newest “Limited Editions” on Saturday, the 20th.
I debated off and on about going to the event. I had to work late the night before, and if I didn’t go, I could sleep in. Well, our front door was being painted on Saturday morning. Guess who rang our doorbell at 8am, right on the dot? Yes, the painter. So since I was up, I started checking Facebook. I saw that the Harveys’ Facebook page stated “that people were already lining up”. So I took a minute, and then promptly jaunted to the shower. I think Angry Husband was shocked to see me up that early, as Angry Kid was still asleep. I said something to Angry Husband like, “I’m going to Harvey’s, limited edition purse, people standing in line, going to get a Monster, and will call you in a bit”, and when on my way.
It was a beautiful day, and I was greeted by other Harveys’ fans at their store in Santa Ana. I got there about an hour before they opened and the line was already wrapping around the building. The gracious employees were walking around modeling the new awesome bags. I knew instantly that I wanted, well needed, one of their new bags. This would be my second “Limited Edition” as Monique bought me the Wahoo’s Bag in 2008. Their are only 250 of the bags in each type. They were passing out numbers to the people in line. I chose my number and my bag. Yes, I got my golden ticket.
While in line, I was able to chat with the other “fans”. I will call them “fans” because wow, I thought I had a purse collection. These people put me to shame. I have five Harveys’ purses, and some other accessories. There were people whom had twenty five plus bags. I am quite the collector of purses and shoes, but I think I would have to use an entire room to display/store a collection like this. I seriously love the people from Harveys. They are awesome. They’ve even heard of my blog, maybe because I comment on their blog a lot. I love everything about this company and I’m a huge supporter of local businesses.
I was taking their picture from afar, as I didn’t want to lose my place in line. I think I saw at least thirty different types of purses while I was in line. I saw many that I gasped about. I have complete regrets about not purchasing some of the bags. But I will not have any regrets this year, because I was getting my special bag. When I got my chance to go inside the store, I did not immediately head to the cash register. I chose to look around instead. It had been a few months since I’d been there. I can’t go into their store without buying something. So I try and gain some self control over myself by not going in. Shocking really, if you know me well enough. I loved the time and effort that they put in for this event. They served coffee and candy, to go with their themed bags. Since I’m not a coffee drinker, I headed towards the candy buffet.
After gathering some candy, and talking to the owner of Harveys, Dana Harvey, I headed back downstairs to make my special purchase. While I was downstairs, I took some photographs of the new bags. My pictures of the bags aren’t the best, because I was having flash issues.
The “Sugar Plum”
The “Venti Upside-Down, Soy Caramel Macchiato with Sugar-free Vanilla Syrup and a extra shot of espresso w/whip” or as I would like to call it, “The Coffee Purse”
Well, if you can tell from my Golden Ticket, I got “The Coffee Purse”. I will call it “The Coffee Purse” as I’m way too ADD to remember the entire name. I could also call it, “The awesome limited edition purse with the really long coffee name”. What do you think? I was pretty excited as I made my purchase. I even took it out in my front yard for a photo shoot when I got home. I tried to get the best lighting for my photos, and it was way too dark in my house.
I’m in love, all over again…
and I don’t even drink coffee.
P.S. My photos might not reflect the true colors of the purses. Like I said, flash issues. And I have a thing for “color washes”. Leave me alone. I’m not a pro photographer by any means.
