The Adventures of an Urban Socialite

Independence day weekend has several meanings for me this year… tomorrow, of course, being the big move in day. I love the area I’m moving to. Jamaica Plain is like this little artsy section of Boston. One thing that’s become strikingly obvious over the past few days is that I’m not a good mover. For instance, I don’t really know how to pack and I haven’t quite figured out the whole utility situation (hopefully there’s wireless somewhere or else you’re gonna have to wait a couple days for a post!) I’m semi-hoping I can just stand there and look cute while the men in my life haul my things up to the second floor, but I imagine that’s not going to happen. I’m definitely going to need a weekend on the Cape to recover from all this!

If you’re headed to the Cape or some other beachy destination, Ann Judge Bags are the perfect companion! Ann describes her inspiration:

Ann Judge Design was born in an attic—an attic in my grandmother’s house on a spring-cleaning day several years ago where I discovered her well-used beach bag. My grandmother and I were very close and whiled away many summer afternoons at the shore, collecting shells in that beach bag. A simple bag brought back fond memories of our afternoons together at the ocean’s edge. The memories first made me smile and then spurred the idea to create similar beautiful, yet functional bags that evoke those feelings—happiness, celebration, and love—for other people.

Each bag features charming decorations like ribbon ties, leather snaps and a variety of useful pockets to accommodate cell phones, PDAs, oversized sunglasses… and, yes, sandy beach shells. Ann Judge Design totes suit almost any function—a trip across town to the next big meeting, a night out with friends, an afternoon at the Farmer’s Market, and beachcombing with the kids. Très summery and always stylish… I really wish I’d had one in law school. They’re the perfect size!