Helloooo! I'm Crystalyn. My blog is a peek behind the scenes of how I make my handbags, as well as the people and natural elements that influence my design process. I don't own a car, and live by the zoo with a big oaf and two savage kittens. 
One of the best things about the Troubadour tote is it’s ability to be both a chic everyday bag, and also fit your laptop perfectly on workdays. Recently a customer asked if I could create a Troubadour with a removable long shoulder strap, for the days she rides her bike to work. With the help of additional hardware and a few grommets – I think this will be a perfect solution! I love creating custom handbags, so if you have an idea or special request for a bag – feel free to get in touch!
My best selling bag of all time is most certainly the Soiree Drawstring Messenger. It closes securely with a drawstring & magnetic snap – but I recently was commissioned by customer Kerry in Federal Way, WA to customize a Soiree with a zipper closure for her. With this kind of modification, the bag will lose 4 inches of depth – but if you’re the type to do cartwheels while wearing your Soiree, this could be a perfect solution. I love creating custom handbags, so if you have an idea or special request for a bag – feel free to get in touch!
Deborah, World Library Superhero, at Brazilian Senate Library
The lovely Deborah Jacobs emailed me to see if I could create a sophisticated laptop travel bag for her new job, because ”it is your work I admire and makes me feel great”. How could I say no to that? I invited her to come visit my studio, to hammer out the details of a professional bag for her world travels, but still help her express her funky style on the inside. Features to include:
Although Deborah travels for work about 40% of the time, I still managed to complete her bag in record time, communicating via email and photos over a few weeks. And I am so pleased with how it turned out! It was immensely satisfying to create a bag that met the very specific needs of a very busy woman.
p.s. You don’t have to be a Seattle VIP to have me create a custom laptop bag for you! Please feel free to drop me a line at ck (at) crystalynkae.com. I would love to hear your ideas!
Laptop Tote with zipper front
a zipper pocket within a zipper pocket
Pockets galore!
