I love to support fledgling small businesses, and when the small business is owned by a friend I’ve known for 25+ years, it’s an added bonus. I was excited to hear that my friend Marcia opened an Etsy Store, UniquesbyMarceaux, to showcase her talents.

I love the bag I bought so much! (And yes, I PAID for it.. because it’s her business and I support her (and her business) in words and action!)

And yes, our friendship has its privileges,  because she also surprised me with a lovely neck warmer and zipper pouch.  DOUBLE BONUS.

My bag is cute, classy and a little bit sassy… I encourage you to check out her business and snag a one of a kind item for yourself.

“When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a happy dance.”