Wow, they are all so gorgeous! I love the green and red too! I'm not sure I'd know which to pick either...! Well, I am def. going to keep a look out for her shop to reopen!
leighasue, I would love to see any of your Sakura Urban stuff.
While browsing through their feedback I found this cute bag. Maybe I will write them for a custom order soon ...
Oh boy...my first-ever post I bought the "Bella Bag" from Stitch and Swash
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchandswash a year ago and love it. The leather is amazingly soft and the colors are gorgeous. I use it a lot when I travel--it's big enough for a book and a water bottle without being bulky and cumbersome. I must say I found it accidentally when using the "pounce" function...not because I wanted the bag from the Twilight movies
I have this bag also, and I definitely recommend it. It does have a slightly unfinished/rugged vibe to it. But on the maker's website, she offers a tote that is more finished (edges sewn in, instead of out, etc). She's super nice, too. I think there is a long thread somewhere on TPF about the Bella bag. Here's a model shot from after I received it last year:
I had a friend custom make me a bag with material I had on hand (she has a shop on etsy now). She used the bag style to make others she sold, it holds up well, took it to Ireland in 07'!
I've had this one saved in my favorites for months, but haven't jumped on one yet:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62640154/larch-bag-in-black-clip-on-cross-body
Each one is made to order, and from her feedback it looks like she tweaks the design by request (smaller, bigger, added features, different lining, etc.). I even saw one listing for a custom bag with antique hardware. So awesome.