LaurAnn Christmas Preview!!

Help us celebrate two years of LaurAnn!!

Join us at the Birmingham Galleria Friday, December 17th and Saturday December 18th for our 2nd Anniversary Christmas Sale!

Knock their socks off with a beautifully handcrafted accessory that your hands didn't personally have to craft!!

We have new designs that are bound to make wonderfully thoughtful gifts for a wide range of budgets.

The little zippered pouch called the Wee packs a mighty punch for small bag. It is the perfect stocking stuffer!

LaurAnn business card holders are the perfect gift for the networking professional. Crafted in genuine leather and other exotics like cork, this is the perfect accessory for the CEO-in-training on your Christmas list.

Calling all slot machine fanatics!! Don't go to Silver Star, Beau Rivage or Horseshoe without your Lucky 7 tote. This bag is designed to be worn in a crossbody style, allowing you to use both hands to count your jackpot winnings.

Every holiday season requires a little dressing up and this new framed clutch, the Lady, is your perfect companion. Shown here in genuine leather on a gold toned nickel-free kiss lock frame, this bag is just large enough to hold everything you need for a night out under the mistletoe.

LOL! OMG!! ROTFL!! If there is a texting tween, teen or grown-up on your list, this Hipster is the perfect statement piece. Trimmed in genuine electric blue leather, this great bag is sure spark every thumb in its vicinity flying.

Crafted in sumptuous pearlized aqua leather, the Riveted will definitely keep all eyes on you. Hundreds of handset studs and serious hardware make this bag the most coveted arm candy of the season.

We have these and tons of other delicious totes and bags just waiting to add even more cheer to this gift-giving holiday season.

LaurAnn Does Black Friday at the Birmingham Galleria

Join us at the Birmingham Galleria Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27 for our first ever Black Friday Sale. You can find us on the second floor of the Galleria just inside the entrance to the Wynfrey Hotel.

If You Can Read This....

You have much to be thankful for!

Happy Thanksgiving from Andria and Laura!

Holiday Cheer!!

There is no need to wait until the last minute to get your holiday shopping done. Join LaurAnn at the Atlanta Nutcracker Holiday Market Friday, November 19, 2010 through Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Center.

We will be featuring new designs and fun gift ideas. Click here for more information about the event.

Go to the Head of the Class!!

Join LaurAnn at the Birmingham Galleria Friday, August 13th and Saturday, August 14th for our very first Back to School sale!

Shop our totes and handbags for that perfectly unique accessory guaranteed to make you the talk of the entire campus.

Enjoy deep discounts at our first ever clearance sale. If there is a LaurAnn bag you have been coveting, your time has come.

For all you University of Alabama fans, we'll be featuring our Roll Tide Editions in distinctive black and white houndstooth.

Looking to show your sorority spirit? Place your order now for a custom bag in your favorite colors that will catapult you directly to the head of the class!

A Star Is (Re)Born!!!

It's quite obvious that the camera loves Andria!

If you missed her appearance on Daytime Alabama, you can watch it now!

Tune In To LaurAnn on May 18, 2010

Tune in to the Tuesday, May 18th edition of Daytime Alabama at 11:30am on WVTM-NBC13.

Enjoy a late morning cup of coffee as Daytime Alabama host Wendy Garner interviews Andria Scott Hurst about her latest self-incarnation: handbag designer.

If you know you will be swamped with errands and work, go set your DVRs and TiVos right now!!

Visit http://www.daytimealabama.com/ for more information about the show.

Delight in the Vineyard

We had a delightful time at the Morgan Creek Winery Art in the Vineyard making new acquaintances, visiting with old friends and naturally, tasting wine. Visit http://www.morgancreekwinery.com/ to see their event calendar. You might even get to stomp some grapes!

Andria shows off her new wine bags and cork handbag at the LaurAnn booth.

White tents house artistans' booths on a spectacular May afternoon.

Napa or Bama???

A musician entertains the crowds with songs by Billy Joel, Lynard Skynard and Ray Charles.

Growing season at the vineyard.



Blueberries soon to be ripe for the picking.


Do blueberries grow in a grove, orchard or patch? Hmmmm....

The lovely fountain in front of the Morgan Creek Winery created a tranquil sound of flowing water on a warm spring day.

Art In The Vineyard

Join LaurAnn at Morgan Creek Winery in Harpersville, Alabama for Art in the Vineyard. Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 11:00am - 6:00pm, we will join other artisans to display our wares against the lush backdrop of the vineyard.

Visit www.MorganCreekWinery.com for more information about the event.

Want first dibs on that special bag? Check out www.LaurAnnHandbags.Etsy.com to pick yours out now!

Happy Mother's Day!!

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th, 2010. Looking for a gift Mom will treasure every time she uses it? Treat her to a LaurAnn Handbag!

Shop our Mother's Day Sale at the Birmingham Galleria 2nd floor entrance to the Wynfrey Hotel on Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th.

All of our one-of-a-kind, handmade totes, clutches and handbags will be on sale just for Mom.

Visit http://www.laurannhandbags.etsy.com/ for a preview of our selection.

Thanks to all the Moms out there who work so hard. We love you!

Every Day Should Be Admin Day!!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Admin Day event scheduled for Wednesday, April 21st has been cancelled.

We are deeply disappointed that we won't get to hobnob with all you professionals out there, but thanks to modern technology, you can still get your shop on.

If the boss fails to show you the appreciation you deserve, take a virtual break from the grind and treat yourself.

Visit our online store, http://www.laurannhandbags.etsy.com/, and send the boss your wish list!!

LaurAnn and Justice For All!!

Andria Presents Ms. Winnie Mandela with the Mini Rendezvous Tote Bag

"Women and girls sure are lucky that we get to carry such beautiful handbags."

This is not a sentiment you would readily associate with the truly fierce soldier for liberation of oppressed people everywhere, but it is exactly what Winnie Mandela said when I presented her with the Mini Rendezvous Tote Bag.

Ms. Mandela was recently in Birmingham, Alabama to participate in a re-enactment of the historical march over the Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. During her stay, I was privileged to meet her and present her with a bag that embodies the strength and beauty Ms. Mandela personifies.

Mini Rendezvous in Tan Ultrasuede

Gold and Green Enameled Charm Detail

LaurAnn Gets Buried in Betsy's Closet

Fashionista blogger Marianna Ramondetta is a mystery writer who loves fashion and believes accessories can empower you. She has added LaurAnn's croc-trimmed Maya to her arsenal wish list. Click here to read all about it.

Special Public Announcement From LaurAnn

Andria with Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General and the Regina tote

The Surgeon General of the United States agrees that owning a LaurAnn handbag is vital to your physical and mental well-being. Dr. Regina Benjamin returned to her Birmingham, Alabama alma mater to deliver a heartfelt keynote address to the University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association.

After her speech, it was my pleasure to present to her the "Regina", our newest addition to the LaurAnn collection, designed and named in her honor. Dr. Benjamin was all smiles as she accepted the gift, exclaiming to on-lookers, "She made this by hand just for me! I love it!"

The Regina

The Regina handbag is a luscious tote that takes advantage of both sides of buttery but durable leather. Just like its namesake, it is beautiful, smart, and hard-working. The gold chain hardware gives it a fashion-forward attitude that demands attention.

Gold charms complete the look with messages including "inspire", "family", and "friends".

Gold chains threaded through gold eyelets support broad, comfortable leather straps.

Beautiful oriental floral satin brocade lining boasts a secure zippered pocket and two patch pockets for easy organization.

Currently available by special request. Contact us at LaurAnnHandbags@gmail.com to get yours started today!

Cottontails and Bunny Trails

Shop LaurAnn at the Cottontails Arts, Crafts and Gifts Show March 5 - 7, 2010 in Birmingham, Alabama at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center.

The weekend promises to be great fun with good food and over 500 vendors and artisans. What a great shopportunity for Easter, Mother's Day and Graduation gifts.

Click here for more information.

Don't You Wish Your Handbag Was Hot Like This??

Top 10 Reasons to Love LaurAnn

How do we love LaurAnn? Let us count the ways....

10. The purchase of a LaurAnn handbag does not require a home equity line of credit.

9. You don’t have to feel guilty about the illegal child labor that most likely went into creating the $10.00 Louis Vuitton knock off you bought out of the back of a van.

8. You don’t have to worry about the metallic finish on your handbag developing a life-threatening case of dandruff.

7. You can make a statement about your personal style that does not involve tattooed tribal markings or cartilage piercings.

6. Against the rich silk and satin linings of LaurAnn handbags, dollars appear more valuable than they really are.

5. Neither Michael Kors nor Miuccia Prada create blogs as entertaining and interesting as this one.

4. Your cash is more secure in a LaurAnn handbag than it is in a bank.

3. You can commission a bag to coordinate with that pink, green and purple plaid coat you bought at that designer sample sale that still has the tags on it.

2. After we have taken the fashion industry by storm and are way yonder too busy and important to personally sew anything, you’ll be able to auction your vintage designer hand-sewn LaurAnn for enough cash to purchase a pair of walnut-sized diamond stud earrings. But then again, why would you?

1. When was the last time Marc Jacobs invited you into his home for refreshments and retail therapy? That’s what I thought.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Roll Tide!!!

In case you haven't already heard, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide rolled all over the Texas Longhorns to win the BCS National Championship. Put your Crimson Tide pride on full display with a Roll Tide Edition of a LaurAnn handbag.


We took our most popular shapes and crafted them in the Alabama trademark black and white houndstooth and Alabama red. Find yours today at www.laurannhandbags.etsy.com under the Roll Tide Editions category, or click here.

LaurAnn Debuts at The Studio

The Studio in Millbrook, AL

LaurAnn is pleased to announce that our bags are available at The Studio boutique! If you live in or around Montgomery, Alabama, visit Melissa and shop her eclectic collection of accessories, jewelry, and of course, handbags.

Melissa, Owner, The Studio boutique

This fine purveyor of couture is located 2 miles from I-65 in Millbrook, 2 blocks behind Hardees next to The Pines Golf Course at 233-F Deatsville Hwy.

Designer bags, great atmosphere and free gift wrapping! It doesn't get any better than that!

You can also shop The Studio online at http://www.shopthestudio.net/.