Local Artist making it into People magazine

Bag and Pants from RepurposingNOLA piece by peace

Recently at the O.C.H. market I had a booth next to a very talented local artist, Traci Claussen, who runs a company called, Repurposing Nola Piece by Peace.  Traci makes bags, clothes, and home items all out of recycled materials that have a great boho feel.  That day her table had a stream of shoppers and admirers for her earthy burlap totes, vegan leather bags and ipad sleeves, carpetbagger purses, and designer throw pillows.  Yet, I had no idea that her popularity spanned even further.

This past week I happened to pick up a copy of People magazine's style issue and while flipping through saw that one of Repurposing's bags made it into the EasyECO section.

I always get super excited when seeing local people making it into the bigger spectrum, but People magazine- whoa that's big!!  So I thought I would share her website in case anyone is looking for a unique holiday gift that is local and green.  These are some of my favorite picks.  

Beach Bottom Pants

Shopping Tote

Burlap Christmas Stockings

Men's Vegan Travel Kit