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Made In Portland: Queen Bee Giveaway

Check out the adorable bags and purses from Queen Bee in Portland. Functional, fun, and handmade. And enter to win a Queen Bee purse!

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From my ramblings and chatter, you may have cottoned on to the fact that I love my adopted city of Portland, Oregon. It suits me in so many ways, from its foodie aspirations to its conservationist tendencies to its love of artisans and craftsmen. I even find I love the weather. I love the cool rainy mornings that lead into warmer, sometimes sunny afternoons. Yes, it rains a lot, especially in the winter. But it’s a welcome trade off for the pounding snowstorms of New England, as far as I am concerned.

Queen Bee Penelope Purse

One of the endearing qualities is how Portlanders truly appreciate and support locally made and owned business. Big chains and box stores are not very popular and you usually have to hit the suburbs to find them. Whereas people with talent and a little entrepreneurial spirit are nurtured and thriving here in ways that you wouldn’t see in too many other cities. Everything is “craft”. Craft beer, craft wine, craft liquor, craft food, craft coffee, craft meats and cheeses, craft chocolate, craft salt, craft olive oil. And maybe even “craft” clothing and accessories. Locally sources, locally made, locally appreciated.

Queen Bee on N. Williams Ave.

I decided I wanted to highlight my love of the local Portland “craft scene” and do a series of reviews and giveaways. First up are the delightful creations of Queen Bee by Rebecca Pearcy, maker of adorable and stylish bags, purses, and wallets. This store is only about half a mile from my house, on the very up-and-coming-probably-already-arrived Williams Ave. When I first moved here, I kept seeing these cute and somewhat whimsical items carried by local Portland woman. They always caught my eye and it took a while before I realized that the store was practically down the street.

My Queen Bee computer bag

My Queen Bee computer bag

They aren’t inexpensive but they are handmade out of durable faux leather or canvas that holds up wonderfully. I was in need of a new computer bag and their messenger bags were the perfect size for a laptop, phone, wallet and a few other bits and pieces. So I treated myself to one and I love it. They don’t sell my pattern anymore, as they constantly change their patterns. But that’s a nice thing, as you know you’re purchasing something rather unique.

Queen Bee Vinni Purse

So I am treating one of YOU to these gorgeous bags and offering up a Queen Bee purse from either the Vinni cross-body bag or the Penelope purse collection. This giveaway is open to my North American readers, both Canadian and American. I will purchase and send this myself so I am willing to pay the postage to those north of the border!

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  1. I THINK THE PURSES ARE ADORABLE AND I WANT ONE!!! I HOPE I AM DOING THIS CORRECTLY. I ALSO LOVE YOUR BLOG AND RECIPES! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO. CINDY

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  7. Love the crossover bag. Perfect for football games!
    I also love the pumpkin cake (sans the Carmel frosting) in my fridge! Perfect with a little whipped cream cheese on top!

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  10. What adorable bags — since I’ve lost a good bit of weight I’m now enjoying wearing cross-body bags again. Would love to have one of these cuties. 🙂 Thanks Carolyn!

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    • Thanks for all your delicious posts. I’m having some digestive issues (Diabetic Gastroparesis), but making your desserts makes my day a bit happier.

      Many Blessins,

      Nancy Reindl

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  16. These bags are beautiful and functional! I love supporting local businesses and handmade here in the Philadelphia area!

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  23. The purses look like those you’d find in a box store. Kudos to the “Queen Bee” starting her own business. I like the variety you displayed. I’d be happy to own a one of a kind purse. I used to live in Oregon, when I was 9. The weather never bothered my sister and I. Lots of good memories.

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  47. Hi! How generous you are!
    You are in Portland and we’re just hours away, having just adopted Astoria as our new home! We love it. We’ve been here just over 3 weeks and WE’RE GETTING MARRIED ON SATURDAY! We met later in life and are so grateful. We’re all about community and supporting local businesses. Already we’ve joined the co-op, my fiancé is singing in a chorale, I’m going to a meeting of the American Assoc. of University Women, I purchased my wedding flowers and outfit from local businesses, and we’re already running in to people we know in town! Now to find a home!
    Your site is really one of my favs and I recommend it all the time. I’m so appreciative of all your work and innovation! You’ve made my life and this way of eating so enjoyable!
    Thank you!

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  50. Those bags are tres adorable! I especially like the cross-body bag since I don’t lug my laptop around 🙂 Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  52. I love these bags! I’m always on the lookout for the perfect bag. Queen Bee bags look like worthy contenders. 😀

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  56. So SWEET of you Carolyn and I love shining the light on great people, brands and more so super sweet of you to do that for the Queen Bee! I love carrying a nice crossbody that hold “just enough” so I will definitely check them out! Thanks for shining the light so I could see!

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  61. I love the bags, and I love Portland, for all the reasons you give! My first visit was years ago. I first heard about Powell’s Books, and from walking near there we discovered Hot Lips Pizza and the Chinese Garden and so many other amazing places that we’ve gone back to again and again. Since our Canadian dollar has tanked we’ve stayed closer to home, but I long for a visit back!
    Thanks for you wonderful blog and your recipes that make me SO happy to live and enjoy this low carb life!

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  65. I think the purses are very nice and are right up my alley, but I would probably have to share “pursing privileges” with my grand daughter! Love your recipes and keep them coming.

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  72. I think those would make the BEST knitting bags (that btw hold my wallet, keys, such and soforth)
    Would love to have one!

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  76. These are so cute! Love the poppy purse on their facebook page. Love that you’re supporting local! We live in Oly and have ties in Pdx so we’ll have to visit them next time we’re down!

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  79. These purses are so cute! Nice to see you supporting local artists. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to own one!

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  89. I love that she includes bike-functional designs — panniers and handlebar purses. The appliques and other design elements are super attractive.

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  92. I love, love, love the Queen Bee Bag!

    And while I am at it, I am new to the keto / low carb diet and your recipes are fabulous! Thank you!

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  104. As a Portland adoptee myself, I understand your love for this part of the country.
    Love QB bags. I can never have enough.

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  107. These are so cute! As a college student, I LIVE for function and the fact that these are so trendy makes this amazing!!

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  129. My first visit to your web page, I have to do a lot of reading to catch up. I love these designs! of these purses. Thank you for the give-away!

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  133. Good morning, Carolyn. Yours is my favorite blog. Anytime I need a recipe, I go to you first. I lived in Portland many years ago. Many decades ago actually. My daughter was born there, she’s 50 now. I would love to gift her one of these bags as a memento of her birthplace.

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  135. I didn’t know you were here in Portland! We love it here! I hadn’t heard about this artist, but I’ll be checking it out. Such cute designs and not flashy.

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  138. Wow! These bags are really cute! I love the Pacific NW! Lived in Seattle/Tacoma area and in Astoria, Oregon. Now in East TN! I would love to win one of these!

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  141. I just tried to reply about how your delicious desserts make my day a bit happier … I suffer with T1 Diabetic Gastroparesis, but I don’t see it …
    Anyway, I love either bag and could really use one …
    Blessings,

    Nancy

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  143. I also love Portland and we visit it every chance we can get from Vancouver Canada. I prefer to have only handmade original items so one of these bags would be a wonderful treat. Even if i don’t win i thank you for bringing this craftsperson to my attention.

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  145. Awesome idea! I love hearing about local areas and shops. These purses are so nice. Thanks for the giveaway! Such a cool idea.

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  149. I think these purses are adorable and I’m hoping Queen Bee has an Etsy site so I can peruse their designs.

    I love your website and your writing style.

    Thank you for all that you do for us, your readers.

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  151. I always have a hard time finding purses that are functional for an adult, but are still whimsical. These bags fit the bill perfectly.

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