Bags That Celebrate Americana Make Perfect Gifts

Not long after the events of September 11, 2001, Amity Cooper began designing a line of handbags called Star 50 (www.star50bags.com).

The bags are an expression of love for this country because each bag is inspired by one of the 50 states. And starting at midnight tonight, they will all be on sale for a gotta-have-em low price, with free shipping, plus Family First readers can get an additional 10% off.

Denver-based Cooper, originally from Long Island, New York, researched each state and then based her designs on the specific highlights of each location. Just like Route 66 that ran through the heart of the country during its heyday, Star 50 bags celebrate Americana at its best. As Cooper says, they are modern heirlooms.

The deep-rooted traditions of our country and of days gone by are brought home for anyone who carries a Star 50 bag. As the website says, a woman’s hat gave a hint to her personality in the 1930s and 1940s. Today, her bag tells the same story.

The bags are very high quality – I know first-hand because I carry the North Carolina Kitty Tote, which is gigantic and works perfectly as a laptop bag, diaper bag or even a weekender bag for a quick get-away.

So, get a New York Hot Pot for your best friend, the Louisiana Market Sack for your mom and the Florida bag-a-kini for your hot night out on the city.

The quantities are very limited so make sure you shop now. The sale runs through March 31, 2011. ALL bags are just $30, with no shipping charges and if you enter the code FFMM311, you will receive an additional 10% off the price for this weekend only.

With Easter, Mother’s Day, graduation and weddings coming up in the next few months, it’s a great time to pick up a few for gifts for your friends and family and buy one for yourself too.  Why not? www.star50bags.com.