Lolabags’ owner Ana has been sewing since she was a little girl. She was looking for a creative outlet when the idea for a shop on Etsy came to her in a dream (not kidding!). She named it “Lolabags” after her cat Lola.

These bags are not only creative and great designs, but they’re also spacious and can double as a diaper bag, or travel bag.

Website: www.etsy.com/shop/lolabags

Twitter: www.twitter.com/lolabags

Here’s some more info from Ana:

I grew up in a very crafty home. My mother taught me how to sew, My Dad taught me how to refinish furniture, My uncle taught me how to make jewelry, Batik and tie-dye, My Grandma taught me how to macramé and make Christmas ornaments. Crafting is in my blood!

I’ve always been a DIY person. My Birthday is coming up and I’m really wishing for a circular saw (oh the things I could make)!

I started Lolabags (http://www.etsy.com/shop/lolabags) in 2008. My Husband and I had just moved from New York to California and there was a lot of transition going on in our lives. The shop gave me an outlet and something to do while I looked for work. I love fabric shopping and the prints just inspire me. I named it after my black cat, Lola.

I set up shop in the kitchen of my 583 square foot apartment. On that kitchen table I would iron, cut, pin, sew, photograph, list and package everything I made. We recently moved to Seattle and now I have my own office…a whole room!! I’ve been having fun making it a total “me” space and I don’t have to worry about cleaning it up in time for dinner. I can just shut my door and no one can see the mess of it all. Normally my office looks like a fabric bomb went off in it.

In the past year I’ve been able to expand the shop. Seattle has some really awesome thrift stores and I’ve had some great finds. So now the shop has a Vintage section for the things I find. I’ve been able to explore other creative interests as well. I’ve always been an amateur photographer and have just started listing some of my photos in the shop. They’ve been well received and the feedback has been encouraging.