One of Oprah’s Favorite Things

Handbags, clutches, totes, carry-on’s, duffels, tour bags, cosmetic bags, computer bags, wine bags, wristlets, mini bags, laundry bags, eyeglass tote, hobo tote, jumbotote, cabin bag, luggage tag, rolling bag, jewelry pouch and oh, we’re just scratching the surface here!

Let’s just say, if you have a hankering for bags, you’re not alone. Want to know where you can find a fantastic bag for any and all occasions? If you’ve not already met, let me introduce you to Toss Designs.

Here’s a story about turning one girl’s passion into a very successful endeavor. Jennifer Hogan, a true bag lady, in the most flattering sense of the phrase, is a San Francisco native. About 8 years ago, she took her successful wholesale business of roughly 3,500 vendors, which stretched the gamut from Gumps to your local boutique, directly to the world of retail. She chose locations in smart, swanky, fashion forward areas: San Francisco on Chestnut Street, St. Helena (definitely need a cute bag to carry home a bottle of vino-check out the Quit Whining bag!), San Anselmo and her newest home, Town & Country Village.

Jennifer designs all of the bags herself. And the she-devil is in details! There is a lot of attention to the intention of each product with functionality being key and a high-end design flair capping off the look. For instance, the boarding bag is the perfect carry-on. There’s lots of interior pockets for organization, including a padded compartment for your laptop or Kindle. The Delphi Expander Tote means you'll never compromise style or function with this perfectly designed weekender that expands to a roomy 24’’ x 9” x 21” to accommodate the extras. Or there is the Vineyard Tote which looks like a perfectly stylish every day tote! Two exterior pockets will keep you organized, the vinyl covering wipes clean and need we state the obvious? Plenty of room for a bottle of red and a bottle of white! You’re getting the picture here.

Toss, Jennifer’s original line includes purses, travel bags and accessories. About 3 years ago, she came out with the Bella line. Again, show stopper details, dazzling colors and patterns! The Bella line has an insulated aspect. And they’re brilliant! You will be the envy of all when you show up for the tailgating party with the Stadium Tote. It’s got an insulated bottom compartment with lower zip closure that will keep your food cool or warm for up to 2 hours. The top compartment remains a regular tote with a zip closure. Nylon shoulder straps and trim are corresponding in color. Want more? How about the Not So Brown Bag lunch bag? This sassy shaped little number will keep your lunch cool or warm for hours as well! Built in handles and velcro closure keep it secure and you’ll look like you’re carrying a chic little tote, even if you really are just trying to save your lunch money!

And one of the biggest endorsements a product could ever wish for, Toss Designs was featured as one of Oprah’s Favorite things! Not to mention “As Seen In” RealSimple, InStyle, Allure, Brides, Coastal Living, Parenting, Country Living, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Oprah, of course, and many more.

So it doesn’t matter if your style leans toward preppy, chic, casual or just plain practical, we dare you not to be drawn to something at Toss Designs. Toss speaks to everyone. Put this little nugget somewhere in your thinking cap and pull it up when you need something for that someone who has everything. Or when you need a teacher’s gift or hostess gift or something clever for the new graduate. You’ll find something wonderful here. And we haven’t even gotten to the accessories, wraps, jewelry…