'tis the season to be merry and we couldn't be happier to be back in your mailbox! Do accept our apology for the lack of presence in the last couple of months. No, no, we haven't been slacking, just busy as a bee creating the brand new SHOPPING page for your Holiday shopping convenience! Oui! Oui! Don't wait to check out the new addition.

Enjoy, Joyeuses Fêtes, A Bientôt!

The Baja
> Inspired by a recent vacation to Mexico, the new tote resembles a straw bag. The Baja, constructed from grain calf has all the convenience of a spacious, fun and easy to use bag (yes, the kind we can't buy enough of) although the Baja is a lot more luxurious...Brilliant!
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The Perfect Wallet?
> Shopping for a slim, savvy and practical wallet could be tough but not anymore, this edgy design might just do the trick - cool flap lets you flash your mug shot at the country club holiday party; credit card compartments wide enough to buy all kinds of happiness, and good old reliable bill slot for late night burritos. Aaah, the perfect relationship.
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Shop April in Paris online
> Now you can shop April in Paris small leather accessories at the comfort of your own home. Consider yourself warned, the choices might keep you up all night: wallets, credit card cases, checkbook covers, belts and the list goes on. How does it work? Simply mark the desired item, skin, color and proceed to checkout. Once order is placed, your gift to self will arrive in 2 weeks. Custom accessories at your finger tips, now that's luxury. To start shopping, click here.

Robb Report, Trump Magazine, Millionnaire, Papercity, California Apparel News - Check out our most recent press!
> Hot off the press, check out April in Paris' belts in the Robb Report, must-have checkbook case in Trump's "Player's Guide", Beatrice's profile story by design writer Diane Dorrans Saeks and many more! To view recent press, click here.

Custom gifts can sometimes be a tad daunting but before you start to panic check out Beatrice's gift-giving tips on custom leather accessories. It might be simpler than you think.

> Start with the stocking stuffer
What if she doesn't like it? What if it's not his style? Well, start with something small. Imagine the look on your loved one's face when they pull out a custom cell phone case instead of chocolates? Priceless. Other stocking-friendly gift ideas are our ever popular calf toothpick case, credit card case and gift certificates.

> Apply the P & P factor
Include a touch of P & P in your custom gift - make it Personal but Practical and it will work. Be sure to include a favorite color or skin on accessories they can't live without. For example, a mouse pad for the computer whiz, desk blotter for the executive, notepad for the writer, the list is endless.

> Pick up the Phone
Call us! Pick our minds! Beatrice would be more than happy to hear from you and help you choose the right gift for your loved ones. Brainstorming is the best way to go...Beatrice will start with a few simple questions and before you know it, a great idea will surface! Pick up the phone and call us now at 415.750.9910.

If you have questions for Beatrice, please feel free to contact her at 415.750.9910. We wish you a very merry holiday season!