We’re taking the kids to Rehoboth Beach, DE for a week at the end of July and I think I want a new beach bag.
Canvas is a definite – but where to buy…?
There’s always the traditional L.L. Bean bag.
This would look perfect with my Lacoste polo shirt and chinos.
And I could be a total 80s prep and get it monogrammed! I’ve always had a thing for monograms…
Or I could get something with a more creative design/color/pattern. And if that’s what I’m going for – then a multitude of options are available at Hable Construction.
Initially, I loved this one with the leather handles.
But that’s far too slim for a family beach bag.
Yeah – it would be fine for my own towel, book, magazines and contraband junk food – but how many arm floaties can you fit in that thing?
A better choice would be this roomy one.
But it has that funky handle. I like it, but I need the option to slip the straps over my shoulder… NEXT!
Okay – this is more like it.
But what’s with the weird handle thing on the side?
The website says it’s “a side handle to grasp for sideways bag dumping.” My toddlers don’t need special aides for dumping out bags – so I think we can skip that one.
FINALLY – the solution:
The “picnic tote” also comes in some of my preferred prints above (specifically the green/blue and the fuchsia). So I think we have a winner!
The fuchsia rope picnic tote. Roomy, sturdy, pretty and unique (that is unless I sit next to another Hable lover on the beach). Now I just have to come up with $165.
Sigh. Well this is a blog about wishing…maybe Target will come up with a knock off.
I’ll have to post a pic of mine – very similar to the one you covet, from Target, for less than $20. Mine is a green and white pattern, and it’s the right size and shape! If you can’t find one to own, I’ll gladly lend you mine for that week at the beach!
We have a little different kind of tote at the shop – a rug bag made from a cotton woven stripe rug with brown leather bottom and handles that fit over the shoulder. I’ll email a picture and if you like it I’ll bring you one next week.
Love you!