FINALLY! an intelligently designed eyeliner brush

Found at Merle Norman.  What a great idea, so easy to use

Summer Handbag from Japan

During my recent trip to Japan, I kept seeing these furoshiki-scarf-handbags.  From Tokyo to Kyoto to finally Hiroshima; I had to get one.  It is a very clever idea and practical too.  Took me a few days to catch on that this bag is perfect for travelling, it is flat and both the fabric and the handle are reversible.  It is a single layer of cloth, not two pieces sewn together.  The handle is a nice firm/stiff band and is very secure in hand.
Now I wish I had purchased the larger size too.

Found a source for the handles on Etsy.com.  Did a search for "furoshiki handbag" and there was one seller.  Their scarves seemed too lightweight for my purposes.  But the handles are leather and in solid white, tan and red.  Am anxiously awaiting the handle's arrival.  I have the perfect "nobori" banner to make into this bag.