The writer, Maggie Knowles, gave a nice shout-out to Maine companies in her article. In addition to Sea Bags, she also mentioned Maine’s Own Organic Milk, which is now widely available and they use only certified organic farms for the milk. For parents, at the end of the day, she suggested Peak Organic Brew for after the kiddos go to bed. The Nut Brown Ale is a perfect choice for fall.

Are there any other Maine companies that have great back-to-school finds? We’d love to hear your suggestions!

She had heard about the Sea Bags store in her hometown (we love how news spreads like that). She decided to come check out the place where we would eventually turn their old sails one day into something useful that also helps the environment as well. As much as they love the beautiful state of Maine, she loves her new Sea Bag that tells her retirement story equally as much.

Featured: Medium SAIL tote.

But going green means a lot more than simply looking for organic cotton or eco-friendly dyes (though these are good characteristics). When I buy stuff I ask myself the following: How long this will last? Do I need it? If it’s clothing, does it fit and drape well? I’m not afraid to spend a little more money on something if I know it will last for ages — nor am I afraid of hand-me-downs, vintage, or stretching basics as far as they can go. I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist, but I don’t like the idea of having too much stuff. I buy for keeps.

So when my sister came home with a Sea Bags tote a few years ago (above), my eyes were drawn straight to it. And when she told me the bag was made from recycled sails from the sail loft where her husband works, my eyes lit up. Here was a Bag I Could Get Behind! If you’ve ever gotten up close and personal with a sailboat sail, then you know just how long-lasting these textiles are. But Sea Bags aren’t just durable, they’re also adorable. And if you live in a place like Newport, RI, as my sister and I do, then carrying a good-looking tote made from reused materials from a local company makes for a great story to tell when you turn heads with one (which you will).

Longevity, style, reuse, and local flair, all tied together with soft cotton rope? Sea Bags can drop anchor in my closet any day.

We love to do fun things at our workshop on the wharf and recently Sea Bags hosted a booksigning for Linda Greenlaw. It was fun to move the machines back and have a crowd in here. We had a cast of characters that was anything but a normal booksigning. Linda had 2 marriage proposals, signed a baseball, and even received a hand-made pirate doll.

We also met a family that came from California just to see where Sea Bags are made. Food & Wine recently called our shop a “museum” for our designs and the crowd that evening was able to see it up close and personal.  We love that and hope people will find their way down our wharf for an event or even just to say hi.

Don’t forget you can buy Linda’s new book, “SeaWorthy,” and our new Sword Tote for a special price $150 through our website.

The picture above is of Linda with Sonia and Alicia. Alicia is sporting the Stephanie Harmon for Sea Bags dress out of recycled sails.

The magazine features our Custom House Gull tote - a new addition to our website. It can be purchased for $145.

Marie Claire says, “Reduce your carbon footprint with eco-friendly Cape Cod style: It’s how Jackie O would hit the Vineyard today.”

Our Wine Tote can be purchased through our website for $29. It also makes a great hostess gift!

Available through the Sea Bags website, you can pick up a signed copy of SeaWorthy and our brand new large custom Sword Bag for an awesome price of $150. It’s made from recycled kevlar sails and hemp rope handles, perfect for Dad to stuff his beach, boat, or workout gear into.

Don’t forget to catch Linda in the show SWORDS on the Discovery Channel!

Why do we love this bag so much? Oh let us count the ways…first, it’s perfect for browsing around town when you only want to carry a few things. Let’s face it, the larger the bag the more we stuff into it. Second, it can go from day to night making it totally versatile. Lastly, it comes in our most popular designs!

These bags are so new that we haven’t even added them to our website yet. So if you want to be the first to get one, call us at 888-210-4244 or email amy (at) seabags (dot) com.

Photo via: Access Hollywood.

Tune in to Access Hollywood this weekend, and you’ll spot our Sea Bags! All this week on NBC has been celebrating Green Week throughout all of their shows, including Access Hollywood.

Featured by Eco Expert Sandra Sanchez, founder of orGLAMic.com, Sea Bags appears in the Eco Chic Swimwear segement. Sandra says, “Sea Bags are uber-fashionable custom recycled totes that are one of my favorite eco-items on the market! I personally take the large tote with a gold leather anchor applique with me every time I hit a pool party or the beach!”

We know you want a sneak peek, so check us out on Access Hollywood’s Glam Slam.

Our Wine Bag has been popular for a few years now and we wanted to remind you that we still make them. Attending a cocktail party, Spring Fling, or even an Earth Month event? The Sea Bags Wine Bag is the gift.

The Wine Bag is made from white recycled sail material and features our signature white hand spliced rope handles, for a good grip. In keeping with the spirit of Earth Day, the Wine Bag features a TO – FROM label at the back to record the names of all the gifters and giftees on its way around the globe, eventually begging the question, “Where has your wine bag been?!”

What better way to celebrate the Earth than by giving a Sea Bags Wine Bag? It gets recycled again and again and priced at just $29.00, it makes the ultimate gift!