Tired of dragging out the same tired, worn black suitcase for your trip? Now you can step out for your weekend getaway with the latest in designer luggage, beach and garment bags from Blue Heron Bags at Westfield Shoppingtown Annapolis. 

According to owner Amy Brown, there are 12–14 different sizes to choose from – cosmetic-sized bags to purses, tote bags, beach bags, diaper bags, kids’ bags, sport bags and garment bags. There is a perfect size for any overnight travel need.

Each bag is handmade and custom designed by Kathleen Bernlohr, who selects a fabric collection each season, which is made up of about nine different designs. You can mix and match the fabric designs and choose your own color and type of bag. The Blue Heron Line includes the Classics, which are bags that are all canvas, and the Collections, which are bags made with designer fabrics over a canvas shell.  The prices range from $20 to $100 and the company offers free monogramming. Each bag is guaranteed for a year. The bags should be either spot cleaned or dry cleaned only.

“The quality of our bags is what makes our customers come back, and they look forward to the new seasonal designs,” said Brown, who says the bags have the durability of canvas with a designer flair. The multipurpose tote bags, which come in several sizes, are handy for travel and have either an over-the-shoulder strap for hands-free travel or a smaller handle to hand-carry the bag. The totes also have several pockets that are measured to fit cell phones and water bottles.

“People love our bags and they are perfect for traveling on overnight or weekend trips,” says Brown, who purchased the franchise, formerly called Bags and Sew On, from Bernlohr in February and is expanding the business.

 “We love to hear from our customers about how they use their bag,” said Brown. She invites customers who take their bag on vacation to visit the website, www.blueheronbags.com, and tell about where the bag has been. For information, call 410-573-5317.