Posts by Ann Kumpf
7 Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week

No matter how you look at it, the teachers in your life have been on a wild ride for the last year. Whether your school is meeting in-person or they are still online or even a mix of both, teachers have been putting in increased time and energy while experiencing more stress than ever. So why not make this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week an extra special one? Show them they are appreciated in a unique and meaningful way. Honestly, how many mugs that say, “Teachers can do virtually anything!” do they need, anyway?

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Ann Kumpf
How to Care for Your Carry 117 Leather Product

You just purchased your beautiful Carry 117 leather accessory and now you are asking yourself, 

How do I take care of this so it can stay beautiful and last for years to come?


First of all, the quality Ethiopian leather in our products is untreated and if left naturally it will wear  and gain some scuffs and marks over time. I like to think of this as evidence of all the great adventures your bag will take you on. 

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Ann Kumpf
4 Great Leather Gifts for HER

As we head into the holiday season, we are longing to put 2020 behind us and find something and someone to celebrate. You have a dilemma: the women in your life deserve a gift that is unique and out of the ordinary but you are out of ideas. We have the answer! This gift is STYLISH, FUNCTIONAL, and LASTING. We are talking about quality Ethiopian leather handbags from Carry 117.

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Ann Kumpf
8 Gifts with a Purpose for the College Student in Your Life

College life has never been so tenuous. Will it be virtual? Will it be hybrid? Will classes be in person? Will they stay home or reside on campus? Those are some of the quandaries of current college life. But no matter how or where the student in your life is learning, there is one thing that remains the same:

College students long to be world changers and difference makers.

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Ann Kumpf
The 4 Best Gift Exchange Ideas

Holiday gift exchanges are going to look a little different this year! While we may not be sitting in a tight circle aggressively trading for the best gift in a game of Greed, we still have a long list of people in our lives to whom we need to send gifts.

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Ann Kumpf
The Tradition Surrounding an Ethiopian Christmas

While much of the world, including the United States, follows the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia uses a 365-day calendar based on the Coptic calendar. Ethiopia, along with other Orthodox churches calculate the birth of Christ to be on January 7. Not only do they differ on the day, but they disagree on the year of Christ’s birth. On the Ethiopian calendar, Christ’s birth is seven years later, making it only 2012 in Ethiopia.

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Ann Kumpf
5 Unique Gifts for HER This Holiday Season

What’s stylish, functional, and lasts longer than Starbucks red cups during the holidays? No, this isn’t a bad riddle. We are talking about quality, leather handbags. Quality, leather handbags are also the answer to the question, “What are you going to get HER this holiday season?”

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Ann Kumpf
The 5 Best Gift Exchange Ideas Under $25

The holidays are almost here and the gift exchange frenzy is upon us! There’s the Secret Santa event at the office, the annual ornament exchange, the Greed game at your small group, the neighbor who always gives you a gift...the list goes on. If you are already stressing about all the holiday shopping, just know I am right there with ya! 

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Ann Kumpf