Galleries: The Enid Collins Bags in “Elements with Enid”

Galleries of the vintage Enid Collins bags from the Finding Enid with Love Collection displayed as part of the “Elements with Enid” show.

Galleries: “Elements with Enid” Exhibits

Galleries of images from eight exhibits in the “Elements with Enid” Floral Art show at Texas A&M, including stunning student work and the vintage Enid Collins bags that inspired it.

At Texas A&M, the Curriculum Calls for Collins

Nearly 100 pieces from the Finding Enid with LOVE collection traveled to Texas A&M in March to take part in “Elements with Enid,” a floral perspective show using the elements and principles of floral design to take a fresh look at legendary Texas-based mid-century designer Enid Collins.

Looking for “LOVE”? Our AZ Tiki Oasis pop-up shop will offer a rare chance to shop vintage Enid Collins of Texas bags offline, in person

Break out your money trees, Collins friends and fanatics. Finding Enid with LOVE will offer a rare opportunity to shop scores of real, physical Enid Collins of Texas bags at Arizona Tiki Oasis April 29.

Is Enid Collins the Queen of Kitsch? Karen Adler looks at the artistry behind the bling in a special presentation April 28

Beguiling. Bejeweled. Beloved. How do you know when an old handbag is more than just kitsch? When it feels like love at first sight – even 60 years later.

Save the date: Finding Enid coming to Scottsdale, Arizona -- live and in "purse-on"

Come join Finding Enid with LOVE for colloquies, cocktails and kitsch!

Slideshow: A Few Scenes from the new documentary "Finding Enid with Love"

Slideshow of a few moments from the 2022 documentary, “Finding Enid with Love.”

News & Events, Enid Collins LifeMichele Van HaeckeJune 14, 2022Documentary, Movie, Events, Collins family, CollectorsComment

Slideshow: Anatomy of a Collins Box Bag

Slideshow featuring box bags finished in papier mache, a popular line produced by Collins of Texas in Puerto Rico between 1966 and 1968.

Michele Van HaeckeMay 29, 2022Papier mache Comment

"Finding Enid with Love" Documentary Featuring Karen Adler Has a Texas Debut

Karen Adler travels to Fredericksburg, Texas, for the premiere showing of a new documentary about Enid Collins and Collins of Texas.

News & Events, ProjectsMichele Van HaeckeMay 16, 2022Documentary, Movie, Special events, Karen Adler, Collins familyComment

Slideshow: Papier-Mâché Box Bags

Slideshow featuring box bags finished in papier mache, a popular line produced by Collins of Texas in Puerto Rico between 1966 and 1968.

Michele Van HaeckeMarch 28, 2021Papier macheComment

Slideshow: Fun with Puns

Slideshow featuring some of our favorite examples of Enid’s word play.

Michele Van HaeckeMarch 28, 2021Comment

Slideshow: Collins Gets Cocky

Life on a Texas ranch provided Enid with an endless variety of subjects for her designs. Colorful cocks were one of her favorites — and ours. Here is a small sample from the collection.

Michele Van HaeckeOctober 28, 2019Comment