Thanks everyone for chiming in!
I wasn't trying to bash Hermes at all ... I just pleasantly surprised myself by satisifing an earlier "need" to have a Hermes by actually purchasing these two Chanel bags
I would still like to get a Hermes Garden Party Tote, but I just have a hard time paying Hermes prices, especially for a Canvas bag
at any rate, I am completely satisfied with my Chanel collection thus far
You can always purchase a garden tote at Bluefly.com