Florentine satchel

[gatorgirl07]

Anyone have pictures of the natural patina'd? Would love to see!

This is my natural after it patina'd

 

[gatorgirl07]

Anyone have pictures of the natural patina'd? Would love to see!

And again

 

[ktheartscoach]

I'm not sure this pic really shows much, but here is the natural hobo, chestnut pocket satchel, and black hobo. The natural used to be several shades lighter than it is now.

Off topic, sorry: how did you get the strap on your hobo like that? Mine is really short and I can't figure out how to adjust it.

 

[gatorgirl07]

Off topic, sorry: how did you get the strap on your hobo like that? Mine is really short and I can't figure out how to adjust it.

I'm pretty sure that is the bag that Sarah took to the Cobbler to get the strap cut and made into a longer strap. Hopefully Sarah will come back through and let you know for sure

 

[ktheartscoach]

Thank you! That's a great idea, I never thought of it.

 

[BagAddiction712]

And again

Thank you! I love the color it gives it such a classic look. It really looks beautiful. I think this color will definitely go with anything also.

 

[MiaBorsa]

Wow! They're all beautiful! I really love the natural patina! How long did it take for it to get that color? Thank you so much for posting!

Thank you. It really didn't take long at all... I'd say a few months. Also, you can sit it out in the sun and let it "tan" since it is vachetta.

 

[MiaBorsa]

Off topic, sorry: how did you get the strap on your hobo like that? Mine is really short and I can't figure out how to adjust it.

I took it to a saddle shop and had it "revised." I don't like "armpit bags."

 

[al_forfun]

My "natural" shopping tote is a honey color now, not much different than the chestnut satchel I just picked up. Has anyone had their chestnut darken over time, or should I send it back as the two colors as very very close?

 

[MiaBorsa]

I have not noticed any change in the chestnut florentine. I guess it already has dye on the leather, whereas the natural does not.

 

[ktheartscoach]

Thanks for the close up pics!

My chestnut has darkened a lot over the past year.

 

[Panders77]

My chestnut seems to have really deepened in color over the last year, anyone else having the same experience? I love it!

Yes and I just love the Chestnut in the Florentine!

 

[ktheartscoach]

Yes and I just love the Chestnut in the Florentine!

Thank you! Glad to know it's not just me!

 

[weezer]

Thanks for the close up pics!

My chestnut has darkened a lot over the past year.

Wow that's good to know! I got my chestnut in December 2012 and I really love the current color but I woudn't mind if it darkened even more

 

[carterazo]

I debated between the Natural and Chestnut satchel for the longest time. I ended up choosing Natural. I figure I would enjoy it in that color for awhile and then it would change to nearly chestnut; the other color that I like. The best of both worlds.

Thanks for saying this. I have been having the same debate in my head for months now. The color I really want is "almost chestnut". With your info and that of the other ladies, I now know that natural is the color I would enjoy more.