2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[Cookiefiend]

I´m quite sure they had daisy earrings, so I expected there´d be a charm, too. Well, now I looked. The white and yellow version only seems to be available for the flat bracelet style. Here´s a glass version: https://www.ebay.de/i/293614107010 View attachment 4795647
but looking at your bracelet you already have one very similar.

I do have a similar one, it's more green though.
I might check on Poshmark to see if there's one there!
(@cowgirlsboots - I think I *do* need one! )

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I do have a similar one, it's more green though.
I might check on Poshmark to see if there's one there!
(@cowgirlsboots - I think I *do* need one! )

...of course you *do*. The vibes are very strong!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Checking in. How is everyone doing?

I’m bored silly and struggling to stay upbeat during this time. I’m an introvert, but I’m a social introvert. So, connections and activities with others bring me joy. Being isolated this long is haaaaaaaard.

I especially miss travel. I feel like my wings have been clipped.

So, bags and jewelry have been at the bottom of my conscious thoughts. I still love my collection, but they need to see the light of day. I can’t even fathom adding anything because it would just languish in my closet with its buddies.

I’ve cleaned and recleaned my house so many times that you could do surgery on my living room table. I’d make Marie Kondo weep with envy as I now don’t even own a paper clip that doesn’t have a purpose and a designated place. Painted two rooms. Redecorated my bedroom (again. Lol!). Repurposed and redecorated a catch all room into my new study (woman cave!). Practicing French. Reading books. Zoom meetings with friends. Walking the park. Working out in my very minimalist home gym.

But, if I don’t see people soon, I’m gonna explode. I’m open to all ideas on how to keep myself occupied. Any new ways to play with my bags?

I don’t “have” to quarantine because Mr. Sparkle and I don’t have any conditions that make us prone to get the more serious impacts from Covid-19. But, we’ve made the decision to do so as much as possible for the consideration of others.

BUT, I’m going cuckoooooooo! Help meeeeeeee!

 

[dcooney4]

You DO NEED a daisy charm. I can clearly feel it...
My daughters both have Pandora bracelets and for a moment I thought it would be right for me, too, but the old fashioned version appeals more to me. Today I had two more charms in the post: baby shoes and a football player (my older son is a goalkeeper) ...
Of the charms that used to be on my old bracelet I only remember a few.

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I made a sketch... that little heart was a silver frame with red glass inside- childhood jewellery, the bigger heart was enamelled metal and the strange shape with the purple blob was the broken middle section of a garnet necklace I got as a confirmation present. Sentimental...

I can't wait to see it again when you have found all the missing ones and added a few new.

 

[dcooney4]

Great colour.

How does the leather feel?

Wonderful and it smells so good.

 

[msd_bags]

Checking in. How is everyone doing?

I’m bored silly and struggling to stay upbeat during this time. I’m an introvert, but I’m a social introvert. So, connections and activities with others bring me joy. Being isolated this long is haaaaaaaard.

I especially miss travel. I feel like my wings have been clipped.

So, bags and jewelry have been at the bottom of my conscious thoughts. I still love my collection, but they need to see the light of day. I can’t even fathom adding anything because it would just languish in my closet with its buddies.

I’ve cleaned and recleaned my house so many times that you could do surgery on my living room table. I’d make Marie Kondo weep with envy as I now don’t even own a paper clip that doesn’t have a purpose and a designated place. Painted two rooms. Redecorated my bedroom (again. Lol!). Repurposed and redecorated a catch all room into my new study (woman cave!). Practicing French. Reading books. Zoom meetings with friends. Walking the park. Working out in my very minimalist home gym.

But, if I don’t see people soon, I’m gonna explode. I’m open to all ideas on how to keep myself occupied. Any new ways to play with my bags?

I don’t “have” to quarantine because Mr. Sparkle and I don’t have any conditions that make us prone to get the more serious impacts from Covid-19. But, we’ve made the decision to do so as much as possible for the consideration of others.

BUT, I’m going cuckoooooooo! Help meeeeeeee!

Hey, nice to ‘hear’ from you! I’ve wondered how you’ve been.

I’ve started to wear some leather bags again. I don’t wipe them when I get home, but I quarantine them. Anyway, I rarely go out of the house. So maybe you can wear yours too even when you’re out for basic errands.

 

[MrsGAM]

Love the charm bracelet talk! I have two Pandora bracelets, but I only wear one right now because it’s the most sentimental. I bought it right before I got married and only had the panda charm. Most of the charms are gifts from DH over the past 5 years.

Now that it’s full, I can start getting charms for my other bracelet.

 

[baghabitz34]

If you have gone anywhere what bags did you end up using? I don't do the food shopping so I am rarely in close contact to people. I have been sticking to my crossbody bags . If I might be where there are some people I was wearing my coated canvas Orla Kiely backpack that can be easily wiped down.

I’ve used my bags the whole time. When I get home, I put them in a quarantine area. Then wash my hands and go about the rest of my day.

 

[baghabitz34]

Just received my small classic tote from Portland Leather Goods in oxblood. It is gorgeous !

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That color, very pretty!

 

[momasaurus]

I wear mine occasionally - prior to all the current shenanigans. I’m not wearing much jewelry at all these days, just earrings and a watch. But when we’re able to get back out, I should wear it more often.
I did peep at the Pandora site, they have pink or blue daisies, but my old one was white and yellow - I’d rather have those colors. I’ll keep a look out for one, because now I *need* one!
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Ooooh with the beads this is really cool!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Love the charm bracelet talk! I have two Pandora bracelets, but I only wear one right now because it’s the most sentimental. I bought it right before I got married and only had the panda charm. Most of the charms are gifts from DH over the past 5 years.
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Now that it’s full, I can start getting charms for my other bracelet.

Awwww - that's so sweet!
(and I love the pink flower!)

Ooooh with the beads this is really cool!

Thank you!

 

[momasaurus]

Checking in. How is everyone doing?

I’m bored silly and struggling to stay upbeat during this time. I’m an introvert, but I’m a social introvert. So, connections and activities with others bring me joy. Being isolated this long is haaaaaaaard.

I especially miss travel. I feel like my wings have been clipped.

So, bags and jewelry have been at the bottom of my conscious thoughts. I still love my collection, but they need to see the light of day. I can’t even fathom adding anything because it would just languish in my closet with its buddies.

I’ve cleaned and recleaned my house so many times that you could do surgery on my living room table. I’d make Marie Kondo weep with envy as I now don’t even own a paper clip that doesn’t have a purpose and a designated place. Painted two rooms. Redecorated my bedroom (again. Lol!). Repurposed and redecorated a catch all room into my new study (woman cave!). Practicing French. Reading books. Zoom meetings with friends. Walking the park. Working out in my very minimalist home gym.

But, if I don’t see people soon, I’m gonna explode. I’m open to all ideas on how to keep myself occupied. Any new ways to play with my bags?

I don’t “have” to quarantine because Mr. Sparkle and I don’t have any conditions that make us prone to get the more serious impacts from Covid-19. But, we’ve made the decision to do so as much as possible for the consideration of others.

BUT, I’m going cuckoooooooo! Help meeeeeeee!

WOw. I am so impressed! I am wondering why I can't seem to get any fruitful downsizing done, but I'm also still working (from home). My days are so busy!
I must say it has REALLY helped me to have drinks and dinner with friends OUTSIDE in very uncrowded places. I met up with DS and DIL twice, also friends who are married (making fewer distancing needs). Are you in a place where outdoor dining is allowed and trusted?
I LOVE that you have a woman cave. You should really congratulate yourself.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Checking in. How is everyone doing?

I’m bored silly and struggling to stay upbeat during this time. I’m an introvert, but I’m a social introvert. So, connections and activities with others bring me joy. Being isolated this long is haaaaaaaard.

I especially miss travel. I feel like my wings have been clipped.

So, bags and jewelry have been at the bottom of my conscious thoughts. I still love my collection, but they need to see the light of day. I can’t even fathom adding anything because it would just languish in my closet with its buddies.

I’ve cleaned and recleaned my house so many times that you could do surgery on my living room table. I’d make Marie Kondo weep with envy as I now don’t even own a paper clip that doesn’t have a purpose and a designated place. Painted two rooms. Redecorated my bedroom (again. Lol!). Repurposed and redecorated a catch all room into my new study (woman cave!). Practicing French. Reading books. Zoom meetings with friends. Walking the park. Working out in my very minimalist home gym.

But, if I don’t see people soon, I’m gonna explode. I’m open to all ideas on how to keep myself occupied. Any new ways to play with my bags?

I don’t “have” to quarantine because Mr. Sparkle and I don’t have any conditions that make us prone to get the more serious impacts from Covid-19. But, we’ve made the decision to do so as much as possible for the consideration of others.

BUT, I’m going cuckoooooooo! Help meeeeeeee!

Hello! So nice to hear from you - and good to know you and Mr Sparkle are fine.
It sounds as though you've been busy, I'm worn out from reading how much you've done!

We have had a few friends over for dinner outside, friends I know who have been quarantining and are being very careful.
We've also gone to 3 restaurants and eaten inside the restaurant.
Who ever thought that would be such a big deal? I haven't struggled with being away from people (I know that sounds terrible), but I have struggled a bit with always eating at home… because I also have to clean it all up! So being at the restaurant was like heaven. As a plus, they are all our favorite places so we 'know' a lot of the staff and so we got to catch up… and someone else brought *me* a cocktail!
All 3 restaurants are being very careful, tables are far apart, all the staff are wearing mask and gloves. We wear ours when coming in and when ever we leave the table All dinners have been marvelous.

 

[Kimbashop]

Hey, nice to ‘hear’ from you! I’ve wondered how you’ve been.

I’ve started to wear some leather bags again. I don’t wipe them when I get home, but I quarantine them. Anyway, I rarely go out of the house. So maybe you can wear yours too even when you’re out for basic errands.

I do this as well -- I continue to use my bags but leave them on a hook by the door to quarantine them before use again. The research on the COVID19 spread via surface areas suggests that it is far less of a threat for transmission than oral respiration and air droplets. I'm still taking some precautions but this makes me feel a little better using my beloved bags, although I respect the decisions of others who want to take extra precautions.

@Sparkletastic, I'm super impressed that you could perform surgery on your living room table in a pinch!

 

[whateve]

Hello! So nice to hear from you - and good to know you and Mr Sparkle are fine.
It sounds as though you've been busy, I'm worn out from reading how much you've done!

We have had a few friends over for dinner outside, friends I know who have been quarantining and are being very careful.
We've also gone to 3 restaurants and eaten inside the restaurant.
Who ever thought that would be such a big deal? I haven't struggled with being away from people (I know that sounds terrible), but I have struggled a bit with always eating at home… because I also have to clean it all up! So being at the restaurant was like heaven. As a plus, they are all our favorite places so we 'know' a lot of the staff and so we got to catch up… and someone else brought *me* a cocktail!
All 3 restaurants are being very careful, tables are far apart, all the staff are wearing mask and gloves. We wear ours when coming in and when ever we leave the table All dinners have been marvelous.

I am so sick of cooking and cleaning! Before covid, we went out to eat nearly every day. Now I'm making 2 meals a day. DH is getting bored with what I'm cooking and expects me to try new recipes all the time. I'm just not motivated. We haven't ventured out to eat, being high risk and living in a high risk area.