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#168
louvigilante said:
I'm in love with your Flora. I bought the N/S tote but it was like a sleeping bag. By that time, nordstrom sold out of the other one. I almost ordered yours but figured it just wasn't meant to be for me. I just adore the design.

So I finally finished my rehab on the Stam. If you followed in 2014, you might remember I Love the Stam design. I have a mini but always wanted the bigger hand held one. Well a poor little Stam found me and needed some TLC. It came late in the year so it counted on my 2014 tally.

Before:
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And After:
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Pretty proud how it turned out. She's just so soft and shiny now. My LOs actually helped clean the hardware. Teaching them young how to care for bags! Lol Those little fingers did a great job getting to the nooks and crannies.
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It looks fantastic! What did you use on the leather to get such a nice luster and where did you get the feet. I bow to the master . It came out really great.
 
#169
Stansy said:
I received an invitation for the Longchamp sale: off it is to the trash!
I always find something I like in the L sale, be it bags, shoes or rtw...
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Good for you!!!

louvigilante said:
I'm in love with your Flora. I bought the N/S tote but it was like a sleeping bag. By that time, nordstrom sold out of the other one. I almost ordered yours but figured it just wasn't meant to be for me. I just adore the design.

So I finally finished my rehab on the Stam. If you followed in 2014, you might remember I Love the Stam design. I have a mini but always wanted the bigger hand held one. Well a poor little Stam found me and needed some TLC. It came late in the year so it counted on my 2014 tally.

Before:
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And After:
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Pretty proud how it turned out. She's just so soft and shiny now. My LOs actually helped clean the hardware. Teaching them young how to care for bags! Lol Those little fingers did a great job getting to the nooks and crannies.
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Lou she looks amazing!!! Great job!!
 
#170
dcooney4 said:
It looks fantastic! What did you use on the leather to get such a nice luster and where did you get the feet. I bow to the master . It came out really great.
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Thank you!!! This was my first attempt to restore. I really enjoyed the process and might look for another to do.

I actually mixed the Blackrock and the Obenauf's together and let it sit for 6 hours, then buffed it with a soft cloth. Then today I added the Coach conditioner to add moisturize it a bit more. I found the feet on EBay. I have 20 feet left (more bags to restore? Lol) since the pack came with 24 (it was like 4$ including shipping).

DH saw it and asked why I bought a bag that looks like the scrubby one I just had. :) He was surprised it was the same one.
 
#172
louvigilante said:
I'm in love with your Flora. I bought the N/S tote but it was like a sleeping bag. By that time, nordstrom sold out of the other one. I almost ordered yours but figured it just wasn't meant to be for me. I just adore the design.

So I finally finished my rehab on the Stam. If you followed in 2014, you might remember I Love the Stam design. I have a mini but always wanted the bigger hand held one. Well a poor little Stam found me and needed some TLC. It came late in the year so it counted on my 2014 tally.

Before:
View attachment 2848582

And After:
View attachment 2848583

Pretty proud how it turned out. She's just so soft and shiny now. My LOs actually helped clean the hardware. Teaching them young how to care for bags! Lol Those little fingers did a great job getting to the nooks and crannies.
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Wow, great job!
 
#173
Stayed in/had a lazy day (lots of football watching), so no bag for me. Back to work tomorrow. Might try to work on some ebay listings tonight. I just have a small item listed right now but it has lots of bids.
 
#174
dcooney4 said:
I just think it is fantastic. I never heard of Obenaufs or black rock . I'm trying to bring back the luster on a pebbled leather bag. What would you suggest?
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I really like Obenauf's but have to say, Coach's leather conditioner is a great product too. I would suggest Obenauf's if it's really thirsty. I just ordered Apple Guard but haven't gotten it yet. A great thread to follow is the Coach rehab thread. Those ladies do an incredible job.

Aside from the Coach leather conditioner, I ordered the rest from Amazon.
 
#175
thedseer said:
Stayed in/had a lazy day (lots of football watching), so no bag for me. Back to work tomorrow. Might try to work on some ebay listings tonight. I just have a small item listed right now but it has lots of bids.
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Thanks and yay for bids. I need to post a few items. Will put them on my to do list for the weekend. Time to declutter and keep purging.

Football here too. Going to take some kiddos for a hike in just a bit to enjoy the weather.
 
#177
louvigilante said:
I really like Obenauf's but have to say, Coach's leather conditioner is a great product too. I would suggest Obenauf's if it's really thirsty. I just ordered Apple Guard but haven't gotten it yet. A great thread to follow is the Coach rehab thread. Those ladies do an incredible job.

Aside from the Coach leather conditioner, I ordered the rest from Amazon.
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I tried the coach leather conditioner and it helped a bit . I used to use apple care conditioner but the new bottle seems watery and does not work like the old bottle did. I just bought something at tj maxx but will try it on an old shoe first. I will check out the coach rehab thread. Thanks!
 
#178
dcooney4 said:
I tried the coach leather conditioner and it helped a bit . I used to use apple care conditioner but the new bottle seems watery and does not work like the old bottle did. I just bought something at tj maxx but will try it on an old shoe first. I will check out the coach rehab thread. Thanks!
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What's the name of the product you found? I didn't know TJMaxx had that stuff?! How very cool! Can't wait to hear how it works.
 
#179
louvigilante said:
I'm in love with your Flora. I bought the N/S tote but it was like a sleeping bag. By that time, nordstrom sold out of the other one. I almost ordered yours but figured it just wasn't meant to be for me. I just adore the design.

So I finally finished my rehab on the Stam. If you followed in 2014, you might remember I Love the Stam design. I have a mini but always wanted the bigger hand held one. Well a poor little Stam found me and needed some TLC. It came late in the year so it counted on my 2014 tally.

Before:
View attachment 2848582

And After:
View attachment 2848583

Pretty proud how it turned out. She's just so soft and shiny now. My LOs actually helped clean the hardware. Teaching them young how to care for bags! Lol Those little fingers did a great job getting to the nooks and crannies.
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lou, you did an amazing job. The Stam looks beautiful!
 
#180
louvigilante said:
Thank you!!! This was my first attempt to restore. I really enjoyed the process and might look for another to do.

I actually mixed the Blackrock and the Obenauf's together and let it sit for 6 hours, then buffed it with a soft cloth. Then today I added the Coach conditioner to add moisturize it a bit more. I found the feet on EBay. I have 20 feet left (more bags to restore? Lol) since the pack came with 24 (it was like 4$ including shipping).

DH saw it and asked why I bought a bag that looks like the scrubby one I just had. :) He was surprised it was the same one.
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That looks great.
 
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