2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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#317
dcooney4 said:
I like a good writing instrument as well . Have you ever tried a Caran D'ache pen. They are made in Switzerland and they are my favorite. I have the higher end ones I keep at home and carry the lower end of theirs out in it's little pouch. They are such a pleasure to write with.
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I just went to their web site. They have some gorgeous pens! I was looking at the roller ball ones. Do you know if they take regular roller ball cartridges, or do you have to use special ones from CD'a?
 
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#319
bellarusa said:
The bag I mentioned is the yellow bag underneath the Nodini. It is a cervo tote bag but I've not seen this at Bottega for about 7 years now. It is being serviced by BV right now but when it is back I'll take some more pictures. I absolutely adore the resin yellow though. It is a wonderful color.
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Oh, okay... thank you. Silly me, my eye went right to the Nodini, and I didn't even pay attention to the bag under it! :blush:
 
#320
My belated happy birthday wishes @ElainePG! I bet that the quality of black Speedy won't outperform your Mulberry. It's lovely and well made.

My belated happy anniversary wishes @Miss_Dawn! Your hubby has an eye on great gifts and hope you had a plast time together. I'm a Chance girl but the intense coco mademoiselle smelled very addictive.

How do you keep your vachetta from patinating @dcooney4? I got NF last year and it's already golden brown.
 
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How was everyone’s Christmas and @ElainePG’s bday?!

We’re stuffed and lying around like beached whales watching Christmas movies that we’ve seen 20 times before. :amuse: Everyone gave thoughtful gifts so contented smiles everywhere. Holidays are so much easier since we moved from our hometown :lol:

No additional bags for me. But, since I was gifted my Diorama WOC a few days ago, I’m very bag happy. Lol!

Anyone else get a bag???
 
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Lake Effect said:
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I am relaxing with coffee for a few quiet minutes more before I start prepping my contribution for what promises to be a loud and fun family gathering later :smile:. I want to share one of my family traditions growing up. Being one of six children my mom said she was always hard pressed to keep everything hidden before Christmas day. And somehow she managed to do it. Side note, I was raised in the Roman Catholic tradition, Catholic school, Sunday mass, the whole 9 yards. So those of you from the same background are familiar with the Feast of the Three Kings, The Epiphany, celebrated on January 6. So Mom would inevitably hide some gifts so well that she could not find them for Christmas morning LOL LOL. So she would tell us that Santa gave her something for us and she simply forgot where she put it and that the Kings will bring it. And I have to give Mom credit she had a good track record, LOL and we would simply be happy to wait until January 6, knowing she would make good. We would come down to breakfast and whoever was due a gift would have a present at the kitchen table and for the rest of us she would either get little stocking stuffer type items or maybe little special pastries etc., so it was fun because we all knew we could look forward to a little treat even if even if we were not getting a gift . It’s not something we still adhere to every year per se, but especially with my sisters, if we see something cute for each other on an after Christmas sale, at some point in January when we catch up. We give it and say, oh look, this is from the Kings! Good times. :smile: May you enjoy today, whatever you celebrate with whomever you are with!!
And my Christmas miracle is thank God LL Bean had a cute stuffed Golden Retriever as specifically requested for a favorite 7-year-old!
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I love this story. :smile: And how wonderful that you and your sisters have kept up the tradition with the Kings in your own way.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
How was everyone’s Christmas and @ElainePG’s bday?!

We’re stuffed and lying around like beached whales watching Christmas movies that we’ve seen 20 times before. :amuse: Everyone gave thoughtful gifts so contented smiles everywhere. Holidays are so much easier since we moved from our hometown :lol:

No additional bags for me. But, since I was gifted my Diorama WOC a few days ago, I’m very bag happy. Lol!

Anyone else get a bag???
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Well, my sister was supposed to get a bag from me, but the package has gone missing. I got a confirmation that UPS delivered it yesterday, but it’s not there. I fear it was stolen off her porch. Fortunately, I remembered to put extra insurance on the package, so I’m hoping I can get my money back, but what a hassle. And she didn’t have anything from me to open on Christmas! :annoyed:
 
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#325
Miss_Dawn said:
I got confused flipping between the 2018 and 2019 thread so decided to respond here!

@ElainePG I have the same pen. Right now my mini pens of choice are still my Boheme Montblancs. I have a matching set in Lilas Pirouette, in a mini purple Montblanc leather pen case. So portable but make me feel so polished and joyous. It’s just pure love :heart:

I may not have mentioned that I have many many many notebooks... here are some more Smythsons :facepalm::love:

Happy birthday dear Elaine!!! Your birthday cake sounds divine and very adult :girlsigh::drinks::hugs:

@vink Japanese stationery :love::hbeat:

@Sparkletastic
I’ve been spoiled rotten :biggrin: Today is our anniversary so besides the small Chanel goodies, I had a long spa outing today and some more shopping. Being a sensible person, I stuck to buying necessities like a marble & brass essential oil burner (:angel:) and another “tea for one” set :heart:

Oh and a huge bouquet of flowers arrived at the hotel. Mr Dawn preordered from a local florist :love:

A collage of some of my goodies attached. A Chanel card holder to expand my collection of black SLGs, and some makeup I wanted to add and replenish, as well as intense new version of one of my preferred perfumes, Coco Mam’zelle. :biggrin:
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Your Montblanc pens are beautiful. I’ll have to look at the Boheme line the next time I’m at my favorite pen store. For some reason, I never really considered Montblanc. I have several Watermans and love the way the feel —so smooth! I guess I’ve assumed I wouldn’t appreciate Montblanc enough more to justify the higher price. But they are gorgeous pens.
 
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catsinthebag said:
Well, my sister was supposed to get a bag from me, but the package has gone missing. I got a confirmation that UPS delivered it yesterday, but it’s not there. I fear it was stolen off her porch. Fortunately, I remembered to put extra insurance on the package, so I’m hoping I can get my money back, but what a hassle. And she didn’t have anything from me to open on Christmas! :annoyed:
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Oh no. I’m so sorry.
 
#328
catsinthebag said:
Well, my sister was supposed to get a bag from me, but the package has gone missing. I got a confirmation that UPS delivered it yesterday, but it’s not there. I fear it was stolen off her porch. Fortunately, I remembered to put extra insurance on the package, so I’m hoping I can get my money back, but what a hassle. And she didn’t have anything from me to open on Christmas! :annoyed:
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Oh dear... how frustrating!!! I hope you can get your $$$ back without a big hassle.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
How was everyone’s Christmas and @ElainePG’s bday?!

We’re stuffed and lying around like beached whales watching Christmas movies that we’ve seen 20 times before. :amuse: Everyone gave thoughtful gifts so contented smiles everywhere. Holidays are so much easier since we moved from our hometown :lol:

No additional bags for me. But, since I was gifted my Diorama WOC a few days ago, I’m very bag happy. Lol!

Anyone else get a bag???
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Great birthday, thanks for asking! DH made dinner... he makes a fabulous coq au vin especially for my birthday every year, and it’s always yummy. We did a long walk along the bay this morning as the waves crashed on the rocky shore, which was very energizing and a great start to the day.

I did indeed get a bag... but it’s the Gucci Queen Margaret that I’ve already bragged about. :giggle: That was my b’day present, but I got it a few months early. I suppose I COULD have hidden it away from myself until this morning, but hey, life’s short! :biggrin:
 
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