I wanted to do that to but she said no more flowers. All the flowers we gave her for her birthday last month are still thriving and she has run out of room for them. I even went to some small gift shops yesterday that have unique gifts but nothing that would be her style.
2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Good for you! I hate when stuff just sits too. Thanks to your challenge last month I am so happy that bag is gone. It kind of feels odd not having anything that absolutely must go.
Good luck with your jewelry. I like the idea of changing it to something else. I still need to go through all my stuff and separate out what I plan to give to my daughter and then sell the rest. I plan to use a consignor for the designor pieces and then the rest I will need to sell for scraps. Luckily, I don’t think I have a ton of pieces to sell.
I also need to take in a bag or 2 to a consignor. I am committed to selling one of my birkins, but I am now considering selling a second one. I never use it. I literally can not remember the last time I used it. But it was my first one and I ordered it in the exact specs and I got it to celebrating getting my professional designation. So it is special and I can never get it back once sold since another one would not have the same memories attached to it. So I am struggling with that. DH says sell it and buy something you will use more..no emotion there lol!
What I do now if I have a sentimental attachment to a bag I take a few really good pictures of it. The totally I just sold was an anniversary gift I picked out. Dh could careless that I sold it as I chose it and he couldn’t tell one from another. I even asked if he minded. His only thought was could I have gotten more for it.lol It does feel a bit weird because it sold so quick. Take your bag out and let it sit on a counter or table and keep looking at it for a few days. Your answer will come whether to keep it or not.
That is great advice! Will take out this week and get consignment quote then see how I feel.
Soaps and lotions? My mom loves them and they do get used up...
I only did this once, but it worked out really well. I inherited my Gramma's engagement ring (I'm the only grandchild) and I had it tucked in a drawer for years because (1) it didn't fit me; (2) the setting was very old-fashioned; and (3) she had worn it for over 50 years, so the platinum was worn impossibly thin at the back. Finally, about 10 years ago, I brought it to a jeweler who does brilliant modern designs, and he made it into the most gorgeous ring for me that I wear on the middle finger of my right hand, which is the most comfy place for me to wear a right-hand ring. It's my only diamond ring (neither The Hubster nor I wanted an engagement ring... fortunately, we agreed on this!) and since it's a family piece, not a purchased one, it holds special meaning. I feel as though Gramma is with me every time I wear it.
That's a really nice idea! I'd love to do this, except my Mom doesn't like fragranced things. Only the most basic of soaps (Ivory!) and body lotion (Neutrogena, I think). She is REALLY hard to shop for!
I used to send flowers, but the flower shops get so busy on Mothers Day that the arrangements often don't last. Instead, I've taken to sending her flowers for her birthday (in November and for Passover (in March or April).
So The Hubster and I make a special dinner here, and buy her a pretty card.
Thanks I might add those too. I remember having a conversation with her how she loves long nightgowns and hates pj's . Don't think it was a hint but I got her a beautiful long summer night gown.
I’m hoping that someone can do some beautiful transformations. Some of the items just look dated.
I’m an only child of two only children (which sucks). Anyway, after a very spartan childhood through early high school where they spent NOTHING as they built their business, my dad started to spoil me once he was financially successful. (I think it was good it happened late so I didn’t feel “owed” anything.)
Anyway, my dad liked to buy me very nice fine jewelry pieces that were far to grand for 15, 16, 17... year old me.
One such piece is a ruby and diamond ring. It has large-ish, clear, high quality natural stones (5 rubies surrounding a diamond). But, it doesn’t look current because it was the 80’s/90’s and gold was muuuuuuuuuch cheaper then. So, ring bands were substantial. Not the thin... er... ahem... dainty look that’s common now. And, yellow gold was “in” but, now I prefer white gold. It just looks so... Alexis Carrington from Dynasty.
When I had it appraised for sale, the gemologist said ruby prices are going through the roof (who knew?) So, I feel cuckoo selling this ring with great stones and lots of gold for next to nothing. It would be worth it to put money against this to have something I’d enjoy knowing it came from my dad.
He gave me another yg ring with a heart shaped emerald and diamond accents. Surely they can do something with that????
I wish there were better options for turning yg into wg. But, everything I’ve read says the rhodium plating will wear fairly quickly on originally yg pieces. In any case, if I do get a good transformation on any of the items, I’ll share before and after.
Had a heart attack today. I was carrying my Dior WOC in my Max Mara large Whitney tote so that I could use the smaller bag when I went to lunch with colleagues.
Because I’m traveling and had done the same the day before, I didn’t “check” my bag before I went into the office this morning.
When lunch came around - no WOC. I looked all over the borrowed office where I‘d been working - no WOC. Rental car? Nope. I went back to the my hotel room - no bag. I was sick to my stomach.
Later that afternoon, building security reached out to me. Evidently the WOC had somehow fallen out of my bag in the parking lot. (I had been juggling too many files, etc.) The office is in a large multi use shopping area / business park. Some teenagers found it and turned it in with everything in place!!!
I was happy to find out one of them had left contact information. I called and got all their names / addresses so I can send each of them a thank you note and gift card. The girl was so sweet. She really didn’t want me to do anything but, good acts should be acknowledged and rewarded.
The world can seem a little crazy at times. It makes me so happy to know there are still honest people around.
Because I’m traveling and had done the same the day before, I didn’t “check” my bag before I went into the office this morning.
When lunch came around - no WOC. I looked all over the borrowed office where I‘d been working - no WOC. Rental car? Nope. I went back to the my hotel room - no bag. I was sick to my stomach.
Later that afternoon, building security reached out to me. Evidently the WOC had somehow fallen out of my bag in the parking lot. (I had been juggling too many files, etc.) The office is in a large multi use shopping area / business park. Some teenagers found it and turned it in with everything in place!!!
I was happy to find out one of them had left contact information. I called and got all their names / addresses so I can send each of them a thank you note and gift card. The girl was so sweet. She really didn’t want me to do anything but, good acts should be acknowledged and rewarded. The world can seem a little crazy at times. It makes me so happy to know there are still honest people around.
OMG! I would have been so worried! It's wonderful to know there are honest people still. Once when we were traveling I found someone's wallet on the beach. I called them. They weren't especially appreciative. They couldn't come get it before we checked out so I just left it with the hotel staff.Had a heart attack today. I was carrying my Dior WOC in my Max Mara large Whitney tote so that I could use the smaller bag when I went to lunch with colleagues.
Because I’m traveling and had done the same the day before, I didn’t “check” my bag before I went into the office this morning.
When lunch came around - no WOC. I looked all over the borrowed office where I‘d been working - no WOC. Rental car? Nope. I went back to the my hotel room - no bag. I was sick to my stomach.
Later that afternoon, building security reached out to me. Evidently the WOC had somehow fallen out of my bag in the parking lot. (I had been juggling too many files, etc.) The office is in a large multi use shopping area / business park. Some teenagers found it and turned it in with everything in place!!!
The world can seem a little crazy at times. It makes me so happy to know there are still honest people around.
This is so sweet! I hope one of my granddaughters (have 3 kids, so hoping one gives me a granddaughter!) wears my engagement ring diamond some day! I hope it stays in the family.
This is so sweet! Nice to know there are good people out there!Had a heart attack today. I was carrying my Dior WOC in my Max Mara large Whitney tote so that I could use the smaller bag when I went to lunch with colleagues.
Because I’m traveling and had done the same the day before, I didn’t “check” my bag before I went into the office this morning.
When lunch came around - no WOC. I looked all over the borrowed office where I‘d been working - no WOC. Rental car? Nope. I went back to the my hotel room - no bag. I was sick to my stomach.
Later that afternoon, building security reached out to me. Evidently the WOC had somehow fallen out of my bag in the parking lot. (I had been juggling too many files, etc.) The office is in a large multi use shopping area / business park. Some teenagers found it and turned it in with everything in place!!!
The world can seem a little crazy at times. It makes me so happy to know there are still honest people around.
Whelp, I just sold a pair of shoes and a dress. 
This reaffirms my decision not to sell under a certain price point. I don’t want to be bothered wrapping, packing, labeling, transporting and mailing this stuff.
This reaffirms my decision not to sell under a certain price point. I don’t want to be bothered wrapping, packing, labeling, transporting and mailing this stuff.