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

[Cookiefiend]

My black bags - I still have everything from last year, and added the Nancy Gonzales mini Erica tote in black matte Caiman Croc

 

[essiedub]

My black bags - I still have everything from last year, and added the Nancy Gonzales mini Erica tote in black matte Caiman Croc
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Ooh the ones that jump up are the LV with the pink perking out, the luscious box on the Kelly, and the one the architectural one that looks like a Torii gate..1st photo bottom left. I love that!!

I’m sneaking in a few minutes on TPF..gotta wonder..I’m home all day yet I have no time cuz DH and DS are here..it’s messing with my routine. They do their own thing but somehow I guess I feel I can’t slack about playing with y’all. I’m on a serious decluttering mission! And I’m coming up with jewelry merging designs/ideas. All those pieces that I no longer wear because they look too measly (the jewelry people have a term for when pieces “shrink” as we age..cant recall the term at the moment); anyway, I’m looking at ways to rework them. Here are some ideas for merging smaller settings into a more impactful piece (not mine..just inspiration)

Sorry this has nothing to do with handbags but you’re my best buddies here..so there!

 

[keodi]

My black bags - I still have everything from last year, and added the Nancy Gonzales mini Erica tote in black matte Caiman Croc
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beautiful!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Yes, it's a balance… isn't it… between getting just the right amount and getting too much.

It would be good if people just keep their “regular” stock levels and then just add perhaps a month’s more food.

However, every time I’ve gone to the grocery store, the produce section is full. So, if people will start eating more fruits and vegetables, we’d be healthier and allow those who need various packaged food (perhaps because they don’t have a freezer or facilities to do a lot of cooking) to have them.

I was told yesterday that we should be shopping now, because it will be much more difficult later, when there will be real food shortages because of supply chain problems, hoarding, etc. So I am going to venture out tomorrow.

May I ask who was the source? Our local news is reporting that the supply chain is still intact. It’s hard to know what it true.

My black bags - I still have everything from last year, and added the Nancy Gonzales mini Erica tote in black matte Caiman Croc
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Beautiful!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Ooh the ones that jump up are the LV with the pink perking out, the luscious box on the Kelly, and the one the architectural one that looks like a Torii gate..1st photo bottom left. I love that!!

I’m sneaking in a few minutes on TPF..gotta wonder..I’m home all day yet I have no time cuz DH and DS are here..it’s messing with my routine. They do their own thing but somehow I guess I feel I can’t slack about playing with y’all. I’m on a serious decluttering mission! And I’m coming up with jewelry merging designs/ideas. All those pieces that I no longer wear because they look too measly (the jewelry people have a term for when pieces “shrink” as we age..cant recall the term at the moment); anyway, I’m looking at ways to rework them. Here are some ideas for merging smaller settings into a more impactful piece (not mine..just inspiration)
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Sorry this has nothing to do with handbags but you’re my best buddies here..so there!

Thank you!
That little black bag is an Olbrish Torii - it is very cute, but very small… it's on the chopping block and has been there for a while (I can't remember the last time I carried it), but I think it's very attractive so I still have it.
But I should try to sell it!
I love the last necklace - that's adorable!

beautiful!

Thank you so much!

It would be good if people just keep their “regular” stock levels and then just add perhaps a month’s more food.

However, every time I’ve gone to the grocery store, the produce section is full. So, if people will start eating more fruits and vegetables, we’d be healthier and allow those who need various packaged food (perhaps because they don’t have a freezer or facilities to do a lot of cooking) to have them.
May I ask who was the source? Our local news is reporting that the supply chain is still intact. It’s hard to know what it true.
Beautiful!

Thank you!

 

[More bags]

My black bags - I still have everything from last year, and added the Nancy Gonzales mini Erica tote in black matte Caiman Croc
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Excellent black collection!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Excellent black collection!

Thank you!
This thread has really helped me to understand what I need and want in a purse, and helped to stop buying what doesn't work for me. I seriously used to buy black purses (black because that is still my favorite color for a purse), willy nilly and then just donate them because they were never 'right'.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I hope you are able to shake it off. Do you have enough good supplies to tide you over? Soup, tea, fresh juice???

Thank-you! I think I´ll have to sort my mind and find a way to push my energy levels. Atm all I am able to is sit and stare. Re supplies we are fine with non perishables and there´s everything for the dinners I planned for the current week in the fridge, but I have to add we are the most unhealthy eaters you can imagine. Make it black coffee and paracetamol and I should be fine...

 

[Diva_k3000]

I love my blacks and browns, but two of my favorite bags in my collection are in the red/burgundy family.

• A bright red vintage Fendi woven leather bucket bag I was gifted (‘70s or ‘80s, I think?)
• A Mulberry zipped bayswater (oxblood)

 

[Diva_k3000]

I have too many black bags to post, but my favorites are:

• Gucci soho disco
• Mansur Gavriel mini moon clutch
• Mansur Gavriel small tote (flamma interior)

 

[Cookiefiend]

I love my blacks and browns, but two of my favorite bags in my collection are in the red/burgundy family.

• A bright red vintage Fendi woven leather bucket bag I was gifted (‘70s or ‘80s, I think?)
• A Mulberry zipped bayswater (oxblood)

Ooooo - love that red Fendi!

I have too many black bags to post, but my favorites are:

• Gucci soho disco
• Mansur Gavriel mini moon clutch
• Mansur Gavriel small tote (flamma interior)View attachment 4697670 View attachment 4697671View attachment 4697672

I've looked at the MG small tote (I also love that red interior), could you tell us/me about it? Do the straps stay on your shoulder, and is the drop long enough?

 

[ElainePG]

Of course! It's Community-supported agriculture, which means that producers (farmers) and consumers (us) are directly connected because the consumer can subscribe to the harvest of a certain farm or group of farms. I can pay weekly to have deliveries (or pick-up) of farm-fresh produce and that money goes directly to the farm! Certainly a necessity right now when restaurants aren't ordering nearly as much food since many have shut their doors. You can even find organic ones! The one I found is community-based and an indoor farm to provide jobs, accessible and inexpensive food, and education to a community in need.

Thank you so much for this information, @Rhl2987 ! I never knew about CSAs… which is strange, since I'm close to many farming communities.

I'm trying to search one out now, but as you can imagine, they are at maximum capacity. I'll keep looking, though.

 

[ElainePG]

Thank you for your kind words Rhl. My MIL and FIL got to her ultrasound appointment. They both showered and washed their clothes when the got home. It was a big day and they look forward to getting the results and feedback next week. I did end up getting the milk - I stayed focused, stuck to the list and got out with two bags of milk and fruit as quickly as possible. Of course, my kiddos are older than your little one, the routine works differently at different ages. Best wishes to you and your family on staying safe and healthy!

I'm so glad that all of it worked out, @More bags . And I hope that your MIL's ultrasound results are good.

 

[ElainePG]

My black bags - I still have everything from last year, and added the Nancy Gonzales mini Erica tote in black matte Caiman Croc
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That bag in your top picture, on the left… is that the Torii bag? I love, love, LOVE the handle!

 

[ElainePG]

And I’m coming up with jewelry merging designs/ideas. All those pieces that I no longer wear because they look too measly (the jewelry people have a term for when pieces “shrink” as we age..cant recall the term at the moment); anyway, I’m looking at ways to rework them. Here are some ideas for merging smaller settings into a more impactful piece (not mine..just inspiration)
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Sorry this has nothing to do with handbags but you’re my best buddies here..so there!

This reminded me of a funny story. Last year DH and I needed to get our wedding rings re-sized. Mine was too loose, and I was afraid it would fall off. But DH's was too tight. So I called a local jeweler to see if we could bring in our rings to have this done.
My ring, of course, would be no problem. They could just take out a chunk. But what would they do about a too-tight ring? His is just a simple gold band. So I asked the woman on the other end of the phone. She giggled, and said "Oh, tell your husband it's a known fact that wedding rings shrink… they need to be stretched every ten years!"