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

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papertiger said:
I'll take a picture of mine tomorrow so you can see the beautiful print better but here are the stock photos. I bought the blue too because When I've worn my bright blue H Paris hat it's made me so happy. Both I've already worn a few times but with jumpers (sweaters) underneath. There's plenty more if you want one!!!! :lol:



I have been looking for a replacement dark peacoat for around 5 years so he knew what I wanted. I had an original Gloverall, pure wool vintage one from the 1960s (actually a boy's coat) black on the outside and red wool fleece on the inside and loved it but it had finally given out. The Burberry is a lot smarter, black wool with leather pockets and trim, but I'm trying to just use it and not save it for 'best'.
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Love the red horse print shirt… wow! :love:

And the peacoat sounds like it's elegant, classic, but also perfect for everyday. I know exactly what you mean about not saving it for special occasions. My Mom has things in her closet that she never wears because they're "too good" for every day use. She was a little girl during the 1930s Great Depression, so I understand the mentality, but I try very hard to use my "good" things. Otherwise, what's the point?

Except, like you, I'm not carrying a leather handbag to the grocery store. In fact, I'm not carrying a bag at all. I read an article that advised just carrying a credit card in one pocket, keys in the other pocket, and a paper shopping list (I usually put my shopping list in my phone). I thought that made a lot of sense!
 
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Delightful surprise birthday get together idea! I hope you have a great time.
My SIL is organizing a surprise drive up/ birthday serenade for my DS’s birthday this weekend. Place a card on the front step and stand in front of your car at the sidewalk to sing, wave and drive home.
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I absolutely love this idea. How creative. Your DS will never forget this birthday!
 
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Sparkletastic said:
I’m only lusting for one bag at the moment: the Cartier Guirlande. I actually want it in the black but it’s so iconic in the red. Don’t know which I should put on my wish list so I put both. :giggle: Mr S will figure it out lol! View attachment 4701284View attachment 4701285
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Ooh! The red one! The red one! Get the RED one! (Elaine is jumping up & down and hyperventilating.)
 
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March Update, YTD Stats and Challenges
  • Carried 16 bags, I was on a different bag each day rotation prior to self isolation/staying home
  • Not buying any extras in March - successful; no extras in Q1
  • Read 11 books YTD
Mar 2020 Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

YTD Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

Self Isolation/Staying at Home/Shelter In Place Reflections
  • We’re benefiting from a regular schedule, including afternoon walks (even if it is -9C/16 F and snowing, we just bundle up and head outside; at first the kids didn’t want to go and now they’re reminding me of our scheduled walk time)
  • We eat dinner together seated at the table more often (the kids’ sports often meant first dinner and second dinners scheduled around trips to the rink for hockey practices and games)
  • Dinners are more elaborate, Sunday night/ comfort food type meals, with desserts
  • We call our family to talk and connect more often
  • I’ve been reading more books
  • We’re not wanting to buy stuff; I asked my soon to be 13 year old DS what he wants for his birthday, “Uh, nothing Mom” :amazed:; OK, I do want to be able to buy orange juice, pasta, milk, bananas and garlic without having to run around to three places to find it. At this stage we’re not lacking for anything except hand sanitizer and disinfectant cleaning spray
  • We’re not rushing around as much with young kids, there is nowhere to go - all activities have been shut down, there’s no place to be except at home
  • With all that is uncertain, my family has adjusted to the new normal, developed new rituals and is rolling with it - I am still adjusting to homeschooling the kiddos, we started yesterday :-s
I hope you are all safe, healthy and finding a way to be well. :smile::flowers::wave:
 
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March stats
SLGs 0 in 3 out
Bags 0 in 0 out
Haven't gone out in public for 3 weeks and haven't used a bag in all that time. I carried 3 bags in March.
Making good progress on using up old stuff in freezer.
I was lucky that I got a slew of library books just before we isolated and before the library closed. Now they've extended the due date so I'm taking my time reading them.
I've discovered grocery delivery services and like the convenience even though there are things I can't get.
Being retired, DH and I were already used to being together all the time so we're getting along fine.
So far, all of our children have kept their jobs. DS already worked from home so nothing has changed for him. He is living on DoorDash or GrubHub. Both daughters work for state governments and are working from home.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
Happily the Jimmy Choo sneakers started as a concession to surgery. But, the fact that they are glittery has made me love them. :lol:

I love how you invest in your wardrobe!! Honestly, you’ve been an inspiration to me. I hear about / see the lovely things you buy and somewhere along the way I started wondering why I don’t buy lively clothing. I’m at about 1/100th of the journey you are on buy at least I’m on the path. LOL!! Keep sharing, please!

I rotate my jewelry pretty well except some items really aren’t day appropriate so I rotate them when I go out and about.
ROFL! I’m just the opposite. I can’t find much of anything to buy. I’m only lusting for one bag at the moment: the Cartier Guirlande. I actually want it in the black but it’s so iconic in the red. Don’t know which I should put on my wish list so I put both. :giggle: Mr S will figure it out lol! View attachment 4701284View attachment 4701285


Love the MCM!
How about the system I mentioned before? Mr. Sparkle and I put our wish list items on a Pinterest page. That way when one of us wants to buy a gift for the other, we don’t have to wonder. We can go to the page and pick something the person will like and yet it’s still a surprise because there are a number of items (at varying price points) to choose from from $50 to tens of thousands. This has made gift giving fool proof. No more disappointment. We still surprise each other a bit but, 80% of our gift giving is now Pinterest page directed.
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Shouldn't enable but I also love that Cartier bag :tender:
 
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ElainePG said:
Love the red horse print shirt… wow! :love:

And the peacoat sounds like it's elegant, classic, but also perfect for everyday. I know exactly what you mean about not saving it for special occasions. My Mom has things in her closet that she never wears because they're "too good" for every day use. She was a little girl during the 1930s Great Depression, so I understand the mentality, but I try very hard to use my "good" things. Otherwise, what's the point?

Except, like you, I'm not carrying a leather handbag to the grocery store. In fact, I'm not carrying a bag at all. I read an article that advised just carrying a credit card in one pocket, keys in the other pocket, and a paper shopping list (I usually put my shopping list in my phone). I thought that made a lot of sense!
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Thank you

I agree. I used to keep things for best but things expire even in the wardrobe. My friend always told me of her aunt's wardrobe. She'd been a professional ballet dancer and horsewoman. When she'd died, my friend found a collection full of unworn treasured possessions, mostly sadly too small for her niece, and so went to the charity shop. Make every day and everyday 'best'.

ITA, plus, I like to get in and out of the grocery store AQAP.
 
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ElainePG said:
How frightening that must have been, when your husband got sick yesterday. You did exactly the right thing isolating him, but you must have been in a panic. I'm so glad to hear that he's better today.

I agree with you about the importance (physically & mentally) of daily walks. Perhaps Chicago has made that decision because it's a crowded city, and they're concerned that people won't be able to maintain a healthy distance from each other. I'm just speculating; I didn't read the story. My husband put on the 12pm national news today, and after five minutes I had to leave the room. It was getting me all stirred up. :doh: It's probably irresponsible of me, but I limit myself to a few peeks at my local online new sources, twice a day, just to see if anything is happening near me that I have to respond to.

We're doing a Zoom get-together with friends on Thursday. My husband doesn't know about it… it's a surprise for his birthday! :angel:
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You are smart to limit news intake. I wake up and check facebook and start weeping or throwing things or both. Getting a good cry over with early in the day is helpful.
That is fabulous about the surprise party! What a great idea.
 
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ElainePG said:
Love the red horse print shirt… wow! :love:

And the peacoat sounds like it's elegant, classic, but also perfect for everyday. I know exactly what you mean about not saving it for special occasions. My Mom has things in her closet that she never wears because they're "too good" for every day use. She was a little girl during the 1930s Great Depression, so I understand the mentality, but I try very hard to use my "good" things. Otherwise, what's the point?

Except, like you, I'm not carrying a leather handbag to the grocery store. In fact, I'm not carrying a bag at all. I read an article that advised just carrying a credit card in one pocket, keys in the other pocket, and a paper shopping list (I usually put my shopping list in my phone). I thought that made a lot of sense!
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Same here. For grocery shopping just credit card, keys, shopping list on the phone. Everything wiped down afterwards.
 
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More bags said:
March Update, YTD Stats and Challenges
  • Carried 16 bags, I was on a different bag each day rotation prior to self isolation/staying home
  • Not buying any extras in March - successful; no extras in Q1
  • Read 11 books YTD
Mar 2020 Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

YTD Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

Self Isolation/Staying at Home/Shelter In Place Reflections
  • We’re benefiting from a regular schedule, including afternoon walks (even if it is -9C/16 F and snowing, we just bundle up and head outside; at first the kids didn’t want to go and now they’re reminding me of our scheduled walk time)
  • We eat dinner together seated at the table more often (the kids’ sports often meant first dinner and second dinners scheduled around trips to the rink for hockey practices and games)
  • Dinners are more elaborate, Sunday night/ comfort food type meals, with desserts
  • We call our family to talk and connect more often
  • I’ve been reading more books
  • We’re not wanting to buy stuff; I asked my soon to be 13 year old DS what he wants for his birthday, “Uh, nothing Mom” :amazed:; OK, I do want to be able to buy orange juice, pasta, milk, bananas and garlic without having to run around to three places to find it. At this stage we’re not lacking for anything except hand sanitizer and disinfectant cleaning spray
  • We’re not rushing around as much with young kids, there is nowhere to go - all activities have been shut down, there’s no place to be except at home
  • With all that is uncertain, my family has adjusted to the new normal, developed new rituals and is rolling with it - I am still adjusting to homeschooling the kiddos, we started yesterday :-s
I hope you are all safe, healthy and finding a way to be well. :smile::flowers::wave:
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This all sounds wonderful. Great adjustments! I love how the kids are reminding you of the scheduled walks!
 
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