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

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December Challenge: Carry five different bags
Bag 6: Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir

Bag 7: Hermes Rouge H Garden Party 36

 

[Bag peace]

I lost my mother hardly two years ago to cancer. In her case, it was very quick, supersonic: a month from diagnosis to the fatal end. People say it is a blessing, that she had less time to suffer, and I can see that. And I get what you say, even during such short time, the person you know changes. And it was hard, to be there for her at those moments. But I wanted nothing more than for that time to last just a little bit longer, to have a bit more time to go through it with her no matter what, in whatever circumstances... So find confort in that all the time you spend with her is precious.

I lost a loved one to cancer in the space of 4 months. He was initially misdiagnosed and then got the right diagnosis about 3 weeks before he passed. There was nothing that could be done and he only truly suffered that final month. It's a blessing and a curse having it happen so quickly.
Similarly, I lost a dear friend when I was last in hospital this year. He was having issues for months but couldn't be admitted and investigated properly due to Covid. He was diagnosed with Leukemia a couple of weeks before passing and was being given chemo whilst he was in a coma. I missed the whole ordeal and came out of hospital to the news. His family could not speak to him or be near him due to Covid, and he was in the coma so soon after the diagnosis that nobody had time to say the things they needed to say.
There's always the question of whether he would have been diagnosed earlier and potentially saved had Covid not been in the picture.
It's devastating and I think we'd all want more time to say goodbye to our loved ones.

It is such a natural thing to lean on a parent, as a pillar of sorts. My son leans on me and I have and will always encourage that. But now all that has changed. I am one of the ones that is strong for her, to be a pillar she can lean on. It is an adjustment, but it is what it is and it is okay.

It's such a precious bond, that between parents and kids. I count myself as very fortunate indeed to have had a mother whom I can count on and whom I get along with. I see people who do not have that in their families and I can only hope they get that support from others in their lives. We cannot do everything alone and there will be times we require pillars and times we act as pillars; I just try to remember to be grateful in both instances.

DH and I (and everyone else) know what the medically prudent and logical decision should be. But, it’s important that MIL feel empowered to make her own choices and do what feels comfortable now.

You're so right, imo. It's important that patients retain their sense of agency. I was speaking to a friend on TPF a few days ago about this as her own mother is making medical decisions that her children do not necessarily agree with.
However hard it is for us who may not agree with the choices they are making, it's important that we allow them the dignity and independence they are trying to grasp on to when they make these decisions. I hope your MIL will get the medical care she needs at the new facility.

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Apologies for all the heavy talk. It seems this year has really been doing a number on us all!
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[papertiger]

Asking for some help.
Got an email from a friend of mine who said she recently purchased the same vintage bag I posted earlier (pic re-attached). She had seen mine IRL a while ago and liked it, so when she found it on Etsy she bought it for herself.
The Etsy seller told her the brand is Andre Cellini. I've never heard of the brand! Have any of you heard of it? Can you give me any info on the possible decade this bag could be from, or any other info?
Thank you


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Sorry the only Cellini I know is a line that Rolex had (one my faves).

Usually, if it is a designer/leather goods house, it would have a name written somewhere. Even my little Italian bag (bought new) made in a tiny Ventimiglia workshop at the back of the store had the name inside.

 

[papertiger]

I hope we are all a bit different after this. I hope we don't run back into crazy consumerism. But after the last pandemic came the Roaring Twenties, so who knows.

Well, I've def failed this month. At least most of my shopping was not for me.

 

[papertiger]

Hard lockdown starting here in Germany today. Full house. And I have been the last couple of days panic shopping. Mostly online too, as apparently delays are to be expected now that shops are closed for Christmas. I don‘t know how delivery services are going to cope...

Now entering hopefully a more quiet phase... This is going to be a strange Christmas.
But the tree is up, the lights are on, pantry is full, spirits are high (or at least I am determined they will be) and we are good to go...

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Magnificent!

 

[papertiger]

My little leather pets..... I'm in the middle of a move to Atlanta so this is half my collection (not to mention the 5 bags I've bought recently that are en route) but these are the bags I have handy around here.... I need to stop buying just because I miss the dozen purses that are missing....

It's funny how the lotuff working tote simply dwarfs everything else.

Is that the brown? Great looking tote.

 

[papertiger]

about a hundred pages back, @Vintage Leather commented that once you have closed on an apartment, a purchase of a bracelet seemed relatively trivial. (Forgot to ask her which bracelet) DH and I are about to close on the 23rd and his mom, who has terminal epithelial peritoneal mesothelioma, has decided to forgo Dana Farber for a more conveniently located, less qualified treatment center closer to home. DH and I have turned to retail therapy to manage stress as even restaurants are now closed for indoor dining in NYC. @BowieFan1971, I agree with you that it’s such a blessing to have a wonderful life partner to help you through these times which are the ‘new normal.’ It may be superficial, but finding great deals and Spending a lot of time on TPF are helping me get through.
If you buy vintage distressed and have @docride restore them to burnished beauty, that is kind of closer to shopping your own closet rhan shopping NIB. The former is almost like sustainable recycling instead of shopping. I don’t remember if it was @jblended who talked about loving vintage clutches with with finger loop in the back, but I’ve also been influenced by @diane278 ‘s love of clutches. Here is a new to me Hermes clutch in silver. The interior has two compartments and it’s easy to carry. From the Japanese reseller Brand jfa, who seems to have mixed reviews nowadays, but with whom I’ve always had good luck. And, I got a very good deal on 32 sellier box kelly, (looks prune but is more purple IRL) that @docride spa Ed. Weather treated and brushed hw. I fortunately found these deals right before Prices inched back up (on bags and real estate)
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Congratulations on both and the new place (hope that's being forward). Very true, very '30s to have the 'handle' on the back.

Write us a review of the Brand jfa on the recommendation thread in this forum. I think it's hard to find a good clutch that's not strictly evening these days.

 

[papertiger]

December Challenge: Carry five different bags
Bag 6: Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir
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Bag 7: Hermes Rouge H Garden Party 36
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Beautiful, and great pics too

 

[Bag peace]

Sorry the only Cellini I know is a line that Rolex had (one my faves).

Have just had a quick look and these are amazing!

Usually, if it is a designer/leather goods house, it would have a name written somewhere. Even my little Italian bag (bought new) made in a tiny Ventimiglia workshop at the back of the store had the name inside.

Ah, that's promising. Mine is missing the inner label with the brand name printed on (there is evidence it was once there and has probably fallen off), however my friend's does have a label with 'Andre Cellini' printed on it.
Funnily enough, mine had an inner tag that says '100% leather' and 'Genuine Snakeskin', whereas hers is missing this tag.
Between the two of us, we have a complete specimen!

Thank you

Bag 6: Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir

I will first say how much I love the way you pair your bags and scarves. So chic!
But, also, I'm learning so much today! First the Rolex Cellini line from the post above and now I've seen my first So Kelly. At first I thought the flap must be tucked into the bag, but on a second look I realized the shape is nothing like the usual Kelly. This is a lovely variant and seems almost more practical! I know so little of the H world so it's nice to pick up these little crumbs along the way!

 

[papertiger]

My own mother passed away 2 years ago. This time of year brings it home that she's gone.

My mother's illness was a mystery, she was in the hospital on and off for 3 years having tests, found nothing, often not being believed. At one point she felt so bad she felt she was going to die and didn't want to call the ambulance because she had nothing specific to tell the operator or paramedic. Then she had a stroke. She regained some of her functions, but nurses/docs called her uncooperative because she had a hard time verbally communicating (because of the stroke) and kept reassessing her for Alzheimer's. She was barely 70. They told me my mother was behaving erratically because she didn't want her meds (Fentanyl - they made her hallucinate really awfully). I told them my mother had been an eccentric lady all her life, not wanting the drugs they were giving her was the sanest decision. I asked them how I could make a complaint and they backed-off. She then had an operation for fluid build-up, and I thought she was getting better at last. When she went back into hospital for a simple check-up she died there.

 

[dcooney4]

My little leather pets..... I'm in the middle of a move to Atlanta so this is half my collection (not to mention the 5 bags I've bought recently that are en route) but these are the bags I have handy around here.... I need to stop buying just because I miss the dozen purses that are missing....

It's funny how the lotuff working tote simply dwarfs everything else.

Beautiful bags! I always love to see pictures of other peoples collections. Good luck with the move.

 

[dcooney4]

about a hundred pages back, @Vintage Leather commented that once you have closed on an apartment, a purchase of a bracelet seemed relatively trivial. (Forgot to ask her which bracelet) DH and I are about to close on the 23rd and his mom, who has terminal epithelial peritoneal mesothelioma, has decided to forgo Dana Farber for a more conveniently located, less qualified treatment center closer to home. DH and I have turned to retail therapy to manage stress as even restaurants are now closed for indoor dining in NYC. @BowieFan1971, I agree with you that it’s such a blessing to have a wonderful life partner to help you through these times which are the ‘new normal.’ It may be superficial, but finding great deals and Spending a lot of time on TPF are helping me get through.
If you buy vintage distressed and have @docride restore them to burnished beauty, that is kind of closer to shopping your own closet rhan shopping NIB. The former is almost like sustainable recycling instead of shopping. I don’t remember if it was @jblended who talked about loving vintage clutches with with finger loop in the back, but I’ve also been influenced by @diane278 ‘s love of clutches. Here is a new to me Hermes clutch in silver. The interior has two compartments and it’s easy to carry. From the Japanese reseller Brand jfa, who seems to have mixed reviews nowadays, but with whom I’ve always had good luck. And, I got a very good deal on 32 sellier box kelly, (looks prune but is more purple IRL) that @docride spa Ed. Weather treated and brushed hw. I fortunately found these deals right before Prices inched back up (on bags and real estate)
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Congrats this is lovely.

 

[dcooney4]

My own mother passed away 2 years ago. This time of year brings it home that she's gone.

My mother's illness was a mystery, she was in the hospital on and off for 3 years having tests, found nothing, often not being believed. At one point she felt so bad she felt she was going to die and didn't want to call the ambulance because she had nothing specific to tell the operator or paramedic. Then she had a stroke. She regained some of her functions, but nurses/docs called her uncooperative because she had a hard time verbally communicating (because of the stroke) and kept reassessing her for Alzheimer's. She was barely 70. They told me my mother was behaving erratically because she didn't want her meds (Fentanyl - they made her hallucinate really awfully). I told them my mother had been an eccentric lady all her life, not wanting the drugs they were giving her was the sanest decision. I asked them how I could make a complaint and they backed-off. She then had an operation for fluid build-up, and I thought she was getting better at last. When she went back into hospital for a simple check-up she died there.

This is horrible. I am so sorry she went through all this. That had to be extremely stressful for you. When your feeling sad try and think of something that would have made her laugh or a special moment you both shared.

 

[dcooney4]

December Challenge: Carry five different bags
Bag 6: Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir
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Bag 7: Hermes Rouge H Garden Party 36
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These are both stunning and in the colors I am drawn too. I love your taste.

 

[Bag peace]

My own mother passed away 2 years ago. This time of year brings it home that she's gone.

My mother's illness was a mystery, she was in the hospital on and off for 3 years having tests, found nothing, often not being believed. At one point she felt so bad she felt she was going to die and didn't want to call the ambulance because she had nothing specific to tell the operator or paramedic. Then she had a stroke. She regained some of her functions, but nurses/docs called her uncooperative because she had a hard time verbally communicating (because of the stroke) and kept reassessing her for Alzheimer's. She was barely 70. They told me my mother was behaving erratically because she didn't want her meds (Fentanyl - they made her hallucinate really awfully). I told them my mother had been an eccentric lady all her life, not wanting the drugs they were giving her was the sanest decision. I asked them how I could make a complaint and they backed-off. She then had an operation for fluid build-up, and I thought she was getting better at last. When she went back into hospital for a simple check-up she died there.

This is utterly heartbreaking! I'm so sorry she suffered like that for over 3 years! Unthinkable!
There are good doctors and bad doctors, unfortunately. The ones that dismiss patients' descriptions of their symptoms or get caught up in their own biases (in this case Alzheimer's) are really inhumane! It's hard enough being ill, but then to have to justify your illness, be made to feel a burden by the people who should be helping you, and be labelled difficult when you're trying to tell them the drugs are making you suffer...that's just another unbearable layer of hurt on top of the original illness. It should never happen!
I'm so sorry for your loss and the suffering you both endured in the process leading up to it. I truly have no words. It should never have happened.