agree with
@doni re fantastic leather non premier bags with the wrong hW. One of my favorite bags is a small Suarez matte alligator that I bought maybe twenty years ago (manufactured by Mario Governa) but the shiny chrome grommets on the straps are all wrong.
agree with
@Jereni re loving compartments; agree with
@Vintage Leather re bag handles that fall down; and, with
@baghabitz34 that all bags need feet.
agree wit
@BowieFan1971,
@Hazzelnut, (love both of your stories about your grandparents)
@doni,
@afroken, re buying beautiful things in a mindful way that will be cherished and appreciated in the years to come.
Love
@doni teenage daughter wearing her grandmothers
gucci belt!
I loved everyone’s very thoughtful lists of likes and dislikes. i tend not to frame things in such a definitive way bc there is always the exception.
@morebags, I took the specific challenge to donate items that I loved that just did not work for me: a 31 crinoline trim II; a chèvre kelly wallet and a Karo pm. They went to a dear friend who I know will cherish them. I’m the unusual TPFer who does not like the way chevre ages, and I felt that the silhouette of the 31 Trim on me was somehow vintage in a way that was not charming but dated. I agree with
@afroken and with
@Kimbashop that physical and mental space can be as important as a financial return. Also that letting go of some things can be an expensive lesson, but sometimes it takes a while to figure out what works. Although the cost of such a lesson can sting (as per
@whateve), I do find that it makes me think more than twice before pressing buy it now. I do average the cost of my mistakes with my favorite deals, so probably break even.
@afroken and
@doni spoke about the importance of not buying stuff that is too good a price if only for fear of missing out, and this is something Ive been able to incorporate in my life.
@whateve,
@BowieFan1971 (happy first anniversary) I love how appreciative and sweet your DHs are! I feel the same way about mine.
People don’t generally compliment my bags or RTW. If anything gets complimented, its my deadstock vintage pink velvet pucci skirt suit; gold corne earrings by Suzanne belperron; or, puzzle torso pendant by Miguel. Borrocal. i did use to have a Mombasa (like
@Vintage Leather) that people liked. and, I’ve also kept an eye out for a Roberta di camerino, but never pulled the trigger bc I sensed that it might be something I’ve always loved — on other people. Like
@doni, I do have a inordinate fondness for navy jackets and slim leather pants.
@Vintage Leather, congrats on your new CDC!
@Cookiefiend, I love your Vespa and your bag with yellow sides.
this is a good reminder of the theme of the thread!
I'm working on just keeping some quality pieces of clothing that are timeless in style and can last me years, and give away the rest.
+1 with
@whateve re the kindle and kindle for iPad app (which I prefer). DH and I live in a two bedroom apt in NY, so we haven’t bought real books in years (kindle for iPad holds a lot). Since we will be transforming/renovating a classic six into a one bedroom with expansive master suite and much larger kitchen, we’ll finally have more room for books, but I still don’t want to go crazy.
@ElainePG, nooooo, don’t get rid of the baking pans! Bc then what about the stand mixer, the cracker roller and docker, the various icing spatulas, the pizza stone and peel, and so on. . . It will start a chain reaction
Even if you and everyone you know is on low carb diet, someday in the far future you may still make. . . A Bundt; canneles; a three layer cake in two sizes; tarts. . . Sourdough focaccia, and, in my case, two savarin molds. . .plus what if the stores run out of bread!
I also thought of
@SouthernPurseGal ‘s posts on dream houses with pools and interiors, when I saw this blog post by ilona andrews entitled texas castles
https://www.ilona-andrews.com/2021/texas-castles/ Enjoy!
will update with white bags later!
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What a find! 
