2021 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Any one else?

[Sparkletastic]

NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

1. Bags by Brand Showcase!

Each week, share photos of your bags from the specified brands. Choose a posed “beauty” shot or get your bags out and about in action shots!

We highlight 3 brands per week: 2 premier and 1 contemporary in alphabetical order as listed on tPF. Any brands not listed are showcased in our last week. Brands change to the next set each Sunday.

Our first brand week starts now - Sunday, Oct 31. Please share photos of bags from these brands:

• Bottega Venetta
• Burberry
• Alexander Wang

Tip: Grab your photos from last year in the 2020 resolution thread. Search your user name and the brand to find your photos.

2. Special Stories
Thanks @Claudia Herzog for the suggestion

Wear a bag that has a backstory involving a person, place, or opportunity for which you feel grateful.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I get flowers on mothers day.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I'm kind of blown away and totally in love. And waterproof for swimming and washing sunscreen off with soap and water in summer!

I added pics of the box because it's a shockingly NICE box. Just really nice, and I can't possibly throw it away even though I am the type of shopper who usually trashes everything when I buy something new with acoutrement.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

That watch was the best $120 I ever spent and it was new and I got it in 3 days.

I'm also in love with my $50 Kate spade chow chow key pouch. I love when reasonably priced purchases are so delightful! Usually my tastes are frustratingly, and occasionally needlessly expensive.

 

[keodi]

I'm kind of blown away and totally in love. And waterproof for swimming and washing sunscreen off with soap and water in summer!View attachment 4952575View attachment 4952576View attachment 4952577View attachment 4952579

I added pics of the box because it's a shockingly NICE box. Just really nice, and I can't possibly throw it away even though I am the type of shopper who usually trashes everything when I buy something new with acoutrement.

I love it! it looks great on your wrist!

That watch was the best $120 I ever spent and it was new and I got it in 3 days.

I'm also in love with my $50 Kate spade chow chow key pouch. I love when reasonably priced purchases are so delightful! Usually my tastes are frustratingly, and occasionally needlessly expensive.View attachment 4952590

The pouch looks great with your bag!

 

[880]

I generally don't measure for a lot of my older dishes. Sometimes even when trying a new dish, I just go by feel. It isn't always consistent. Usually the first time I make something it is perfect, and the subsequent times I struggle to get the exact same combination.

I don’t measure when cooking or roasting p, but I do use a thermapen instant read meat thermometer bc I forget timing.

i sometimes weigh Ingredients when baking, but even then I deviate. I prefer working with a very wet dough for yeasted recipes. +1 on the adding flour until it feels right. The recipe where I learned to do that was Shirley corrihers touch of grace biscuits From Cookwise.

@whateve, wait, you spreadsheet your bread?
@Jereni, I’m impressed your DH knew what dryer balls are!
@SouthernPurseGal, love the oil slick watch!
@BowieFan1971, I love reading recipes and technique, and I also love buying stuff on sale at the grocers and flying by the seat of my pants. it’s doesn’t always work but it’s usually quite edible, esp. if you run It under the broiler with cheese.

 

[whateve]

I don’t measure when cooking or roasting p, but I do use a thermapen instant read meat thermometer bc I forget timing.

i sometimes weigh Ingredients when baking, but even then I deviate. I prefer working with a very wet dough for yeasted recipes.

I have an instant read thermometer too. I can't judge when meat is done without it. Roast chicken, especially, takes a lot longer than it should.

When I make bread or noodles, I add flour until it feels right.

 

[missie1]

Hi Ladies,
As always this thread moves fast. Happy New Year to everyone. Ok now down to Bag Business. I have identified my bag/ wardrobe goals for this year.

2021 Goals
-20 Bags total-this forces me to be selective on what I add.
-upgrade my travel crossbody bags. I like color and need few fun colors.
-stop saving my flaps for when I go out. I’m carrying them even if I’m going to grocery store.
-Add two new bags to my collection
-add 2-3 bracelets to my jewelry collection

 

[880]

Hi Ladies,
As always this thread moves fast. Happy New Year to everyone. Ok now down to Bag Business. I have identified my bag/ wardrobe goals for this year.

2021 Goals
-20 Bags total-this forces me to be selective on what I add.
-upgrade my travel crossbody bags. I like color and need few fun colors.
-stop saving my flaps for when I go out. I’m carrying them even if I’m going to grocery store.
-Add two new bags Ro my collection
-add 2-3 bracelets to my jewelry collection

What two bags and what two bracelets are you thinking about ?

 

[SakuraSakura]

With all the cooking I've been doing, most of the old spices have been used up and replaced with new. I've gotten them organized and have an overflow space where I keep the new unopened jars. It is easy to determine what needs to be ordered.

I cleaned out the freezer last year when we had the challenge, also made an inventory of it on a spreadsheet so I can keep track. It still seems pretty full. Too much bread in there. It takes up a lot of room, but is handy when I want to make a sandwich.

The mysterious half loaves of bread from who knows when live in my freezer.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Hi Ladies,
As always this thread moves fast. Happy New Year to everyone. Ok now down to Bag Business. I have identified my bag/ wardrobe goals for this year.

2021 Goals
-20 Bags total-this forces me to be selective on what I add.
-upgrade my travel crossbody bags. I like color and need few fun colors.
-stop saving my flaps for when I go out. I’m carrying them even if I’m going to grocery store.
-Add two new bags Ro my collection
-add 2-3 bracelets to my jewelry collection

I love how we're all getting into the - wear whatever, whenever - spirit! From what we've collectively experienced in the past year all moments are equally sacred!

 

[SakuraSakura]

Happy happy birthday! I’m jealous, my husband only gets me flowers on my birthday... when I specifically tell him to.

On the other hand, he gives ‘amazing’ , ‘utilitarian’ gifts. Like one time - dryer balls. True story.

My adult daughter is a pescatarian. I think it is due to taste rather than ethics. She will eat meat sauce on spaghetti and loves to go to In 'n' Out burgers when traveling.

I could never give up bacon! I love carbonara. DH won't eat it. He thinks pasta should have meat sauce but he will make an exception for aglio e olio. I make that for him often. He hates cheese so that is limiting.

When DH was in South Africa, he ordered spaghetti and was surprised to just get plain noodles. He asked for sauce, and the waiter said, "Oh, you're an American" and brought him a bottle of ketchup.

Well ketchup and noodles is an American classic... Sketti is iconic.

 

[missie1]

What two bags and what two bracelets are you thinking about ?

Hermès Kelly 32-color to be determined
Chanel bag-placeholder for next release
VCA Alhambra wg mop
RG JUC

 

[missie1]

I love how we're all getting into the - wear whatever, whenever - spirit! From what we've collectively experienced in the past year all moments are equally sacred!

Extremely.... I’m like what am I saving them for? I have so much stuff I haven’t used it’s shameful

 

[SakuraSakura]

Hey,
I´m happy to hear from you! Your new pochette is gorgeous!
Enjoy it!
Have a happy day!
xxx

Aww thanks, cowgirlsboots! It's almost been a week since she ghosted me. It still hurts very badly. I'm experiencing disbelief, denial, betrayal... I'm feeling pretty messy. I did have an initial consultation with a therapist that went pretty good. My first appointment is on the 21st.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Extremely.... I’m like what am I saving them for? I have so much stuff I haven’t used it’s shameful

I have one wallet in my collection that I haven't really used all that much. It's vernis and I'm painfully afraid of damaging it. While it is gorgeous I have toyed with selling it for something I'd feel more comfortable using.