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.

 

[missie1]

Just checked them out. I like but can’t buy until April 1. Is it the “His shirt for Her” ?

 

[dcooney4]

After today challenge number one will be complete. I will have worn all three Christmas bags twice.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Good Luck!

Good luck!!!!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Cardboard boxes are fine but these were about 20 years old, starting to fall apart, didn't let me see what was in there, and it all just needed a real go-through and resorting. Somehow the see-through plastic bins just look fresher to me.

Just an FYI....cardboard boxes can attract termites and roaches, one of which can damage your house, the other your items and health.

Plastic boxes are the way to go, especially if you are placing them in a garage or basement along the walls. They are also rodent-proof.

 

[BowieFan1971]

By the way we are going to look at a house and maybe make an offer on it tomorrow in twelve hours! Wish us luck that we absolutely love the house and that they accept our offer and we can move right in!

Good luck!!!! I live in Alpharetta/Johns Creek, northeast of Atlanta. Where is it?

 

[Lake Effect]

I found myself browsing online listings this morning. I found a listing for a large Saddle bag, NYC Coach bag, a style I have, in a color I have the hots for. Really low starting bid, few watchers. Get the drift?? Despite a noticeable stain on the back, I thought, I can get this bag. But then I thought, I don’t like that the style doesn’t have a closure, just a flap. The one I have is Rust, a HG that is gorgeous. Ergo, getting another bag in this style is not on my wishlist. Also, I am stalled on a rehab now. Do I want another bag to rehab now?
Thank you to this thread . I’m not on a ban, but I want to curb impulse buys. I know another Coach bag made in the NYC loft, diamond in the rough, will come along for me to refurbish I have bought many! It will be exactly what I want and my collection of bags will be better organized (my goal is to get them better organized & optimally stored) so there will be a nice neat spot for it. This is what I really want!!!
I posted the listing on the Coach rehab thread, possibly another rehabber there will score it!

 

[papertiger]

It’s been great. Because it’s a small freezer, it feels much more functional! Over the last year, I have been getting more take out and prepared foods, and then eating the leftovers the next day (instead of freezing them). I do have a frozen container of soup I made in the summer with zucchini, a quintessential summer soup for me, that I will plan to have at the next stretch of gray winter weather!

I want to get a new, efficient, small freezer too.

Just to update everyone, I went to the supermarket this morning and it was OK, better than last time. I didn't go to a bigger store because I didn't want to stand in the freezing cold for 30 mins queueing to go in (Sat night is the quietest time for supermarkets IMO). I went to a fairly small one that tends to get overlooked. Some of you that the UK is having same problems importing as well as the Covid crisis. This extends to problems between Northern Ireland and the rest of Britain.

No wholemeal flour but I found nearly everything else I wanted including 'Italian blend' ground coffee, fruit tea, eggs, reasonably priced muesli etc. I'm with those that feel happier when the larder is organised but fuller. I won't have to revert to type and cook spaghetti a la ketchup - for a while at least.

BTW, thanks to those who gave their annotates about that well-known E European 'dish', I loved hearing about the variations. Both my parents would have rather starved than cook/serve/eat it but we, the kids didn't mind at all

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Good luck!!!! I live in Alpharetta/Johns Creek, northeast of Atlanta. Where is it?

What?? I've been posting for months asking if anyone lives in Atlanta, since I found out I'm about to move there. I am looking at a house in Northern Atlanta suburbs too! But northwest. Anyways I would love to have an outdoor coffee or dog park meet up at/near Avalon outdoor shopping area that I've heard so much about in Alpharetta!!! In other words, I don't know a soul in Georgia!

 

[papertiger]

Omg SAME. I’m out looking at larger crossbody bags, pouches, passport holders... got a gorgeous new toiletries case from Tumi the other day.

There was a stunning iridescent passport holder on Fashionphile and it sold like yesterday - I’m so sad.
View attachment 4952956Apparently others are on the same sort of hunt!

As you say, everybody seems to look for the same special item 'all of a sudden'. When one turns-up at an OK price it's pounce or... One will come to you one day, I know it. It's happened to me so often with different bags/SLGs , and I always find one a better version, in better condition or for a better price.

 

[Vintage Leather]

Plastic boxes are the way to go, especially if you are placing them in a garage or basement along the walls. They are also rodent-resistant.

You might have more civilized rats than I do. While I was across the country working, my little cottage was attacked by fruit-rats, who ate my pipes, plastic and cardboard totes, and candles.

That of course lead to flooding, destroying my massive antique Persian rug, a good bit of my kitchen, and most my floors.

I discovered it when I was in the process of buying a house and moving, and we were trying to figure out why everything was wet. And, of course, insurance doesn’t cover rodent damage.

Just another fun 2020 experience

 

[BowieFan1971]

I found myself browsing online listings this morning. I found a listing for a large Saddle bag, NYC Coach bag, a style I have, in a color I have the hots for. Really low starting bid, few watchers. Get the drift?? Despite a noticeable stain on the back, I thought, I can get this bag. But then I thought, I don’t like that the style doesn’t have a closure, just a flap. The one I have is Rust, a HG that is gorgeous. Ergo, getting another bag in this style is not on my wishlist. Also, I am stalled on a rehab now. Do I want another bag to rehab now?
Thank you to this thread . I’m not on a ban, but I want to curb impulse buys. I know another Coach bag made in the NYC loft, diamond in the rough, will come along for me to refurbish I have bought many! It will be exactly what I want and my collection of bags will be better organized (my goal is to get them better organized & optimally stored) so there will be a nice neat spot for it. This is what I really want!!!
I posted the listing on the Coach rehab thread, possibly another rehabber there will score it!

Yes, there will be another!!!!! Try picking up the stalled rehab...challenging bags make for the most satisfying saves!!!!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Well, your rehab skills bring a lot of otherwise impossible bags into possibility. So I salute your resistance!

Thank-you! I have to admit I was tempted, but only by the name, to own an Hermes piece... I´m really proud of myself that I didn´t give in to a purchase of an item I do not particularly see myself using. Somebody else will be truly happy about the bargain. I wait until something that really matches my prey pattern comes into sight.
Pre-TPF and especially this thread I wouldn´t have been able to resist. So thank-you all for educating me!

 

[papertiger]

There was a very run down Hermes bag on our ebay last week- I guess it was a trim. The quality looked amazing even in the sorry state this bag was.
I turned my head on, perfectly knew I could rehab it, but it is not my style and turned the computer off!
It sold for under 150€. No non-buyer´s remorse!

Well done

 

[More bags]

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

Hi Missie great to have you back! Fantastic goals, this is my favourite,
stop saving my flaps for when I go out. I’m carrying them even if I’m going to grocery store.

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

Delicious planned goodies!

 

[More bags]

If there is food involved, count me in. Love to eat, don't love to cook.

Come on over, it’s a virtual party!

After today challenge number one will be complete. I will have worn all three Christmas bags twice.

Outstanding dc!

You might have more civilized rats than I do. While I was across the country working, my little cottage was attacked by fruit-rats, who ate my pipes, plastic and cardboard totes, and candles.

That of course lead to flooding, destroying my massive antique Persian rug, a good bit of my kitchen, and most my floors.

I discovered it when I was in the process of buying a house and moving, and we were trying to figure out why everything was wet. And, of course, insurance doesn’t cover rodent damage.

Just another fun 2020 experience

Ack, that is absolutely awful. I am sorry that happened to you!