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.

 

[More bags]

My DH and I were having a conversation and the topic of DJ Khaled and his colour changing LV bag came up, I had to google this,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowb...r-changing-Louis-Vuitton-bag-gifted-wife.html

The conversation turned to LV bags I have owned. My DH mentioned he was surprised I sold “that one with the flowers on it and the denim one. Next time you are thinking about letting go of a bag you should consult me.” What the what? I didn’t think he really paid much attention to the bags I carried and that he had his favourites. I have been missing the LV Roses Speedy. It filled the fun bag slot in my wardrobe. I let it go because I wasn’t wearing it frequently, I had many other bags to choose from, it was a hand carry bag and at the time I let it go my two DS were younger and I needed to be hands free when we went out. Fast forward to today, well yesterday, and it would have gone great with what I was wearing on a bleak, grey, winter day. Lesson learned, I guess I can now include my DH as a second set of eyes before letting go of a bag. If only I had known!

I have reconsidered a 12 month no usage rule I previously proposed and I am personally throwing that out the window for my closet. I didn’t carry my MIL’s hand me down vintage snakeskin clutch at all in 2020 (and 2020 is not representative). My DH said I like the feeling of purging things, yes, I feel good afterwards. I think I will take a more considered approach in the future. @papertiger, @880, @doni, @Vintage Leather and @momasaurus have spoken about keeping those special pieces that are exquisite, perfect punctuation to an outfit, outstanding art pieces, etc. even if they are not worn often. I may be late to learn this, mistakes were made and lessons were learned! #still-learning

 

[whateve]

Lol, to be honest, lots of packages of chicken. I would buy a package of cooked or uncooked chicken, use part of it, rewrap the rest, put it a ziplock bag and in the freezer it went. One supermarket makes a very good rotisserie chicken and I found a whole one in the back! Either smalls bags of dif vegetables or half opened large bags. I got a tip from a coworker to use onion soup (I like Progresso) and add frozen vegetables to it. That was perfect for colder dreary days. Also smaller containers of chicken broth I made from boiling up the carcasses from rotisserie chicken.
And little bits of stuff that just got tossed out.

I always buy chicken in the maxi packs, make a meal and freeze the rest, individually wrapping all the pieces. Then it is easy to pull out exactly what I need. I make a lot of salads with chicken, so one frozen boneless chicken breast can be sliced into grillable pieces.

 

[dcooney4]

My DH and I were having a conversation and the topic of DJ Khaled and his colour changing LV bag came up, I had to google this,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowb...r-changing-Louis-Vuitton-bag-gifted-wife.html

The conversation turned to LV bags I have owned. My DH mentioned he was surprised I sold “that one with the flowers on it and the denim one. Next time you are thinking about letting go of a bag you should consult me.” What the what? I didn’t think he really paid much attention to the bags I carried and that he had his favourites. I have been missing the LV Roses Speedy. It filled the fun bag slot in my wardrobe. I let it go because I wasn’t wearing it frequently, I had many other bags to choose from, it was a hand carry bag and at the time I let it go my two DS were younger and I needed to be hands free when we went out. Fast forward to today, well yesterday, and it would have gone great with what I was wearing on a bleak, grey winter day. Lesson learned, I guess I can now include my DH as a second set of eyes before letting go of a bag. If only I had known!

I have reconsidered a 12 month no usage rule I previously proposed and I am personally throwing that out the window for my closet. I didn’t carry my MIL’s hand me down vintage snakeskin clutch at all in 2020 (and 2020 is not representative). My DH said I like the feeling of purging things, yes, I feel good afterwards. I think I will take a more considered approach in the future. @papertiger, @880, @doni, @Vintage Leather and @momasaurus have spoken about keeping those special pieces that are exquisite, perfect punctuation to an outfit, outstanding art pieces, etc. even if they are not worn often. I can say I may be late to learn this, mistakes were made and lessons were learned! #still-learning

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I only use that rule for less expensive everyday type bags. The one year rule goes out the window with bags I adore, even if rarely worn.

 

[More bags]

I only use that rule for less expensive everyday type bags. The one year rule goes out the window with bags I adore, even if rarely worn.

That makes total sense to me - I 100% agree with you!

 

[Hazzelnut]

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

Tell me about it, I’m in Northern Ireland and it’s an absolute nightmare at the moment. I rely on supermarket deliveries and it was bad before. This is a whole new level!

 

[880]

keeping those special pieces that are exquisite, perfect punctuation to an outfit, outstanding art pieces, etc. even if they are not worn often. I may be late to learn this, mistakes were made and lessons were learned! #still-learning

It’s never too late! I think that’s also great that your DH loves your bags too! Sometimes you love something so much, you end up searching for another one ans buying it back (once or twice). It’s a hard lesson to learn bc, as you rightly point out, it does feel great to purge your closet. I buy multiples of the same style, and it’s tempting to purge the one you havent worn in the last, cough, five years. Before covid, every time my mom had an occasion to borrow a bag, I was always like, how about borrowing a metallic reissue? i love them, but rarely wear them anymore, so I figured if someone did, it would count as to my cost per wear.

The only issue is that the cost of replacement has grown exponentially which is why I wait for summer doldrums or other low season times to buy. IMO, though prices of classic Chanel’s and certain H have skyrocketed, they aren’t moving much, and there are loads of relatively well priced kelly style Gucci’s, Diors, or Cartier’s, or seasonal Chanel and non grail H (bolide, massai, trims, early evelynes, dalvys, halzans, larger lindys — Brand JFA has a 30 Lindy croc touch for less than the price of a standard one; the list goes on. . .) I’m also amazed at how relatively inexpensive certain BVs or some LVs are bc of gorgeous patina or darkened handles (I send my bags with darkened handles to @docride to lighten) or brands like Bulgari, Reed krakoff, Devi kroll, etc. etc. (Some of these bags are still quite expensive, I just mean that they are relative deals compared to list price).

@whateve, I try to cook smaller cuts especially from frozen. I find the step of thawing to be inconvenient when DH cannot decide what he wants to eat until last minute @Hazzelnut, hope the grocery supplies become more available to you soon! If I were anywhere close, I’d send you some! Hugs

 

[Hazzelnut]

@Hazzelnut, hope the grocery supplies become more available to you soon! If I were anywhere close, I’d send you some! Hugs

Thank you!

 

[ElainePG]

Hello everyone! Just a quick post to say I'm back. Thank you for the well-wishes on the 2020 thread, and sorry I wasn't able to respond personally.

I went up to a major medical center on December 17th for surgery on my spine, and I'm still recuperating. It's been a long, slow process with a few unanticipated bumps along the way. My surgeon has told me that I'm not permitted to BLT (bend, lift, or twist) until the middle of March, so one of my goals in 2021 is definitely PATIENCE!!!

At the moment, shopping anywhere other than my closet isn't interesting me. Since I'm not permitted to carry anything but the smallest of my handbags, I'm not lusting after anything. And the new Hermès scarves aren't making me drool, either. But all this might change once I've had some sessions with a physical therapist and regained my core strength. Who knows… maybe the physical therapist will give me some exercises to strengthen my shopping muscles!

In the meantime, I probably won't be posting anything from my existing collection. I'll be more in the "lurk & like" mode. But I'll definitely be around. This is my favorite thread on tPF!

 

[880]

glad you are out of the hospital and recuperating @ElainePG ! You were very missed! Good luck with the physical therapist! And, stay safe in CA! Hugs
P.S. Donna Tartes goldfinch and the queens gambit are still on my to do reading list. Not sure why I’m hesitating since I loved a Secrt History, hopefully you will have time to catch up on your reading list. (I saved your recommendations from 2020 Thread
@BowieFan1971, so glad you found drapes at such a good deal! The living room Amer over sounds like a lot of fun! Hugs

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Hello everyone! Just a quick post to say I'm back. Thank you for the well-wishes on the 2020 thread, and sorry I wasn't able to respond personally.

I went up to a major medical center on December 17th for surgery on my spine, and I'm still recuperating. It's been a long, slow process with a few unanticipated bumps along the way. My surgeon has told me that I'm not permitted to BLT (bend, lift, or twist) until the middle of March, so one of my goals in 2021 is definitely PATIENCE!!!

At the moment, shopping anywhere other than my closet isn't interesting me. Since I'm not permitted to carry anything but the smallest of my handbags, I'm not lusting after anything. And the new Hermès scarves aren't making me drool, either. But all this might change once I've had some sessions with a physical therapist and regained my core strength. Who knows… maybe the physical therapist will give me some exercises to strengthen my shopping muscles!

In the meantime, I probably won't be posting anything from my existing collection. I'll be more in the "lurk & like" mode. But I'll definitely be around. This is my favorite thread on tPF!

so nice to hear from you. glad you are on the mend!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Hello everyone! Just a quick post to say I'm back. Thank you for the well-wishes on the 2020 thread, and sorry I wasn't able to respond personally.

I went up to a major medical center on December 17th for surgery on my spine, and I'm still recuperating. It's been a long, slow process with a few unanticipated bumps along the way. My surgeon has told me that I'm not permitted to BLT (bend, lift, or twist) until the middle of March, so one of my goals in 2021 is definitely PATIENCE!!!

At the moment, shopping anywhere other than my closet isn't interesting me. Since I'm not permitted to carry anything but the smallest of my handbags, I'm not lusting after anything. And the new Hermès scarves aren't making me drool, either. But all this might change once I've had some sessions with a physical therapist and regained my core strength. Who knows… maybe the physical therapist will give me some exercises to strengthen my shopping muscles!

In the meantime, I probably won't be posting anything from my existing collection. I'll be more in the "lurk & like" mode. But I'll definitely be around. This is my favorite thread on tPF!

Get better soon!!!!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Did not touch the Burberry trench yesterday, but I did find and buy new curtains yesterday online for less than it would have cost me for the fabric to make some. I was looking around the living room Friday night and decided it looked flat. My DH had everything in shades of brown and tan when so moved in and I am a color person. It took 3 years of working color in but now he likes it and trusts me. When I said I wanted to add some color...pillows, curtains, accents like vases...and asked him what he thought, he said “Sounds good. Put it on the Visa.” I about fell out...he didn’t ask for specifics or for any kind of approval like he once would have, just “put it on the card.” When I told him I found curtains, he didn’t even ask to see them, just said “That’s great!” I am only probably going to spend $100-125 on this since I will thrift the little things like vases and stuff and use paint and repurpose/rehome to work with what I have. I am excited! Only downside is the curtains will take 3-4 weeks to get here.

I DID achieve my objective for today...my facial is done and I have a glow. My mani/pedi is done and all my nails are classic red. Now all I have to do is relax....

 

[JenJBS]

Hello everyone! Just a quick post to say I'm back. Thank you for the well-wishes on the 2020 thread, and sorry I wasn't able to respond personally.

I went up to a major medical center on December 17th for surgery on my spine, and I'm still recuperating. It's been a long, slow process with a few unanticipated bumps along the way. My surgeon has told me that I'm not permitted to BLT (bend, lift, or twist) until the middle of March, so one of my goals in 2021 is definitely PATIENCE!!!

At the moment, shopping anywhere other than my closet isn't interesting me. Since I'm not permitted to carry anything but the smallest of my handbags, I'm not lusting after anything. And the new Hermès scarves aren't making me drool, either. But all this might change once I've had some sessions with a physical therapist and regained my core strength. Who knows… maybe the physical therapist will give me some exercises to strengthen my shopping muscles!

In the meantime, I probably won't be posting anything from my existing collection. I'll be more in the "lurk & like" mode. But I'll definitely be around. This is my favorite thread on tPF!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[whateve]

Hello everyone! Just a quick post to say I'm back. Thank you for the well-wishes on the 2020 thread, and sorry I wasn't able to respond personally.

I went up to a major medical center on December 17th for surgery on my spine, and I'm still recuperating. It's been a long, slow process with a few unanticipated bumps along the way. My surgeon has told me that I'm not permitted to BLT (bend, lift, or twist) until the middle of March, so one of my goals in 2021 is definitely PATIENCE!!!

At the moment, shopping anywhere other than my closet isn't interesting me. Since I'm not permitted to carry anything but the smallest of my handbags, I'm not lusting after anything. And the new Hermès scarves aren't making me drool, either. But all this might change once I've had some sessions with a physical therapist and regained my core strength. Who knows… maybe the physical therapist will give me some exercises to strengthen my shopping muscles!

In the meantime, I probably won't be posting anything from my existing collection. I'll be more in the "lurk & like" mode. But I'll definitely be around. This is my favorite thread on tPF!

Glad to hear from you! I'm happy to hear you are on the mend. I do understand the need for patience. Every day you are one step closer to being recovered.

 

[whateve]

It’s never too late! I think that’s also great that your DH loves your bags too! Sometimes you love something so much, you end up searching for another one ans buying it back (once or twice). It’s a hard lesson to learn bc, as you rightly point out, it does feel great to purge your closet. I buy multiples of the same style, and it’s tempting to purge the one you havent worn in the last, cough, five years. Before covid, every time my mom had an occasion to borrow a bag, I was always like, how about borrowing a metallic reissue? i love them, but rarely wear them, so I figured if someone did, it would count as to my cost per wear.
The only issue is that the cost of replacement has grown exponentially which is why I wait for summer doldrums or other low season times to buy. IMO, though prices of classic Chanel’s and certain H have skyrocketed, they aren’t moving much, and there are loads of kelly style Gucci’s, Diors, or Cartier’s, or seasonal Chanel and non grail H (bolide, massai, trims, early evelynes, dalvys, halzans, larger lindys — Brand JFA has a 30 Lindy croc touch for less than the price of a standard one; the list goes on. . .) I’m also amazed at how relatively inexpensive certain BVs or some LVs are bc of gorgeous patina or darkened handles (I send my bags with darkened handles to @docride to lighten) or brands like Bulgari, Reed krakoff, Devi kroll, etc. etc. Some of these bags are still quite expensive, I just mean that they are relative deals compared to list price.
@whateve, I try to cook smaller cuts especially from frozen. I find the step of thawing to be inconvenient when DH cannot decide what he wants to eat until last minute @Hazzelnut, hope the grocery supplies become more available to you soon! If I were anywhere close, I’d send you some! Hugs

I'm going to start cooking more things from frozen. It's funny because years ago, whenever I needed a quick meal for DH, if I wasn't eating, I would take some pork chops from the freezer, and most times cook them from frozen. It is only lately that I've been trying to defrost them first. I hate thawing things in the microwave as invariably something ends up cooking.