2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

[Katinahat]

2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.

 

[Katinahat]

@ElainePG , virtual hug re family health.
@lill_canele, I get the rehoming of the dresses
Yesterday, I let the barenia 35 trim II go to a friend who adores it. I kept a forest green 35 Trim II as my rainy day bag; it’s better than some of my nylon bags.
I am trying to wear bags that haven’t gotten out much recently. I got my TGM picotin back from third party spa; it looks 1000 times better. Metallic grey vache liegee 30B, brushed PHW, by @docride . And my shiny croc chaine d’ancre is now a stunningly lux Matte croc with brushed HW, courtesy of @docride, who polished every scale. Pics cannot do them Justice lol

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Looking good @880!

 

[Katinahat]

Sorry for all the posts. I’ve been triggered so struggling. However, my work has a long weekend holiday with the jubilee etc which I may extend it with a few days leave to get a good rest, see the doctor, max out on selfcare, reduce stress and try to find the joy. TPF is the joy so I’m distracting myself reading back.

My DD wants us to go out to lunch. No energy but it will be good. Very casual. Just need to pick a bag to carry.

 

[880]

Sorry for all the posts. I’ve been triggered so struggling. However, my work has a long weekend holiday with the jubilee etc which I may extend it with a few days leave to get a good rest, see the doctor, max out on selfcare, reduce stress and try to find the joy. TPF is the joy so I’m distracting myself reading back.

My DD wants us to go out to lunch. No energy but it will be good. Very casual. Just need to pick a bag to carry.

thank you for your kind words @Katinahat ! Lunch with your DD sounds like a great idea! Self care is so Important! Hugs

ETA: I vote for your pink mini Alexa for lunch. That bag always makes me smile when you post it

 

[BowieFan1971]

Sorry for all the posts. I’ve been triggered so struggling. However, my work has a long weekend holiday with the jubilee etc which I may extend it with a few days leave to get a good rest, see the doctor, max out on selfcare, reduce stress and try to find the joy. TPF is the joy so I’m distracting myself reading back.

My DD wants us to go out to lunch. No energy but it will be good. Very casual. Just need to pick a bag to carry.

Hope you have a weekend full of fun and feel better!

 

[DME]

Sorry for all the posts. I’ve been triggered so struggling. However, my work has a long weekend holiday with the jubilee etc which I may extend it with a few days leave to get a good rest, see the doctor, max out on selfcare, reduce stress and try to find the joy. TPF is the joy so I’m distracting myself reading back.

My DD wants us to go out to lunch. No energy but it will be good. Very casual. Just need to pick a bag to carry.

We are here for you. Post away! I find tPF a very soothing read after a long day, regardless of how stressful, or stress-free, it’s been. There is a general rule, maybe unspoken (maybe not?), that kindness and respect are expected here and I love that most members obey this rule. There was a parenting forum I used to read about a decade ago that made my blood pressure rise. I could physically feel it. I had to stop visiting that forum and haven’t turned back since. I largely avoid social media because of that, but have found tPF to be the exact opposite of that miserable experience because of all the kindness and great discussion happening here. So all of this is to say that, if posting here helps when you’re triggered and brings you some sense of peace, then by all means, please post! Hugs!

Oh, and second @880 that your pink mini Alexa would be an excellent bag choice for today since it also cheers me up when you post it. (Yours and the light pink one @Sunshine mama has make me very interested in purchasing one. I am trying to hold off until our next trip to London, but it’s getting harder and harder…) Enjoy your lunch with DD!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Sorry for all the posts. I’ve been triggered so struggling. However, my work has a long weekend holiday with the jubilee etc which I may extend it with a few days leave to get a good rest, see the doctor, max out on selfcare, reduce stress and try to find the joy. TPF is the joy so I’m distracting myself reading back.

My DD wants us to go out to lunch. No energy but it will be good. Very casual. Just need to pick a bag to carry.

Thank you sweetheart for your kind words!
Take care of yourself, enjoy lunch with your DD and have a lovely weekend.

 

[More bags]

Sorry for all the posts. I’ve been triggered so struggling. However, my work has a long weekend holiday with the jubilee etc which I may extend it with a few days leave to get a good rest, see the doctor, max out on selfcare, reduce stress and try to find the joy. TPF is the joy so I’m distracting myself reading back.

My DD wants us to go out to lunch. No energy but it will be good. Very casual. Just need to pick a bag to carry.

Have a great lunch, and a wonderful long weekend. Struggling is okay, you have a great level of self awareness. We’re here for you. Sending hugs

 

[JenJBS]

Even thought I’m not an orange person personally, I love this! I can really see it as being your style! Enjoy.

Thank you!

Hope you get feeling better.

 

[Katinahat]

thank you for your kind words @Katinahat ! Lunch with your DD sounds like a great idea! Self care is so Important! Hugs

ETA: I vote for your pink mini Alexa for lunch. That bag always makes me smile when you post it

Thanks for your kindness. I took the pink Alexa with my tan leather jacket. Whole family was there. Took a while to feel fully present but I enjoyed myself in the end.

Hope you have a weekend full of fun and feel better!

Thank you! I spent the afternoon sleeping in the sunshine. Hot (for us) and sunny.

We are here for you. Post away! I find tPF a very soothing read after a long day, regardless of how stressful, or stress-free, it’s been. There is a general rule, maybe unspoken (maybe not?), that kindness and respect are expected here and I love that most members obey this rule. There was a parenting forum I used to read about a decade ago that made my blood pressure rise. I could physically feel it. I had to stop visiting that forum and haven’t turned back since. I largely avoid social media because of that, but have found tPF to be the exact opposite of that miserable experience because of all the kindness and great discussion happening here. So all of this is to say that, if posting here helps when you’re triggered and brings you some sense of peace, then by all means, please post! Hugs!

Oh, and second @880 that your pink mini Alexa would be an excellent bag choice for today since it also cheers me up when you post it. (Yours and the light pink one @Sunshine mama has make me very interested in purchasing one. I am trying to hold off until our next trip to London, but it’s getting harder and harder…) Enjoy your lunch with DD!

You are so right. It’s a very supportive forum. I just couldn’t manage to read anything after being at work all day because I’ve been feeling so disconnected. Today has had some space and time which has helped a little.

And, yes, I love my mini Alexa and it comes in loads of colours! Definitely one I recommend.

Thank you sweetheart for your kind words!
Take care of yourself, enjoy lunch with your DD and have a lovely weekend.

Thanks so much.

Have a great lunch, and a wonderful long weekend. Struggling is okay, you have a great level of self awareness. We’re here for you. Sending hugs

Thanks very much. You are all so kind. I just need to rebalance somehow. It’s hard to take a backwards step but I’ll get there.

Thank you!

Hope you get feeling better.

Thank you too!

 

[Katinahat]

Brightening the mood with these pops of joy.
And taking time to smell the roses which are beginning to bloom again.

 

[ElainePG]

I went to an arts and craft festival today and picked up the tiny funky crossbody and the handheld/ arm carry tote. The tote is stitched by hand. I love artisan bags.

These are great… very "you."

 

[ElainePG]

But, but, but...the bags are so much prettier and are certainly worth more!

Thank you!

I'm absolutely floored by my TPF family and your ability to make me feel loved through the screen. Hope to be able to show my gratitude and repay you all for the support, someday, somehow.

 

[ElainePG]

While I don’t think she’s a regular on this thread, I’m going to tag @Notorious Pink here, too, to see if she can help. I remember reading some handbag care articles she wrote for PurseBlog and humidity was one of the issues she addressed. She suggested some rechargeable dehumidifiers sold on Amazon, which I promptly purchased and they definitely help with Washington, DC-level humidity. (Thanks @Notorious Pink!) I don’t know if they’ll work for the humidity where you are, but she might have some additional recommendations.

Here’s a link to the ones I purchased. (Amazon sells them a lot cheaper, at least in the U.S., just FYI.)

The E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier | Eva-Dry

The mini dehumidifier, E-333 provides dampness protection ideal for small spaces such as closets, storage containers, safes, and more.

www.eva-dry.com

I own a bunch of these and they do a good job. I don't have a problem with mold in my closets, but they do get humid inside (we live off the beach in Central California).

I don't know if they'd help to fix mold, though… I'm using them to prevent the mold from becoming a problem.

 

[DME]

I own a bunch of these and they do a good job. I don't have a problem with mold in my closets, but they do get humid inside (we live off the beach in Central California).

I don't know if they'd help to fix mold, though… I'm using them to prevent the mold from becoming a problem.

Yes! I was thinking of these more as a preventive measure once the mold issues are resolved. It gets humid here in Washington, DC, and these have helped in both my closet (two there) and my walk-in pantry (one there).

 

[Cookiefiend]

Vespa at the vet!