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.

 

[Cordeliere]

So, I have covid.

I’m spoilering a self-pitiying rant.

Spoiler

This is actually my fourth time around with it. This is already week two of symptoms, and I’ve gotten all the weird ones - vision problems, hearing loss, perpetual nausea. The fragile VintageMama and the Knight also caught covid, but they’re already symptom free. Doctors are “whelp, don’t have anything that will help you, but keep us informed!” And I am “recovering” at home.

Christmas is half done. I bought the food for a whole Christmas dinner, but don’t know if I have the energy to do something with it. And I find it really sad and disappointing that no one has tried to get anything done without me. Like, I have a nutcracker collection. I put out two of them in the first week of December. 6 are sitting in a drawer. We put a simple string of lights around the house. No lights or wreath.

If I didn’t do the work, would my family celebrate Christmas at all?

And this afternoon, the Knight asked me “what’s for dinner.”

My bag carries are off, as is any closet goals. I’ll need to see what I set as my goals for the year - I remember that they were vague and a lot of them. I suspect I will be better off this year, focusing on one goal, max two.


Best leather?

Chanel lambskin of the 90s
Balenciaga Chèvre pre ‘05
Mulberry of ‘08-‘15
Coach 1970s-90s (made in usa)
Hermes chèvre.

I have a weakness for soft and strong.

4 x with Covid. That must really be getting old. No Christmas without your non existent energy. No words for that. Hope better comes soon.

 

[whateve]

So, I have covid.

I’m spoilering a self-pitiying rant.

Spoiler

This is actually my fourth time around with it. This is already week two of symptoms, and I’ve gotten all the weird ones - vision problems, hearing loss, perpetual nausea. The fragile VintageMama and the Knight also caught covid, but they’re already symptom free. Doctors are “whelp, don’t have anything that will help you, but keep us informed!” And I am “recovering” at home.

Christmas is half done. I bought the food for a whole Christmas dinner, but don’t know if I have the energy to do something with it. And I find it really sad and disappointing that no one has tried to get anything done without me. Like, I have a nutcracker collection. I put out two of them in the first week of December. 6 are sitting in a drawer. We put a simple string of lights around the house. No lights or wreath.

If I didn’t do the work, would my family celebrate Christmas at all?

And this afternoon, the Knight asked me “what’s for dinner.”

My bag carries are off, as is any closet goals. I’ll need to see what I set as my goals for the year - I remember that they were vague and a lot of them. I suspect I will be better off this year, focusing on one goal, max two.


Best leather?

Chanel lambskin of the 90s
Balenciaga Chèvre pre ‘05
Mulberry of ‘08-‘15
Coach 1970s-90s (made in usa)
Hermes chèvre.

I have a weakness for soft and strong.

I'm so sorry you are suffering. I hope you get better soon. It is doubly bad to be sick around the holidays because you end up missing it. One Christmas I had the flu. My family would be the same way. Nothing gets done unless I do it.

 

[Bag peace]

So, I have covid.

I’m spoilering a self-pitiying rant.

Spoiler

This is actually my fourth time around with it. This is already week two of symptoms, and I’ve gotten all the weird ones - vision problems, hearing loss, perpetual nausea. The fragile VintageMama and the Knight also caught covid, but they’re already symptom free. Doctors are “whelp, don’t have anything that will help you, but keep us informed!” And I am “recovering” at home.

Christmas is half done. I bought the food for a whole Christmas dinner, but don’t know if I have the energy to do something with it. And I find it really sad and disappointing that no one has tried to get anything done without me. Like, I have a nutcracker collection. I put out two of them in the first week of December. 6 are sitting in a drawer. We put a simple string of lights around the house. No lights or wreath.

If I didn’t do the work, would my family celebrate Christmas at all?

And this afternoon, the Knight asked me “what’s for dinner.”

My bag carries are off, as is any closet goals. I’ll need to see what I set as my goals for the year - I remember that they were vague and a lot of them. I suspect I will be better off this year, focusing on one goal, max two.


Best leather?

Chanel lambskin of the 90s
Balenciaga Chèvre pre ‘05
Mulberry of ‘08-‘15
Coach 1970s-90s (made in usa)
Hermes chèvre.

I have a weakness for soft and strong.

I'm so sorry! I cannot picture dealing with it 4 times. The fatigue alone must be crippling.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, VL. This year has been so challenging, so hopefully we've got all the bad luck out of the way and next year will be easier.

 

[Bag peace]

So sorry I'm not at all caught up on the thread! I was just conditioning my bags and took the opportunity to do a bag count, so I'm popping in to post my YTD stats.

2022 start: I think was 42 bags.
2022 end: 32 bags!
Half of those I lost to pesky mould, which was a valuable lesson in itself.
I donated a handful more and I've just gifted 1 that was new, still wrapped up with tags. It was the DKNY quilted nappa Gansevoort. (pic from web. edit: that is a really tiny pic, lol. There's a pinstripe quilt on the tote but it doesn't show very well here).



I bought it in 2019 to use for job interviews but my life took a totally different turn with the pandemic and my personal circumstances. It's unlikely that I will attempt to return to corporate life or attend any job interviews.
I love the leather and minimal logo, but it's massive (for me) and totally overwhelms my frame, so I couldn't find another way to use it and felt awful that it was just sitting on my shelf.
The person I gifted it to is an old friend of my mother's, and always carries bags this size. It's going to a good home. I made a snap decision to let it go and shipped it a few days ago and it should arrive on Christmas morning. I couldn't have planned this so perfectly if I tried.

Sending everyone my best wishes!

 

[dcooney4]

Trying to think of next year's goals. I had quite a bit of fun. I didn't mess with my finances because everything was within budget. I think perhaps more of a one in one out might be good. The only bags I would like out are one or two gifts I was given, but I keep them because it would hurt feelings if I got rid of them. The rest I am finally very happy with. I will see after the holidays if I can downsize a little bit more.

 

[Jereni]

So, I have covid.

I’m spoilering a self-pitiying rant.

Spoiler

This is actually my fourth time around with it. This is already week two of symptoms, and I’ve gotten all the weird ones - vision problems, hearing loss, perpetual nausea. The fragile VintageMama and the Knight also caught covid, but they’re already symptom free. Doctors are “whelp, don’t have anything that will help you, but keep us informed!” And I am “recovering” at home.

Christmas is half done. I bought the food for a whole Christmas dinner, but don’t know if I have the energy to do something with it. And I find it really sad and disappointing that no one has tried to get anything done without me. Like, I have a nutcracker collection. I put out two of them in the first week of December. 6 are sitting in a drawer. We put a simple string of lights around the house. No lights or wreath.

If I didn’t do the work, would my family celebrate Christmas at all?

And this afternoon, the Knight asked me “what’s for dinner.”

My bag carries are off, as is any closet goals. I’ll need to see what I set as my goals for the year - I remember that they were vague and a lot of them. I suspect I will be better off this year, focusing on one goal, max two.


Best leather?

Chanel lambskin of the 90s
Balenciaga Chèvre pre ‘05
Mulberry of ‘08-‘15
Coach 1970s-90s (made in usa)
Hermes chèvre.

I have a weakness for soft and strong.

Ugh, I’m so sorry to hear about this. And can understand the frustration of no one else getting things done while you’re out of commission. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays to all!
Wishing everyone the very best in health, happiness and handbags in the new year!

I don't have any handbag stats or goals yet because I've been sick, but one thing I know for sure -- my goal for the coming year is to prioritize my health. This year, I seem to have caught the flu, covid, and also had allergies off and on. I'm now spending a lot of my spare time reading on how to boost the immune system, overall wellness, etc.
@Vintage Leather, so sorry to hear about catching another bout of covid. Rest, drink lots of hot tea and fluids and here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[whateve]

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays to all!
Wishing everyone the very best in health, happiness and handbags in the new year!

I don't have any handbag stats or goals yet because I've been sick, but one thing I know for sure -- my goal for the coming year is to prioritize my health. This year, I seem to have caught the flu, covid, and also had allergies off and on. I'm now spending a lot of my spare time reading on how to boost the immune system, overall wellness, etc.
@Vintage Leather, so sorry to hear about catching another bout of covid. Rest, drink lots of hot tea and fluids and here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

I'm sorry you've been sick so much. My allergies and asthma have been bad this year. Sometimes I'll try something and think it is working until it stops working. I'll be curious to learn what you end up doing to boost your immune system. DH got several colds this year after going years without being sick. I'm the one that used to get all the colds but I haven't had one for 2 years (knock on wood!) I think I'm happy with the supplements I'm taking. It makes me wonder if I'm doing something that working, if I've just been lucky, or if I'm one of those people who isn't very susceptible to covid.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I'm sorry you've been sick so much. My allergies and asthma have been bad this year. Sometimes I'll try something and think it is working until it stops working. I'll be curious to learn what you end up doing to boost your immune system. DH got several colds this year after going years without being sick. I'm the one that used to get all the colds but I haven't had one for 2 years (knock on wood!) I think I'm happy with the supplements I'm taking. It makes me wonder if I'm doing something that working, if I've just been lucky, or if I'm one of those people who isn't very susceptible to covid.

Thank you! I think I might have let down my guard a bit this year, and also have been out and about a bit more as compared to the last two years, when I was so careful. I will let you know if I find something new in terms of boosting the immune system. So far, I've covered most of the standard stuff like fish oil, vitamins D (I found out I am low) and C. Maintaining social distance from others who are sick is still the best strategy IMO, but hard to do these days. Lifestyle stuff like exercise, nutritious food, adequate rest and relaxation are also crucial. I find that I catch things faster when I am frazzled or running tired.
What supplements are you taking? Glad to hear that they are helping keep those colds at bay, and hope it continues that way.

 

[whateve]

Thank you! I think I might have let down my guard a bit this year, and also have been out and about a bit more as compared to the last two years, when I was so careful. I will let you know if I find something new in terms of boosting the immune system. So far, I've covered most of the standard stuff like fish oil, vitamins D (I found out I am low) and C. Maintaining social distance from others who are sick is still the best strategy IMO, but hard to do these days. Lifestyle stuff like exercise, nutritious food, adequate rest and relaxation are also crucial. I find that I catch things faster when I am frazzled or running tired.
What supplements are you taking? Glad to hear that they are helping keep those colds at bay, and hope it continues that way.

I have fibromyalgia, which is a challenge, and the medicine I take for it can interact with some supplements so I have to be careful. This is why I don't take C. I take D and zinc. DH takes D too, but he still caught some colds this year. Before I had fibromyalgia, I swore by echinacea at the start of cold symptoms to hold it at bay even though the research doesn't bear it out. It seemed to work for me. Now I can't take it or anything herbal because of my fibromyalgia medicine.

For general health, I also take a B supplement, including B1, magnesium, calcium and silicon/choline.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I have fibromyalgia, which is a challenge, and the medicine I take for it can interact with some supplements so I have to be careful. This is why I don't take C. I take D and zinc. DH takes D too, but he still caught some colds this year. Before I had fibromyalgia, I swore by echinacea at the start of cold symptoms to hold it at bay even though the research doesn't bear it out. It seemed to work for me. Now I can't take it or anything herbal because of my fibromyalgia medicine.

For general health, I also take a B supplement, including B1, magnesium, calcium and silicon/choline.

I'm sorry to hear about the fibromyalgia, and not being able to take anything herbal because of the medications does make it hard. I'm assuming vitamin C is okay if consumed in things like oranges or tomatoes, or is that restricted? I googled fibromyalgia and read that massage is excellent and helpful. Perhaps you already know this and go for massage therapy. Before covid I used to go at least once a month to the spa and it was incredibly relaxing, definitely a stress reducer. Sadly, stress is at the root of so many illnesses (including lowered immunity, IMO), and when it's chronic stress it can really build up. I need to look into resuming those visits to the spa. I've heard of echinacea too, but never tried it. I need to look into taking a good B supplement rather than a general multivitamin.

 

[More bags]

@Vintage Leather I am so sorry you caught Covid again and you’re suffering from the symptoms. It must be incredibly frustrating that your family is not stepping in to help out. I hope you feel better soon and can find another time to celebrate and enjoy the spirit of the holiday.

@Purses & Perfumes I hope you recover quickly and feel better soon.

@jblended congratulations on your outs, by choice, sorry you suffered losses from mouldy bags. Best wishes on your continued strengthening health and best wishes for new adventures in 2023.

Merry Christmas and happy holiday wishes to our pocket friends. May we celebrate good health and good handbag stories in 2023!

 

[880]

So, I have covid.

I’m spoilering a self-pitiying rant.

Spoiler

This is actually my fourth time around with it. This is already week two of symptoms, and I’ve gotten all the weird ones - vision problems, hearing loss, perpetual nausea. The fragile VintageMama and the Knight also caught covid, but they’re already symptom free. Doctors are “whelp, don’t have anything that will help you, but keep us informed!” And I am “recovering” at home.

Christmas is half done. I bought the food for a whole Christmas dinner, but don’t know if I have the energy to do something with it. And I find it really sad and disappointing that no one has tried to get anything done without me. Like, I have a nutcracker collection. I put out two of them in the first week of December. 6 are sitting in a drawer. We put a simple string of lights around the house. No lights or wreath.

If I didn’t do the work, would my family celebrate Christmas at all?

And this afternoon, the Knight asked me “what’s for dinner.”

My bag carries are off, as is any closet goals. I’ll need to see what I set as my goals for the year - I remember that they were vague and a lot of them. I suspect I will be better off this year, focusing on one goal, max two.


Best leather?

Chanel lambskin of the 90s
Balenciaga Chèvre pre ‘05
Mulberry of ‘08-‘15
Coach 1970s-90s (made in usa)
Hermes chèvre.

I have a weakness for soft and strong.

Oh no. I’m so sorry that you caught Covid again and that your family expects you to do the heavy lifting around the holidays. Sending positive vibes your way.

Hope you feel better soon @purses&perfumes and @whateve

 

[dcooney4]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

 

[880]

I’ve been carrying my felt picotin all month. It’s cosy, easy, and somewhat understated to the world outside the subforum.

And for Christmas Eve, I made dinner for a dear friend and his husband who is from Texas. I ordered a smoked dry rub texas brisket (not from Franklins, bc the next available one was available only for Feb 2023) but one from Terry Black via gold belly. I presliced it cold bc my knife skills wouldn’t be up to carving a rested brisket, and then slowly reheated it with drizzles of duck fat and a bit of stock. Delicious. I made Mac and cheese (johne Thorne recipe, plenty rich even doubling the noodles ); sautéed greens; roasted yellow peppers; Cooks Illustrated best dinner rolls; and slow simmered petite black beans, which I turned into homemade enchiladas (adapted from Gimme some Oven). And, in the interest of a sane diet, single, not double, crust (cream cheese crust) apple pie (reduce the extruded liquid into a syrup) and white chocolate ice cream (David Leibovitz recipe). I sent the leftovers home with them, so need to go out and forage this am. The pico is perfect for quick errands this week. I did manage to use my 30B etoupe too, for the first time in ages bc I rarely carry much anymore. Hope everyone is warm, healthy, and safe. Emphasizing Warm lol