Yes! This islander over here has a soft spot for messenger bags.Thank you, I’m glad you like it.
Thank you!Ladies, I love your two beauties.
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Taking my latest acquisition out to dinner.
Happy Wednesday, fellow Islanders! 
As is her custom every first day in June, a former colleague of mine is once again soliciting donations for one of her favorite charities.
Naturally she wondered if I might have some bags I’d care to donate to her worthy cause?
Having long ago punched my ticket for an express train to Hell, I‘d naturally anticipated her annual request and had planned accordingly.
The six unremarkable bags I’ll be donating have all been purchased from random yard and rummage sales throughout this past year.
As the old saying goes “what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her” and I can avoid becoming annoyed when she naturally assumes that anyone with as many bags as I have can always spare a few for charity.
As is her custom every first day in June, a former colleague of mine is once again soliciting donations for one of her favorite charities.
Naturally she wondered if I might have some bags I’d care to donate to her worthy cause?
Having long ago punched my ticket for an express train to Hell, I‘d naturally anticipated her annual request and had planned accordingly.
The six unremarkable bags I’ll be donating have all been purchased from random yard and rummage sales throughout this past year.
As the old saying goes “what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her” and I can avoid becoming annoyed when she naturally assumes that anyone with as many bags as I have can always spare a few for charity.
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Happy Wednesday, fellow Islanders!
As is her custom every first day in June, a former colleague of mine is once again soliciting donations for one of her favorite charities.
Naturally she wondered if I might have some bags I’d care to donate to her worthy cause?
Having long ago punched my ticket for an express train to Hell, I‘d naturally anticipated her annual request and had planned accordingly.
The six unremarkable bags I’ll be donating have all been purchased from random yard and rummage sales throughout this past year.
As the old saying goes “what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her” and I can avoid becoming annoyed when she naturally assumes that anyone with as many bags as I have can always spare a few for charity.
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Brilliant anticipation, Fim!
And now, you have room for six new bags…
You are definitely one of the most resourceful persons I know!Happy Wednesday, fellow Islanders!
As is her custom every first day in June, a former colleague of mine is once again soliciting donations for one of her favorite charities.
Naturally she wondered if I might have some bags I’d care to donate to her worthy cause?
Having long ago punched my ticket for an express train to Hell, I‘d naturally anticipated her annual request and had planned accordingly.
The six unremarkable bags I’ll be donating have all been purchased from random yard and rummage sales throughout this past year.
As the old saying goes “what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her” and I can avoid becoming annoyed when she naturally assumes that anyone with as many bags as I have can always spare a few for charity.
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Brilliant anticipation, Fim!
And now, you have room for six new bags…
Well, as those six were never part of my collection, they took up no room at all, Mariapia.
Which is not to say there isn’t always room “for one more” should I find a bag I simply can’t resist!
Thank you, Tomsmom!
Though I’d always thought that particular wrap made me look like a shedding alpaca, it actually worked rather well with my Botkier.
I think the wrap looks great!Thank you, Tomsmom!
Though I’d always thought that particular wrap made me look like a shedding alpaca, it actually worked rather well with my Botkier.
Or perhaps one of the most devious, Ludmilla.
Being devious can be resourceful. 
Happy Tuesday, fellow Islanders!
In my experience, things always happen for a reason. Rather than win the bid on a Botkier bag that I knew in my heart of hearts would not have worked for me…
Newly arrived, my infinitely preferable Botkier “Puzzle” inspired bag.
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Is this the Botkier Crosstown. I Love It!
I could be wrong but I think this design predated the Puzzle Bag.
I had a Botkier Valentina when it first came along (10+ years and, maybe +++) and wore it down. It predated many bags that looked very similar including a Coach bag that was clearly “inspired” by it (I may eventually remember the name of that bag).
As a FAN of Botkier, yours is GREAT!
And you’ve inspired me to take a dive into B’s website or the sites that sell it.
I love seeing your beautiful bags in naturals/browns with such luscious leathers. Beautiful ... and they will probably live ... or take refurbishment ... forever.
When I focused on Mulberry some years ago, I was already feeling their weight (would be even more now) so I couldn’t commit, but I so admire their beauty
Is this the Botkier Crosstown. I Love It!
I could be wrong but I think this design predated the Puzzle Bag.
I had a Botkier Valentina when it first came along (10+ years and, maybe +++) and wore it down. It predated many bags that looked very similar including a Coach bag that was clearly “inspired” by it (I may eventually remember the name of that bag).
As a FAN of Botkier, yours is GREAT!
And you’ve inspired me to take a dive into B’s website or the sites that sell it.
Good eye, westvillage!
It is the original Crosstown (now enjoying a resurgence as the smaller Cobble Hill crossbody) and did indeed predate the Puzzle bag.
And though it’s early days thus far, I suspect my Botkier is easily going to become one of my “go to” bags in the future.
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