Dawn's small but well-loved collection

[tealocean]

I’ve been wanting a Chanel tote for ages—absolutely ages. I’ve had no luck getting one I liked for a while because the Chanel Timeless Tote, which I think is the nicest tote style they currently do is usually not available. Then I came across this beautiful burgundy/deep plum beauty. I really can’t take photos that do it justice View attachment 5597504View attachment 5597505

Oh that is gorgeous! I love that rich elegant deep plummy shade! I look forward to the daylight photos.

My eyes are also drawn to your colorful row of...covers or books? behind the fountain pen ink. I feel like maybe you have explained them before; so I will check this thread. If you haven't, I would love to know what they are.

I hope you are enjoying your new beauty!

 

[Iamminda]

Congrats on your new Chanel tote Miss Dawn — truly a timeless beauty . The color is so beautiful and the style is so classy/elegant, like you . This will be a great addition to your Chanel collection (miss seeing your Chanel pretties). Enjoy and Happy Weekend

 

[Miss_Dawn]

It’s a long weekend in the U.K. and I’ve finally gotten around to taking the photos of other updates for my thread…

First of all, my 5 carat diamond tennis bracelet to mark my 36th birthday. Really difficult to photograph but gorgeous and sparkly in real life!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Secondly, @tealocean, the picture of books behind me is my cork noticeboard in my study! I’d bought this beautiful old-books pattern wallpaper in Galeries Lafayette Hausmann in Paris many years ago, just because it was beautiful, so I took a large chunk of it and papered my noticeboard. I can still use pins over the top of it, but it looks beautiful in a study!

And here is a picture of my Montblanc ball pen and case purchase last autumn… a bribe to myself to go back to uni

 

[Miss_Dawn]

And finally, more pictures of my plum beauty! I’ve tried to capture the deep plum / burgundy tones. At first I was worried I’d regret not getting a black or navy “neutral” tone but this is a good neutral for the colours I wear, and I had no doubts about keeping her once I’d unboxed

I’m not really a tote person. I used to have a Michael Kors tote a few years ago but I gave it away because I never carried it amidst all my superbrand bags. I’ve never bought a neverfull because I know myself too well—I’ll hate the thin straps and not carry it! So having one really chic tote bag, a relatively small size, with clasps on the side panels to make it slim and comfortable to wear and the option to swap out the (actually very comfortable!) detachable shoulder straps for any strap I want—this is a lovely addition to my wardrobe even though I won’t wear it every day, the way I do my flap bags! I do love how she looks

She doesn’t have a name! Any ideas?

 

[Iamminda]

It’s a long weekend in the U.K. and I’ve finally gotten around to taking the photos of other updates for my thread…

First of all, my 5 carat diamond tennis bracelet to mark my 36th birthday. Really difficult to photograph but gorgeous and sparkly in real life! View attachment 5599000View attachment 5599001

What a stunning tennis bracelet! Happy (Belated?) Birthday Miss Dawn. Your new CC tote is just gorgeous—love that rich color. Not sure what name for your new tote since Penelope is already taken I believe — maybe Phoebe or Priscilla? Enjoy your new pretties .

 

[tealocean]

And finally, more pictures of my plum beauty! I’ve tried to capture the deep plum / burgundy tones. At first I was worried I’d regret not getting a black or navy “neutral” tone but this is a good neutral for the colours I wear, and I had no doubts about keeping her once I’d unboxed

I’m not really a tote person. I used to have a Michael Kors tote a few years ago but I gave it away because I never carried it amidst all my superbrand bags. I’ve never bought a neverfull because I know myself too well—I’ll hate the thin straps and not carry it! So having one really chic tote bag, a relatively small size, with clasps on the side panels to make it slim and comfortable to wear and the option to swap out the (actually very comfortable!) detachable shoulder straps for any strap I want—this is a lovely addition to my wardrobe even though I won’t wear it every day, the way I do my flap bags! I do love how she looks

She doesn’t have a name! Any ideas? View attachment 5599018View attachment 5599019View attachment 5599020

Beautiful!! Your tennis bracelet, pen, and beautiful plum tote are all so lovely! I can imagine how your bracelet shines in person! Your pen was a great bribe for yourself, lol! The plummy shade looks gorgeous in all lighting on your beautiful tote! I also see it as a great special neutral that works with many other beautiful colors. I love the chain strap that still has a comfortable leather strap for over your shoulder, and what a great option to be able to change the strap. I always enjoy that touch. I think that was a wonderful idea to have one smaller tote that you really love! You will enjoy it, and I will look forward to seeing her out and about in your pictures. I enjoy seeing those outings!

The books or maybe SLGs I noticed are the bright rainbow of beautiful leather looking items on the shelf behind your ink. I thought they looked like leather books or planner covers or maybe they are the beautiful colorful SLGS you have shown on here before. They're all lined up beautifully in a row behind your lovely bottles of ink, and drew my eye to them right away. Let me go back and find the picture again.

 

[tealocean]

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[tealocean]

I’ve been wanting a Chanel tote for ages—absolutely ages. I’ve had no luck getting one I liked for a while because the Chanel Timeless Tote, which I think is the nicest tote style they currently do is usually not available. Then I came across this beautiful burgundy/deep plum beauty. I really can’t take photos that do it justice View attachment 5597504View attachment 5597505

Oh Miss Dawn, now I'm laughing as I look closer to see the beautiful rainbow looks like highlighters! Is that what they are? I have one Stabilo highlighter (you will never guess which color !) and they look a lot like it now that I am not imagining them to be leather books/SLGs, lol. You have the most lovely way of displaying your beautiful treasures so even highlighters are pieces of art.

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Your one highlighter is turquoise!!

Yes indeed, that’s a picture of my writing desk in my study. I have a long twin computer desk setup next to it, for working from home and Mr Dawn has his desk in the new garden studio. Prior to home working, Mr Dawn and I used to share the long twin computer desk, but I’ve never shared my writing desk That’s my own pretty space

It keeps changing so here’s one picture. The pattern of books is my noticeboard and the rainbow is my highlighters. The shocking pink card labelled “You are absolutely fabulous darling” is from my CEO… it was a bit tongue in cheek to say how much she’d miss me while I was on mat leave, but I love it so it lives on my desk as a pep talk
ETA: I live in London, so although our house is a decent size it’s nothing like the size of an American suburban house! My study has a very comfortable leather sofa bed, a display cabinet for my pretty-ish stationery (notebooks from around the world) and multiple tall bookshelves and other storage. It also has a Juliet balcony and doubles up really well as a guest room, while Mr Dawn’s garden studio doubles up as more lounge / living space. We work hard on making the most of every living space and I’m always working on making pretty corners of the house

 

[Miss_Dawn]

What a stunning tennis bracelet! Happy (Belated?) Birthday Miss Dawn. Your new CC tote is just gorgeous—love that rich color. Not sure what name for your new tote since Penelope is already taken I believe — maybe Phoebe or Priscilla? Enjoy your new pretties .

Thank you my dearest @Iamminda! I’m still reflecting on names! Xx

 

[Miss_Dawn]

And where is @Sunshine mama who summoned me back to this thread? I remember at one point every birthday, anniversary and Valentine’s goodies were mapped out as my photo diary of the year but then Baby Dawn and back to uni happened and I no longer sleep or take pictures except of Baby Dawn! And then @Addicted to bags would say “I can’t believe you’re one year older again”

I can’t believe I’m 36. 36!!

 

[Addicted to bags]

And where is @Sunshine mama who summoned me back to this thread? I remember at one point every birthday, anniversary and Valentine’s goodies were mapped out as my photo diary of the year but then Baby Dawn and back to uni happened and I no longer sleep or take pictures except of Baby Dawn! And then @Addicted to bags would say “I can’t believe you’re one year older again”

I can’t believe I’m 36. 36!!

What's this I hear? You're another year older??

Happy belated birthday and I'm going to scroll back thru your thread to catch up. Congrats on the addition of Baby Dawn!

 

[Iamminda]

And where is @Sunshine mama who summoned me back to this thread? I remember at one point every birthday, anniversary and Valentine’s goodies were mapped out as my photo diary of the year but then Baby Dawn and back to uni happened and I no longer sleep or take pictures except of Baby Dawn! And then @Addicted to bags would say “I can’t believe you’re one year older again”

I can’t believe I’m 36. 36!!

36 is still young — 36 is like 12 (just multiply by a small number, 3). Happy Birthday Miss Dawn .

 

[Miss_Dawn]

What's this I hear? You're another year older??

Happy belated birthday and I'm going to scroll back thru your thread to catch up. Congrats on the addition of Baby Dawn!

I know right, whowouldathunk?

36 is still young — 36 is like 12 (just multiply by a small number, 3). Happy Birthday Miss Dawn .

That’s absolutely hilarious. My friend H has a phobia of years where she is a prime number, so unfortunately this tactic wouldn’t help her But I love it!

I actually like getting old. It means I’m taken more seriously at work, and I feel more confident in my own skin, in life. I care less what people think, which is great. And I’ve always wanted to be 36, I’m funny like that. There are certain dates I’ve waited for: 23, 36, 43 and then 51. Those will all be great years. 36 is working out pretty well in its first month!