Hello doubtfulguest, my avatar is a picture of the old-fashioned clothespin that's attached to the dinner napkin at The French Laundry. I took the picture before a recent meal there.
Help on Carmino Styles!!!
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Gemibebe, thank you for posting that picture. I would really love a Montaigne but can't decide between Ebano or Carmine. I love so many things about this bag--the fact that it's convertible, the feet, the zippered closure, the adjustable handles, the clochette and lock...
. I'm still sitting on the fence though and thinking maybe I should go with my first love a campagna in black. Decisions, Decisions!!!
24 Faubourg, I would go for the Carmine as Montaigne is such a cute bag that I think a brighter color will highlight all its features! I have tried the Carmine Montaigne in the BV boutique and it looks great. However, since my most beloved color for Montaigne is still Magnolia, therefore I bought a Veneta in Carmine instead! 
I would rather choose Ebano for a more classic style such as the Veneta.
Syma, it really depends what kind of bags you like and what you already have. A black bag is always indispensible in the whole collection, however, since I already have black bag and somehow I think a lighter color can better demonstrate the ultra-fine craftsmanship for the interwoven leather, therefore my first 2 purchases of BV are all lighter/brighter colors: Magnolia and Carmine!
I would rather choose Ebano for a more classic style such as the Veneta. Syma, it really depends what kind of bags you like and what you already have. A black bag is always indispensible in the whole collection, however, since I already have black bag and somehow I think a lighter color can better demonstrate the ultra-fine craftsmanship for the interwoven leather, therefore my first 2 purchases of BV are all lighter/brighter colors: Magnolia and Carmine!
loving the carmine montaigne. i want to go see it tomorrow. i love it as a hand held bag and converted to a tote that could go over the shoulder. my question is will the color be high maintenance? will it be subject to color fade or color transfer? otherwise it is a fabulous color and i think it will look great with my ebano and ottone accessories. thanks
I'm loving the colour but I would really like a nice slouchy style for it like the sloane or campagna. Unfortunately it doesn't come in either. While I love the montaigne I'm really a shoulder bag person and the montaigne is too boxy for that. That just leaves the veneta, but I have one in ebano anyway and would love a different style.
Hello gemibebe, thank you for your suggestions!! It will all depend on which color I decide on with an Hermes bag that is coming my way. It's a new style I am waiting to see in person. It's likely I'll go for the Carmine over the Ebano, though!
You picked well, BTW! Your 2 latest BV's are TDF.
You picked well, BTW! Your 2 latest BV's are TDF.
24 Faubourg, I would go for the Carmine as Montaigne is such a cute bag that I think a brighter color will highlight all its features! I have tried the Carmine Montaigne in the BV boutique and it looks great. However, since my most beloved color for Montaigne is still Magnolia, therefore I bought a Veneta in Carmine instead!
LOL doubtfulguest! I think they invite every guest to keep theirs! Both my husband and I kept ours, and we took home a few business cards as well. I took this picture while resting on the veranda after our meal. How was your French Laundry experience?
It's been a few years, and when you said you took a picture, I wasn't sure if you took it home as well...
My 11am lunch was fabulous!! My friend and I try new places a few times each year and that was by far our most adventurous meal. While I don't think any particular dish was heart-stopping, the experience of eating there was quite worth it. Something like 9 courses, all the salt, the 100 yr old balsamic vinegar, the ever-present salmon tartar ice cream cone...And the waiter was a doll when I tried to use my expired credit card
My 11am lunch was fabulous!! My friend and I try new places a few times each year and that was by far our most adventurous meal. While I don't think any particular dish was heart-stopping, the experience of eating there was quite worth it. Something like 9 courses, all the salt, the 100 yr old balsamic vinegar, the ever-present salmon tartar ice cream cone...And the waiter was a doll when I tried to use my expired credit card
Doubtfulguest, I'm glad you enjoyed your experience, too! I have to agree with you; while not one dish really stood out my experience as a whole was truly memorable.
Oops, sorry Syma, didn't mean to hijack your thread!
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Oops, sorry Syma, didn't mean to hijack your thread!
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