This is a very appealing idea. I wish I had a purse area that looked like a luxurious FSH window, and velvet is always a part of that fantasy.
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This is a very appealing idea. I wish I had a purse area that looked like a luxurious FSH window, and velvet is always a part of that fantasy.
Thank you! I bought it almost a year ago. I was attracted to the simplicity of the Plume's appearance. I admire it's understatement.[emoji8]
Thank you for the compliment! I can wear the Plume over my shoulder. The bag is versatile. I use it casually or for informal evenings out.
Mrs O your gloves and hoodie look super stylish and practical. This Chanel idea is refreshing. I always take Chanel more on the formal side. This hoodie is cute and definitely looks comfortable to wear day to day. Glad to hear the good planning for your house. I am going through the house renovation as well. It's energy draining and I am dying to go back and live in my own house. The rented place doesn't feel like home.
Corde, for Birkin probably think twice. It has to be something you like and something you would actually use not to display on your shelf. It's expensive enough that it would be a shame if you end up not into it. I feel very bad that I don't use two of my bags( one B and one K). DH says"what's the point to store the bag in the closet forever?" These two bags were purchased without careful considerations...
Karen, thank you for your kind words. I hope that the renovation finishes in time too. I wish to spend Christmas in my own home. So far it looks like everything is on schedule.
My little baby turned into one yesterday. He is such a cutie pie that I could just smile when I see him. He started making funny movement as soon as he heard music. I went crazy and bought him five different music boxes. He is totally excited and is trying all of them, along with his own dancing movements.
Ppup, I am really excited to see all your new H additions. You selected a few excellent scarves! I love your new dress. Very nice boots to go with the dress too!! The new Kelly definitely got several great H companions. [emoji7][emoji7][emoji106][emoji106]
I am now waiting on my kids and DH to arrive in my office so we could go attend our company Halloween party. I got Pikachu for my toddler and a baby tigger costume for my one year old. They look shockingly cute in those. [emoji173]️
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! We have a very busy one ahead. Need to go choose the closet shelf and pickup a guest from the airport on Saturday.
Petit Lou Lou's(Louis) birthday 10/27:
Corde, for Birkin probably think twice. It has to be something you like and something you would actually use not to display on your shelf. It's expensive enough that it would be a shame if you end up not into it. I feel very bad that I don't use two of my bags( one B and one K). DH says"what's the point to store the bag in the closet forever?" These two bags were purchased without careful considerations...
Karen, thank you for your kind words. I hope that the renovation finishes in time too. I wish to spend Christmas in my own home. So far it looks like everything is on schedule.
My little baby turned into one yesterday. He is such a cutie pie that I could just smile when I see him. He started making funny movement as soon as he heard music. I went crazy and bought him five different music boxes. He is totally excited and is trying all of them, along with his own dancing movements.
Ppup, I am really excited to see all your new H additions. You selected a few excellent scarves! I love your new dress. Very nice boots to go with the dress too!! The new Kelly definitely got several great H companions. [emoji7][emoji7][emoji106][emoji106]
I am now waiting on my kids and DH to arrive in my office so we could go attend our company Halloween party. I got Pikachu for my toddler and a baby tigger costume for my one year old. They look shockingly cute in those. [emoji173]️
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! We have a very busy one ahead. Need to go choose the closet shelf and pickup a guest from the airport on Saturday.
Petit Lou Lou's(Louis) birthday 10/27:
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Hi Cafe,
I'm wrapping up another busy week in my now chilly studio! At least I have some new goodies to keep me warm. I got a poncho/jacket/hoodie from Chanel that I didn't think I was going to find but one weirdly showed up at my SAs store so she texted immediately. I got the matching skirt but it's way too short for me to feel comfortable wearing even with super opaque tights-one of those moments where tPF convinced me I needed something that I never wear. I'm wearing the hoodie today over a long sleeve black tee and jeans. I also spontaneously grabbed these lambskin fingerless gloves. I only tried them on because my BFF was trying them on and then I loved them. I got 10% off as I had a brand new department store account that I opened but never used so that was a bonus.
I'm waiting to find one more winter-y piece as I got a sweater from NM but it arrived with a torn hem so I'm seeing if I can track down another one. I also have a few H scarves to try on at the boutique soon, I'm exploring the solids this season as the prints aren't calling to me and practically sitting on my hands waiting for bags. Still no news of them coming. Trying to stay strong. I will share the sweater if I track it down and any scarves I get of course!
In bag storage conversation, we are finishing our master bedroom and bath attic conversion in our 1920's stone Colonial. The whole third floor was attic with a small servants room and bathroom. Today the hardwoods are getting refinished, then tile floor in the bath, then my built ins and the bathroom vanity get installed in a week or two. They are built in under the sloped ceiling and will hold all my bags and they are deep so I think the boxes from my H bags can fit deep inside, with the bags in dust bags up front. The upper part near the slope will hold bracelets stands and fashion jewelry. I will have one shelf for my CSGMs which I keep in boxes and I may try folding down my silks on another shelf, I keep them draped over suit hangers in my closet now. I also got a built in wide dresser. They were very pricey but I think they're totally worth it as the closets are walk in but they also have slopped ceilings and will not allow for bags and a dresser in there. I didn't get anything fancy for the shelves because I'm thinking of upholstering them in a white velvet with some padding underneath or making some cushioned mats to sit on the shelves. I will have to wait till we move up to the bedroom to figure that out. The cabinets are right by a vertical structural beam that I'm going to hang hooks on to serve as a valet for my outfits and I have room for a chaise and side table to keep a tray for my bag contents and daily jewelry. With my vanity nearby, I'm going to have a super functional dressing area in our new room! The only catch is that I often forget things in my room and now will have to climb to the third floor repeatedly trying to leave the house. At least all the stairs will get keep my butt in shape!
To counteract the girly side of the room, DH is getting a comfy "man" chair that I hope is not too ugly and large TV on the other side of the room. We are also going to do window seats for the cats. We moved into the house almost 4 years ago after renovating the first two floors. We were undecided about finishes for the bathroom and I'm glad we waited. @MadMadCat we also had a small servant kitchen, breakfast room and large dining room that we combined to make one large kitchen and family room as we're not sitting at a long dining table with the cats every night. When we have a large dinner, we have a table in our "formal" living room that expands. For us it was much more functional to expand the kitchen and a much better investment in improving the property.
I'm so excited the floors are getting done today and next week, it means things are really moving forward. I don't think we'll be done by Thanksgiving but I'm hoping for the week before Christmas. I have a long break between Christmas and New Year so we can move upstairs and I can work on my projects. We're both self employed and going with out assistants for the next few quiet months but juggling all the contractors with our busy schedules is so stressy. We each have to take turns working at home which is difficult for me.
Ok, I better get back to work so I can leave to get my hair done this evening!
PS I was not driving while taking that picture-I was safely parked
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Love the poncho/jacket/hoodie and the gloves! I've never understood the point of fingerless gloves but think they look so cool. I take a more casual approach with Chanel RTW so I really appreciate these pieces.
I am wanting a Birkin also & still can't find one that I believe looks right on me. I think 35 is too large for my frame. The 30 might be better but I think the lines of the bag are a little different. I like the appearance of the 35 better. I've been told the 35 is overpowering on me.
I also should write down PbP's statement. Good advice!
I don't consider the Plume old fashioned. It seems like a prototype for bags I see people wearing. I think this bag is overlooked in favor of current styles. I appreciate the details of the Plume's interior, obviously not visible when walking on the street!
I love this bag, it couldn't be more perfect!! I've been itching for the right vintage rouge H bag for a few years now. I look at Kellys and plumes all the time. I think I'm enjoying the looking more that the finding though because I never commit. And now PBP's new bag has made me think even new rouge H is a possibility in sombrero.
Thank you for the compliment about my Plume. TpF has been a very helpful education about Hermes -everything. I appreciate the feedback from the posts since it gives valuable perspectives. It is better to choose carefully rather than buying impulsively or with only a little deliberation. I admire you for that.
PbP's bag is amazing! Though I don't need anymore RH, her bag would be so tempting, I don't know if I would be able to resist!
Happy Birthday to handsome Louis[emoji324][emoji513][emoji510][emoji504][emoji517]
Your comment about the Birkin and also handbag use is wise. I want to remember that as well as other recent advice. It's important to choose carefully & appreciate what we have.
Have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Halloween[emoji8]
Hi Cafe,
I'm wrapping up another busy week in my now chilly studio! At least I have some new goodies to keep me warm. I got a poncho/jacket/hoodie from Chanel that I didn't think I was going to find but one weirdly showed up at my SAs store so she texted immediately. I got the matching skirt but it's way too short for me to feel comfortable wearing even with super opaque tights-one of those moments where tPF convinced me I needed something that I never wear. I'm wearing the hoodie today over a long sleeve black tee and jeans. I also spontaneously grabbed these lambskin fingerless gloves. I only tried them on because my BFF was trying them on and then I loved them. I got 10% off as I had a brand new department store account that I opened but never used so that was a bonus.
I'm waiting to find one more winter-y piece as I got a sweater from NM but it arrived with a torn hem so I'm seeing if I can track down another one. I also have a few H scarves to try on at the boutique soon, I'm exploring the solids this season as the prints aren't calling to me and practically sitting on my hands waiting for bags. Still no news of them coming. Trying to stay strong. I will share the sweater if I track it down and any scarves I get of course!
In bag storage conversation, we are finishing our master bedroom and bath attic conversion in our 1920's stone Colonial. The whole third floor was attic with a small servants room and bathroom. Today the hardwoods are getting refinished, then tile floor in the bath, then my built ins and the bathroom vanity get installed in a week or two. They are built in under the sloped ceiling and will hold all my bags and they are deep so I think the boxes from my H bags can fit deep inside, with the bags in dust bags up front. The upper part near the slope will hold bracelets stands and fashion jewelry. I will have one shelf for my CSGMs which I keep in boxes and I may try folding down my silks on another shelf, I keep them draped over suit hangers in my closet now. I also got a built in wide dresser. They were very pricey but I think they're totally worth it as the closets are walk in but they also have slopped ceilings and will not allow for bags and a dresser in there. I didn't get anything fancy for the shelves because I'm thinking of upholstering them in a white velvet with some padding underneath or making some cushioned mats to sit on the shelves. I will have to wait till we move up to the bedroom to figure that out. The cabinets are right by a vertical structural beam that I'm going to hang hooks on to serve as a valet for my outfits and I have room for a chaise and side table to keep a tray for my bag contents and daily jewelry. With my vanity nearby, I'm going to have a super functional dressing area in our new room! The only catch is that I often forget things in my room and now will have to climb to the third floor repeatedly trying to leave the house. At least all the stairs will get keep my butt in shape!
To counteract the girly side of the room, DH is getting a comfy "man" chair that I hope is not too ugly and large TV on the other side of the room. We are also going to do window seats for the cats. We moved into the house almost 4 years ago after renovating the first two floors. We were undecided about finishes for the bathroom and I'm glad we waited. @MadMadCat we also had a small servant kitchen, breakfast room and large dining room that we combined to make one large kitchen and family room as we're not sitting at a long dining table with the cats every night. When we have a large dinner, we have a table in our "formal" living room that expands. For us it was much more functional to expand the kitchen and a much better investment in improving the property.
I'm so excited the floors are getting done today and next week, it means things are really moving forward. I don't think we'll be done by Thanksgiving but I'm hoping for the week before Christmas. I have a long break between Christmas and New Year so we can move upstairs and I can work on my projects. We're both self employed and going with out assistants for the next few quiet months but juggling all the contractors with our busy schedules is so stressy. We each have to take turns working at home which is difficult for me.
Ok, I better get back to work so I can leave to get my hair done this evening!
PS I was not driving while taking that picture-I was safely parked
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mrs O., Oh my, those gloves are the bomb! I thought my neo boots were edgy! Wow, I want those for Christmas! Your house plans sound amazing. Our kitchen was also part butler pantry and just a humble wash area and a wood burning oven /stove! Seriously, we had just had our baby girl and I was aghast that the house still had all these original elements including gas lights, coal burning fireplace that was not to code, a Lord Crapper pull chain toilet. Poor DH said he knew this was going to need all new wiring, electrical and plumbing, etc etc. so we did not move in for six months. We have some really hilarious house renovation stories. Now our kitchen is still tiny, but manageable as we are a family of three, and now empty nesters since DD is away at med school and on her own. The butler pantry was converted to our breakfast area and there is hardly enough room for a kitchen island. Well it will be quite a project for someone else to expand the ground floor and upper story spaces to include a nice big kitchen, family room, closets and another bathroom or two.Contractor special anyone? I am just happy we have a Viking range though the smaller size and a huge 48 inch subzero fridge though it is not your typical triangle work layout lol. Boy that fridge was a nightmare to move it and out. The first one lasted 23 years though!
