Massaccesi Handbags

[TotinScience]

We just went binding under contract to buy a lovely home!
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Those are the things I care about, master bathtub, master closet, backyard oasis and lots of windows/nature-view/light and room height in the main hangout area of the home..



Aaaaand The sliding chain Astra shoulder bag version of the satchel is reality!!!!!'View attachment 4993603View attachment 4993604

It's exactly how I envisioned. This is my bag. I can't wait for it to ship in the morning and get here quick because the softer structure I requested will need real world test to know if I want the next one with any additional modifications.

But I want to order a tuscania one NOW!!!!! OR EVEN TWO!!!!!

Things are coming up @SouthernPurseGal

 

[ajamy]

Anybody has a bag made in straw? I think the Divina bag would be cool for the summer in straw, although a bit big for my taste

Marco did a straw promotion last year, I have a midi diva which slouches nicely, it was my favourite summer bag. However, it was probably best for less structured styles or smaller bags, I’m not sure a full size diva would hold its shape without extra backing.

 

[southernbelle43]

No that house we lost out over the weekend is gone....this is a house that was not on the market yet that we went to see yesterday and then right away convinced them not to list at all!!

Yea for you!!!! It was meant to be yours. There was probably something wrong with the other one and you will be glad you moved into this one. When we first moved to another state we found a house we liked, but did not get it. After moving into another one, there was a very rare flood for this city and the first house had water in it! It had never flooded in that area before. Lucky us.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Yea for you!!!! It was meant to be yours. There was probably something wrong with the other one and you will be glad you moved into this one. When we first moved to another state we found a house we liked, but did not get it. After moving into another one, there was a very rare flood for this city and the first house had water in it! It had never flooded in that area before. Lucky us.

Oh I love that story! Yeah this was our fifth offer and the first one that was accepted!! I have been in full time real estate HUNT mode, literally watching like a hawk the market in real time and reacting within minutes when something we like lists. Totally stressful and exhausting. We are as excited about being off the hunt as we are about the house! I'm hoping it is as lovely in person, but I won't see it inside until Saturday, our last day of due diligence. I'm taking the girls to drive there now to see the neighborhood and amenities from the minivan.

 

[southernbelle43]

Oh I love that story! Yeah this was our fifth offer and the first one that was accepted!! I have been in full time real estate HUNT mode, literally watching like a hawk the market in real time and reacting within minutes when something we like lists. Totally stressful and exhausting. We are as excited about being off the hunt as we are about the house! I'm hoping it is as lovely in person, but I won't see it inside until Saturday, our last day of due diligence. I'm taking the girls to drive there now to see the neighborhood and amenities from the minivan.

From the photos it looks perfect!!

 

[djfmn]

I jusr discoverd the Massaccesi BST Facebook group... pray for me.

Welcome to the group we are thrilled to have you join us.

 

[djfmn]

Anybody has a bag made in straw? I think the Divina bag would be cool for the summer in straw, although a bit big for my taste

I have a midi Victoria in straw. It is a great bag. Light and perfect for summer.

 

[BagsAndCarbs]

Marco did a straw promotion last year, I have a midi diva which slouches nicely, it was my favourite summer bag. However, it was probably best for less structured styles or smaller bags, I’m not sure a full size diva would hold its shape without extra backing.

I meant to say Diva instead of Divina, actually! I don't think Divina makes much sense in straw. Thanks for the info! I haven't seen a midi size on the website though, only the "Diva", which I'm assuming is full size.

Welcome to the group we are thrilled to have you join us.

Cheers! I'm the annoying person who kept asking questions until I finally got the little athena shoulder bag in red cherry nappa last monday. Now with those preloved bags on facebook, I think I'm simply doomed...

 

[BagsAndCarbs]

I keep thinking that I ordered the bag two Mondays ago when in fact I ordered it the Monday of this week. The wait is killing me and it's only been three days... I'll have to remind myself of this when I ask my 3 year old for patience at the third: "But I want snacks!"
I think I have the same hungry look she has when she spots the cookies as I do when I go to Marco's website 8 times a day.

 

[Rikireads]

We just went binding under contract to buy a lovely home!
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Those are the things I care about, master bathtub, master closet, backyard oasis and lots of windows/nature-view/light and room height in the main hangout area of the home..



Aaaaand The sliding chain Astra shoulder bag version of the satchel is reality!!!!!'View attachment 4993603View attachment 4993604

It's exactly how I envisioned. This is my bag. I can't wait for it to ship in the morning and get here quick because the softer structure I requested will need real world test to know if I want the next one with any additional modifications.

But I want to order a tuscania one NOW!!!!! OR EVEN TWO!!!!!

Congratulations! Beautiful home and bag!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Congratulations! Beautiful home and bag!

Oh thank you!!! I'm so excited about the goodies on their way to me! And moving into the house in 6 weeks.

 

[southernbelle43]

I keep thinking that I ordered the bag two Mondays ago when in fact I ordered it the Monday of this week. The wait is killing me and it's only been three days... I'll have to remind myself of this when I ask my 3 year old for patience at the third: "But I want snacks!"
I think I have the same hungry look she has when she spots the cookies as I do when I go to Marco's website 8 times a day.

Don’t worry. We have all been there.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I'm always good for about one month after I've paid and then I'm suddenly ants in my pants, desperate and wondering constantly where my goodies are! 1st world problems....

 

[carterazo]

I own both. The Athene has a noticeable surface sheen or shine, more so than any other MM leather in my collection. I only have one small Athene flora in a vibrant red, the color is very saturated and pretty. I have several Tuscania bags. The leather has lots of natural “wrinkles” or lines running thru it & in my experience is more matte in appearance than other leathers. IMO the color is softer. I have found that the leather needs a lot of conditioning when the color starts to look dusty, dry or lighter in tone. I have a full size Angel in Tuscania & it’s light as a feather! That’s the big advantage of this leather, it is extremely lightweight.

I also have both, Athene is not quite as soft and pliable as tuscania and is probably the glossiest of Marco’s leathers. I carry mine on formal/special occasions when I’m smartly dressed. Tuscania is a bit more casual IMO. But I love both leathers

@ajamy gave an excellent response. I just wanted to add that I think it was mentioned at one point that Athene is Tuscania with a glaze / glossy coating on top.

Thanks so much, ladies! Interesting info about the leathers.
The corner of my Athene China blue Sabrina midi seemed worn after 2 outings. After reading what others have said about Tuscania being thirsty, maybe that's what happened to my Athene bag. I will condition it to see what happens.

 

[ajamy]

I meant to say Diva instead of Divina, actually! I don't think Divina makes much sense in straw. Thanks for the info! I haven't seen a midi size on the website though, only the "Diva", which I'm assuming is full size.

The midi diva is approximately 21cm square, and the hardware on the tassels is different to suit the smaller size, as I said I love my straw one and have just received another in port merinos with dark gunmetal h/W. just Waiting for a bright day to take a picture.