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We did a lot of apple picking and pumpkin picking with the children and it is definitely a lot of fun to do as a family! I live in an agricultural area and there are always apple and pumpkin festivals happening. We still go with our now teenaged boys to the pumpkin patch once a year to pick out our pumpkins.
I love that! Before I became a mom, it always seemed like such a fun, cute date idea, and now it seems like such a fun family activity. I’be envisioned it for years…I think we’re going to have to make it happen some day!
 
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So, I need help…

My most recent order is a Minerva Midi in Rust Handmade Vacchetta, extended flap, with fringe added to the flap. This was my inspiration (I believe @coach943’s bag), but mine will not have grommets.

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I’ve been wanting a fringe bag for awhile, and really really wanted to following bag but thought I had no shot because it’s made by an independent designer who does drops that sell out in seconds. However, much to my surprise, I actually managed to score one in a drop this morning.
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So, my question is, do I still go with fringe on the Minerva Midi now that I have the fringe bucket bag I wanted also coming to me? Or do I reach out to Marco and ask him not to add the fringe if he hasn’t started production yet (obviously if he has, it’s a moot point). I’m torn as I really do like the look of the Minerva Midi with fringe, but I don’t know if it’s overkill to own two bags with fringe. And, not that I have any plans to sell the Minerva, but if I ever needed to, I imagine it would be much easier to sell without fringe. On the other hand, they are pretty different style bags and will be different colors so maybe two fringe bags is ok? I do feel like the rust color lends itself to a fringe vibe.

I tend to gravitate towards bags with, what size consider, interesting elements- studs, prints, specific color or colorblocking, etc. I’m a bit picky in what I like within these elements, but it’s definitely often a draw for me with bags. So, in that vein, keeping the fringe on the Minerva makes sense and fits in with what I am usually drawn too. But I also do worry that maybe one fringe bag is good enough for my collection and satisfies my fringe desire. Do I really want two fringe bags? Will I use both fringe bags? I honestly don’t know. But then, a part of me wonders if I’ll find the Minerva boring without fringe because while it’s a style I’ve been interested in, aesthetically, I haven’t been quite sure how I feel about it and don’t know I could say I truly liked the aesthetics until I saw the fringe version.

Any thoughts/words or wisdom?
Hmm...
Minerva in Handmade Vacchetta is going to be divine either way. A pity you do not like the grommets, as they would give you option of varying (fringes on or off).

I'd worry that holes without grommets might look tatty after a while, especially when your baby becomes a toddler... those fringes will get pulled ;)
 
Hmm...
Minerva in Handmade Vacchetta is going to be divine either way. A pity you do not like the grommets, as they would give you option of varying (fringes on or off).

I'd worry that holes without grommets might look tatty after a while, especially when your baby becomes a toddler... those fringes will get pulled ;)
I think my issue with grommet is that we have a dog bag/carrier that has grommets on the sides for air holes. It’s kind of all I can think about now when I see grommets-air holes for the animal to breathe. :lol:
 
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@christinemliu The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of whipstitching! I think I’m going to ask Marco if it’s a possibility. Thank you for the suggestion!
Oh cool!!! That's something I've thought of asking but kept forgetting to ask. I'd send a pic...like there's the more subtle whipstitch that's like a line (or is that more along the lines of weaving haha) and then the one similar to Bal handles...so your pic would him an idea which one you're thinking of.
 
I love that! Before I became a mom, it always seemed like such a fun, cute date idea, and now it seems like such a fun family activity. I’be envisioned it for years…I think we’re going to have to make it happen some day!
I had the same thought about picking peaches in season. It was great fun but your tendency to keep picking and picking and I ended up with WAY more than we could ever eat, can, freeze, give away, etc. :lol:
 
If Marco does whip stitching I am DONE FOR. Take what’s left of my money Marco. Just take it. It’s already yours. :nuts::nuts:

also definitely need a laptop sleeve, planner cover, notebook cover, and all things. I’m in trouble.
I am not familiar with whip stitching. So I googled it...
However, I am still uncertain what it would entail on a leather bag :-s.
Can someone post a photo, please?
 
I am not familiar with whip stitching. So I googled it...
However, I am still uncertain what it would entail on a leather bag :-s.
Can someone post a photo, please?
Like the stitching here that wraps around the edges!
 

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My MIL’s Little Diana in dark blue nappa and navy blue Fiore, which are a perfect match. Light gunmetal hardware. These blue colors are very dark, almost black in low lighting. I love very dark navy blues, as does my MIL, so she was very happy.
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Those both turned out gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing I love seeing peoples orders! :biggrin:
 
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