What Handbag/Purse Are You Carrying Today?!

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#33,842
Kimbashop said:
I love all these photos and discussions of gardens! We bought our house from a professional landscape architecture professor; before that family, a professor of horticulture and his master gardener wife lived in the house for 25 years. Our yard was beautifully landscaped with a seasonal rhythm of blooming trees and flowers. Unfortunately, with two kids, fulltime jobs, and less than stellar green thumbs, we have struggled to keep up with the beautiful landscaping-- we have simply tried to keep up with it. I'll post photographs next time we have a nice day. as the magnolia, lilac, quince, and apple trees are all blooming right now! Here are a couple of photos of our blooming bushes and trees from past years:

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Pertaining to bags of late, I've been carrying this lovely oldie-- new to me, though: Hermes Trim II 31cm in chocolate (Ebene?) Swift leather.

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Beautiful! The one thing I couldn't bring with me was a young Magnolia, it was so beautiful, I really miss it. I bet your yard looks great!
 
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#33,844
muchstuff said:
Hmmm, the way it hangs, the handle drop is perfect for my shoulder, it hugs your body so it's super comfy to carry, lovely leather. Great sized zip pocket on the lower front of the bag. Easy access to the "big black hole" which is actually easier to see into than most hobos. And the way it fools you into thinking the bag's a weird rectangular box when it's really nothing like that at all once broken in.
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I couldn't agree more. I have the small size same goat/silver hw. I travelled for seven months straight in 2017, this baby was with me everywhere, everyday. Love it.
 
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#33,848
Shelby33 said:
One is a shade garden, the other 4 are roses, perennials, some conifers. In the front garden I used thyme instead of mulch, it's great because it looks nice and you can walk on it. I probably have over 40 rose bushes, mostly antique that aren't available in commerce very easily.
Here's a few of the back yard.
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Oh my goodness!! I am late to this party, but I just have to say.....your gardens look like a fairy bower. :heart: You have a gift!
 
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Kimbashop said:
I love all these photos and discussions of gardens! We bought our house from a professional landscape architecture professor; before that family, a professor of horticulture and his master gardener wife lived in the house for 25 years. Our yard was beautifully landscaped with a seasonal rhythm of blooming trees and flowers. Unfortunately, with two kids, fulltime jobs, and less than stellar green thumbs, we have struggled to keep up with the beautiful landscaping-- we have simply tried to keep up with it. I'll post photographs next time we have a nice day. as the magnolia, lilac, quince, and apple trees are all blooming right now! Here are a couple of photos of our blooming bushes and trees from past years:

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Pertaining to bags of late, I've been carrying this lovely oldie-- new to me, though: Hermes Trim II 31cm in chocolate (Ebene?) Swift leather.

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Wow! How lucky are you to have inherited such gorgeousness, although I know it's a ton of upkeep and work (I come from a long line of avid gardeners). I left a yard full of blooming things when I moved to the Southwest, and am still trying to adjust to living in the desert. It's beautiful here, but more of a wild, barren beauty....takes some getting used to. Thanks for sharing your pics!
 
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#33,851
stylistbydesign said:
I only have a couple of AH bags, but every time I pull one out, I think, "Man, this brand is underrated!" The leather is really nice, and the details are well thought out. Enjoyed seeing your bag!:smile:
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I only have one, and I always marvel at its workmanship when I use it. The bag I have is very cleverly made well IMO.
 
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#33,852
Shelby33 said:
Thanks! It's really not that bad, once they are established they don't need too much watering. Spring is busy because I have to divide plants and tie up roses but otherwise it's not that bad! And I haven't done anything this year yet...the secret is finding out what works in my zone and soil, a lot of trial and error..
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Oh that’s good to know. Definitely finding the right plants to grow in your zone and sun exposure can be a challenge. I have been experimenting with a few different ones in pots. It’ll be interesting to see how they do when it really heats up in the summer.
 
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