A purse is a very personal
item. Most people have very specific
things they look for when purchasing one.
When I set out to buy one, it usually takes me days to find exactly what I am looking for. A purse becomes such a part of me that I will use it until it literally falls apart. I learned from experience that when I find a style I like I try to buy two so I have a backup when the first one is no longer serviceable.
When I set out to buy one, it usually takes me days to find exactly what I am looking for. A purse becomes such a part of me that I will use it until it literally falls apart. I learned from experience that when I find a style I like I try to buy two so I have a backup when the first one is no longer serviceable.
Several years ago, I found a purse
style that I really liked and used. Just
before the last purse broke, I went back to the store only to find the
manufacturer had discontinued that particular design. I looked everywhere both locally and online
to locate a similar one but to no avail.
As luck would have it, the son of a good friend developed an interest in
leatherwork and started making custom purses.
I brought him my beloved bag, now in a desperate state of decay, and
commissioned a new one with a few style improvements.
My first requirement in a purse is that it must have a
shoulder strap. Most of the time my
hands are full and I need the ability to sling my purse over my shoulder so I
can deal with the rest of the stuff I need to carry, like my coffee.
My second
requirement is that the bag has many compartments. By force of habit, I carry a lot of things
with me and I like to be able to lay my hands on something quickly rather than
dig through a bunch of other stuff before I can find what I want. This purse is ideal. The two front compartments hold my iPod and
iPhone, respectively. There is a zipper
compartment for things you don’t want to lose.
The center section opens and closes with a magnetic snap and holds
larger items like notebooks and pens.
Behind that is another zippered compartment where I can keep my wallet,
flashlight and other items. Inside this
compartment is another zippered one for smaller things like nail clippers and
lipstick.
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12 comments:
That is my kind of bag! I can carry all the things I need and everything is right at my fingertips!
Angela, I agree. I love the purses that have compartments inside for your drivers license, credit cards and money. If it has a holder for my iPhone, I'm hooked.
Hi, Angela and Sylvia! I admit I like one large pocket for my sunglasses. And lip balm. Otherwise, the handbag becomes a wallet?
I'm with you about a handbag needing a shoulder strap and several compartments. I like my purses to be comfortable, stylish, and versitile.
Congratulations and best of luck on your release!
Best--Adele
It takes me a long time to decide on a purse, too. And I do like compartments, but style is more of a consideration. As long as it's big enough. I have three kids and they like to pawn stuff on me while we're out. Loved the blurb to your story! IT sounds great!
Hi, Adele! I used to do cross-body style when I had kids to keep my hands free and the bag in place. I switched to tote because shoulder straps always fall off mine.
Hi, Kary! I'm about size and style. I used to have the criteria that a bag could hold a paperback. lol Before that, a bottle and/or a diaper. Thank you ladies, for posting.
What a beautiful cover. I can see why you want to have your purse reproduced. I hate when I find something that I love and it's out of stock!
I agree a purse is personal. I would never purchase one as a gift unless I took the person to the store to pick the purse out.
I love pockets, but they must work for me. Previously I needed places for glasses and sunglasses, but after cataract surgery I don't need that. Now I need a place for my Kindle or a book. I also want to get my hands on things like car keys, wallet, etc., quickly.
Yep, a purse is purely personal.
Looks a lot like the one I carry. I got in the habit of carrying a large purse when I was working and had to carry a glucose meter with me. I like compartments and a zippered inner pocket to carry jewelry when I travel.
Interesting blog!
Best, Emily Mims
Hi,Pat and Emily! I've bought handbags for people and they said they liked them. I think it is like most any gift--you have to know who the gift is for and is it a good match? Thanks for posting.
Hi, Augustina ... I am in awe of your organizational skills. Anyone who can make room for everything, including a flashlight, must truly be my opposite.
I rummage around, digging and pushing, turning bags up-side-down only to remember I never put that something in the bag in the first place.
I also love your cover. Your story sounds intriguing. I am a fan of second chances ... be they in this life or the next. Thanks :)
That's my kind of bag, too! Can't have enough pockets and compartments, and a strong shoulder strap is a definite must!
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