tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post7619420639870386978..comments2024-03-29T02:44:11.750-05:00Comments on .@VickiBatman: How many weeks til Christmas? #holidaybook #RLFblog #handbagVicki Batman, sassy writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-50015880116333725652017-07-11T12:02:31.532-05:002017-07-11T12:02:31.532-05:00Vicki, thank you so much for inviting me to your g...Vicki, thank you so much for inviting me to your gorgeous page :) It's lovely over here...and just look at all those gals' purses! :) I feel a shopping spree comin' on! :) LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-13816168675305738532017-07-11T11:22:54.649-05:002017-07-11T11:22:54.649-05:00Hi, Joan! Soooo good to see you, woman! And why am...Hi, Joan! Soooo good to see you, woman! And why am I not surprised you have a metallic gold bag? Of course you do. And of course, it's showing wear, because it's such a go-to thing, isn't it? I nearly always pop on gold earrings, too, because like the gold bag, they add pop and I read somewhere that placing gold or copper near the face highlights and draws the eye there :) Who knows if it's true or not, but then I think I still hold hope that Santa Claus is "somewhere" out there, livin' large! (pun time)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in, you know I appreciate it :)<br /><br />LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-72614687957325858392017-07-11T10:41:19.129-05:002017-07-11T10:41:19.129-05:00Hey, Loretta. Nice post. I have a metallic gold cr...Hey, Loretta. Nice post. I have a metallic gold cross-the-body handbag that I've literally worn out. The gold has rubbed off the corners, but the bag is the perfect size. I hate to throw it away! Also bought it at SteinMart. *g*Joan Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-66051276386205600272017-07-10T21:22:29.840-05:002017-07-10T21:22:29.840-05:00Hi, Anna :) I so agree with you, one can never hav...Hi, Anna :) I so agree with you, one can never have too many purses. Again, I may have to sedate my hubby. And how serendipitous, pink is one of my favorite colors so I'm sure I'd covet your pink tote as much as Ruth's Poka-dots! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing that you've read Christmas on the Strand and fell in love :) I'm a bit partial to it myself! ;) <br /><br />LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-62694812501650663982017-07-10T20:03:22.290-05:002017-07-10T20:03:22.290-05:00I usually wear some kind of black so I love a purs...I usually wear some kind of black so I love a purse that pops. I don't have any metallic ones, but I'm now considering it. My go-to purse is a deep pink tote. Like shoes, you can never have too many purses :) <br /><br />I read Christmas on the Strand and I loved it!! <br /><br />-annaAnna Loreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902989709766936483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-6574320386778464342017-07-10T17:26:48.207-05:002017-07-10T17:26:48.207-05:00Oh, phoo, Vicki! I was going to ask to borrow it! ...Oh, phoo, Vicki! I was going to ask to borrow it! :) Just shows ya, put the gals in a room with some hotsy totsy stuff and there's gonna be a lot of oohin' and aahin'! LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-21013033345475372432017-07-10T16:10:51.785-05:002017-07-10T16:10:51.785-05:00I'll take Ruth's bag. I love polka dots!!!...I'll take Ruth's bag. I love polka dots!!!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-22142321622467752232017-07-10T14:49:46.581-05:002017-07-10T14:49:46.581-05:00Well, shut my mouth and call me ZuZu! :) Lord, it&...Well, shut my mouth and call me ZuZu! :) Lord, it's been awhile :) Love the nickname I earned at conference :) I have to say, I also love the description of that Betsy Johnson bag :) Polk a dots are so much FUN! And everyone knows girls wanna have fun! :) <br /><br />You'll have to show me what you buy for Nationals...who knows, I may be tempted to buy something in the same line! :) <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by Ruth, AND for sharing your "over-the-top" bag :) LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-7176902984851336752017-07-10T14:42:48.930-05:002017-07-10T14:42:48.930-05:00Hey ZuZu,
Good to see you here. Currently my fav...Hey ZuZu,<br /> Good to see you here. Currently my favorite handbag is a Betsy Johnson, large tote, black with white polk a dots and a giant gold metallic bow. It was a gift from my husband, but picked out by my 90 yr old mother in law. I currently on the search for a new bag for Nationals- I will use any excuse to buy shoes and handbags.<br /><br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598858459331599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-68728884634017745742017-07-10T13:50:28.918-05:002017-07-10T13:50:28.918-05:00Hi, Liese :) I have several friends who carry thei...Hi, Liese :) I have several friends who carry their bags daily. Most, like you, buy a good basic color so they're always "good to go" :) I can certainly understand that. If it works, leave it alone! :) I have to say my curiosity is piqued about your abstract tulip designed one, though...I think you need to make a date with Vicki and post us a picture! :)<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by and for leaving a comment :) LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-12421259695617423462017-07-10T13:46:10.364-05:002017-07-10T13:46:10.364-05:00Hey, Jacqueline, nice to see you :) Feels like we ...Hey, Jacqueline, nice to see you :) Feels like we just met somewhere else this morning, doesn't it? :) And yes, I think with all the cyber deals etc. people do start early. Why not buy while it's on sale? :) Plus, sometimes you need a little Christmas, right this very minute, don't you? :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing that you enjoy my writing. You know the feeling's mutual, Sugar :) <br /><br />LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-50001850708351187422017-07-10T13:39:25.645-05:002017-07-10T13:39:25.645-05:00I tend to carry one bag until the handle falls off...I tend to carry one bag until the handle falls off. So, I try and keep the color pretty neutral (like beige). For Christmas my husband gave me one with a rather abstract design of tulips (? they are abstracts) on stems. Very colorful. I do have to admit I've gotten a few comments about how pretty it is.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />LieseLiesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02966381021139898743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-84331977238460515712017-07-10T13:30:43.711-05:002017-07-10T13:30:43.711-05:00Hi Lo,
My handbags are pretty conservative, but i...Hi Lo,<br /><br />My handbags are pretty conservative, but it's a great idea to carry colorful ones. I was thinking of the Hallmark Christmas in July films myself. Long ago I said that the ways things are going these days, people will start their Christmas shopping in July. Anyway, I love your writing and intend to read more of your books.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-85799929360839257672017-07-10T11:57:27.089-05:002017-07-10T11:57:27.089-05:00Aha! Ship away, Cynthia! I'll sedate my hubby!...Aha! Ship away, Cynthia! I'll sedate my hubby! (And probably have to buy a new house with a larger closet!lol) I do know what you mean about transferring all my stuff from one purse to another. It does get frustrating and sometimes throws the odds in favor of the gold bag yet one more time :)<br /><br />Thank you for mentioning your love of Christmas on the Strand :) I'm glad you enjoyed it... The Verandah is right on its heels in case you want to return to Galveston with all the people :) And, Charmin' the dog, of course :) And then there's Terence... ;) <br /><br />Thanks for dropping in, gal :) LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-2527853828319048412017-07-10T11:41:09.711-05:002017-07-10T11:41:09.711-05:00I was staring at my shelves of colorful purses the...I was staring at my shelves of colorful purses the other day and trying to decide what to do with them all. Maybe I'll ship some to you, Lo. It seems like too much work to move things out of one purse and into another and when I do, I always leave something important behind. I like a purse with lots of pockets (and room for bookmarks)! Loved CHRISTMAS ON THE STRAND!Cynthia Samplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929989117595369746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-71803582043550978962017-07-10T11:38:47.162-05:002017-07-10T11:38:47.162-05:00Hi, Melissa! It's great to see you here :) And...Hi, Melissa! It's great to see you here :) And you're absolutely right, what's not to love about black handbags? They're just as delightful as the "little black dress"! Always there and always correct for any occasion. I'm tempted by the deep chocolates, also. I guess you can see from reading this, I'm tempted by everything lol :) That's why my closet's full. My hubby darn near faints if I come in with a new one. <br /><br />I'm glad you like Gable as much as I do...the guy just had that "It" factor, didn't he? Just the right balance of macho and sensitivity.<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by :) LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-4903530548021851092017-07-10T11:32:49.475-05:002017-07-10T11:32:49.475-05:00Hello, Stacey :) It's great seeing you here. A...Hello, Stacey :) It's great seeing you here. And, I'm sure I'd love the Banana Republic purse you wag around. Those type of bags, the well worn, though always stylish bags, are some of my favorites. My Fossil is showing the wear too, but it still dangles from shoulder most often.<br /><br />I'm delighted you're going to start at the beginning of the Southern Breezes series since you've already visited The Verandah, which is in the middle. You'll catch a glimpse of the others you've already met, plus get a gander at Terence Whittaker from the opening. He's a neat guy. I wouldn't mind living across the street from him. Lordy at the stories I could weave with him if he was real :) He does a pretty good job of bringing me tales anyway, though.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by! :) LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-35858842931983744222017-07-10T11:08:53.515-05:002017-07-10T11:08:53.515-05:00I love black handbags. They go with everything (ok...I love black handbags. They go with everything (okay I wear a lot of black) but recently I purchased second hand a dark chocolate one. I love it although since I've cut back on what goes inside my bag, I'm finding it a little big. Oh well. :)<br /><br />Loved the excerpt! Gable is one of my favorite movie heroes.Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-83204170975733098012017-07-10T10:53:21.085-05:002017-07-10T10:53:21.085-05:00Thank you for having me, Vicki :) And like you, I ...Thank you for having me, Vicki :) And like you, I have my eye on the calendar AND on the retail sales. Even though I'm mainly a pantser in my writing, I'm a planner when it comes to Christmas! :) <br /><br />Thankfully, I have a few friends who are avid readers, so gifting books to them is a fun thing to do. I know their taste well, so I never have to worry about not getting it right. <br /><br />LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-45008796809015721872017-07-10T10:50:20.956-05:002017-07-10T10:50:20.956-05:00I usually have a metallic handbag I carry too! The...I usually have a metallic handbag I carry too! They do add a certain bling to the get-up. I've recently changed to a large leather tote from Banana Republic that I've wagged around for 10 years. The thing never gives out just has a delicious patina from being abused.<br /><br />The Southern Breezes series is delightful and a fun read, but I did miss the kick off! I'm off for a good Christmas story right now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-92203231329471309042017-07-10T10:43:39.665-05:002017-07-10T10:43:39.665-05:00Good morning, Angela and Loretta! I saw on FB not ...Good morning, Angela and Loretta! I saw on FB not long ago that Christmas is six months away. I'm like "oh my! Time to get ready!" Seriously, not decorate the house or stuff like that, but begin looking for special gifts or making them. Lovely to have you, Loretta!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-43328348642366636952017-07-10T10:12:23.273-05:002017-07-10T10:12:23.273-05:00Mornin' Vicki! I just glanced at Angela's ...Mornin' Vicki! I just glanced at Angela's comment and thought, well, we're darn near doin' that Hallmark thing, aren't we? <br /><br />Christmas on the Strand is the beginning of my Southern Breezes series, all set in Galveston.<br /><br />Savanna Burke has met Terence Whittaker on-line, and decides to move a little out of character and join him for the Christmas Ball, with both of them masked, seeing if they can find each other. <br /><br />She's just a tad nervous, because not only is this the first date since her husband's death, but Terence is Galveston's well-known psychic. What's a gal to do with that? How much is a psychic able to see? Savanna's never known one before. But she's intrigued, enough to meet him...as long as the meeting's in public. <br /><br />Christmas on the Strand brings you the love and warmth of Christmas, the thrill of a beginning romance, the delight of a wintry Christmas down Galveston way, an introduction to Charmin', the town dog, and the mystery that winds its way through all the Southern Breezes series...a ghost. One that's dressed in roaring twenties attire. <br />Loretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-63009877503580842332017-07-10T06:47:08.709-05:002017-07-10T06:47:08.709-05:00When I saw the title of this post, I thought you w...When I saw the title of this post, I thought you were going to write about Hallmark Movies & Mysteries showing Christmas movies this week (smile!).Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.com