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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gilmore Girl" data-source="post: 3417718" data-attributes="member: 106744">I had no idea Sancho. We must discuss bags and bins over tea someday <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Some of my friends call me the 'bag lady'. I have (or had) a 'problem' with handbags. But, i have sold and donated some over the last couple of years during my big de-clutter project. I have much less stuff in my apartment now and it sure feels good to simplify. I now have a few Kipling bags (I love Kipling), a LongchampTote and a nice Brighton quilted pattern microfiber bag. I still think that is too much and will probably get rid of one of them. I also have less bins these days.  I have much less stuff cluttering the apartment and I really like it this way now.I sold , recycled and donated a lot of stuff.Just like binoculars, I still am searching for the perfect handbag. It's a phantom that will never be found, but I still like to try <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ... It's futile ...like those Bigfoot hunters wasting their time roaming around in the forest searching for something that doesn't exist. But, I have improved a little  and don't look so hard anymore for the perfect bin or bag.I only had one 'alpha' bag ever (Fendi), but it was heavy (very good material) and the leather straps dug into my arms and my shoulders hurt too, so I got rid of it. I almost bought a Prada last year, but talked myself out of it. Just like bins, the mid-range bags are good enough ... and I enjoy the relatively inexpensive Kipling bags more than most expensive brands. Plus they come with a furry monkey charm.  I also am concerned about over consumption in general and I'm trying to reduce my footprint. But, I never had children so that right there reduces my footprint quite a bit...so I shouldn't feel too bad when I go shopping occasionally  (which is not nearly as much these days).I went pretty far off topic here and will stop now.</blockquote>

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