Miss Piggy Is Right

I didn't get a lot of time to treasure hunt last week, but when I did grab some time I revisited this cream and tan Kadin handbag (circa 1950s I'm guessing). I'd been eyeing it for a while and when it was still there last week, I remembered Miss Piggy's words about having a bag for all social occasion, including Everyday. I'd been using my vintage bags when I went out to church or dinner, but what about everyday? The Kadin had a cool outside pocket with a straps and turn locks to keep the pocket closed. Inside, there was a zip pocket and fabric lining in the spacious main compartment. Little brass feet kept the purse on its tiptoes. Could this be my Everyday? I bought it, brought it home and did what little clean up it needed with a little saddle soap. The outside is a nice soft vinyl that feels really nice in the hand and for some reason, it looks like spring to me. I think I'll give it a whirl.

The good thing is I may have found an everyday bag. The bad thing is that even in the short time I had, I managed to also buy two other bags, one a red paper straw bag made in the Philippines and the other a vintage hard-sided straw shoulder bag. Of course, I don't need either one of these. But if something looks the least bit different, I buy it. I figure it's better to buy it and get to know it later than not buy it and have remorse over a missed opportunity.

So the overflow bags may be heading to eBay where they can be adopted by other women in love with bags. If I only had a closet like the one Oprah is putting in the California house for Steadman's suits I could keep every single one.