Saturday, February 19, 2011

[christmas in february]

in the past i carried full length garment bags with me when i traveled. i wear a lot of suits. those days are kinda over.

back in december, i posted my christmas wish list. to my surprise santa forgot all about me and didn't get me a single thing. i'm not sure why he didn't. i was really good. i'm starting to think that jolly ole fat man isn't real.

one of the items on my wish list was the pendleton plaid weekender, sold by urban outfitters which was the same as pendleton's brodie tartan weekender.
i called back in the late part of november they had 22 available. however, a wonky job situation put better judgement before me and i didn't buy it. i just couldn't justify spending that amount money on something realizing it would be used once or twice.

well despite the lack of options to use it, i wanted it.

i called for days to both urban and pendleton, in december and january and february and the weekender was sold out...still

2 saturday mornings ago i had lucky lottery winning feeling.

called pendleton...no bag
called urban outfitters "i'm showing one available sir." i said, "book it...no no...i meant i'll buy it"

and i did...

as i prepare for my quick trip to ny to visit the nate show, i figured it was needful to travel light...yet in style...

and here it is...in my house.

touch it...go head...doesn't it feel all nice and- oh...wait...sorry...i had  a moment...




Mr. Goodwill Hunting
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29 comments:

tale of many cities said...

lol... congrats! you know you LOVE it, when you can't stop thinking about it.. so i'm happy for you that you made your heart sing with the lovely bag! :)
nate show.. house proud?

Elisa @ What the Vita said...

That's a great chic bag!

HannahJ said...

Ummmmm yeah- it's gorgeous! Perfect for a stylish trip to NYC- Im so very excited for you!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Haha, Rashon! I had those feelings for a weekender bag too, several years ago. A beautiful red bag and I bid like a mad woman on eBay for it. I still love it and even though I don't travel a lot, I have gotten enough pleasure out of using it to justify the purchase. You will look oh so stylish traveling to the Nate show with this bag! And, look, it matches the books you are holding it up in front of in the last pic!

bluehydrangea said...

Love it and of course you need the perfect bag to travel to see Nate!!

AB HOME Interiors said...

Oh it's just lovely!! How lucky you are!

Joi said...

Phew...I'm glad you got it. I totally agree, traveling in style is much like living in style. It makes us feel good! You deserve it! : )

lizziefitz said...

Don't you just love it when all the stars align ? It was fate that you got it!!!!

Karen said...

That is one snazzy bag Mr. GWH, Perfect for a trip to Nate's show or anywhere. It's good to get something that makes your heart sing.

SHERRY HART said...

First of all don't let anyone tell you santa is not real...people have tried but I just stick my fingers in my ear.....la la la la la. Now...WHAT you are going to be with Nate???? Damn I wish he played for my team. Last...that bag...pure class...in the best way!

courtneyoutloud said...

Woot! It is an awesome bag. I eyed it too but couldn't justify buying it when I have 5 overnight bags. I am sure you got it for a STEAL!

monogirl said...

Ooooh, I am jeal-ous!

SHERRY HART said...

About those chairs....I talked someone into buying them!!! I could not just let them sit there :)

bryn alexandra interiors said...

you will for sure look like you are a native to NYC coming back from an overnight in the Hamptons :)

Simply LKJ said...

That is a great bag! OMGosh...I can so see why you wanted one!! It is the perfect size too. Hate hauling oversize luggage and bags for short trips.

Bella @Bellgetsreal said...

Lucky you...I love Nate Berkus! and what a perfect bag to travel with.
PS Santa is REAL he just gets a little busy...merry Christmas.

Cristin @ Simplified Bee said...

you so deserve it! when are you headed to the Nate Show? :-) So fun to even say.

Also, long overdue, but added you to the blogroll.

xo,
c

Anne-Marie @ 10 Rooms said...

That's a timeless bag, so easy to justify! Hopefully it will see you through many trips to NYC..

Erika at BluLabel Bungalow said...

You are something else! Well it passed the "do I really want it test" when you went ahunting for it! I'm sure it will look fab in the streets of NYC!

Rachie @ A Chi Chi Affair said...

Omg - its gorgeous! Very chic! xo

emily said...

I love it when things work out like that. The bag is awesome!

The Vintique Object said...

Niiiice bag. Looking forward to seeing you on the Nate Show.

Sketch42 said...

I want that.

Rene said...

Yay! I'm so glad to you got it. I always love a tartan any time of the year.

-Rene

MzMannerz said...

That is a great bag. I noticed it during one of my first visits to your blog.

vignette design said...

You're killing me! Do you know how much I love tartan?
That bag is amazing. I'm off to the Pendleton site!
So excited for you to be on the Nate show!

upcycledhomeblog.com said...

Holy...wow, I had a moment looking at it, too! That bag is FAB.

casey at loft and cottage said...

That bag is fab! Have a great trip to NY!!

Yahnay said...

Love Love Love!