tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post8056479135798556498..comments2024-03-07T07:47:38.595-08:00Comments on The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italy: The Dangers of HandbagsThe Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-75920419216425921112013-07-01T12:03:29.872-07:002013-07-01T12:03:29.872-07:00You know I have a gazillion beads and necklaces fr...You know I have a gazillion beads and necklaces from my Ghana years - I used to make necklaces and even had a gallery going. The glass beads in Ghana are beautiful and worth researching and collecting. The oldest ones were used as currency and are truly astonishing, mostly brought out from Venice. Today's coloured glass ones are made of recycled bottles or using coloured powders. There! I've finally brought my bead passion into my blog. How unexpected was that?The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-35798845317060261822013-06-06T05:57:27.306-07:002013-06-06T05:57:27.306-07:00This made me laugh ... you do know how to tell a s...This made me laugh ... you do know how to tell a story! I love the look of handbags but I am so lazy. I just use the same one day in day out. Then I don't have to worry about forgetting to transfer something over. The only time I change my bag is occasionally for night. You really wouldn't want to know me - I don't own one pair of heels either! What I do have lots of are beads and necklaces. I change them over all the time!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-50842742763643962502013-06-05T13:25:43.304-07:002013-06-05T13:25:43.304-07:00Haha! Thanks for caving in to distraction and drop...Haha! Thanks for caving in to distraction and dropping by Lou! How's everything in Sydney? Ciao catThe Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-84054936470762921102013-05-24T17:22:59.635-07:002013-05-24T17:22:59.635-07:00Do not read your fabulous blog when you have a mil...Do not read your fabulous blog when you have a million deadlines and three children's whims to cater to! I love your writing. Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-47238488324211346812013-05-13T23:57:59.188-07:002013-05-13T23:57:59.188-07:00Thanks Leslie! Not sure whether I deserved it but ...Thanks Leslie! Not sure whether I deserved it but she is a joy to behold! And I do feel rather flash. It's also good to get over all that ex-Catholic guilt and just DO. And yes the wandering and books and beer were wonderful. Next time you're in Europe..?<br /><br />It was a great week and seems so long ago now! XcatThe Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-80701832176982880232013-05-10T04:44:14.907-07:002013-05-10T04:44:14.907-07:00Oh I KNEW you were an Anglomania chick! I think we...Oh I KNEW you were an Anglomania chick! I think we need to go a-cruisin together! XcatThe Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-1778194236742104162013-05-08T09:12:38.266-07:002013-05-08T09:12:38.266-07:00Aw. Please know I'm living vicariously through...Aw. Please know I'm living vicariously through this post. A sunny day in London. Exploring posh shops. Losing yourself in a bookstore. Hanging with your daughter. Cold, foamy beer. I have absolutely no idea about handbags, I'm notoriously oblivious to certain girlish attractions, this being one, but I love the fact that you treated yourself to something so glamorous. You deserve it!<br />Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-84454825300846521152013-05-06T04:20:45.752-07:002013-05-06T04:20:45.752-07:00Hahahahaha! Oh but it's FUN being shallow!! Ha...Hahahahaha! Oh but it's FUN being shallow!! Handbags rule. And a Westwood one rocks. x (from the woman who just bought an Anglomania dress...)sansserifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445280597626572292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-71167858685371292092013-05-02T21:18:52.711-07:002013-05-02T21:18:52.711-07:00Oh thanks Lisa! I managed to convince myself eh? A...Oh thanks Lisa! I managed to convince myself eh? And bookshops - that was the best. Just plonking everything down and reading. <br /><br />Well if Sam has bought a 'man bag' it can only mean one thing. He's turned totally Italian! XxThe Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-6781842012582314472013-05-02T21:15:55.078-07:002013-05-02T21:15:55.078-07:00Oh but we did. And the Open Day which was why we w...Oh but we did. And the Open Day which was why we went was absolutely inspiring! Also there are loads of literary evenings on now.. wish I could have stayed longer. <br /><br />Meanwhile I'm in handbag heaven back on the ranch.. which makes no sense!The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-11494917811716298292013-05-02T21:11:26.593-07:002013-05-02T21:11:26.593-07:00Haha I never thought of this. I also like the fact...Haha I never thought of this. I also like the fact that my daughter can't walk in heels without looking a bit like Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver (sorry G!) and so she can't borrow my heels .. yet.The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-43125096087631788092013-05-02T09:03:53.619-07:002013-05-02T09:03:53.619-07:00Oh my dear. I love handbags and sandals. I belie...Oh my dear. I love handbags and sandals. I believe this relates to my avoidance at ever wanting to try anything on. Unlike jeans and dresses and swimsuits, handbags and sandals remain the same size, even if I do not. There is something disturbingly comforting in this.Terihttp://tericarter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-85849592244295933132013-05-02T01:06:47.552-07:002013-05-02T01:06:47.552-07:00It actually sounds like you had a fabulous time. A...It actually sounds like you had a fabulous time. A new gorgeous handbag, a great pick me up. Travelling with Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893036148633206702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-5922193175517398262013-05-01T12:35:29.350-07:002013-05-01T12:35:29.350-07:00Oh I could easily spend a day in a bookshop readin...Oh I could easily spend a day in a bookshop reading, I'd never leave. Handbags hmmmm I own one, a bit like my shoes, although my hubby just bought himself a 'man bag' does that count. Possibly not it was from an opp shop in Saluzzo lol xxx<br />and yes you deserve that Bag!!! lisa | renovating italyhttp://www.renovatingitaly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-74131471596811311572013-05-01T07:21:44.609-07:002013-05-01T07:21:44.609-07:00I tried the one-classy-handbag thing and, well, I ...I tried the one-classy-handbag thing and, well, I live in Italy girl ! It's like pretending ice cream and good-looking men don't exist. The thing is, I didn't even bring a bag to London because I had a crap one at my aunty's and thought I wouldn't care.<br /><br />But then I saw her..<br /><br />I can't believe I just wrote that!! Eejit!The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-50360652066840686592013-05-01T07:16:48.360-07:002013-05-01T07:16:48.360-07:00One of my friends has already called me the 'B...One of my friends has already called me the 'Bag Lady of Padova'! I think I just needed a serious pickup, and MSB this is serious. <br /><br />I also love making stuff but dread to think what sort of bags I could produce. I think I should stick to cushion covers, which is where my sewing skills peter out.The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-36259250209981850692013-05-01T07:09:30.707-07:002013-05-01T07:09:30.707-07:00I own only one handbag and I rarely carry it, but ...I own only one handbag and I rarely carry it, but that doesn't stop me lusting after a collection of them. My theory is that since I can't afford a really good bag, I will stride along mannishly without one as if I can't be bothered. <br /><br />XOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-14891445750958319602013-05-01T05:41:54.765-07:002013-05-01T05:41:54.765-07:00I am such a handbag whore. I once took a sewing cl...I am such a handbag whore. I once took a sewing class and we made bags. Two seconds later I was dreaming of opening a shop that I was all ready to call "The Bag Lady." <br /><br />Just another way we are connected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-18568540126014876112013-05-01T05:07:53.137-07:002013-05-01T05:07:53.137-07:00Yes! Don't worry I'll be back. New book la...Yes! Don't worry I'll be back. New book launch this summer. Yikes!The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-1540620263256773892013-05-01T05:02:35.486-07:002013-05-01T05:02:35.486-07:00Or the chicken shed in the yard.. How I delight in...Or the chicken shed in the yard.. How I delight in being a non-Italian Mama!The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-15357341406601051242013-05-01T04:03:00.633-07:002013-05-01T04:03:00.633-07:00Oh this made me laugh. Wish we could have met up a...Oh this made me laugh. Wish we could have met up again - next time.<br /><br />And Vivienne Westwood?! SWOON!Downithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-91049741350089030272013-04-30T17:18:04.965-07:002013-04-30T17:18:04.965-07:00Haha - I just imagined your kids coming home for t...Haha - I just imagined your kids coming home for the hols and being offered the shoe shelf - only, knowing you and your shoes, the kids will get the dog shelf!Rachel Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046917627054462214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-48330949235905307512013-04-30T13:01:00.384-07:002013-04-30T13:01:00.384-07:00I know! It's crazy! Deriving satisfaction from...I know! It's crazy! Deriving satisfaction from a big pouch carrying your wallet and keys.. And yet!The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-11650034815261826632013-04-30T12:43:42.499-07:002013-04-30T12:43:42.499-07:00What is it with handbags, I just don't get it?...What is it with handbags, I just don't get it?martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260048849955077472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291389383714567128.post-84026008753678542302013-04-30T10:21:13.298-07:002013-04-30T10:21:13.298-07:00I am guilty.I am guilty.The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.com