Introducing you to my latest love
I walked into the chemo ward the other week to see my unwell friend, and couldn't see her anywhere. Then, rounding a corner, I spotted this on the chair, and I knew I'd found her.
Because only my friend would have a bag as great as this. The bag was a gift from another friend of hers, and was given to her as a 'chemo bag': the perfect bag to house blankets, books, magazines, i-pods, candies, lunch, and any other essentials for those long trips to hospital. I'm ashamed to say that the bag and I instantly looked at one another, and we fell in love.
I surreptitiously looked at the label while she was in the loo, and it is made by Mystique, the maker of the gorgeous sandals I covet every Summer. Easy, I thought. By tomorrow, this bag shall be mine. I went home and got on the web, and several hours later, had not tracked down the bag. I thought it would be rude to ask my friend where it came from, but my obsession got the better of me, and I sheepishly asked.
It was from Bungalow, an interior design store in town that sadly doesn't have a website, but if you are in the Westport area and you are looking for anything for your home, or clever and super stylish gifts, I recommend you head over to Sconset Square immediately. Everything in there is stunning, and it is without question my favorite design store in the area.
But it is very crowded. You need to breathe in and take a very small handbag. I always go in with my very large bag, and end up sending merchandise flying round the store. I walk around apologising constantly for knocking things over and ruining their displays.
I spent a good hour in there, checking out all the nooks and crannies, looking for my bag, but there was so sign of it.
Turns out they only got one in.
So I'm appealing to you for help. If anyone comes across this bag, can they let me know? Because, as you all know, a desperate woman can't sleep until she is reunited with her love.
Sorry to hear about your sick friend. I’m sure she appreciated your visit and the distraction of chatting handbags. It is a gorgeous bag. I blogged about another perfect handbag today and the store that sold it. Good luck with your search. Scan Google images?
Sorry to hear about your sick friend. I’m sure she appreciated your visit and the distraction of chatting handbags. It is a gorgeous bag. I blogged about another perfect handbag today and the store that sold it. Good luck with your search. Scan Google images?
just discovered your lovely blog - and i'm hearing you about the bag - it's really gorgeous. good luck tracking it down. i'll be back!
just discovered your lovely blog - and i'm hearing you about the bag - it's really gorgeous. good luck tracking it down. i'll be back!
There's something about the thrill of the hunt, isn't there? Good luck Jane, we're all rooting for you.
There's something about the thrill of the hunt, isn't there? Good luck Jane, we're all rooting for you.
There's a crocheted version on intermixonline.com that isn't the right one - maybe they can get the one you like. Good luck!
There's a crocheted version on intermixonline.com that isn't the right one - maybe they can get the one you like. Good luck!
Barbara, SO nice of you to leave this message. Got hold of bloody Mystique, and they only ever made the one bag as a sample, and HAVE REFUSED TO MAKE ANOTHER. I begged, pleaded, etc etc, but they won't budge. So...if anyone knows a very talented bag maker (!), pass them my way...