Not that Morris, this Morris.
I’m here, still committed to working on projects, but I’ve lost my camera charger and need to buy a replacement. I’m also still adjusting to my volunteer hours in the library. I have to remind myself that it’s only been a week with the kids because yesterday I was a little frustrated with myself for not having the time/energy to have a project ready to go, on top of I’m falling horribly behind on everything here. It feels like a month has already gone by in the library, but we haven’t yet reached the middle of September. Almost, but not yet.
Bare with me while I figure out my new normal and I will try to do the same!
In the meantime, I’m ready to give up my cumbersome mess-creating big purse for something smaller. I haven’t started looking yet, but all I want is something lightweight and simple with a strap long enough for me to crossover my body. Between the books, the ipad, the supplies, and all the other things I seem to bring with me every day, I need to lighten my load.
For my ipad and other library necessities, I thought a rotating collection of fun book bags would be cute. The kids would probably get a kick out of that. The best quality and designs are on Society6, but the books and quotes are so random and obscure that I smell “poser hipster” in the air. I’m not convinced half the books printed on those bags have even been read. Let me know if you know of someplace else that sells cool book bags.
I love this one but it might lead to the singing of an inappropriate song :)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/85600841/canvas-tote-bag-i-like-big-books-and-i?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=canvas+tote&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all
Not sure that link is going to work – it’s on etsy and says “I like big books and I cannot lie.”
That one is my favorite. I’m tempted to buy it, but I don’t want to push it. (Push it real good.)
:D
Regarding the purse, she’s not the prettiest girl at the dance, but I am so in love with my http://www.travelersshoppes.com/products/Tumi-T%252dTech-Freedom-Medium-Flap-Crossbody.html. I have a number of other purses that I love for their looks, but absolutely nothing beats this bag for function, IMO.
Mark my words: I will find an excuse to use the phrase “prettiest girl at the dance.”
I need something super practical, like this, for every day. I know I should be more fashionable, but dammit I’m practical. I can have cute stuff for when I got out-out.
just wanted to let you know that between FB and here, you have been making me laugh everyday! In a good, great way. Which I’ve needed bigtime, b/c I’ve been in the throes of a my kiddo-went-back-to-school funk. (i know, I’m crazy. don’t me wrong, it’s always great to be able to Do Stuff again, but I still miss my kid :)
I have? What have I said? I’m trying to think about what I’ve been posting but nothing comes to mind. Either way, that’s great to hear! :)
Hi Jules! Long time reader, very shy commentor….but! I think I have a link you should check out: http://www.litographs.com/collections/totes/ They are various designs to highlight an image that corresponds to classic literature, AND has the entire novel printed in the design – I think it’s so cool and would be awesome for a librarian. I haven’t actually bought any of the totes yet, but I plan on it. Hope that helps!
WHAAA???? THESE ARE AMAZING!!!! THANK YOU!
Oh, my gosh! Why have I not seen these before? Amazing!
This is the coolest thing ever!
These are awesome, LOVE the Little Women.
These are amazing, KTMAC.
Have you seen these? I have the Pride & Prejudice bag and it’s held up well, even to the washing machine. And there’s a little pouch inside for small items…keys, whatever.
http://outofprintclothing.com/shop/accessories/book-bags/
These are great, too! I knew you guys would take care of building my collection for me. :)
These are so pretty!!
Like these, too!
That’s a great bag & quote up there. Love it! I’m very fond of the bag my husband bought me at Barnes & Noble a couple years back, designed by Jonathan Adler. It has famous lines from many classic novels all over it, in different typefaces. But not sure if the kids will get it, since they’re mostly adult reads.
I think I know the one you’re talking about. If it’s the same one, it’s awesome.
I have this ancient cross-body bag I purchased in 2003 from Eddie Bauer. It is (was) black and it’s pretty sad; I should replace it. I haven’t found another that works so well. I used to use this bag just to travel, but quickly realized I can fit my DSLR+extra lens in the main pocket, and there is a separate pocket for ID, money, etc, plus little side drink holders that are just right for my phone and keys in day-to-day life. The bag? sadly, no longer available. However, this is pretty close. It lacks the drink pockets (which were too small for anything but small plastic bottles, which I almost never use), but appears to have the separate “money” pocket and maybe a hidden compartment, too. The fabrics are really pretty, and it’s only $63.
http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-haiku-jaunt-2-raspberry-p_id250294?adtrack=gpa&term=Women%27s+Haiku+Jaunt+2&offer=
Those are really cute and look like they have a strap that would be long enough for me! :) Thanks for posting that, Rebecca!
Yay! I am glad I can help. I am going to use my current EB bag until it totally dies, but I’m so excited there’s something out there that would be a suitable replacement. It’s big enough to be big without letting you *really* carry everything like a truly large bag will do.
I like that they are fabric and I can wipe it down.
I need a new bag and I’m still trying to sort my shoe drama out. I can only handle one crisis at a time.
Hahaha!
Seriously, I’m not looking forward to looking for purses.
Let me know if you can’t find a cross-body bag that you like. One of the reasons I started sewing cross-body bags is because I had a hard time finding ones with long enough straps. I’ve got a couple of inches on you ;) but I have to have a strap that is around 40″. I also like to wear them with the bag around my hip; keep in mind where you want it to hit you. :) So make sure to measure yourself first, then look for a bag with an adequate strap. I use my cross-body bags everyday because my shoulders have never been able to keep shoulder straps in place.
By “a couple of inches on you,” did you mean 7.5? ;)
I forgot you made bags! (How could I forget you made bags!) I have to use cross body for the same reason.
I don’t know about book bags, but once you figure that out, you’ve GOTTA get this dress! http://dustyburrito.blogspot.com/2013/08/desired-tommy-hilfiger-fall-2013.html
Don’t I wish! My twins would look ready to take over the world in a dress like that, but it sure is cute!
Love the tote suggestions listed already! Here’s another one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/103150637/tote-bag-outside-of-a-dog-a-book-is-mans?
I saw that one! Too funny. :)
” Since my birthday I�ve been pretending my purse is a portal to a receipt organizing dimension.” Brilliant!
Even more brilliant? A blog post that mentions both plum lip gloss and The Rule Against Perpetuities! (whispering) I actually understand the Rule Against Perpetuities. And when I went to Mega Law Firm as an associate, my first assignment was to figure out how to use it to get what a client wanted. I might be one of the few (living) attorneys who has
used it. (Not sure if that’s a source of pride or embarrassment that I’m such a law nerd.)
Oops – this comment was for the 9/19 post not this one!