Monday, March 31, 2008

And you thought I was high maintenance

That crazy OHMommy asked for a peek inside my purse.

And I'm happy to oblige though I think she might be just a little surprised at just how few girly-girl accouterments this self-proclaimed diva carts about on a typical Saturday morning.




It's a beauty isn't it?

More than 40 years old, it belonged to my late grandmother who died four years ago at the age of 92. It's retro, it's stylish and I love it.

But there ain't a lot of room in this little beauty.

Just enough space for:

keys

one diaper

one pack of wipes

Gucci wallet (okay knock-off Gucci wallet)

library card/ credit cards that don't fit in knock-off Gucci wallet

loose change (for Graham's RESP fund, just in case he decides to ignore his God-given talent and attend college)

nail file

two packs of dental floss

an unmarked stamp I ripped off a recently received letter (it's not that I'm cheap, it's just that I can't resist even the smallest salvo in my ongoing battle with The Man)

a button I've been meaning to sew onto one of my winter coats since the fall

a comb

an eyelash curler

a lip liner, lip stick, eye liner, mascara and second lipstick to rub on cheeks (all the makeup I ever wear, honest!)

and last but not least...

my super-duper, monogrammed, silver-plated card holder which holds my super-duper DMD calling cards (vanity, thy name is Diva)

And - how could I forget? - one more thing that is almost always found in my purse...

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70 comments:

  1. KGMarch 31, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Why the two packs of floss?

    Heh - you've got way more cosmetics than I do. I've got Carmex lip balm and a compact in mine. Other than that, all I have is an iphone, wallet and keys.

    I need to spice mine up just in case I get run over and a cop has to look in my purse. Put something in there like a can of Spam just to keep them guessing.

    Fabulous purse!

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  2. Aunt BeckyMarch 31, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    That purse is sexxy.

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  3. Suburban CorrespondentMarch 31, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    I would never do this one. Too embarrassing...

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  4. Anne Wolfe PosticMarch 31, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    That purse is awesome!

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  5. Are You Serious!March 31, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    ♥ That's quite a bit of stuff for a little purse! Love the purse by the way!

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  6. Beth from the Funny FarmMarch 31, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    That is an awesome purse! My husband once made the mistake of commenting I was "low maintance"... and I started cracking up... and said.. "Are you KIDDING ME??? This is why we have our problems.. you treat your 'high maintance' wife 'low maintance' to frequently!! :-D

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  7. kittenpieMarch 31, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    I think I have a similar purse, but in patent.

    And um, DMD? To me, that IS a lot of girly-girl accoutrements! I'm lucky if I remember chapstick.

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  8. flutterMarch 31, 2008 at 10:30 PM

    My mom's purse always had wads of used kleenex. I mean, used. Like with chewed gum in them or quite obviously boogered up.

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  9. Janice @ Mom On The RunMarch 31, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    Great purse! I might have to do a similar post. Mine has wipes, diaper, princess undies and an extra pair of pants (size 2).

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  10. ShanMarch 31, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    My Grandma had the same purse. I had forgotten all about it. Thanks for the memories.

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  11. dawn klingeMarch 31, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    I love that purse! It's very "Queen of England"- in a good way ;)

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  12. BlondeMomBlog (Jamie)March 31, 2008 at 11:21 PM

    I love that you carry your grandmother's purse!

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  13. tommieMarch 31, 2008 at 11:24 PM

    I have a smaller version of that bag I use for formal parties we have to go to....I LOVE IT!

    I started using Bobbi Brown makeup because she does a lip/cheek pot!

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  14. ShaunaMarch 31, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    This could be a fun meme.

    You put lipstick on your cheeks?

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  15. Karen MEGMarch 31, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    I LOVE your purse!! I don't know why, but I had a giggle about the floss too! And cuteness Graham ...of course he can't resist!

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  16. gailApril 1, 2008 at 12:06 AM

    I dig that purse. Mines, um, scary right now. It was once cool but now it's covered in teeeeeny teeth marks.

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  17. AnonymousApril 1, 2008 at 1:02 AM

    Lol! I had a knock off Coach bag, and it was really cute, but my sister spilled wax on it. :(

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  18. AnonymousApril 1, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    You don't wanna know what's in my purse. Too much junk possibly including used tissue and candy wrappers!!

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  19. SassApril 1, 2008 at 2:45 AM

    he he. that's too true.

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  20. Jenn @ Juggling LifeApril 1, 2008 at 2:46 AM

    I believe this meme was started by Jaime at Choosing My Own in San Diego.

    http://choosingmyown.blogspot.com/2008/03/whats-in-your-purse.html

    It is amazing how fast and far it is spreading.

    Love the purse (and the boy)!

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  21. katApril 1, 2008 at 3:38 AM

    I love your purse. My grandma had one similar. I used to walk around in her heels with her purse stuck to my arm.

    Ahh the memories.

    Here's the contents of my purse:

    http://inyourfacesuckers.blogspot.com/2007/09/whats-in-your-purse.html

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  22. Family AdventureApril 1, 2008 at 4:13 AM

    Gorgeous purse. I love that you're using it!

    Heidi

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  23. KathyLikesPinkApril 1, 2008 at 5:07 AM

    I love the purse. Reminds me of the bag Grace Kelly carried in the movie "Rear Window". (Hers was a Mark Cross. Which was bought out by Coach.)

    I don't know how you manage with so few things, though. Once I got rid of the diaper bag, my purse increased in size to unbelievable proportions.

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  24. LauraApril 1, 2008 at 6:06 AM

    love the purse...love that you use it...very cool and heart touching.

    yep...I have little hands in my purse all the time too!

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  25. Stomper GirlApril 1, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    How fabulous that you have your Grandma's purse ( and also that it was a cool one that you love! not sure my grandma's would have been, bless her soul).

    Have you got a floss thing? I've got a lip-gloss thing. I Must Not Ever Have Dry Lips!!

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  26. OHmommyApril 1, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    Graham has s fab sense of style. He has an eye for vintage class. Perhaps you should add FIT to the list. :)

    Great purse!

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  27. AnonymousApril 1, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    Ooo that purse is so cute~

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  28. petite gourmandApril 1, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    great purse...and I love the last shot!

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  29. VictoriaApril 1, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    Ooo - *love* that purse. And with such great history. Mental note to me: raid my Grandma's old purse collection next visit. Very cool.

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  30. AmyApril 1, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    Just the right things for a diva as yourself!

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  31. SandyApril 1, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    That's a wonderfully evocative purse! What a nice memento of your grandmother. You can channel her whenever you like.

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  32. TexashollyApril 1, 2008 at 9:48 AM

    I love your purse. And that last "thing" you have in your purse, I have 3 of those in mine.

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  33. AnonymousApril 1, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    Love that purse ... and the final item! Very sweet!

    I did something similar way back when. Lots of fun!

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  34. CPApril 1, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    I'm impressed at how practical all those items are! Does your small purse really double as a diaper bag too? impressive :)

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  35. JeniferApril 1, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    Very retro indeed...I swing widely between carrying a real purse, my hip diaper bag/ purse and my Coach swing bag...oh the trials of the modern Mom.

    I never leave home without dental floss either!

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  36. AutoSysGeneApril 1, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    I think my grandma had a purse exactly like that!

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  37. mamatulipApril 1, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    I love that purse.

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  38. BeckApril 1, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    I actually don't carry a purse - I just shove all my crap into my pockets.
    Elegant, that's me.

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  39. BeckApril 1, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    I actually don't carry a purse - I just shove all my crap into my pockets.
    Elegant, that's me.

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  40. Angie @ KEEP BELIEVINGApril 1, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    That holds a lot more than I would have thought actually. Also goes to show for what quality used to be if it has lasted for 40 years.

    KEEP BELIEVING

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  41. Life As I Know ItApril 1, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    Oh, I love the retro purse!

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  42. caramamaApril 1, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    Love that purse! Thanks for letting us peek!

    But what is up with the two dental floss? ;-)

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  43. CynthiaApril 1, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    Cute bag!

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  44. MelissaApril 1, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    I have been loving these purse memes. kind of fun

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  45. MaureenApril 1, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    hah! Love the last one...

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  46. AmyApril 1, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    LOL!
    I love your one more thing always found in your purse!

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  47. EApril 1, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    It's like you... Diva on the outside competent and practical just underneath. Smart out and in....
    (I love that bag)

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  48. Cheffie-MomApril 1, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    OHHHH!!! I love vintage! That is WAY cool and so cute! The best part I bet is that it holds everything you need! :) Thats the best!

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  49. InTheFastLaneApril 1, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    Hey, I have that same thing in my purse all the time and he has the same PJs too :)

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  50. KatApril 1, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    I love that purse! It looks like a few my grandmother had. I really wish I would have kept them. They just don't go out of style. Gorgeous!

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  51. Mighty Morphin' MamaApril 1, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    Terrific purse!
    I always have a few of those little ones in my purse too. And then I am always missing something.

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  52. The Rambling HousewifeApril 1, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    Cute!!

    I've got two of those little things always found in my purse.

    But they make a much bigger mess!

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  53. MamaGeek @ Works For UsApril 1, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Your purse is not only FAB - but it is CLEAN! Color me green!

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  54. MandyApril 2, 2008 at 1:51 AM

    Very super cool purse!!

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  55. Eternal SunshineApril 2, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    LOL! I can't beleive you had those dreams, too! I'm used to it - although this is the first time it was about blogging - any thing that my mind becomes filled with turns up in my dreams. And no, you are definately NOT alone!!

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  56. LisaApril 2, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    fabulous purse, my friend. Even cooler that it belonged to your grandmother.
    classy, classy, classy!

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  57. MariaApril 2, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    I love that you use your grandmother's purse! My kids are always in mine, too:)

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  58. HeatherApril 2, 2008 at 9:55 AM

    I am way to anal to let my kids play in my purse.

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  59. erinApril 2, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    Yeah...I am going to have to get a purse so I can do this. Darn that diaper bag!

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  60. AnonymousApril 2, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    I can just see that purse on my Grandmother's arm many years ago. It is wonderful! I am so glad you are enjoying it and I bet your grandma would be thrilled.

    I also bet she did not carry a paper diaper in her purse :)

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  61. JoannaApril 2, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    I like the chair!

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  62. BrittanyApril 2, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    There's always a little boy in my purse, too. Interesting. hahaha.

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  63. Jennifer @ Fruit of My HandsApril 2, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    Very cute! I love that it is vintage.

    I tend to find a little girl in my purse.

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  64. AnonymousApril 2, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    LOL! I've got one of those always in my purse too, except mine's a three year old girl.

    Take care!
    Yvette

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  65. AnonymousApril 2, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    My goodness, that's not just a purse, that's a handbag, and a lovely one at that. But two dental floss? Really? One for the top, one for the bottom?

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  66. Tootsie FarklepantsApril 2, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    That bag is fabulous!!!

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  67. SaraLynnApril 3, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Sometimes I wonder what is soooo fascinating about my purse, the kids love to get in it.

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  68. AnonymousApril 3, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    I love your bag. The fact that it has such meaning is really awesome!

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  69. MagpieApril 4, 2008 at 10:55 PM

    that made my day.

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  70. moplansApril 6, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    forty and fabulous!

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