Thursday, August 7, 2008

Put me in Coach

Despite what you may have read about my money-grubbing ways, I'm really not an overly materialistic person.

I have always been attracted to unique and interesting clothing and things, the likes of which I've often found in thrift shops and bargain bins and out-the-way stores where unearthing a hidden gem is akin to stumbling across long-buried treasure.

But over the last several months there is something I have been coveting: something very beautiful and very expensive.

Despite myself, I fell inexplicably in love with a purse and though for months I rejected its siren call on the basis of cost and practicality, the wonderful staff at the job I just left reached deep into their hearts and pocketbooks to make it possible for me to satiate my yearning.

Now I don't want you to think I've lost that kinda vintage-y thing I have going for me and that I've rejected my lovely old purse.

I haven't: it's cool and funky and it has sentimental value.

But the new one?

Be still my beating heart.

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40 comments:

One Crazy Chick! said...

I love it!

And, now I can't stop singing that song...darn you!

Brittany said...

mmm coach bag... drrroool. :)

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

I can totally see the attraction.

flutter said...

I have one of those, too! Rock ON sister

Kat said...

You're kidding! That is quite a going away gift! Sheesh!
It is gorgeous! Mmm. Coach.

Laski said...

Love it. Want it.

I got a coffee mug with a few Hershey Kisses when I left. Now I realize I loved I was (not).

Jaina said...

Beautiful! How sweet of them to get that for you. :)

Mr Lady said...

Oh dear lord, I love that bag.

Sandra said...

I am not that much into "stuff" but I do love a nice bag. My weakness...

Ellyn said...

Great bag. Fun and cute to boot.

Kelli @ writing the waves said...

Oooooo...very cute! When I grow up (I saw a teenager with my same purse the other day) I'll have to get a nice purse like that. For now, my green, somewhat polka-dotted $9.99 from Target will have to do. haha!

Anna said...

I love your new purse! Very cute!

Glowstars said...

It's gorgeous - I have to have one!

Angie @ KEEP BELIEVING said...

ME-OW!!

KEEP BELIEVING

dawn klinge said...

Gorgeous! Your co-workers must really love you. ;) I don't see myself as materialistic either, but I've always had a thing for nice purses- I love Coach bags!

AutoSysGene said...

Lovely....I would have to have a serious love affair with that purse! Enjoy it, I KNOW you will!

Marmarbug said...

That is BEE-YOO-TI-FUL!
Love it!!!!

Jennifer @ Fruit of My Hands said...

Lovely splurge. I just got a new handbag too, and its a great feeling.

Heather said...

Oooooooh.

Anonymous said...

My last office use to give great parting gifts like that. Unfortunatlely this ended a year before I left... Lovely new bag. I LOVE the old one - but I imagine the new one is a bit more practical when you have to include all those bulky items that come along with the kids.

Sass said...

There's something about a classy new handbag that makes the heart sing.

I'm sure it's not superficial. It has to be about the craftsmanship...

Aunt Becky said...

I loves me my Coach purses!

~Swankymama said...

Me has one too! Coach purse owners of the world UNITE!

Bird's Eye View Photography said...

so funny-- I am not a purse person -- I seriously cannot figure out why it would cost as much as it does-- BUT I am glad that you got what your little heart desired.... that is always great!

Mental P Mama said...

There is nothing better in this world than a snappy new bag! Enjoy!

April said...

What a great gift! You were clearly loved.

Amy said...

You'll love it! Their bags are the best.

Karen said...

Don't EVEN show me that purse - I too will covet such a gorgeous item and there is absolutely no way that I'm buying one.

*sigh*

MarĂ­a said...

Gimmie Gimmie!

carrie said...

Oh, it's beautiful! Lucky you!

carrie said...

Oh, it's beautiful! Lucky you!

Unknown said...

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!! :)

contemporary themes said...

I LIKE IT! I bought myself a COACH bag last year for Mother's Day, you know because I'm not a mom, and I was grieving that I'm not, so I splurged on the really BIG one! (I think that's a run-on sentence!)

Pregnantly Plump said...

What a great purse! How nice of your former co-workers.

OHmommy said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


I love it, Kelly. It is fabulous.

Leanne said...

Coach. I hope they hit the FANTASTIC Coach outlet in Buffalo for it. Let me know if you want directions so you can go and get the matching wallet. :)

kittenpie said...

What a nice send-off! I do love a good Coach bag.

Karen MEG said...

Nice bag!! How sweet of your coworkers..and NO I CANNOT believe there is no Coach outlet in these parts!!!

Mayberry said...

Wow! They must really love you! How incredibly sweet.

Unknown said...

Very, very nice. Congrats on your purchase! You done good girl!