Everything Old Is New Again

We have a wedding to attend next week a mere 800 miles away! We debated about whether or not to go and one condition was that we both had the right clothes to wear and shopping (read:spending more money) wouldn't be necessary. Once that was determined we responded yes to the invitation. My friend is shocked & thrilled that we're coming and said she didn't expect it. I told here, sure, ours was a throw away invite "They'll never come!" But all kidding aside, we are looking forward to it.
I took out that 'little' black dress and a jacket that works great with it and then searched for the shoes/heels/torture containers! I do not wear heels except for...weddings! I'm tall enough and have bad feet.
Anyway, the shoes appeared to be fine but style-wise, I wasn't so sure. They are 12 years old!
I decided I'd make 2 stops to find new shoes and if not, oh well. Not only did they have to be stylish but not big bucks. I might not wear them for another 5 years. At the 2nd stop, I found a great pair, partially comfortable and the price was excellent. On the way home I remembered I had an evening bag that would work great. Bingo!
This is a very sentimental piece. My father was a leather designer and in his day very modern and clever. I only have 2-3 of his pieces & the bag is older than I am and we know, that's old.
I took it out and it instantly made me smile. As I opened it....rrrrip....the stitching was coming out on the sides...dryness,old age (just like me!). Glue? Nope. I have a machine but wouldn't dare attempt it. I took it today to a real old style shoe repair shop and gave him the details and could you please have it done yesterday? Pretty please? Well...45 seconds and $3 later the bag is perfect! I am so silly excited to be able to use it. It will hold a tiny comb, a tissue and little else but I will have my Dad's work in my hand at a special wedding 800 miles away.
I can't wait!

It's hard to tell but it is patent leather and black fabric. Yes, the lining is discolored...so what?! And how about that change purse? Adorable!!!

We're baaaaack..............

GREAT trip! Miraculously, going and coming, we hit NO traffic tie ups and practically no construction. DH was sleeping for a bit and when he awoke he couldn't believe we circled Washington and I never had to hit the brakes. His Dad is doing great and that was a relief. The wedding was terrific despite the 90degree heat! I went north for that?! It really was fun to get all dressed up,though.

We did a little damage shopping but that was expected. Got all the sports gear that the kids requested. The night before we left our garage door broke so we returned to that issue which will hopefully be fixed tomorrow.

I did knit quite a bit-3 pairs of hand warmers/fingerless gloves, 2 washcloths and 2 mini-purses. I also found 3 unwanted pounds along the way that I hope to lose FAST!!! Could it have been the pizza or the New York Chinese food? Hmmmmmmmm....!

Happily came home to a sale but it does seem etsy is a bit sluggish...at least for me. Listed and sold this in a flash...should I make more?