I've been on team no purse, just pockets for a while, but I was in Kohl's recently (one of the few places in town where I can actually try on clothes in a store) and got a small black leather bag that can be a clutch or a crossbody (with a strap that is actually long enough for my fat torso). So I'm finding myself bringing that sometimes lately, because it gives me a place to stash my glasses, too. I'll often bring both sunglasses and progressives and need somewhere to store the other pair I'm not wearing. My new bag is*just* big enough to hold wallet, keys, phone, and glasses.
I just got progressives and I hate them!! I just can’t seem to get my head at the right angle to see what I’m looking at clearly. Was it a learning curve for you, too?
I'm used to them, but I have described progressives as "suboptimal at everything." If I'm going to sit down and read, I just want readers. If I'm working at my computer, I want my computer glasses. And if I'm driving or watching TV, I want my distance glasses. But, if I'm out and about in the world the progressives work best (so I can read my grocery list on my phone *and* the signs on the aisles, or read the menu *and* see the people I'm out to dinner with). So they're the ones that stay in my purse, where I've got task-specific pairs that I leave where I'm most likely to use them.
Just wanted to pipe in that I got my first pair of progressives last summer. They didn't feel right at first, so I figured I just had to get used to them. I used them a lot at the computer, where they did help, but as soon as I looked up or stood up, something was off. That went on for about 9 months before I finally went back to the glasses store & they discovered the lenses had been made incorrectly. All of this to say, there is an adjustment period, but if it's been a month or so & you're still not feeling it, take them back for troubleshooting. Now that they've been fixed, I love them & am getting progressive lenses put in my sunglasses as well for summer reading at the beach!
Those plaids are fabulous and could even make incredible placemats!
As another person born and raised in Maine, I don't think I knew what part of the state you were from until now...and with this information and having once worked for a summer in Harpswell, I must now ask what is your favorite thing at Wild Oats?
Oh MAN you really know what you’re talking about. You might be dismayed to know they have moved and are no longer right in the center of town, but still great. I really love their sandwiches!!!! Anadama bread and turkey and Boursin cheese!! What’s your favorite thing???
I worked at a school for 2 years in Blue Hill, lived there for one of the years and in Brooksville for another. The Blue Hill peninsula was 100% always the cool peninsula, no question, so no surprise you spent time there.😎😎 I live in NH now, somehow the New England state I ended up in, but dad and one brother are still in Hancock!
Also, I love Baggu. I have a few that I've been carrying around for at least 15 years and they still look brand new. I have a mini one I picked up at some point. Maybe they still make it?
I grew up playing cribbage. It’s actually how I learned to count and add. I started very young but my husband doesn’t like playing so I haven’t played in ages. I should check that out!
I am obsessed with those plaids. Now I'm wondering if I could make something out of thrifted shirts (in the abundant spare time that absolutely doesn't exist in my life/crafting intention graveyard).
I just listened to “Tell Me Everything,” and then “Olive Kittredge,” “Olive Again,” “My Name is Lucy Barton…” She’s a heck of a writer I’m amazed at how she does it with simple language and “small” stories. I’m usually listening to mystery/thrillers!
I love Elizabeth Strout. I picked up MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON in February and immediately devoured all the Lucy Barton books and the first Olive Kitteridge book as well. Highly recommend going back and reading about Lucy from the beginning!
Those plaids are beautiful. I wonder if they could be classic bleeding madras. My husband is always on the lookout for madras shirts like the ones he wore in the 60s. Almost impossible to find now.
That purse is super cute and looks very functional, but the price would be a dealbreaker for me. Also that it's final sale and can't be returned. But I'm also someone who has always been immune to the appeal of purses. I have a canvas one from Amazon that I love and will probably never replace it!
Those plaids are GORGEOUS!!! I would love a shirt in every one of those, but also would wear a patchwork one! That quilt is gonna be magnificent, and I can't wait to see it!!! <3
I'm so glad you got me started on Baggu! I now don't have to carry stuff in Ziplock bags in my purse, and I also use both the standard and baby Baggu sizes of reusable bags for EVERYTHING!!! They're so cute, so strong, and they hold so much! And they clean up so easy! Not to mention they're inexpensive! What's not to love?! It's funny, too, because so many people have complimented me on the ones I have and said they really wished they had them that I've bought some as gifts--perfect for almost anyone! Yet another Big Undies rec that saved me! Thanks, Corinne!! xo
What great fabric you found at the estate sale! The colors are so summery. I hope you will share a picture of the quilt when you finish it. How did you learn quilting?
I've been on team no purse, just pockets for a while, but I was in Kohl's recently (one of the few places in town where I can actually try on clothes in a store) and got a small black leather bag that can be a clutch or a crossbody (with a strap that is actually long enough for my fat torso). So I'm finding myself bringing that sometimes lately, because it gives me a place to stash my glasses, too. I'll often bring both sunglasses and progressives and need somewhere to store the other pair I'm not wearing. My new bag is*just* big enough to hold wallet, keys, phone, and glasses.
I just got progressives and I hate them!! I just can’t seem to get my head at the right angle to see what I’m looking at clearly. Was it a learning curve for you, too?
I'm used to them, but I have described progressives as "suboptimal at everything." If I'm going to sit down and read, I just want readers. If I'm working at my computer, I want my computer glasses. And if I'm driving or watching TV, I want my distance glasses. But, if I'm out and about in the world the progressives work best (so I can read my grocery list on my phone *and* the signs on the aisles, or read the menu *and* see the people I'm out to dinner with). So they're the ones that stay in my purse, where I've got task-specific pairs that I leave where I'm most likely to use them.
Just wanted to pipe in that I got my first pair of progressives last summer. They didn't feel right at first, so I figured I just had to get used to them. I used them a lot at the computer, where they did help, but as soon as I looked up or stood up, something was off. That went on for about 9 months before I finally went back to the glasses store & they discovered the lenses had been made incorrectly. All of this to say, there is an adjustment period, but if it's been a month or so & you're still not feeling it, take them back for troubleshooting. Now that they've been fixed, I love them & am getting progressive lenses put in my sunglasses as well for summer reading at the beach!
Progressive sunglasses might need to be my next pair! My Rx has been pretty stable so I feel like I can invest in all the variations! 🤣
Those plaids are fabulous and could even make incredible placemats!
As another person born and raised in Maine, I don't think I knew what part of the state you were from until now...and with this information and having once worked for a summer in Harpswell, I must now ask what is your favorite thing at Wild Oats?
Oh MAN you really know what you’re talking about. You might be dismayed to know they have moved and are no longer right in the center of town, but still great. I really love their sandwiches!!!! Anadama bread and turkey and Boursin cheese!! What’s your favorite thing???
Second on the fabulous plaids! Another Mainer here, although farther up the coast in Hancock. Go Pine Trees!!
Wait! I did not know you were from Maine!!! So cool. I have (somewhat distant) family in Hancock and spent a bunch of time near Blue Hill!
I worked at a school for 2 years in Blue Hill, lived there for one of the years and in Brooksville for another. The Blue Hill peninsula was 100% always the cool peninsula, no question, so no surprise you spent time there.😎😎 I live in NH now, somehow the New England state I ended up in, but dad and one brother are still in Hancock!
AHHH! Wow, so funny. Maybe we will cross paths in Maine one day!
What a dream that would be!!
I bet I could crochet a look-alike bag in a green cotton yarn.... Or maybe a rainbow cotton yarn... Now I'm inspired!
Also, I love Baggu. I have a few that I've been carrying around for at least 15 years and they still look brand new. I have a mini one I picked up at some point. Maybe they still make it?
Oooh I should check! I love baggu too!
I just found this little Vera Bradley quilted "belt bag" on sale for $15 and thought you might like it: https://verabradley.com/products/woodward-small-belt-bag-5034621354
I love this quilt!
Is there a good source to teach cribbage? I tried to learn in 2020 and failed.
Brooches are making me happy these days when almost nothing else does. I wish I could post pics of my new ones.
I feel like the best source is probably a person!! But that may just be because that’s how I learned.
I love the colors in those plaids.
I grew up playing cribbage. It’s actually how I learned to count and add. I started very young but my husband doesn’t like playing so I haven’t played in ages. I should check that out!
I am obsessed with those plaids. Now I'm wondering if I could make something out of thrifted shirts (in the abundant spare time that absolutely doesn't exist in my life/crafting intention graveyard).
I just listened to “Tell Me Everything,” and then “Olive Kittredge,” “Olive Again,” “My Name is Lucy Barton…” She’s a heck of a writer I’m amazed at how she does it with simple language and “small” stories. I’m usually listening to mystery/thrillers!
Yes, I highly recommend all of her books that follow the storylines of Olive and Lucy!
The quilt is beautiful so far!
I love Elizabeth Strout. I picked up MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON in February and immediately devoured all the Lucy Barton books and the first Olive Kitteridge book as well. Highly recommend going back and reading about Lucy from the beginning!
Definitely planning to!!
I love a cross body bag. I have this one in like rust/pink/red: https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/kapai-1-5l-hip-pack-del-dia
And I envy this bag I bought for my sister last year: https://bellroy.com/products/sling-mini
Those plaids are beautiful. I wonder if they could be classic bleeding madras. My husband is always on the lookout for madras shirts like the ones he wore in the 60s. Almost impossible to find now.
That purse is super cute and looks very functional, but the price would be a dealbreaker for me. Also that it's final sale and can't be returned. But I'm also someone who has always been immune to the appeal of purses. I have a canvas one from Amazon that I love and will probably never replace it!
Those plaids are GORGEOUS!!! I would love a shirt in every one of those, but also would wear a patchwork one! That quilt is gonna be magnificent, and I can't wait to see it!!! <3
I'm so glad you got me started on Baggu! I now don't have to carry stuff in Ziplock bags in my purse, and I also use both the standard and baby Baggu sizes of reusable bags for EVERYTHING!!! They're so cute, so strong, and they hold so much! And they clean up so easy! Not to mention they're inexpensive! What's not to love?! It's funny, too, because so many people have complimented me on the ones I have and said they really wished they had them that I've bought some as gifts--perfect for almost anyone! Yet another Big Undies rec that saved me! Thanks, Corinne!! xo
What great fabric you found at the estate sale! The colors are so summery. I hope you will share a picture of the quilt when you finish it. How did you learn quilting?