Tuesday 7 August 2012

My 10 shirt prize = Chanel handbag

Today was the day that I got my reward for sewing the 10 shirts for my D Mike, and I was not disappointed.

We left home to set off to the Chanel flagship store in Old Bond Street in London.  There were lots of bags to choose from, but I wanted a classic shape and style bag, and I knew I wanted silver hardware.

Here are the pictures that say a thousand words - and many many thanks of course go to my D Mike for buying me the bag.  Needless to say I think perhaps I owe him some more shirts over the next few years.






18 comments:

  1. That bag is so beautiful. You must be absolutely delighted. As I'm sure Mike is with his exquisite shirts. And isn't the shopping trip half of the fun. Congratulations.

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  2. Oh that bag is so nice - might we enjoy a guided tour of the inside and its dimensions?
    Many you have many happy years of using it!
    Kind regards
    Juliet

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  3. Congratulations.. That's so chic and you will use so much...

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  4. Hurray! Congratulations!

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  5. 1 Gorgeous bag for 10 fabulous shirts...what a deal! So happy for you!

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  6. Very classic.
    Happy for you (both)
    Terry

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  7. I'd settle for an empty paper Chanel shopping bag! You lucky dog, you! You earned every inch of your lovely quilted beauty.

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  8. Congratulations, beautiful bag. I'm sure you will use it for years to come. And such a fun day out, shopping for it and having lunch.

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  9. Thank you everyone, I am in love with my handbag, albeit that it doesn't really sit with the term "thrifty". However, I work on the basis that I don't really drink, don't smoke, make 90% of what I wear from £1 a metre fabrics purchased from Walthamstow, and I intend keeping this bag for many many years to come, so hopefully I can justify the cost.

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  10. Well deserved - I'm sure you will gets many years of pleasure from it! (And if you work out 'cost per wear/use' I'm sure it will still fit the thrifty tag). Enjoy.

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  11. WOW!! Decisions, decisions my eye! High class problem and you made the perfect choice! Enjoy...it is gorgeous!!

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  12. Your reward is beautiful and the packaging it came in is so wonderful. I also enjoyed your picture of the showjumping arena...lucky woman for seeing it up-close and personal AND receiving a Chanel bag.

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  13. We all need a little treat once in a while - lovely! But I'm sure you would have made the shirts anyway without the incentive.Carry with pride

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  14. Congrats! You definitely earned that bag!

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  15. Wow, Pauline! Absolutely a great choice. Both you and D Mike have great taste. And you deserve this prize. What great shirts you make. Martha

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