Handbags and purses have a long and illustrious history, but is there anything a man from North America dislikes more than carrying his wife’s purse? How did pocketbooks get such a bad rap? I’ve seen real men carrying small, handsome leather purses in Italy. I read recently that men in Sicily have gone so far as to change the word for purse, la borsa (feminine noun), to il borsello (masculine noun). But better not quote me; I’ll have to ask friends from my Italian group to verify this.
Don’t you love the fact that if you’re with a group of women and ask, “Does anyone have a nail-file, a pen, a piece of paper, or a Tylenol,” some kind soul will reach into their purse and find the item. Women are generous that way, and few are without a handbag. I have friends who aspire to carry the smallest purses they can, but eventually reading glasses or some balky item will prompt them to move to a size larger. One dear friend insists on using a purse barely large enough to hold a checkbook, but I notice she now carries a larger bag in which she inserts her purse. What’s the good of that? But she’s content, so who am I to disapprove?
I admit, I own more purses than I use. In fact, several have sat idle for years. But they were gifts from my husband or the such, and I may change my mind and want to use them someday. In the summer, I might use that beige purse, although I never seem to. Or I might take a trip to a tropical island. Not.
I think I’m using the perfect purse right now, because it will carry my necessities and stand up by itself. However its black interior camouflages my keys, etc. The truth is: there is no perfect purse. Or am I wrong? Do you own it? What are you’re thoughts? If you’re looking for durable bags, then look no further. A leather duffle bag brings together durability and sophistication, making it a stylish choice for travellers. Crafted from premium full-grain leather, it ages beautifully while providing ample storage.
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| A fun Amish-made Handbag & Change Purse from Lancaster County! |
Someone leaving a comment will win this Amish-made handbag and coin purse from Lancaster County, and a signed copy of either Leaving Lancaster or Pennsylvania Patchwork. Sorry, USA only. Please leave your first name and an email address or contact info in case you win!
Congratulations to Marilyn V., last week’s winner of a signed copy of either Leaving Lancaster or Pennsylvania Patchwork! Thank you to everyone who left a comment!
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| Coming June 1, 2014 |
There is no perfect purse. Either it is to big ot to small. I love this purse though. Thanks for the chance.
Tammy Hudson
HUBTIVOLI1@YSHOO.COM
You’re probably right, Tammy. Yet I will continue my search for the perfect purse! Thanks for entering the contest! Good luck!
What a fun prize! Come on, luck, be with us all! 😉 Gina – bittnermama@gmail.com
Good luck to you, Gina! Thank you for entering the contest!
Would love to win this purse. It is so beautiful.
Barb Michels
mike_michels2005@yahoo.com
I’m glad you like it, Barbara! Thanks for entering the contest. Good luck!
The purse looks light weight and I love the pattern!
Julie Rhodes JULESCRAFTY@yahoo.com
You sound like you could be the perfect owner for this purse, Julie! Thanks for writing and good luck!
I have to say that I do not like to carry a purse. I love huge bags! One time I went to a bridal shower, and they played a game to see how many things were in your purse. I had 98 things on their lisy. One was a man’s tie – had that. A screw driver – had that. Needless to say, I won that game!
I loved your comment. Now why on earth would you have a man’s tie. Made me really curious.
Oh, my, you’d win hands down, Linda! 98 items in one purse? Amazing! I’m curious about the tie too. Thanks for writing!
Ha my “purse” is actually a backpack. I went from carrying a diaper bag ( for my 8 kids) with my wallet stashed in that, to a backpack so I could tote mine & my kiddo’s stashes, hand free! Besides a wallet, I stash snacks, paper & pen & crayons, hand held Yahtzee, pocket Bible, mini sewing kit ( used a lot), the usual must haves ( lip balm, kleenex….) ALWAYS a small paperback or my current read…you just never know when you have to wait somewhere! I also keep a stationary tablet…so I can write letters if I have to wait, and my camera!
mandn(at)wisper(dash)wireless(dot)com
You’re making a backpack sound mighty good! And I do like to have my camera with me … not to mention my wallet, sunglasses (even in PNW), keys, lipstick, and the list goes on. Thanks for writing and entering the contest!
I would love to win 🙂
Thanks for entering the contest, Ida! Good luck!
I love the purse,sure would love to win.denise deniseandron07@bellsouth.net thanks
I’m glad you love the purse, Denise! Thanks for entering the giveaway! Good luck!
I love the colors on this purse and to know it was made by the Amish makes it even more special. It would hold just about anything and the change purse is a extra surprise.
The Old Order Amish sales lady suggested adding the change purse. So cute! Thanks for writing and good luck!
I have been on a quest to find the perfect handbag for years. They don’t exist. I get a small one, and it’s too small. I get a big one and I put so much stuff in it and it’s too heavy. Maybe if I win this one it will be just right.
Thank you
cathycermele@gmail.com
When you find that perfect handbag, let me know! Too small, too big, etc. Perhaps this one would be just right for you. Good luck in the contest!
Perfect size purse to carry books to work! LOVE IT!
Pam
pejohnston@comcast.net
Glad you like it, Pam! I checked to make sure my novel would fit inside and it did. I wish I could have bought 100 of them, one for each entrant. Thank you for entering the giveaway. Good luck!
What a beautiful bag! I like purses to be light so I don’t get a back ache from carrying them.
Kathy Faberge
finulhour@sbcglobal.net
I like my purses to be light too, Kathy! My mother often encouraged me not to slouch; she thought my shoulder bag was too heavy. I’m always working to improve my posture. A good enough reason to purchase a new purse right there. Thanks for entering the contest!
I carry a large purse most of the time because my daughter carry small ones. But they always have just a (few lol) items for Mom to add to hers just in case.That is so sweet and funny love when they do it.Love the color and pattern of this purse hope I win and I love to read.
I’m glad you love the color and pattern, and that you love to read, as I do! You didn’t leave a first name or contact info … sometimes I can track people down if I have their name, but I need at least that. Thanks to writing!
Hi my name is Tammy Drayton. I would Love that purse. I have 2 young Sons and the purse I have doesn’t fit a lot in it. If I had that purse I could put my wallet, keys, cell phone, sanatizer, my camera so I don’t have to carry my huge Camera bag with me everytime. And whatever I need for the boys. Thank you for doing this for your Readers. iansommy@aol.com
Hi, Tammy! You sound like a sweetheart and a great mom. Thank you for entering the giveaway. Good luck!
Beautifully made, would love to be blessed with this .
I’d love to have you be blessed by winning this, but need a first name and contact info … Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a message!
would love to win. angelachesnut246@gmail.com
Thanks for entering the contest. Sending good luck in your direction!
I love the purse but then I’m a purse-a-holic! This is so nice of you do have these contests. I am reading Pennsylvania Patchwork now and loving it – I couldn’t put it down yesterday. Rachel rlepree@musfiber.com
You’ve made my day, Rachel! So glad to hear you’re enjoying Pennsylvania Patchwork! I wonder if I’m a purse-a-holic too. The woman who cleans for me once a month (bless her soul) says I have more shoes than anyone she knows. Not a good sign … even if I buy them on sale. Thanks for entering the contest!
This purse is wonderful. There is no perfect purse, though I have one that works well, but I am so tired of carrying it, time for a new one, would love to win this one.
Hello, Deborah! It sounds like it is time for a new purse! I’m sending a puff of good luck your way!
I have a small purse I use and in it I have a small first aid kit, my inhaler, family photos, banks card, id, cash, Motrin, a small digital camera, female items, pen/pad and more .
Won be honored and blessed to win this contest. Thanks
brides68@yahoo.com
You must have a marvelously designed purse to fit all those items inside, Wen. I wish I could have a look at it. I’d be honored if you won. Thank you for entering and good luck!
I carry a purse with all my “necessities”, but then when I get where I’m going, I just take my wallet out.. Teresa, carroll32455@centurylink.net
If you can get away with a wallet only, you must not need reading glasses, which unfortunately take up room. Although some women refuse to wear them and seem to get by. Thanks for entering the contest, Teresa! I love your name.
i carry my iPad , a print book, ink pens and my glasses and my checkbook and my wallet and my iPad and phone charges(lol)
Sounds like you’re good to go anywhere, Debbie! Thanks for writing and entering the contest. Good luck!
I have a big purse. I have my glasses in it my walet, The current book Im reading.lip balm not much more. I have lots of purses some Ive used some that are on a self in my closet. I just got my new purse a few weeks after christmas. I really liked my purse before this one. There is a big difference’s in purses the one Im currently using has a long shoulder strap the on before this one had just handles.I would like to win this purse because it would work out for a traveling purse. Im raely home on weekends. I could put the stuff I carry back and forth. I would enjoy having a signed copy of the book. Thank you.
Thanks for writing, Sarah! I’d enjoy your having a signed copy of my book and the purse too. Do I have a way to contact you?
Purse is awsome would love to win book too.
Hi, Maggie, thanks for entering the contest! Good luck!
I have more purses than I care to admit.
colleen.bartell@gmail.com
I won’t force the truth out of you, Colleen! I have a few too many purses myself. Thank you for entering the contest and I wish you good luck!
i would love to win
impicbb@juno.com thanks valerie L
Thank you for visiting my blog and entering the contest, Valerie! Good luck!
Thanks for offering the giveaway! I have such a hard time trying to find just the “perfect” purse. My current one though is actually working out for me pretty well, I sewed some padding in it to reinforce and cushion the thin fabric divider between the two sections so my ereader would be a little better protected. Currently the strangest items you would find in my purse are some saline and heparin syringes and also some alcohol pads. I need to carry them with me due to being hooked up to IV’s twice a week through my Port-a-Cath. I receive two IV’s on those days and sometimes I’ll be away from home when one finishes so I need to flush my line after each IV. Strange but true! Lol
debbie(underscore)griffith(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hi, Debbie, thank you for writing! It sounds like you need to be organized at all times. Wishing you improved health and good luck in the contest!
I don’t think there is a perfect purse at least I can’t find one.
That is a very cute purse and would love to have your book.
Joannah C.
auntiejomama@sbcglobal.net
Since there is no perfect purse, why not add another to your collection, Joannah? And one can never have too many new books! Thanks for entering the contest! May good luck blow your way!
I want the book have not read it yet, purse would be nice to have, can’t have too many. I too have several sitting in closet seldom get used. I like one with lots of pockets and then cannot find things when looking for them. LOL
thanks for sharing love all the comments
Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)
Thanks for writing, Paula, and entering the contest! I also lose things in my purse. I should empty the whole thing out some day and see what’s in there. Good luck!
I love purses! And totes. And bags. And… well you get the idea. I would love to win this purse AND your book! 🙂
Lori (lmsing4god@gmail.com)
Hi, Lori, I guess I love totes too because I noticed several in a closet yesterday … but they all might come in handy. Thanks for entering the contest and good luck!
Barbara says: I would love to win the purse. That is the only kind I use. I carry lipstick, other makeup, eye drops, wallet, Kleenex, and my cell phone. Bgauthier49@live.com. I can’t use a shoulder bag, due to a total shoulder replacement, that is still healing, so this would be ideal.
This purse does sound ideal for you, Barbara, and I’d love you to read one of my books! Good luck in the giveaway! I hope your shoulder is mending well.
It takes me a long time to pick out a new purse. Such a personal thing.
Purses are personal, Judy, which makes me want to check yours out the next time I see you!
I would love to win the purse. I too have too many purses and for the same reason as you. They were gifts and or I think I will use them one day. I carry my wallet, checkbook, calendar book that is the size of a checkbook, a little photo album, nail clips, inhaler, tylenol, tissures, hair comb, and i’m sure there is more. Thank You for the giveaways you do.
Thanks so much for writing, Sharma! You are definitely the kind of woman I want to sit next to on an airplane. Good luck in this contest!
I change purses a lot cause I am also always striving for the “perfect” purse. I think I have found it til I use it for awhile!
Thanks for writing, Kim! I must be a stick in the mud to carry the same purse for over a year. You make me want to go out and find a new one!
Wonderful purse, esp. in the warmer months. Perfect. 🙂
This purse will be wonderful in the warm months ahead, Linda! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment!
When my daughter was in 8th grade for her textile project she decided to make a purse! well okay it was really my idea because she was obsessed with designer purses on a generic budget! anyway she sewed her first purse I and it was such a hit all of her friends begged for one just like. Cindi klem klemmk.c@gmail.com
What a great story, Cindi! Sounds as though you have a wonderful daughter, like her mom. Thanks for entering the contest!
I have tried so many different sized purses – – either they are too small or they are too big, get loaded down and hurts the back to carry it. I’m hoping this purse will be just the right size for me. judyfritz@yahoo.com
I hope it’s the right size for you, too! Thanks for writing. Good luck in the contest
I’ve stopped carrying a purse, but I do use clothe bags to carry items in if need be.
I do use coin purses.
I would love to add an Amish made bag to my collection of bags and Amish books.
Tina Watson
bluehair1967@yahoo.com
I’d love you to add this bag and one of my books to your collection, Tina! thank you for writing and good luck in the contest!
I must say I have not found the perfect purse yet. Love to win this one try to see.
Blessings
joeym11@frontier.com
Hi, Diana! since you have yet to find a perfect purse, perhaps this is ii! Sending you good luck and warm wishes!
Would love to win the purse too
But most of all Want to wish you a blessed week
Chris Granville
granvilleATfrontiernetDOTnet
Thank you so much for wishing me a blessed week, Chris! I gratefully receive your kindness. Good luck in the contest!
I carry a large tote. It holds my things plus my hubby’s wallet and my grandson’s “stuff”. Things do have a habit of getting lost in it 🙁 Thank you for another giveaway.
Thanks for writing, Mary! It does seem that others want you to transport things for them if you carry a tote. However, grandkids’ stuff is priceless. I don’t think my husband would want to be without his wallet. You must be a very trustworthy and reliable person. Good luck in the giveaway!
I wish to be entered please. Terri Clark Terrilea@yahoo.com
Thanks for visiting my blog and entering the contest, Terri! Good luck!
I am on the borderline of loving purses, handbags, shoulder bags, pocket books and just plain obsessed with them. Thank you for offering us all a chance to win a purse and one of your lovely books 🙂
You must have a fantastic collection, Carol! I’m afraid to even look in my storage box to see what I have … Thanks for writing and I wish you good luck in the contest! I’d love to have you read one of my books!
Would love to win since i am in dire need of a new purse! The one i have was usedvwhen Noah built the ark! It is always a HAPPY MONDAY ….My first day off after a long stretch at work.
Oh, no, Rita, not in dire need of a new purse! This is serious. I’m wishing you good luck in the contest!
I can remember when I was (much) younger I had no use for a purse. Then along came the hubby and kids and I found myself always having more stuff so I kept getting larger hand bags! Now they are all grown but my stuff still keeps growing as does the size of my purse!!
Loved your post. Thanks for giveaway. would love to win and read one of your books!
Jackie M
mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot(com)
What a darling letter you’ve written, Jackie! I’d love to have you read one of my books. Good luck in the giveaway!
I love this prize! I hate the purse I have now but I’m too stubborn to get rid of it 🙂 Everything falls over in it and gets lost. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Lannette
lmitchell24@gmail.com
Thanks so much for entering the giveaway, Lannette! It sounds like you’re due for a new purse and one of my novels! Good luck!
Would love to win!!!!!
Linda Zaragoza-Zrubek
zrubek@cox.net
You are officially entered, Linda! Good luck to you!
I love reading about the the Amish, and I would love to win this so I can show it off. Thank you. …Cynthia. princerogers@bellsouth.net
The Amish are a fascinating people, Cynthia, and I love reading about them too. Thanks for entering the contest. Good luck!
There is no perfect purse. Michelle. zalomom@gmail.com
I think many will agree with you, Michelle. Thanks for visiting my blog and entering the contest. Good luck!
Awesome books! This purse looks great would love it!!
Thanks for writing, Janice! Do I have a way of contacting you if you win?
I have several purses,but they each have a flaw,too big or too small,shoulder straps too big or too small,too easily to get dirty,no zipper(so when it turns over everything spills out),and on and on.I love this amish purse.This is a perfect giveaway for those that love purses and great amish books.I fit right into that category.Thanks for the chance to win this….jackie_tessnair@yahoo.com
You do fit into that category, Jackie! And you make me smile because I tend not to use one purse because I’m afraid it will get dirty. What is the logic in hanging onto it? Thanks for entering the contest. Good luck!