Thursday, October 29, 2009

Show and Tell Friday

OK - Somebody turn the faucets off !!! Another day of rain, another one for tomorrow and chance it won't end til Sat. AM. :(

On the bright side - it is time for Show and Tell hosted by Cindy @ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/. Thanks Cindy for hosting this weekly event.


My contribution this week is a real "blast from the past". I was going to say - remember when we all had those clutch bags covered in beads and sequins that we carried out in the evening to parties, weddings, etc.. But then I thought - No, many of the bloggers out there are not old enough to remember them. :-) Well, I AM old enough! (there I said it) :-) What you are about to see are 2 of mine that I have kept all these years - from the mid 60's. These were hard to photograph because of the light reflecting off of them.
The basic white -

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And the basic black -
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These little beauties attended many evening events and hold many memories. Neither one has been used in many years, but I don't have the heart to get rid of them.
That is my contribution to "Show and Tell". Be sure and visit Cindy to see what she and the other participants have to share this week.

Now - off to see if Susan @ "Thoughts From Over the Rainbow" got the Ark out of drydock for us, and to see what food and drink provisions I need to bring along! :-D
Have a great weekend!
Glenda
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32 comments:

  1. Pat@Back Porch MusingsOctober 29, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I have one almost like the black one. They're beautiful.

    Raining here again, too. Flash floods, in MO and IL.

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  2. SandraOctober 29, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    They are lovely! I wouldn't have the heart to get rid of them either. I always enjoy your blog. :)
    Blessings,
    Sandra

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  3. sarah { abeachcottage }October 29, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    they are both to die for! but I think the black one is my fave

    sarah

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  4. DonnaOctober 29, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    They are both beautiful. I would not part with them.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 29, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Ah yes I remember them! I had one for so many years and I finally gave it to my daughter. There was a lock of her baby hair in it and a silver dollar for each one of my children's births. It was funny to see the three "different" silver dollars. One was real silver, one was silver coloured and one was smaller than the other two. I kept those mementoes for years.

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  6. Domestic DesignerOctober 29, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    They are both just beautiful! I wouldn't part with them either.

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 29, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Oh yes, I do remember those bags and I still have a couple that I can't seem to part with either. It was the sort of thing that no lady left without. I also remember when I had a closet full of long dresses to wear with all those pretty purses. Great memories. Your purses are gorgeous, I would keep them too. Thanks also for stopping by and leaving such kind comments. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Marty

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  8. Cass @ That Old HouseOctober 29, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Oh you must keep them! And honey, put some glad rags on, and take one of those gorgeous vintage bags, and go paint the town red. Young women pay big bucks for those bags in vintage stores!

    I still have my first beaded bag -- a black one, with a long chain strap that has long since broken and been replaced by a twisted silk cord. I bought it in 1969 to take to a Christmas party - I was still in high school! I have used it ever since then, and my daughters have borrowed it more times than I care to remember. I even have the original box. I think it cost me 20-dollars -- a fortune for a high school student in '69!
    My Mom didn't let me borrow her evening bags!
    thanks for reviving some lovely memories and showing off those stunning little bags.
    Cass

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  9. Bargain Decorating with LaurieOctober 29, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Oh Glenda, they are beautiful. I don't think you should part with them. I think I have some similar to these. I'm going to have to go on a hunt to find them. Have a great weekend, in spite of the rain, and you and Susan save a spot for me on the ark! laurie

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  10. Bargain Decorating with LaurieOctober 29, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Oh Glenda, they are beautiful. I don't think you should part with them. I think I have some similar to these. I'm going to have to go on a hunt to find them. Have a great weekend, in spite of the rain, and you and Susan save a spot for me on the ark! laurie

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  11. BillOctober 29, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Hi Glenda,
    The bags are beautiful. My mother had some that were very similar. She passed away several years ago, but the bags are still in the cedar chest in the house I grew up in (where my father grew up and still lives). We obviously don't like getting rid of things in our family (I have the dress she wore on their wedding day and the ones she wore to my wedding and to my brother's).

    Anyway, glad you kept yours. So glad you shared them today ... and brought back memories of seeing my parents all dressed up and headed to the country club for parties.

    Hope you have an enjoyable weekend. I agree ... enough with the rain for a while!

    Bill

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  12. UnknownOctober 29, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    These are too lovely to get rid of. They must hold wonderful memories.
    Karen

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  13. Diann @ The Thirfty GrooveOctober 30, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Hi Glenda!

    These purses are stunning! I have a couple of them as well. And I am seeing them all over the place now at stores!

    Have a wonderful day!

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  14. Rebekah@Red's NestOctober 30, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    I still have a couple of evening clutches hanging around. I actually love old purses so I won't get rid of them. These are very pretty.
    Blessings,
    Rebekah

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  15. Hootin AnniOctober 30, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    I wouldn't want to get rid of them either....they're gorgeous.


    My Show n Tell is a slide show this week.

    Happy weekend, happy Halloween if you observe it...no matter, just BE SAFE!

    CLICK HERE for my Show n Tell

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  16. Manuela@A Cultivated NestOctober 30, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    I know, I think I'm going to go crazy if the rain doesn't stop soon. I have so much gardening to do and everything is just a muddy mess!

    Those purses are beautiful!

    Manuela

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  17. Barb October 30, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Glenda, your bags are gorgeous. I have a couple that I just adore. They are so lovely!!!!

    Barb ♥

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  18. SueOctober 30, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Never get rid of those beauties! They are so pretty and whether you use them again or not, they exude style! Display them proudly.
    :-) Sue

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  19. Frazzled MomOctober 30, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Hang on to them because they are back! Love them!

    Come see my collection at http://frazzledmomparty.blogspot.com/

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  20. grannyannOctober 30, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    My daughter loves to find that type of bag at garage sales. I don't know how many she has. yours are beautiful.

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  21. JulieOctober 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Glenda
    Thanks for visiting! I love the handbags. I have a blue beaded little purse that my Grandmother carried. It has a little chain to carry it instead of the clutch style. It is only decor now, as some of the beads are loose.
    I also saw your birdcage metamorphosis. LOVE IT!!!!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  22. LenoreOctober 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Yes, the clutches are lovely and you shouldn't get rid of them.
    Vintage buyers would love to buy them from you!
    Thanks for visiting me and leaving a comment....see you next week.

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  23. Mrs.TOctober 30, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Just beautiful! I would have kept them, too.

    Thanks for sharing, and also for stopping by my kitchen table to see my antique cards. Feel free to visit anytime.

    God bless,
    Mrs.T

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  24. Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960October 30, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Hi Glenda! I had such a great time with you last weekend! Can you believe this rain!!!!!!! I think my toes are starting to become webbed! I've been busy making jewelry! I love your purses! I have my mom's black bag and a white sequin one my dad picked up years ago at a garage sale. I still use them! I love your bird cage with the chandelier! How cute is that! I'm gonna try and get back to blogging again. I really do miss everybody! God Bless! Love Ya! Lauralu :)

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  25. {oc cottage}October 30, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Those are so pretty!!! I collect them myself too!

    m ^..^

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  26. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartOctober 30, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Oh, keep them... they're lovely!
    Thanks so much for stopping by my place and leaving your comment!
    Kindly, ldh

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  27. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)October 30, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Glenda, this are certainly a treasure. I can see why you hung onto them.. they are gorgeous.. my fav...the black to die for...
    Happy Halloween my friend..
    hugs ~lynne~

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  28. fitty's pinky rose cottageOctober 31, 2009 at 3:04 AM

    pretty bead bags.. love them all!

    thanks for sharing..

    have a good weekend

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  29. The Old ParsonageOctober 31, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Ahhh I can just imagine the events that you attended - they were probably very glamorous.

    Beautiful!
    Leann

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  30. Simply DebbieOctober 31, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Dear Glenda,
    I have always collected vintage purses. I love them.
    NOW WITH THIS NEXT STATEMENT I HOPE TO OFFEND NO ONE...IT IS JUST FROM A MOTHER'S LOVE AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU MIGHT WANT TO USE A BEAUTIFUL PURSE IN THE SAME WAY.
    when my precious Amy passed(just 6 1/2 days ago) I had to put a purse in her casket with her because she never went any where without a purse but usually the purse she carried was bigger than her.
    I found in my collection a gorgeous vintage sasha pleated clutch and her best friend and I put in very special things and layed it by her hands. It looked so beautiful and I know it made her happy.
    please do not get rid of your purses or send them to someone who will always treasure them like me!
    ANGEL HUGS
    Love
    Debbie

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  31. Abramyan AvenueNovember 1, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I love your clutches! They are so beautiful! I have always wanted one! Thanks so much for sharing! -April

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  32. CindyNovember 2, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    I remember those! I wasn't old enough to carry a purse back then but I still remember them! Things were so much more glamorous back then!

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