Friday, November 6, 2009

The Story of Stuff

A new art store has opened up here and yes its big news because we've never had one here before. I was talking to the owner about how I like handmade stuff because its more lasting and unique too. For example I just bought a purse and within days the zipper was broken! I just want to buy something and have it for years and just forget about it. I could care less if its in style just as long as I like it and it lasts. So then last night dh tells me hey come and watch this and I'm thinking you are preaching to the choir! My mother taught me all these things since we were small;she was way ahead of her time. This is our role in life; we promised to be good stewards/viceregents. And this ties in nicely with my St.Jacob's post;handmade vs Walmart. I think I should be getting this purse; its recyled and long lasting. Love that her shop is called Rumah Kampung; malay for Village House.
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  1. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Assalamu alaikum,
    Cute purse...but $89.00?....a wee bit pricey if you ask me. I love your line of preaching to the choir, have heard that more than once...
    Nice post, Elysia

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  2. CNovember 6, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Wa alaikum salaam

    I think there are some others like it at a lower price. I just liked that one in particular.

    Thanks for the compliments, masha Allah.

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  3. EvaNovember 7, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Assalamu Alaikum oo I like that purse too, it looks strong and durable and cute too. But it doesn't have a zipper? I guess the buttons and flap are good enough right?

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  4. CNovember 7, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Wa Alaikum salaam

    Hopefully insha Allah. I wish there were nicer colours though but I guess then they would have to be made from old woman's suits.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Nice purse, but no zipper means no sale around here. Had too many purses end up upside down with an embarrassing outpouring of contents... Oh, and the hefty price tag is wee bit offputting too.
    Huda

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  6. CNovember 9, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    How about this one.

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30476582&ref=sr_gallery_2&&ga_search_query=recycled+purses+zipper&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

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  7. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Nicer price and it's really cute, but I need long straps to sling it over my shoulder and across my body. That would just keep slipping off my sloping bookworm shoulders and drive me nuts. I know, I know, I am the queen of picky! :-)
    Huda

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