Etsom·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
I feel like I’ve been searching for the perfect briefcase for my entire adult life. I’ve had some gorgeous ones, including my favorite of all time, a vintage red leather briefcase (just like this one) that I bought in Italy, but none of them seem to last very long. So the lifelong hunt continues!
If Raymond carries this to work, his parents had better be prepared for him to live in their basement until further notice.I used to love those American Tourister commercials! Sold by VivaropaSwoon! By BucklesburyI suppose carrying a briefcase that looks like it was made from the skins of your enemies is one way to intimidate the competition…That’s more like it! By LaughingCatLeatherI guess even Mimi Bobeck needs a briefcase…New phone. Who dis?!? 1980s mock telephone briefcase sold by 193KingsRoadI’m always a fan of the north/south-oriented messenger bags! By AmazigLeatherVery businessy briefcase elements: Cowhair? Check! Heart hardware? Check! Weird cut angles that you know are going to curl out immediately? Check! Well, hello there, sexy! Vegan leather laptop bag by BasAder“Deluxe smoking hot” briefcase. (Individual results may vary)I totally had a cassette tape briefcase in the early eighties! It came with me to every party, filled with my mixed tapes. Loved that stupid thing. Sold by BensBigBarnWhile I thoroughly applaud the decoupage efforts, I suspect most careers would not be enhanced by carrying a briefcase covered in beer labels. By ShopWastelandiaHow attractive! Between the carved wood panels on the side and the beautiful patina on the leather, this briefcase has the perfect amount of embellishment. By CosmoHandmadeI’ll be honest. I’m a little disappointed that they’re dogs and not cats…
I do love a good satchel. When I first starting teaching and was commuting by bus, I had a vintage pilot’s case to carry all of my things. It was so bulky and annoying. I hope you find the perfect briefcase.
I really miss the old days. Way back in the 50’s we didn’t have cell phones. We didn’t have ATMs. We didn’t have commercial airlines. We sure didn’t have the Internet. Yet, with all we didn’t have, I think life was better. We talked to each other. Our parents taught us how to behave. Now to today’s post. I like all of them. Hal
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April 7, 2022 at 6:21 am
I do love a good satchel. When I first starting teaching and was commuting by bus, I had a vintage pilot’s case to carry all of my things. It was so bulky and annoying. I hope you find the perfect briefcase.
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April 7, 2022 at 9:49 am
That sounds awesome! (Even if it was bulky and annoying.)
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April 7, 2022 at 1:10 pm
It was great in terms of storage but not the best for travelling across a city on a bus.
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April 8, 2022 at 11:38 am
I can see that…
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April 7, 2022 at 9:26 am
I have never need one but J. Peterman once had a “mail bag” that was beautiful.
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April 7, 2022 at 9:50 am
J. Peterman’s stuff is amazing, and I read their catalogs cover to cover!
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April 7, 2022 at 10:02 am
Me too…just not in my budget or need.
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April 8, 2022 at 11:37 am
Same!
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April 7, 2022 at 9:52 am
I really miss the old days. Way back in the 50’s we didn’t have cell phones. We didn’t have ATMs. We didn’t have commercial airlines. We sure didn’t have the Internet. Yet, with all we didn’t have, I think life was better. We talked to each other. Our parents taught us how to behave. Now to today’s post. I like all of them. Hal
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April 8, 2022 at 11:37 am
I don’t know how to feel about technology. I like the advancements, but I do miss the human connection.
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