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What's In YourWhat's In YourWhat's In YourWhat's In YourHandbagHandbagHandbagHandbag
Right Now?Right Now?Right Now?Right Now?
Pouch handbag by Fadwa
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Why do I want to peek into women's handbags?
Yes, I admit it. I am curious leaning towards noisy -but not in a bad way. I am just interested in people,
what they do, why they do what they do, what they
think; and I'm willing to share what I do, why I do what
I do and what I think (most of the time, anyway).
And, I'm on a mission. This ebook is part of a larger
project I have in mind, of creating loads of ebooks
whereby people let us peak into their lives a little.
Ordinary people in many ways, and extraordinary in
many more. My dream is that people from all the
around the world, and from all walks of life, beliefs and
backgrounds will contribute to enriching these ebooks
and somehow contribute to proving me right about
something I have always held fast:
When you scratch the surface, and peep into people's
souls, we are all so much alike.
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Why this particular ebook:
Well, I think women are fun. We like to be happy and
make others happy.I think all women are creative, because we always find
ways not only to get by but also to make life more
interesting.
I think women are fascinating because we give
ourselves the right to be true to ourselves, true to ouremotions and feelings. We give ourselves the right to
change our mind, be more flexible, more understanding,
more tolerant.
I think women are strong, sexy and delightful, and
totally crazy for asking for equality with other inferior
beings :-)
I love the wildness, the spontaneity, the illogical logic,
the courage, the warmth of women.
And to all the women who were brave enough to let me,
and anyone else who visits my blog, have a good peek
into their most womanly domain the handbag; Idedicate this fun ebook. I hope that after posting this
month on my blog, other women will come forward and
join the fun.
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I was hoping to get 50 handbags I managed to entice
13 brave women to declare the contents of their
handbags + I did declare whats in mine! This is a
project in the making, so if I get more responses, Illjust update this ebook.
I've tried to include links to all the brave women who
gave in to our curiosity. If I've missed some names or
links, or if you'd like to add the contents of your
handbag, please let me know and I'll update this ebook([email protected]).
Hugs to you all,
The GyPsY (fadwa)The GyPsY (fadwa)The GyPsY (fadwa)The GyPsY (fadwa)
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BAG No. (1)BAG No. (1)BAG No. (1)BAG No. (1)
Jane's Bag
www.janethornley.com
In my bag (oh, how brave am I but Im takingyour lead in this):
a palm-sized notenook from Florence for mysketching
2 pens, plain old (yawn) black
aromatherapy for allergies
my camera (follows me everywhere like a pet)
my i-phone
lipstick, lipbalm
keys with a chunky keychain made for
Australian wood
handcream
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BAG No. (2)BAG No. (2)BAG No. (2)BAG No. (2)
Debbie - The Governess' Bag
www.mistressdebrina.blogspot.com
Here is my big juicy bag
from Poppies. Its a Frenchinspired market bag. Itshuge and I bought it forexactly that reason. Also
because Im a librarian andan artist I must carry books,
journals and a big wad ofcoloured pens around withme. I also have a bagwithin a bag to carry all my toiletries, wallet andother small bits and pieces.
Ok, so this is whats on thefloor - the contents of mybloody big bag - from left,in an anti-clockwisedirection:
A screwed up NZ post
receipt ( I sold something
on Trade Me the other dayso need to keep thisreceipt for a track and trace jobby).
1111....My Book Club Journal
2222....My art journal
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3333....My friends poetry ready for publishing (nowawaiting me to do the illustrationsIm gettingthere!)
4444....Underneath my mates poetry, a Cloth Shop andQuilters newsletter and my Book Reviewers Kitfrom CMIS - I do young adult book reviews forthese guys.
5555....One of numerous art pensbut interestingly, theonly art pen in my handbag at the moment??
6666....A folded up note from my library advisor friend
Jan that reads: www.teachers treasures.co.nz -because I saw some really colourful stick uplettering on her office wall that I really must getfor my office!!!
7777....My Nokia (all time favourite) cellphone!
8888....My Drawing and Painting reference book
9999....My power bill - only $120 this month (WOW!)10101010.... A random, blank piece of paper
11111111.... My goddess talisman, handmade by mygorgeous mate Storm in the US.
12121212.... My Skinfood, SPF 15 moisturiser for protectingmy face from the harsh NZ sun. We all end uplooking like wrinkled prunes before were 50 inthis country if we dont use it.
13131313.... My digital alarm clock (I always forget its inthere and then it goes off at the most inopportunetimes - like at a really important staff meetingwith 120 people sitting around me)
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14141414.... My green, floral bag within a bag!
15151515.... A child resuscitation check card - my 10 monthold is into EVERYTHING at the moment and Im
paranoid he might choke on something!!
16161616.... My asthma inhaler when my hayfever gets outof control
17171717.... Make-up compact
18181818.... Smints
19191919.... Lipstick case from Xmas 06 (thanks mummy! I
love it, its gorgeous!)
20202020.... A pink clothes peg (?)
21212121.... My wallet with a massive long Woolworthsreceipt hanging out of it.
22222222.... A NZ post rate checker pamphlet
23232323.... My vitamin B12 vial for the shot Im going to geton Thursday (ouch!) - but pernicious anaemiasucks even worse!
24242424.... A zip file case protecting a teeny memory stickfor my camera
25252525.... My keys and my compact hairbrush are in themiddle
PUZZLE: Find the random items (a bit like WheresWally or Osama Bin Ladin?): my eye drops, mydriving glasses case, and a roll of sellotape!
The End
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BAG No. (3)BAG No. (3)BAG No. (3)BAG No. (3)
The GyPsy"s HandbagThe GyPsy"s HandbagThe GyPsy"s HandbagThe GyPsy"s Handbag
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As promisedAs promisedAs promisedAs promised ---- in my handbagin my handbagin my handbagin my handbag
2 Moleskine tiny notepads2 Moleskine tiny notepads2 Moleskine tiny notepads2 Moleskine tiny notepads
3 USB3 USB3 USB3 USB sticks with beaded tailssticks with beaded tailssticks with beaded tailssticks with beaded tails
Black pouch with colours, scissors + glueBlack pouch with colours, scissors + glueBlack pouch with colours, scissors + glueBlack pouch with colours, scissors + glue
Book Im reading nowBook Im reading nowBook Im reading nowBook Im reading now
Earl grey tea bagsEarl grey tea bagsEarl grey tea bagsEarl grey tea bags
Four different pens (blue, red, green, black)Four different pens (blue, red, green, black)Four different pens (blue, red, green, black)Four different pens (blue, red, green, black)
iPod shuffleiPod shuffleiPod shuffleiPod shuffle
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Kaleidoscope which I bought from Florence, ItalyKaleidoscope which I bought from Florence, ItalyKaleidoscope which I bought from Florence, ItalyKaleidoscope which I bought from Florence, Italy
Large journalLarge journalLarge journalLarge journal
Sun glassesSun glassesSun glassesSun glassesThe other usual stuff: makeThe other usual stuff: makeThe other usual stuff: makeThe other usual stuff: make----up, keys, wallet, 2 mobilesup, keys, wallet, 2 mobilesup, keys, wallet, 2 mobilesup, keys, wallet, 2 mobiles
Here we goHere we goHere we goHere we go ---- all the stuff in my bag todall the stuff in my bag todall the stuff in my bag todall the stuff in my bag todayayayay ---- I forgot to take outI forgot to take outI forgot to take outI forgot to take outthe earl grey tea bagsthe earl grey tea bagsthe earl grey tea bagsthe earl grey tea bags ---- but I promise you, I do carry thembut I promise you, I do carry thembut I promise you, I do carry thembut I promise you, I do carry themaround with me!! It's the only tea I like and the only one Iaround with me!! It's the only tea I like and the only one Iaround with me!! It's the only tea I like and the only one Iaround with me!! It's the only tea I like and the only one Idrink.drink.drink.drink.
Sometimes, when I'm feeling strong and fit, I also stuff mySometimes, when I'm feeling strong and fit, I also stuff mySometimes, when I'm feeling strong and fit, I also stuff mySometimes, when I'm feeling strong and fit, I also stuff mycamera in there. But, still, nothing comcamera in there. But, still, nothing comcamera in there. But, still, nothing comcamera in there. But, still, nothing compared to Debbie's bag :pared to Debbie's bag :pared to Debbie's bag :pared to Debbie's bag :----))))
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BAG No. (4)BAG No. (4)BAG No. (4)BAG No. (4)
Sarah's Handbag
www.bubblemunch.blogspot.com
My bag is sonot exciting!!
I carry a different one a smaller black one, a slightly largerdark brown one, or my rucksack (which is grey and pale pink)depending on my jaunt)
I used to have little fabric ones, knitted or stichted withembroidery or sequins for going out) but they ended up
losing threads and gathering dust. Now where I live there isno storage space so I have had to be practical.
I always carry my bright green leather purse that I bought inNew Zealand. Sometimes my mobile (if I've remembered tocharge it), sometimes lipstick if I'm in the mood.
My notebooks and camera don't fit in my handbags so they gowith me in my rucksack. Now I have (today!!) bought a new
camera case - my new lense was too big for my old one. Ialways have pens (fountain, Mont Balnc black biro, pilot G1rollerball). Sometimes chequebook (yes, sometimes we stilluse them!) Sometimes ipod Nano G2 (bright pink engravedwith "I belong to Bubblemunch" ! a gift!)
So, not terribly exciting or different at all - hence notbothering to bore anyone with it!
Sorry not to be wildly exciting or different! ;-)
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If I remember anything else that I generally (or sometimescarry) I'll add!
Oh, I did forget to say that due to my alwaysuntidy and
disorganised nature, there are always a pile of receipts orshopping lists or unopened letters etc blocking it up so I cannever find anything!
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BAG No. (5)BAG No. (5)BAG No. (5)BAG No. (5)
Mary Lou laGrassa's bag Date book
Travel knitting(usually socks)
Kleenex packet
Makeup baggie
Wallet Eyeglasses
Pills
Nail polish
Pens
Breath mints Car keys
Paperback book or Sudoko puzzle book attimes.
I carry half the house with me in a very largebag. At 73, my husband is 75, we seem to have many
doctor appointments so must keep myself busy!!
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BAG No. (6)BAG No. (6)BAG No. (6)BAG No. (6)
Joy Pedrow's bagJoy Pedrow's bagJoy Pedrow's bagJoy Pedrow's bagwwwwwwwwwwww....joyfullcirclejoyfullcirclejoyfullcirclejoyfullcircle....blogspotblogspotblogspotblogspot....comcomcomcom
PhonePhonePhonePhone
ipod touchipod touchipod touchipod touch
TissuesTissuesTissuesTissues
Tons of mints and empty mint wrappersTons of mints and empty mint wrappersTons of mints and empty mint wrappersTons of mints and empty mint wrappers
LotionLotionLotionLotion
MirrorMirrorMirrorMirror
PenPenPenPen
WalletWalletWalletWallet
Keys to my houseKeys to my houseKeys to my houseKeys to my house
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Srishti's bag
A book to read
A notebook to write in
Acouple of pens and pencilsEarphone
Cellphone
Vaseline
Wallet
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Pink purple greenPink purple greenPink purple greenPink purple green scallop handbagscallop handbagscallop handbagscallop handbag art knits byart knits byart knits byart knits byamalamalamalamal
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Angela McEntee's bag
www.craftyflower.blogspot.comIn My Bag:
1. Parcels to post- 1 is a moisturizer order and the other is a
gift to my friends new baby.
2. My wallet which has no money!
3. My cell phone.
4. My mini tolet bag with all the femanine essentials.
5. My diary which I always forget to check and then forget
what Im meant to be doing!
6. Deodorant.
7. Hand cream
8. Lip balm
9. Lavender oil.
10. A random mist sprayer?
11. Peppermints.
12. Spare car key.
13. Thing for hankies.
14. Sun block.
15. Pens.
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16. Purell.
17. My scarf.
Phew! A pic on my blog also.
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BAG No. (9)BAG No. (9)BAG No. (9)BAG No. (9)
What's in Ali's bag?!?!What's in Ali's bag?!?!What's in Ali's bag?!?!What's in Ali's bag?!?!
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1. Silver curling ribbon
2. Balloon weights
3. Sports table confetti x 2
4. Mini tubes moisturizer5. Dog treats
6. Deep heat pain rub
7. Holiday photos on cd
8. Aqualung cd
9. Tesco voucher
10. Blue tack
11. Glue spreader
12. Tampons
13. Mints
14. Make up sponge
15. Exhibition invite
16. Photo of my Gran
17. 3 sketchbooks (one lined, one work, one personal!)
18. Painkillers
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19. Name for a baby blanket I'm making
20. Papers for meeting
21. Feedback forms designs
22. Tin of tuna
23. Fabric swatch
24. Empty Graze box
25. Paint charts for kitchen
26. Spare t-shirt
27. Bottle of water
28. Xmas bonus voucher for M&S
29. Orange fabric scissors
30. Note from a colleague
31. Balloons
32. i pod, speakers and adaptor
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BAG No. (10)BAG No. (10)BAG No. (10)BAG No. (10)
(from(from(from(from we are poetswe are poetswe are poetswe are poets ---- with permission)with permission)with permission)with permission)
1 purse
2 house keys
3 painkillers
4 mobile phone
5 colour chart6 dile a bus pass
7 perfume
8 library card
9 bank card
10 top up card
11 leisure card
12 bingo cards13 bus pass
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BAG No. (11)BAG No. (11)BAG No. (11)BAG No. (11)
(from(from(from(from we are poetswe are poetswe are poetswe are poets ---- with permission)with permission)with permission)with permission)
1. To Do list1. To Do list1. To Do list1. To Do list
2. Purse2. Purse2. Purse2. Purse
3. About a fiver3. About a fiver3. About a fiver3. About a fiver
4. Prescription4. Prescription4. Prescription4. Prescription5. Diary5. Diary5. Diary5. Diary
6. Big envelope6. Big envelope6. Big envelope6. Big envelope
7. My phone7. My phone7. My phone7. My phone
8. Work phone8. Work phone8. Work phone8. Work phone
9. Gloves9. Gloves9. Gloves9. Gloves
10. Train timetable10. Train timetable10. Train timetable10. Train timetable
11. RBS business card11. RBS business card11. RBS business card11. RBS business card
12. Perfume12. Perfume12. Perfume12. Perfume
13. Glasses13. Glasses13. Glasses13. Glasses
14. Morrison'd receipt14. Morrison'd receipt14. Morrison'd receipt14. Morrison'd receipt
15. 5 used bus tickets15. 5 used bus tickets15. 5 used bus tickets15. 5 used bus tickets
16. 6 pens16. 6 pens16. 6 pens16. 6 pens
17. 1 pencil17. 1 pencil17. 1 pencil17. 1 pencil
18. House keys18. House keys18. House keys18. House keys
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19. Empty paracetamol packet19. Empty paracetamol packet19. Empty paracetamol packet19. Empty paracetamol packet
20. Fleet Foxes cd20. Fleet Foxes cd20. Fleet Foxes cd20. Fleet Foxes cd
21. Disney Princess tissues21. Disney Princess tissues21. Disney Princess tissues21. Disney Princess tissues
22. Juicy tube22. Juicy tube22. Juicy tube22. Juicy tube
23. Vaseline23. Vaseline23. Vaseline23. Vaseline
24. Medication24. Medication24. Medication24. Medication
25. Office key + ID badge25. Office key + ID badge25. Office key + ID badge25. Office key + ID badge
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Rose Bubbles HandbagRose Bubbles HandbagRose Bubbles HandbagRose Bubbles Handbag art knits by amalart knits by amalart knits by amalart knits by amal
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(from(from(from(from we are poetswe are poetswe are poetswe are poets ---- with permission)with permission)with permission)with permission)
Here's what's in mybag
1. Mobile phone
2. Tissues
3. Hand cream
4. Towels
5. Purse
6. 3.60
7. Bus pass
8. Pain killers
9. Pen
10. Biscuits
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Silver rose ring I bought in Laos
Mini-calculator, red and black
seven 1 yuan coins, and three 1 jiao coins
one black bobby pinone small black button
11 pens (3 microns, 2 red, 1 green, 3 black, 1 zebra2-ended black pen)5 red+black China pencils fromschool
Enjoy!
~Erin
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Joan Sandford Cooks Baghttp://joansandfordcook.blogspot.com/
In my bag right now (9.30 am on Thursday morning in
England)
- Purse with notes and coins.- A talisman I had given me with the comment that if I
kept it in my purse it would never be empty!!
- Alongside in the same little pocket a tiny cross thatappeared on the floor of my art room out of the blue - I
always believed it to be an apport from spirit.
- Chequebooks I hardly use but keep with me in case ashop does not accept debit cards
- Paying in book for those lovely days when I sellsomething or get paid for my workshops
- Mobile phone- Camera- Packet of paper hankies- Lipgloss/hand mirror/comb/perfume/Alice band- House and car keys- Note book with pen- Sometimes (but removed at present) sketchbook with
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pens.
I'm amazed at how much I keep in there!!! Thanks for making
me analyse my handbag's contents.
Pink & Purple handbag with fringePink & Purple handbag with fringePink & Purple handbag with fringePink & Purple handbag with fringe art knits byart knits byart knits byart knits byamalamalamalamal
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WHAT'S IN YOURS?WHAT'S IN YOURS?WHAT'S IN YOURS?WHAT'S IN YOURS?
DO YOU DARE SHARE WITH US?DO YOU DARE SHARE WITH US?DO YOU DARE SHARE WITH US?DO YOU DARE SHARE WITH US?((((www.fadwaswww.fadwaswww.fadwaswww.fadwas----inspirational.blogspot.cominspirational.blogspot.cominspirational.blogspot.cominspirational.blogspot.com))))
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