This is my goal too! My husband got me a speedy 30 when my daughter was born. I spent our entire relationship asking for this specific purse. After the induction and c-section I went through with her, he realized i actually did deserve this bag! I don’t use it often, but I still have it. I want to pass it down to her. I also have a fiddle leaf fig tree I hope lasts for many more years to come that arrived on our door step when she was born. It will remind her, her mom loved gardening and her mom loved purses! Haha
I’m doing the same thing!! A friend in high school had a gorgeous leather bag that had been her mother’s and after that moment I knew I wanted to have treasured bags to pass down. I’m blessed with two amazing daughters who will inherit these treasures!!
I absolutely agree ! 100% your timing is perfect! I was in Dallas this past weekend with my youngest
daughter to look at colleges and shop for Prom Dresses. We went to Chanel. I have always wanted one. This time, I was ready. I purchased the most beautiful bag. I shed a tear knowing that one day she will tell this story to her daughter when the time is right. ❤️
Right, just leather and hardware, but what matters are the stories we attach to those things. Love that! Can't wait for my daughter to start borrowing handbags from my closet :)
Wow! What a poignant story. You brought me to tears, but not for the reason you might think. My daughter and I have such a different dynamic in our relationship, just as my mother and I did. As I read your story, I felt a mix of envy and shame—what a combination, right? I know it doesn’t seem to make sense, but my own story is tangled and far from the Thomas Kinkade portrait you painted with yours.
I realize this isn’t the right time or place to delve into it, so I just want to say that reading about this kind of love from a mother restores my faith in humanity. It also reminds me why I am working so hard to break generational curses, even if it took me a few decades of mistakes to finally get on the right path. Thank you for sharing your story. 💕
This is so beautiful Emily. Same with my wife's jewellery and our girls, they are obsessed! For me personally I now have my dad's guitar and wear his wedding ring since he passed and I cannot think of 2 better gifts I shall ever receive. 🙏
I’m blessed the women in my family have lived so long (early 90s grandmothers and mom in mid 60s), but at this point when I get mine they’ll go straight to my niece (I have boys). She’ll get to enjoy them way more and longer than I will since I probably won’t get anything til I’m in my 70s! It feels like a special way to keep their memory alive for the next generation.
I don’t have a daughter but I will hold out hope for a granddaughter someday (no pressure to my 13-yr old son 😆) To give my Burberry purse to along with special others. ❤️
This is my goal too! My husband got me a speedy 30 when my daughter was born. I spent our entire relationship asking for this specific purse. After the induction and c-section I went through with her, he realized i actually did deserve this bag! I don’t use it often, but I still have it. I want to pass it down to her. I also have a fiddle leaf fig tree I hope lasts for many more years to come that arrived on our door step when she was born. It will remind her, her mom loved gardening and her mom loved purses! Haha
As I read this essay, I thought how cool it would be to tuck a note AND photo into the inside pocket of each one.
Totally agree, a photo would be a lovely extra touch!
I’m doing the same thing!! A friend in high school had a gorgeous leather bag that had been her mother’s and after that moment I knew I wanted to have treasured bags to pass down. I’m blessed with two amazing daughters who will inherit these treasures!!
I absolutely agree ! 100% your timing is perfect! I was in Dallas this past weekend with my youngest
daughter to look at colleges and shop for Prom Dresses. We went to Chanel. I have always wanted one. This time, I was ready. I purchased the most beautiful bag. I shed a tear knowing that one day she will tell this story to her daughter when the time is right. ❤️
I love this, and I LOVE the idea of sewing in the little note. That would be such a beautiful treasure hunt for her. I say do it.
Right, just leather and hardware, but what matters are the stories we attach to those things. Love that! Can't wait for my daughter to start borrowing handbags from my closet :)
Wow! What a poignant story. You brought me to tears, but not for the reason you might think. My daughter and I have such a different dynamic in our relationship, just as my mother and I did. As I read your story, I felt a mix of envy and shame—what a combination, right? I know it doesn’t seem to make sense, but my own story is tangled and far from the Thomas Kinkade portrait you painted with yours.
I realize this isn’t the right time or place to delve into it, so I just want to say that reading about this kind of love from a mother restores my faith in humanity. It also reminds me why I am working so hard to break generational curses, even if it took me a few decades of mistakes to finally get on the right path. Thank you for sharing your story. 💕
This is so beautiful Emily. Same with my wife's jewellery and our girls, they are obsessed! For me personally I now have my dad's guitar and wear his wedding ring since he passed and I cannot think of 2 better gifts I shall ever receive. 🙏
oh to be loved by a mother intentionally, such a thoughtful gesture for leaving a part of you, a simple tradition <3
I’m blessed the women in my family have lived so long (early 90s grandmothers and mom in mid 60s), but at this point when I get mine they’ll go straight to my niece (I have boys). She’ll get to enjoy them way more and longer than I will since I probably won’t get anything til I’m in my 70s! It feels like a special way to keep their memory alive for the next generation.
This is so thoughtful!!! I’m a bag gal myself and I love the stories that surround them!
I don’t have a daughter but I will hold out hope for a granddaughter someday (no pressure to my 13-yr old son 😆) To give my Burberry purse to along with special others. ❤️
I could not agree more. I have collected thousands of dollars worth of handbags that I hope my girls will enjoy after I am gone.