Love it! I've gone from carrying an almost luggage sized bag to a teeny weeny bag (my shoulder would ache when I was out for several hours when I had the large - and full - bag), but now I have to cram it full just to get the basics in and it's fairly bulging. I'm now considering going back to the large bag so I'll have more room :-)

Sigh. The things us women have to endure.

This handbag thing really is a dilemma, I agree - why do we need so many things as compared to men...? Lovely sketch, and be assured that your palm is VERY majestic Laure!

...I know just how you feel. What a pain! I've ended up going with a medium-big Vera Bradley with lots of pockets to keep things organized.

I find that I collect more and more in my bag and rarely use most of it. I actually threw my bag over in the passenger seat of the car and it set off the seatbelt alarm so I new it was time to downsize. Thanks for your info on the yellow paint in the previous post. I have been searching for a wonderful yellow and will give this one a try.

I love the finished sketch! And I certainly identify with the size-of-purse dilemma. One of my pet peeves is my husband asking me to carry his wallet, keys and phone in my purse when we're out together...I try to make sure my purse isn't quite large enough to handle those items! But then it's not large enough to carry MY sketchbook! Ah, well...

I'm glad you're carrying your sketchbook again, because your palm is quite majestic - I love it. I recently switched to a smaller purse too, but I never carried my sketching stuff in my purse; it's in another bag, which I don't always remember to take.

I can relate to Kathy's comment - my DH sometimes asks me to carry his reading glasses, but I don't have room in my new smaller purse. :)

Oh, wow, had no idea this was such a common ailment!! Thanks for sharing the woe!

That's what I was doing too, T, and finally couldn't stand it anymore.

Thanks, Maree!

Organized?! Heck, Kelly, I'd be happy with just sorta together!

LOL, Vicki! I've done the same thing!! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, KJ, occasionally Chris will ask me to carry his phone, but only because his holder broke.

I tried the two bag thing, too, Cheryl, and I was never where my second bag was when I needed it!

There's a solution - not sure what it is, but there's a solution!

Laure, as you said in your note, how fun that we both wrote about a similar subject on the same day. Love the Palm Tree, especially love the "bag" discussion. Happy Monday

I think every female, well most anyway, relates to this. I have tried them all. Thing is I like to carry my camera with me. Its not small either. I have a purse that could be a bit bigger but its heavy on its own with nothing in it. I carry WAY to much stuff but cant seem to thin it out..Why do we need the kitchen sink with us? Groan..Love the sketch. Glad you are keeping your skecth book with you again. My camera is usually at home when I see a great photo op because I lightened my load. ;o

This seems to be a universal theme! I have been searching for the ideal handbag for ages. I had one I loved, but it was so worn, I just had to throw it out. I did that an picked it out of the trash again. This went on for a year, and then I really got rid of it. The new one was too deep though, with my broken arm I could not hold it and dive into it with the other hand, so I got a smaller one,... This one works quite well, though it is not really an office handbag. I've decided I no longer care if I look professional :-)
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How beautiful! Palm trees are so intricate!

I guess it is the dilemma for all of us. I take my sketch book everywhere and if I forget it I end up sketching on a receipt or a napkin. BTW Laure, I have really enjoyed all of your supply posts. Very informative and of course, now I want to dash out and get more supplies.

I am surprised no one has mentioned the option of a backpack! :-) They make nice handbags now with backpackish straps. Helps with the fatigue issue but not so easy to get at credit cards and cash. Might be something to consider though!

Ha...ha...ha.... you sure made me chuckle. Well... part of it is that its time to hit the pillow!! (1:19am!)

Great solution to carrying your sketchbook! Sounds like you had a wonderful time with Kathy too!
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