Romantic Purse

Recently, my mom was re-sharing the story behind a beloved purse she’s had for 65 years…older than me! It immediately hit me that it would be a great blog post! Fashion, Love and Sweet Memories all rolled up into one. Here is the story of the romantic purse as written by mom: Kenlyn!

“THIS PURSE IS 65 YRS. OLD. IT WAS A GIFT FROM A ‘”SECRET PAL”. We worked in the same office. I had been looking at it in the window of “The Lou Ann Shop” in Aurora, Il. “Lou Ann’s” was a great shop for accessories. I’ve always been an accessory kind of girl. (The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!). My husband, Don, and I were just in the “falling in love” stage of our relationship.

The purse is just large enough to hold a brown bag lunch. I would pack a lunch for us. Don would bring our favorite soda. He picked me up in his shiny new “two tone” baby blue and white Dodge.

Off we’d go to the park and our favorite spot by the Fox River. Some times we even managed our romantic lunch on our lunch hour.

The purse got old and the decorations fell off. Many times , over the years, I put it out to the curb with the trash. I’d stand at the window looking at it perched on top of the trash, remembering our lovely lunches. Nostalgia got the better of me. I finally rescued my old purse. I gently hosed it down and set in the sun to dry. My favorite florist replaced the decorative pieces. I have continued to enjoy using it and always receive complimentary comments on that old purse. Its also a perfect fit as a center piece for summer entertaining, on my porch. I’m so very pleased I could not part with it. Don and I were married on Sep. 6, 1958.”

I’m so happy that my mom found the only picture she has of her with her purse in it’s original state. It’s a picture from their honeymoon. You can see the purse atop the suitcase. Ironically, my mom still has at least one of those suitcases.

This purse is still bringing both of us great joy! I’m grateful she didn’t get rid of it. My mom and I have shared accessories – purses, jewelry over the years. In preparation for writing this post, I styled the purse several ways and took it out with me for a day of fun! 65 years later and the purse is still receiving all kinds of compliments! The romantic purse is timeless!

Black Lace Top

Straw Purse

Going to Kuiper’s Family Farm and seeing the sunflowers and taking pictures is always a fun day out with Mr. FTF! I can’t begin to tell you how many women stopped me to tell me how much they liked my purse! It warmed my heart to know the whole story behind it’s glorious 65 years!

If you live in the area, we highly recommend that you check out Kuiper’s for Sunflower Season and apple picking. They also do a great job for fall fun and Halloween!

Blue Floral Dress

Red Floral Dress

Red Lace Up Sandals

Basket Purse

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