AUTHENTIC! in almost perfect well loved condition! just the slight normal beautiful patina on the handles and 1 teeny tiny blue pen mark inside. no scratches, no holes, no smell. no box, no original dust bag, sorry. bought this from a friend from Virginia 2 years ago who went back to PI. We even had it authenticated at the LV store there.
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The Batignolles Horizontal is a stylish tote bag for everyday use. Easy and comfortable to wear with a practical interior and a sophisticated exterior in iconic Monogram canvas. A hook closure makes it secure too. Size (LxHxD): 15.3″ x 10″ x 5.7″
-Carried by hand or on the shoulder
-Comfortable leather handles -Golden brass pieces -One interior zipped pocket -Natural cowhide leather straps to adjust the width of the bag – Strap drop length from shoulder to top of bag is 9″ (23cm)

Blending everyday versatility and signature Louis Vuitton luxury, the Batignolles is perfectly sized for carrying as an elegant shopper or briefcase. Classic Monogram Canvas is finished with sleek golden hardware and sumptuous natural cowhide trim, while the roomy interior easily holds a laptop or documents.
Monogram canvas with natural cowhide trim and golden hardware
Canvas lining with an interior key ring, zipped and cell phone pockets
Snap hook closure
Adjustable side gussets
Comfortable flat leather shoulder straps

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that day at the thrift store was meant for hunting cheap and authentic retro stuffs for my o-going kitchen project. It was even unplanned if not for a commissioned supposedly tire trouble task. the car repair shop being located right across the Goodwill store where cheapskates like me get all hyped when it comes to scavenging for good household seconds, I decided to take that turn and try my luck on whatever I can find. whilst inside, I was actually liking what I was seeing all around me on that particular morning and as I held on to a couple [yes 2 of them on each hand] of vintage film camera toys, my eyes can’t keep still on one item in that glass shelf. sure enough as I did a quarter turn to my right, my gaze went vertical… lo and behold! a guitar! not the toy guitar from Walmart that I was so ready to settle with to get for my very-eager-to-learn-to-play little man, but a real, smaller than regular sized one… with a brand! you should see me grabbing it…all adrenalin pumped up with a this-is-mine!!!-mine!!-mine!!! look as I lovingly clutched it to my chest! all I can think of is the never ending I-love-you and tightest hugs as I hand it to my precious C and decided to get a cart and continue with my journey…hunting!

the end.

…we have learned to love the quaint atmosphere of Newport, Rhode Island. kaya kung may pagkakataon, ito ang GUSTO naming balikan muli…

maraming turista ang nagpupunta dito dahil nar in siguro sa dahilang tinatawag na Ocean state ang Rhode Island. marami ang na-e-engganyong pumasyal sa may dagat. bukod doon, marami ring mga shopping-an!:)

An entry to Litratong Pinoy…GUSTO!

…we will be having more fun in the sun! can’t wait for summer to finally come. but i’d settle for spring for now too!:)
what should’ve been a photo of the day is again turning out to be a Photo of the Week now! sheesh!:) soon!

…i am starting a photo of the day posting here on my blog. it will keep me blogging, i hope. taken yesterday while a neighbor was cleaning up his car and i was in the kid’s room.

…on days like this, any kind of warm and hearty soup would be great!

…Saturday mornings, more often than not is our ‘you-me-while-the-kids-do-karate’ time as a couple or something like that.  our less than an hour gastronomic date. or shall i say, our ONLY date a week if we’re lucky enough. as simple as it is,  we definitely love it and always look forward to this ‘luxury’ that we are blessed with.

is a weekly thematic FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY meme, Pinoy style!

If you notice, we are still on freestyle this week as I forgot to post the upcoming themes. My apologies. So I am happy to announce that for next Sunday, our theme is all about…KIDS! so put those thinking caps on and let the child in you reign supreme!!!:)

P.S. future themes will be posted in a few and just to let you know we might be going through past themes now as I am running out of new ones for now. again, if you have any themes in mind, just give me a buzz! and if you want to host that theme or any other Sunday, let me know! Have a great one guys!!!

hindi naman masyadong halata na may kaunti akong hilig sa shades ano? bukod sa proteksyon na ibinibigay nito sa akin, ehhh….maarte lang talga ako! wahahaha!

An entry to na may temang…PROTEKSYON. my take. protect your eyes from the sun’s glare!:)

food. service. atmosphere. price. accessibility. these are just a few considerations we take whenever we want to get away from home made meals, even away from our daily routine.  foodie or not, we find dining out to be synonymous to celebrations and more  often than not… luxurious, most especially during this economic crunch we are in right now. we cannot factor out the damage involved whenever we try to be fancy and eat out.

where do you usually go for a quick fix meal? what tops your fine dining escapades? where is that joint that simply hits the spot? which restaurant offers the most affordability, food selection and satisfaction all at the same time?

that would be IHOP for us. we have always been fascinated by big serving and wide variety not to mention pocket-friendly breakfast smorgasbord. that sounds so 70’s, haha! speaking of which…atmosphere-wise, IHOP’s interior design is like it has been stuck in that era. that is the only drawback for me. i mean, you can maintain a certain appeal but there is always room for enhancements and improvements, not necessarily modernization. but the negativity ends there. sorry not really ranting from here onwards…

Food. service. price. accessibility. check. check. check.check!:) ironically, we often go to International House Of Pancakes for dinner [and yes, with that free jug of coffee]. Tuesday dinner, to be more precise. why? it’s kids-eat-free day! that makes dining at IHOP so sweet, all the more!

is a weekly thematic FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY meme, Pinoy style!