Anyone have a book bag hoarding problem? [raises hand]
I get happy — and I mean seriously happy — whenever I get to carry books in a tote. For a quick fix of pure joy, there are truly very few ways to top it.
Here are some of my most joy-inducing tote bags…
Thea tote
This bag is my newest and a favorite, because:
- Swedish ribbon
- Wool
- That eye-popping happy red!
- Large enough to hold several books OR my laptop and a couple of books
- From one of the cutest shops I’ve ever visited — I wanted to buy about 20 things there
Source: The Big Lake, Grand Marais, MN
She blinded me with library science tote
This one cracks me up every time I carry it. What I like about it:
- I think it’s hilarious
- Librarian pride, baby!
- Lightweight and packable
Source: forgotten (but there’s a similar bag on Etsy)
Powell's Books tote
The Dear Man’s sister brought me back this bag, and an adorable set of book store postcards, after a visit to Portland. What I like about this one:
- So bookish!
- Sturdy — it’s made of heavyweight denim
- Happy — that yellow umbrella!
Source: Powell’s Books, courtesy of the Dear Man’s sister
My best friend tote
The Dear Man’s aunt gave me this book, which has become my book-toting workhouse over the past few years. What I love about it:
- Large capacity, due to the bottom gusset — you can really pack the books in this tote
- The quotes… oh my goodness, the quotes:
- My best friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read. –Abraham Lincoln
- When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes. –Erasmus
Source: unknown; gift from the Dear Man’s aunt
Monogrammed bookshelf tote
My mom had this bag monogrammed for me, and every time I use it — or even see it — I’m filled with love for her. This thing’s a tangible reminder of all she gave me and how she loved me just as I am. Beyond those obvious reasons, I also adore these things about this tote:
- So bookish!
- Bottom gusset greatly expands its capacity to haul lots of books
- Handles are long enough that I can carry it on my shoulder comfortably
Source: unknown; gift from my mom
Anyone else here a book bag lover and hoarder? (I know you’re out there…)
Also… how do you define perfection in a tote?
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