For today as time marches on!

“Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence – neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish – it is an imponderably valuable gift.”

–Maya Angelou

Words to live by because time does march on!!!!!

Handbag Gems

Be Prepared to hear us Roar!

An old adage always says, March comes in like a lion and goes out like lamb. Well, get ready, because Handbag Gems is about to roar in March. Our February Sale will soon be over, and we have some special surprises for March!!!!! Wait for our announcement, you will roar about the news and become a contented lamb when done!!!!!

February – the Month of Love

Here it is Feb 9, 2010! According to all of the groundhogs in the US & Canada, we are in for 6 more weeks of winter. The weather says Eastern US and parts of Canada are in for a snowstorm tomorrow. Apparently we have not had our annual quota. Yet the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver are worried because they are way behind, in fact they are trucking the stuff in. However, don’t be dismayed, because Handbag Gems has a great sale on our Handbag line! Get your warm jammies on, a cup of hot chocolate, put the kids to bed, hubby in front of the TV, grab your charge card and shop online at Handbag Gems! You won’t be disappointed.

Have a great week.

Update on Handbag Gems!!!!

Ladies & Gentlemen – yes I mean the gents also. You all know what day is coming up, and with your favorite guy or gal, you will want something special. Well Handbag gems has it for you.

We are extending our January Sale into February. Great deals on Designer Handbags such as XOXO & The Sak, plus 5% off most of the other items we offer.

Go now, check it out, & remember free shipping on your order.

http://www.handbaggems.com

What’s Happening

To my Gems………check out what is happening on Handbag Gems on Monday – you won’t be disappointed…..

Have a great weekend & Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels. ~Faith Whittlesey

“It is important from time to time to slow down, to go away by yourself and simple be.” – Eileen Caddy

2009 is almost over!

As I sit here listening to Rod Stewart’s new CD – “Soulbook” and thoroughly enjoying the music, I ponder over the events of 2009. It has been a roller coaster of a year. In Sept 2008, myself and 49 other folks were given the opportunity to seek other avenues of employment. My last day was January 29, 2009. I had 4 months to deal with the emotions of that announcement. I had worked for this company for over 35 years and had hoped to retire at 65. Alas, apparently it wasn’t meant to be. I was given a good severance package, certainly not enough to make it for 7 years until retirement, but some room to decide what to do. Of course, the recession hit us big time, but I still worked not to be dragged under the emotions of the day. A week after my last day, my son-in-law also lost his job. My daughter was on maternity leave with benefits ending in April. In May, we published our Online store – Handbag Gems. One thing that I have learned through this whole process is apparently it takes time for these websites to start earning an income. Apparently a lot longer than the money I have to live while waiting…….But I will continue, work on other things to try to make money and hope the site will take off.

How was your 2009! If you had a great year, I wish continued success for 2010. If your year was like mine or worse, I wish for health, happiness and prosperity for the 2010!

New Arrivals to our Store!

Only 19 more days until Christmas! Still time to order that special Handbag or Wallet for yourself or someone special! We have added 20 new products to our store!

Oprah – A Classic Success

“I don’t believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process.” – Oprah Winfrey

By now, we have all heard the announcement that Oprah will be ending her daily television show after 25 years. What an achievement for this lady! She has been an inspiration to millions of people over the years. I would suspect that it would be challenging to keep her show as fresh and innovative as she has. A lot of that success belongs certainly to all of the people who work with and for her, but much of the credit needs to go to Oprah. She as the leader of her production team and obviously has been motivating to keep the show with the quality it has had for so long.

Although, as a working mom, I really never had the opportunity to watch her show during the weekdays, but this lady was able to peak the interest of a 79 year old man – namely my father to watch her show, so she is doing something right.

Good luck Oprah in whatever you may do in the future……..

The Treasure Chest has more new stuff!

Ladies and Gents, it is now getting closer and closer to Christmas.  I can’t believe that we are having our Santa Claus parade in Toronto this weekend.  As I write this at 2:10 p.m. there are only 41 days, 9 hours and 49 minutes until Santa arrives.

Check out our new arrivals, beautiful Faux Animal Print Handbags to complement your look as you shop.  And for that Little Black Dress check out the Jewellery in new arrivals you won’t be disappointed. Make your list out and give it to that special man so he can get you exactly what you want.  Now don’t forget to act surprised when you open it!

Gents, we have all sorts of things for you!  Make your list and give it to your special ladies be it your wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter and yes even your sister.

Get your charge cards out, go to Handbag Gems fill your shopping cart and enjoy!