sorry gifts are the best

Friday, February 8, 2013

Last week, in the middle of a multi-day argument with the husband, I came home to find a wonderful surprise. An "I'm sorry" gift that worked wonders - the Gorman backpack (or mochila as I'm calling it, since it's so much like the traditional Colombian craft) that I had been coveting ever since this post.

I've worn it every day since, and I've been surprised at just how useful a backpack can be. I can fit yoga clothes, a snack, a notebook, a book, a litre of water, sunscreen and various other bits and bobs and not feel like my arm is falling off. I'm totally converted!

Thanks again husband. I love it (and you too).

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20 comments:

  1. Steph @ this brown wrenFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Oh what a lovely surprise! I could buy almost everything in gorman. That will make a super nappy bag too. Everything crossed that you're able to come along for the day with Pia. It would be such a grand day and an absolute delight to meet you. Have a beautiful day :) x

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  2. BriseidyFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    nice surprise! very cute mochila :)

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  3. Carlee, Little SlothFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    That is so nice of him!! And I love the backpack so pretty.
    Carlee
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  4. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    What a super husband! This mochila is gorgeous.

    I do enjoy the odd 'sorry' gift every now and then...although I could do without the fighting in the first place. Sam always gets me flowers - she knows they will instantly cheer me up, and I'll be happy for days! (I may have to hint abut this gorgeous bag though ;) )

    Sar xx

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  5. KateFebruary 8, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Lucky girl! And I love the idea of a sorry gift ;)

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  6. B.A.February 8, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    I love the colours, it is so happy! and very practical. Very nice surprise from your husband.

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  7. Lindsay @ Trial By SapphireFebruary 8, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    I had a bag like that in middle school. I wouldn't have thought of it now, but seeing how great it looks on you makes me want one again!

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  8. trishieFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    That's a great 'I'm sorry' present!

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  9. Kelley GilsterFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    It's awesome! Man..there are so many backpacks I want but never know what I would use them for, thanks for giving me some suggestions

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  10. anntonFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    a beautiful backpack. and a nice side effect of your post, learning I am not the only one having multi-day arguments ;)

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  11. Gillian RoeFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    Bless him. It's a lovely bag, I can see why you're taken with it.

    Is it wrong that I want to engineer an argument with my hubby in the hope of a present like that...?

    Gillian x

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  12. AshleyFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    i'm sorry gift = great idea. i think a memo needs to go out to every man that this is an essential part of the i'm sorry process.

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  13. Contemplating BeautyFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    how super sweet, sometimes sorry gifts ARE the best!

    that backpack is so you and super cute!

    xo

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  14. sFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    haha the sneak let's stop fighting i'm sorry present, works every time.

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  15. KariFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    I'm gonna show this to my husband so he will start doing "i'm sorry" gifts!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    wow what a sweetie, wish my husband thought of things like that!!!
    Happy weekend :)

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  17. MICHELLEFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    amazing backpack!:)

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  18. Dilan DilirFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    lovely backpack! :D

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  19. JodiFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    good choice husband x

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  20. ElianavzFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    What a lovely mochila! I grew up in Colombia wearing those and I still do...It is such a beautiful craft and it's nice to see that you appreciated :)

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