Comments on: Be organized with a Butler Bag http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:03:04 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kathy http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-51150 Kathy Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:24:15 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-51150 I ran across your article and giddily started shopping. I was bummed to see that alot of the leather Butler Bag offerings are gone from her site (except for REALLY upscale pricey versions). If I wanted vinyl, I'd just go to Kmart!! It looks like eBay is the way to go if you want to snag an affordable leather Butler bag now. I ran across your article and giddily started shopping. I was bummed to see that alot of the leather Butler Bag offerings are gone from her site (except for REALLY upscale pricey versions). If I wanted vinyl, I’d just go to Kmart!! It looks like eBay is the way to go if you want to snag an affordable leather Butler bag now.

]]> By: Michelle http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-36453 Michelle Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:44:41 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-36453 Erin, Just had to write and give you a big THANK YOU, I showed this article to my hubby back on the day of your original post and now today he gave me one for my b-day! So thanks for the post and giving him the idea plus an easy way to order it! Best, Michelle Erin,
Just had to write and give you a big THANK YOU, I showed this article to my hubby back on the day of your original post and now today he gave me one for my b-day! So thanks for the post and giving him the idea plus an easy way to order it!

Best,
Michelle

]]> By: Tania http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33933 Tania Wed, 27 May 2009 21:39:25 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33933 LOL! typical me, the style I would actually want is $225. LOL! LOL! typical me, the style I would actually want is $225. LOL!

]]> By: Tania http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33932 Tania Wed, 27 May 2009 21:37:20 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33932 I love handbags :D but I could do with a more organized one, and of the "organizer" type bags this is one of the few that I've seen that I didn't think was Way Ugly (important to me since handbags are both a functional and a pleasurable purchase). $125 is actually a bit less than what I normally spend on bags so... hmmm.... I may be sold here... (note: paying a bit more for a bag is uncluttering, IMO, because they're generally better made and do not need to be replaced as often! :) ) I love handbags :D

but I could do with a more organized one, and of the “organizer” type bags this is one of the few that I’ve seen that I didn’t think was Way Ugly (important to me since handbags are both a functional and a pleasurable purchase). $125 is actually a bit less than what I normally spend on bags so… hmmm…. I may be sold here… (note: paying a bit more for a bag is uncluttering, IMO, because they’re generally better made and do not need to be replaced as often! :) )

]]> By: Karen http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33522 Karen Wed, 20 May 2009 14:37:28 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33522 I agree with Grant Parish. I haven't carried a purse for years, though I may have to go back to it, due to having to carry an Epi-Pen. An Epi-Pen doesn't always fit in my pocket. :) I carry my cell phone in my pocket, and have a small wallet with a key loop, and a caribiner on my keychain so I can hook my keys to my wallet. If i'm taking the kids with me I'm usually carrying the diaper bag, and I can put stuff in there. I agree with Grant Parish. I haven’t carried a purse for years, though I may have to go back to it, due to having to carry an Epi-Pen. An Epi-Pen doesn’t always fit in my pocket. :)

I carry my cell phone in my pocket, and have a small wallet with a key loop, and a caribiner on my keychain so I can hook my keys to my wallet. If i’m taking the kids with me I’m usually carrying the diaper bag, and I can put stuff in there.

]]> By: Grant Parish http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33355 Grant Parish Sun, 17 May 2009 20:51:33 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33355 To truly be uncluttered you need to get rid of handbags. Several years ago I started going attending conferences for work and found that it was a pain to keep track of a purse while spending 10-12 hours a day going to sessions or other activities and juggling binders and notepads. So I switched to a wallet and it was freedom! Somehow men seem to be able to carry all they need in a wallet, what is wrong with us women that we can't do the same? At first I just used my wallet at conferences but was seduced by how much it simplified my life so I started using it all the time. I bought a super thin wallet online - http://www.thinnestwallet.com/products.asp#European - that fits in the small pockets of women's clothes. It has been more than five years since I have regularly carried a purse and it has worked so well and so uncluttered my life that I would not go back. To truly be uncluttered you need to get rid of handbags. Several years ago I started going attending conferences for work and found that it was a pain to keep track of a purse while spending 10-12 hours a day going to sessions or other activities and juggling binders and notepads. So I switched to a wallet and it was freedom! Somehow men seem to be able to carry all they need in a wallet, what is wrong with us women that we can’t do the same?

At first I just used my wallet at conferences but was seduced by how much it simplified my life so I started using it all the time. I bought a super thin wallet online – http://www.thinnestwallet.com/.....p#European – that fits in the small pockets of women’s clothes. It has been more than five years since I have regularly carried a purse and it has worked so well and so uncluttered my life that I would not go back.

]]> By: Petra Teunissen-Nijsse http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33317 Petra Teunissen-Nijsse Sat, 16 May 2009 16:18:04 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33317 The problem of this bag is the lining is dark / black. In my experience, a light or even red lining helps finding your stuff much better than separate compartments. The problem of this bag is the lining is dark / black. In my experience, a light or even red lining helps finding your stuff much better than separate compartments.

]]> By: Off the Beaten Plan » Blog Archive » Lookee What I Found! http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33303 Off the Beaten Plan » Blog Archive » Lookee What I Found! Sat, 16 May 2009 02:00:14 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33303 [...] was reading my feeds and went here and I found this. I think I’m in love! Do I want it more than a new tattoo? I don’t know [...] [...] was reading my feeds and went here and I found this. I think I’m in love! Do I want it more than a new tattoo? I don’t know [...]

]]> By: Coming and Going http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33293 Coming and Going Fri, 15 May 2009 21:10:11 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33293 The perfect organized, inexpensive shoulder totes that I've been using for the past couple of years, the Liz Claiborne Work World square totes, are being discontinued! What a shame, because they came in a variety of colors, and keep everything safe and secure with their two-zipper configuration and compartments. However, lately, I've seen a couple of them on eBay, claiming to be new, for about $45 each. How does that happen? The perfect organized, inexpensive shoulder totes that I’ve been using for the past couple of years, the Liz Claiborne Work World square totes, are being discontinued! What a shame, because they came in a variety of colors, and keep everything safe and secure with their two-zipper configuration and compartments.

However, lately, I’ve seen a couple of them on eBay, claiming to be new, for about $45 each. How does that happen?

]]> By: Marie http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33282 Marie Fri, 15 May 2009 17:37:14 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33282 This is definitely out of my price range, but the idea is good. I go for indestructible over attractive because I beat the daylights out of my bags. I've been using a Land's End zip-top canvas tote in place of a purse for several years, and I think it could stop a bullet. This is definitely out of my price range, but the idea is good. I go for indestructible over attractive because I beat the daylights out of my bags. I’ve been using a Land’s End zip-top canvas tote in place of a purse for several years, and I think it could stop a bullet.

]]> By: Groovymarlin http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33277 Groovymarlin Fri, 15 May 2009 16:13:27 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33277 OMG!! When I saw this post I went to the website right away (thank goodness it was back up). I ordered one of the larger bags from their "sample sale" - only $90 for the larger "Hybrid" (normally $165). Can't wait until it gets here. This is the holy grail of bags and I can't believe I never found it before now. And anyone who thinks $125 is expensive for a leather handbag...wow. Where do you shop? LOL! OMG!! When I saw this post I went to the website right away (thank goodness it was back up). I ordered one of the larger bags from their “sample sale” – only $90 for the larger “Hybrid” (normally $165). Can’t wait until it gets here. This is the holy grail of bags and I can’t believe I never found it before now.

And anyone who thinks $125 is expensive for a leather handbag…wow. Where do you shop? LOL!

]]> By: Be organized with a Butler Bag | Unclutterer « Women’s Handbags http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33251 Be organized with a Butler Bag | Unclutterer « Women’s Handbags Fri, 15 May 2009 03:21:24 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33251 [...] Read the original:  Be organized with a Butler Bag | Unclutterer [...] [...] Read the original:  Be organized with a Butler Bag | Unclutterer [...]

]]> By: knitwych http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33246 knitwych Thu, 14 May 2009 22:07:29 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33246 I have been on the quest for the perfect purse since I was about 14 years old. This looks like a contender, but I definitely need a shoulder bag, rather than a handbag. Currently, I carry a utilitarian brown/teal Overland Donner bag, which has compartments for all the junk I have to haul around for my job. I would like to have something dressier, so I'm happy to have found out about the Butler bags. I have been on the quest for the perfect purse since I was about 14 years old. This looks like a contender, but I definitely need a shoulder bag, rather than a handbag. Currently, I carry a utilitarian brown/teal Overland Donner bag, which has compartments for all the junk I have to haul around for my job. I would like to have something dressier, so I’m happy to have found out about the Butler bags.

]]> By: QuinnCreative http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33245 QuinnCreative Thu, 14 May 2009 21:37:44 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33245 Keter and all others who have had a wallet lifted from your purse (me, too), here's what I do now: I got a small card case that holds my credit cards. I use a slim pouch for bills and change and keep them separate. If someone steals the pouch, yes, it's money, but it's not my driver's license and credit cards, too. As to the Butler Bag--I think I'd need to see it. I already have a wide bottom, so I can't carry a purse that does. And I drive a motorcycle, so my bag goes across my body or strapped to the bike. Keter and all others who have had a wallet lifted from your purse (me, too), here’s what I do now: I got a small card case that holds my credit cards. I use a slim pouch for bills and change and keep them separate. If someone steals the pouch, yes, it’s money, but it’s not my driver’s license and credit cards, too. As to the Butler Bag–I think I’d need to see it. I already have a wide bottom, so I can’t carry a purse that does. And I drive a motorcycle, so my bag goes across my body or strapped to the bike.

]]> By: Keter http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33237 Keter Thu, 14 May 2009 19:33:37 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33237 I haven't seen this purse in person, so I can't tell how well made it is. I have a Dooney & Bourke bag from 1995 that I still use and still looks great. It was almost $300 when I bought it, but I figured out that I have saved over twice its cost in never having needed to replace it. A couple of years ago, I picked up a gently used identical bag on eBay for $50, so I can swap purses every year, and let the leather rest and absorb conditioner. I figure that between the two bags, I will never need another purse as long as I live, so in that case at least, I definitely got my money's worth. After having my wallet stolen out of my purse at work last year, I switched all of my critical items to a small wallet that I made myself. It clips onto my belt or waistband and holds my cell phone, credit cards, ID, money, and a small lipgloss...really all I need most of the time. My purse, which is not as long but a little taller than the Butler Bag, is now used to carry my netbook and its accessories, a matching Dooney leather zipper case (for folding hairbrush and tampons), and my clip-on wallet in the car. When I get where I'm going, I clip on my wallet, and if I don't need the netbook, I usually just stow the purse under the seat. (The zipper case can tuck discreetly under my arm if needed and looks like a small clutch purse - it doesn't announce "I have my period!" like a cosmetic bag can.) The advantages are that I can travel very light, I have absolute control over my critical items at all times, and unlike a briefcase or laptop bag, the purse is easier to control in a crowd and doesn't scream "here's a computer to steal." I haven’t seen this purse in person, so I can’t tell how well made it is. I have a Dooney & Bourke bag from 1995 that I still use and still looks great. It was almost $300 when I bought it, but I figured out that I have saved over twice its cost in never having needed to replace it. A couple of years ago, I picked up a gently used identical bag on eBay for $50, so I can swap purses every year, and let the leather rest and absorb conditioner. I figure that between the two bags, I will never need another purse as long as I live, so in that case at least, I definitely got my money’s worth.

After having my wallet stolen out of my purse at work last year, I switched all of my critical items to a small wallet that I made myself. It clips onto my belt or waistband and holds my cell phone, credit cards, ID, money, and a small lipgloss…really all I need most of the time. My purse, which is not as long but a little taller than the Butler Bag, is now used to carry my netbook and its accessories, a matching Dooney leather zipper case (for folding hairbrush and tampons), and my clip-on wallet in the car. When I get where I’m going, I clip on my wallet, and if I don’t need the netbook, I usually just stow the purse under the seat. (The zipper case can tuck discreetly under my arm if needed and looks like a small clutch purse – it doesn’t announce “I have my period!” like a cosmetic bag can.)

The advantages are that I can travel very light, I have absolute control over my critical items at all times, and unlike a briefcase or laptop bag, the purse is easier to control in a crowd and doesn’t scream “here’s a computer to steal.”

]]> By: Anca http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33234 Anca Thu, 14 May 2009 18:37:12 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33234 But...it's just a bag with a box in it. I guess it's useful if you have to carry around lots of little things in a purse with no pockets and you know you'll never tip it over. But…it’s just a bag with a box in it. I guess it’s useful if you have to carry around lots of little things in a purse with no pockets and you know you’ll never tip it over.

]]> By: Anita http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33231 Anita Thu, 14 May 2009 18:23:31 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33231 Great idea! The price tag is a bit steep, since I generally go for cheaper trendy purses that I can change every couple of days (rather than one catch-all purse), but the purse organizer (either the one in this post, or a DIY one) is more for me. Great idea! The price tag is a bit steep, since I generally go for cheaper trendy purses that I can change every couple of days (rather than one catch-all purse), but the purse organizer (either the one in this post, or a DIY one) is more for me.

]]> By: infmom http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33229 infmom Thu, 14 May 2009 17:42:17 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33229 @Sandra: My bag goes cross-body easily. Not sure if I can post links here but I'll try: <a href="http://www.travelsmith.com/jump.jsp?itemID=8363&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C252%2C332&iProductID=8363&sortBy=0" rel="nofollow">TravelSmith catalog</a>. Otherwise, search the site for "secure handbag" and you'll find it. @Sandra: My bag goes cross-body easily. Not sure if I can post links here but I’ll try: TravelSmith catalog.

Otherwise, search the site for “secure handbag” and you’ll find it.

]]> By: infmom http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33228 infmom Thu, 14 May 2009 17:39:09 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33228 Ew. Made me wanted to sing "Little boxes, in the handbag, little boxes full of ticky-tacky..." :) I bought a nice travel-safe bag from the TravelSmith catalog and keep my stuff organized in different colored zippered bags inside. Didn't even spend half the price of that vinyl-looking monstrosity. Ew. Made me wanted to sing “Little boxes, in the handbag, little boxes full of ticky-tacky…” :)

I bought a nice travel-safe bag from the TravelSmith catalog and keep my stuff organized in different colored zippered bags inside. Didn’t even spend half the price of that vinyl-looking monstrosity.

]]> By: Sandra http://unclutterer.com/2009/05/14/be-organized-with-a-butler-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-33227 Sandra Thu, 14 May 2009 17:32:05 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5402#comment-33227 Unfortunately they do not have a cross body version, and thus I cannot use any of them. Back pain, ahoy! The purse organizers themselves are intriguing, but nobody seems to make a good-sized, affordable cross body bag, so I always have to settle. Always. :( Unfortunately they do not have a cross body version, and thus I cannot use any of them. Back pain, ahoy!

The purse organizers themselves are intriguing, but nobody seems to make a good-sized, affordable cross body bag, so I always have to settle. Always. :(

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