If you’re anything like me, you have to resist the urge to constantly get rid of “last season’s” finds and replace them with something new. I’m embracing the fact that some things are just meant to stick around for forever. And one such thing is a good tote bag. I’m notorious for Mary Poppins-ing everything and the kitchen sink into a bag and I need one that carries it all. I’m not just talking your standard phone-keys-wallet-lipstick ensemble, but also lunches to carry to work, gym clothes for after work along with a pair of tennis shoes, laptops, folders, extra jewelry just in case. The whole gambit. Enter Barrington Gifts. No, this is not a sponsored post although I wish that it was haha.

I had been eyeballing a bag from Barrington for a few years and finally decided to put it on my Christmas wish list. And would you know what…one found its way under my Christmas tree last year. I have since not stopped carrying it and the more I realize I rely on it as an extension of my body, the more I realized I had to share about it with you!

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They’re cute, customizable with a ton of different patterns and the ability to add monograms or initials (mine has my initials), large (or whatever size you want), easily cleanable, versatile and, perhaps most importantly, they’re beautiful.

I chose just a few favorites to include here as examples, but clicking any of these bags will shoot you over to the Barrington site where you can tool around, customize and make something all your own. And while you’re at it, check out their limited editions, special releases (right now Texans have some great options), travel bags and accessories and more!

I can’t wait to see what you put together! Tag me in your photos so I can admire!

XOXO, Thessali