The Augustina Chronicles
AN ICON, NOT JUST A HANDBAG.
Welcome to “My Irresistible Thoughts,” where kindness meets elegance. Here, I toast to exquisite craftsmanship, sustainability, and timeless wisdom. Remember, darling, I’m not just a handbag – I’m a lifestyle.
Whispered Wonders in Lisbon: A Diva’s Return to Lisbon by Design
Elegance When No One’s Watching
A Toast to Grace: Reflections from an Intimate Lunch with the AUGs
A Quiet Rebellion: What I Refuse to Carry
The Invisible Threads: Craftsmanship You’ll Never See, But Always Feel
An Evening Handbag’s Guide to Surviving a Gala
Whispered Wonders in Lisbon: A Diva’s Return to Lisbon by Design
Darling, let me set the scene. The sun was shining (naturally), my favourite vintage silk scarf behaved just right in the breeze, and my heart? Positively glowing. Why? Because I
Elegance When No One’s Watching
Darling, let me tell you a secret. The most beautiful moments I’ve ever witnessed didn’t happen under a spotlight. They happened quietly. In the little pauses. In the gentle choices
A Toast to Grace: Reflections from an Intimate Lunch with the AUGs
Darling, let me set the scene.A sun-drenched villa terrace. Soft linen tablecloths catching the breeze. Glasses chiming softly over murmured laughter. And me? Well, I was resting ever-so-lightly on the
A Quiet Rebellion: What I Refuse to Carry
Sweetheart, I’ve seen it all. Whispered promises. Forgotten dreams. Half-melted lipsticks and fully broken hearts. I’ve sat through gallery openings, job interviews, and those delicious first dates when she doesn’t
The Invisible Threads: Craftsmanship You’ll Never See, But Always Feel
Sweetheart, I’m tucked away on the corner of a wooden worktable this morning, quiet, curious, and rather pleased with the view. There’s an old lamp casting a buttery glow over
An Evening Handbag’s Guide to Surviving a Gala
My dears, while I, Augustina, prefer quiet cafés and elegant hallways, my younger sister Cresces in velvet simply lives for a good gala. She’s small, sculptural, and just dramatic enough. And
The Silk Thread of Solidarity: Finding Grace in Global Crisis
This morning, as I rested on the windowsill of a warm apartment in Amsterdam, wrapped in light and a hint of bergamot tea, I watched the rain move softly across
In The Hague, With A Handbag and A Thought
Darling, It’s not every day a girl finds herself musing about international gatherings, but here I am, perched gracefully on a chair, my handle resting gently on the crook of
Where Has She Been? An Apology, From Yours Truly
Darlings… I know. I’ve been terribly quiet. Vanished. Vanished like the last splash of champagne at a long-forgotten soirée. And if you’ve been wondering where I’ve been…well, let’s just say,
Whispered Wonders in Lisbon: A Diva’s Return to Lisbon by Design
Darling, let me set the scene. The sun was shining (naturally), my favourite vintage silk scarf behaved just right in the breeze, and my heart?
Elegance When No One’s Watching
Darling, let me tell you a secret. The most beautiful moments I’ve ever witnessed didn’t happen under a spotlight. They happened quietly. In the little
A Toast to Grace: Reflections from an Intimate Lunch with the AUGs
Darling, let me set the scene.A sun-drenched villa terrace. Soft linen tablecloths catching the breeze. Glasses chiming softly over murmured laughter. And me? Well, I
A Quiet Rebellion: What I Refuse to Carry
Sweetheart, I’ve seen it all. Whispered promises. Forgotten dreams. Half-melted lipsticks and fully broken hearts. I’ve sat through gallery openings, job interviews, and those delicious
The Invisible Threads: Craftsmanship You’ll Never See, But Always Feel
Sweetheart, I’m tucked away on the corner of a wooden worktable this morning, quiet, curious, and rather pleased with the view. There’s an old lamp
An Evening Handbag’s Guide to Surviving a Gala
My dears, while I, Augustina, prefer quiet cafés and elegant hallways, my younger sister Cresces in velvet simply lives for a good gala. She’s small, sculptural,