True Story about Burning Pink Houses in ATL

As some of you know, although I live in MT, and prior to MT was in NY (where I met the lovely Mizz Stephenson), I am really a southern belle (ha) that hails from Atlanta.

When I lived there in my rockstar days after college, my BBF (Susan Storey, now Hildreth, thanks to me dating her husband's brother; yes I took one for the team) and I lived near midtown - where there happened to be a higher gay population.  Well one night this crazy MF went around setting all the cute pink houses on fire.. guess he wasn't comfy with his own sexuality and was acting out.  Just so happened that a friend of ours, David Drexler, lived in a pink house.  And it just so happened that his very annoying girlfriend from Boca Raton had just moved in. 

I will never forget David telling us the story... as he awoke to the panicked call of his friend telling him to get out quick, David grabbed his cat and a photo album and made for the dark hallway, only to trip and fall flat on his face.  He and annoying girlfriend made it outside after much confusion, and he asked what all that sh*t was in the hallway ....   HER GUCCI and PRADA bags!  All 10 of them, lined up ready to be freaking rescued. 

I am grateful of two things:  1) David's house wasn't blown up, and 2) He immediately broke up with her after that incident.

And me?  Well, I do get a touch of bag envy when I see someones bag matching their shoes and all that, but then I am like, "I would rather have a horse than a bag collection."

You?

Off to ride... literally - Jen

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that's a truly scary story. i, too, hail from atlanta. born and raised on highland avenue in fact. one of the few natives. returned and lived in midtown with one of my gay friends after college but fortunately we didn't live in a pink house, i guess. if ya wanna keep it clean on the eco front with bags and not embarrass your roommate with your poor choice of bags from designers who use precious natural resources and underpay their workers, check out: http://www.thegroovymind.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CA-ENG-BG&Category_Code=GTRG a unisex biker bag you won't want to leave home without.
Another great line of animal-free handbags is Laura Bee--you can order online at www.laurabeedesigns.com or go into their salon and design your own. I just got one as a gift and had a blast picking out the materials!
Hey, don't forget about Vulcana Bags (http://www.vulcanabags.com). They're made from reclaimed, devulcanized rubber from tires and they're fabulous! (While the president of the company is a good acquaintance, I have no other connection to the company. I just love the bags and have purchased several!)
An awesome Canadian company that makes animal-free bags: Matt & Nat! http://www.mattandnat.com/ They also have great wallets and shoes. Funky and stylish!
Looking for a different recycled tire bag? Check out www.passchal.com. You can choose your style and lining, and each bag has a lighted interior. I've carried mine for a year and it is as beautiful as the day I bought it.
check out Bag, Borrow or Steal - i wrote about it for treehugger awhile back (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/04/wip_pss_handbag.php). it's a great PSS (product service system) for those who love handbags.
ok, i have heard of a BFF whats a BBF? http://www.AtlantaApartmentstv.com
Good thing he dumped her. I would have too. http://guccigoods.com
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