how do you store bags? I don`t have an excess

Some years ago I purchased a handbag storage thingie. It hangs on one hook inside a wardrobe, and drops down with see thru plastic holders each side (5 each side giving a total of 10 spaces). Cannot remember from where I bought it, but does the job perfectly.

I bought a pretty hanging thingy, like an old fashioned coat stand,in the Range.

I use it for hanging bags, scarves and fascinators from weddings.

It doesn't take up a lot of space, just sits in a corner of the bedroom.

Only thing is, because it is open it needs regular dusting!

I have a large built in cupboard & I put large picture hooks on one wall and hang each bag on it's own hook. Really doesn't take up much room and they keep their shape

My bags are stored in the dust bags they came with, in the drawers under the bed. I have only got 6.
My one evening bag, is in its box in the drawer with my dozens of scarves.

I have got several purses (in their original boxes), which I don’t use and this has reminded me that I should list them on eBay. ?? ?

I have a few bags which are nearly always bought by dh. They have a deep shelf of their own in a cupboard next to the wardrobe. Most of then are in their bags.

But, I rarely change them and my current one is a bright pink Radley that has been out so little since dh bought it that I suspect it 'will see me out'.

All my handbags are stored on a shelf in my wardrobe, each in ithe cloth bag in which it came or in one which I have made for it. Never plastic as all the bags are leather and this is definitely not recommended. One word of warning I find it is easy to forget which one is which so I keep a list inside the wardrobe door to remind me what I have!

Whta a lovely thread today.I am not a handbag collector, I use one all the time and buy another when it is starting to wear out,usually the same style but a different colour, dont I sound boring! I have several small bags for going out in the evening they are in one of those stacked wire basket type things.We have a house in the UK, and there are small bags for evenings there, also cabin luggage stored in the bedroom ready for weekend trips when we are there, Shopping bags are in the car, and some nice hemp bags from the British Heart Foundation shops, one here and two in the UK.When I think of it I do have a few bags, not thought about it before.I love purses too, but thats another story.Thank you for all your ideas

I've far too many! I use a long top shelf in my wardrobe for my special ones and I have hooks in my cloakroom cupboard for daily crossovers and reusable shopping bags, so near car key & coats when heading out.

My handbags are in two deep drawers in a chest of drawers inside a bedroom cupboard, all arranged by colour. Very large bags are on a shelf, yes, arranged by colour. I know, no hope for me . I have a few handbags . Shopping bags live in the boot of the car, beach bag with the beach towels under a bed. I do have a handbag organiser which I keep everything in, removing bits as needed if I'm carrying a small bag. As bluegrass says, the soft handbag organisers are easier to use, mine is bright orange. A gift from a grandchild, how can I not use it?

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Btw, here is my handbag organiser. Tip: plenty on Amazon to see. If buying go for a soft one with a drawcord, it will fit into more bags and be lightweight.

I just hang them on any available hooks or doorknobs.

Unfortunately, i hung a lovely black leather bag on a hook in conservatory once which gets the sun quite strong in the mornings.
It ended up quite faded. I was so disappointed, I threw it out.
So I’ve learnt my lesson there.

My bags are in two boxes on the top shelf if the wardrobe. The boxes are about 12 x 16 inches. I keep two out at any one time and use an inner bag (as mentioned by Pittcity) when I swop. The one in use is beside the sofa. Espee, your comment on the exercise bike was interesting. I've only used mine for hang newly ironed shirts on but handbags is a great idea. ?

Mine are all in fabric bags stored in the bottom of wardrobe by colour. Trouble is, it takes ages to find the one I want!

When I retired I got rid of some of my handbags - anything that was plastic, torn, with a broken zip or too well-worn got thrown out - anything that hadn't been used for a couple of years (but was still in good condition) went to the charity shop. But I still have at least 12 left. I blame my mother she always insisted on wearing shoes and handbags to match and made a comment when she saw anyone with mismatched accessories.
I store the handbags in the cloth bags they came in on the top shelf on my side of the wardrobe. They are marked with the colour they contain. Most of them are cross-body bags (I have a balance problem) or are backpacks. All of them are now leather - buy the best you can afford (another one of Mother's sayings).
Shopping bags live under the stairs. I have one of those bag holders for plastic bags, but we don't seem to have many in there these days ...

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I only have one useful handbag, and it is dark brown and goes with everything. Then it got a tear in front at the zip. I bought a bright pink one with painted flowers all over it, and it is really beautiful, but does not go with everything. I still occasionally use the old brown one and carry it so that the tear is not visible. I also have a pretty green sparkly evening bag which unfortunately never sees the light of night these days. Then I have a daypack which I bought for a holiday 2 years ago and never used again. I just hang the brown bag and the pink one on a dining chair, the evening bag with my scarves, and the daypack is elsewhere but I don't quite remember where.

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What a problem! I have a solitary handbag which I replace when it starts to fall apart...?

@Esspee same here

I’m joining theoddbird, make mine tea with a chocolate digestive.

BlueBelle

Ask flyinghandbags ? she ll know

I currently have mine lined up on the wardrobe floor. X

Your local food bank will be very glad to receive any spare plastic bags. They are usually desperate for them. Alternatively most supermarkets have a place where you can recycle them along with any plastic food wrappings. Of course, either method will be a problem if you aren’t leaving the house. Maybe a neighbour could help.

I have a scandi designer coat hanger stand in my hall, it is empty and really a nice work of art. I brought 3 tote bags down and put them on 3 of the hangers, they stick out like antlers but are plain beech wood. It looks lovely, so that is 3 bags sorted. I am doing ok, 2 bags are ready to go out, one a chunky pacsafe bag, last used 14 years ago and a floppy radley bag made from cheapish fabric and one unused bag from kipling, I never liked it but it was in a sale. Those plus 2 unused pashminas (presents) will go to the charity shop

Smaller bags left on a bed right now and it wasn`t 9, it was 12 bags. 2 are thin pacsafe and they are good for tickets etc if on holiday

I just like bags.

I like boxes even better. I have loads of nice boxes with nothing in them?

Agree about Maws deluge of plastic bags though

GreenGran....some people just like bags and enjoy having a collection.
Anyone who watches the sewing channels on tv will know that bag-making is quite a hobby for many people. Such gorgeous fabrics!
Of course, they are much too nice to actually use...they are usually put on display for others to admire.

Found a great idea for the supermarket plastic bags. You might get it on YouTube but here goes my explanation.

Fold bag length ways a number of times until you get a 4cm strip approx. Now form a triangle by turning a bottom corner across to opposite side. Now you should have a point shape. Fold this up and fold another triangle with bulkier bit. (Still following?). Continue up the strip until you reach the handles and tuck those into the ‘pocket’ made by the final triangle.

I store my many plastic bags like this. I must be worth a fortune as they take up very little room and are worth 5p each! ?

I can’t get my head around people who have huge collections of bags - or shoes, for that matter.

Me neither, GreenGran, and I'm one of them (on both counts). I think it's just that I don't get rid of the old stuff when I buy new, "just in case".