The Key Spring 2026 Handbag Trends
Posted: March 20, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Fashion | Tags: closet, dievca, handbags, Humor, Life, practical, saving money, shop the closet, Shopping, Trends Leave a commentVouge, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle Magazines have offered a lot of trends for Spring and Summer 2026 Handbags. dievca has faith that you can shop your closet for something that will work for an up-to-date look without buying something new!
Here’s the consolidated list of options:
- Utilitarian Bag
- An Archival Bag
- A Petite Pouch (drawstring)
- The Slouchy Bag
- The Roomy Tote
- An Everyday Clutch
- Natural White
- Woven Bags
- Barrel Bags
- Singing the Blues
- The New Bowling Bag
- The Lady-like Bag (structured)
- The Chic Shoulder Bag
- Sleek Suede
- Chain Bags
- Embellished Accoutrement
Let dievca dig into her closet:
Confirmed – dievca does NOT need to shop for the 2026 SS trends.
she has options!
How about you? Does your closet serve? XO
Well now, laughing even harder…
Posted: March 5, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Entertainment, Home and Garden | Tags: curling, curling stone, dievca, fun, Humor, JellyCat London, Life, Shopping, Silly, stuffed animals Leave a comment
A Jellycat Curling Stone. Brilliant!
A “Flying Rat” with Jellycat
Posted: March 4, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Entertainment, Home and Garden, Neighborhood Anecdotes (NYC) | Tags: definition, dievca, Humor, JellyCat London, Life, NYC, Pigeon, Shopping, stuffed animals, vermin Leave a comment“Strutton Pigeon is a one-bird clean-up crew. Every dawn, he’s out with his litter-picker and hi-vis vest (self-issued), tidying the pavements, riverbanks, and anywhere that needs it.
He’s a volunteer through and through – part civic pride, part unlimited energy. He’s even petitioning for a composting initiative!
When the day’s work is done, you’ll find him perched by the canal, preening his feathers and admiring the view. Now, if only Amuseables Peanut would stop dropping crisp crumbs…”
That’s one way to look at a FLYING RAT!
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- Why they are called this: Pigeons are seen as pests that clutter cities, create loud noises, and spread diseases through their droppings, which can contain bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
- Behavior: They are urban foragers known to peck at trash and scraps on the ground.
- Origin: While often despised, they are descendants of domesticated rock doves and have been part of human civilization for thousands of years
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Scientific Value: Despite their negative reputation, they have been studied for their remarkable navigation abilities and were even used in military history for communication.
From the BBC Wildlife Magazine
The mittens were Golden!
Posted: February 20, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Entertainment, Musings | Tags: 2026 Winter Olympics, dievca, Figure Skating, Gold Medals, Hockey, Life, lucky, mittens, Team USA Leave a comment
dievca was wearing her Team USA mittens yesterday. They turned out to be the lucky mittens with the USA winning Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles Figure Skating and Women’s Hockey! Fun events to watch, too! Maybe the next Winter Olympics – dievca will wear them for 14 days~
Getting ready for the Lunar New Year! Feb. 17, 2026
Posted: February 15, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Analysis, Clothing, Entertainment, Shoes | Tags: astrology, Chinese New Year 2026, chinese-astrology, chinese-zodiac, dievca, fun, good fortune, Life, Lunar New Year, Shopping, spirituality, Year of the Horse, Zodiac Leave a comment
Why is it the Year of the Horse?
Incredibly complex, the Chinese zodiac calendar is best described as a 12-year cycle represented by 12 animals, in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
Your personal zodiac animal sign is determined by your year of birth, meaning 2026 will welcome plenty of baby Horses. Children born in the last lunar calendar year were Snakes, while those born on or after the Lunar New Year in 2027 will be Goats, and so on.
And every year, a heavenly stem (one of five elements, which fall into the yin or yang category) is paired with an earthly branch (one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals). This year, the heavenly stem is “Bing” (big sun) and the earthly branch is “Wu” (the Horse), making it the Year of the Fire Horse.
Followers believe that for each Chinese zodiac sign, luck will depend largely on the positions of the Tai Sui — a collective name for the stellar deities thought to rotate parallel to and in the opposite direction of Jupiter.
Its a particularly lucky YEAR for:
- Sheep
- Horse
- Tiger
- Dog
What works for EVERYONE:
The Year of the Horse asks for momentum over hesitation, instinct rather than overthinking. We’re asked to have the courage to charge headfirst towards our innermost desires. Visibility, movement, and pioneering are rewarded.
- Listen to your inner knowing immediately. This year asks you to embody swift, free-spirited movement. Over-strategizing or planning your next steps takes away from its magic. Horses thrive on speed, energizing activity, and bold moves. Say yes, be the first, respond promptly, and don’t wait to take the initiative.
- Take up space. Visibility is vital during the year ahead. Don’t shrink the shadows. Dare to be seen in all your glory, imperfections and all. Those who dare to embody the spotlight, share their skills, and believe in their abilities thrive. The more open you are, the more doors open.
- Follow your full body “yes”. If you feel your body energized, excited, and passionate about something, your instincts are activated. Pay close mind. The year of the Horse asks you to move with purposeful energy. Take it as a sign that you’re aligned and should take action.
Support your upcoming YEAR!
dievca received a Horse Charm Key Chain from a colleague/friend — there are some great ways to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year! Click on the photos for brands.
Pick-Me-Up with Missoni
Posted: February 10, 2026 Filed under: Accessories | Tags: backpack, colorful, dievca, fun, Housing Works NYC, iconic, Life, Missoni, Shopping, Thrift Shop Leave a comment
“pick-me-up” (as one word) is the classic term for a mood/energy booster.
How the Mornings go ~
Posted: January 27, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing | Tags: beach, dievca, Life, morning routine, practical, project, schedule, travel, work Leave a comment
7:07 am: Watch the sunrise on the beach, walk to get coffee, head to the pool for 30 min of water works/treading water, shower, then focus on the work project in the shade for however long.
Packing for FL (very casual)
Posted: January 23, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes | Tags: Accessories, dievca, Florida, job, layers, Life, packing, travel, Winter, work Leave a commentdievca has to pound through a large project, she doesn’t need to be in NYC. Hopefully, she will make it out of the City before a storm hits the area.
The weather forecast in FL:
It looks like layers will be necessary – here’s the start:
Traveling in Style
Posted: January 22, 2026 Filed under: Accessories | Tags: carry-on, clean lines, dievca, efficient, Elegant, Life, practical, Shopping, suitcase, Think Royln, travel Leave a comment
Think Royln Voyager Glossy Deep Burgundy $228
With “Think Royln“
Think Royln Accomplice Roller Suitcase Black $298
Wearing the Funnel Neck Jacket
Posted: January 13, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing | Tags: Allsaints, boots, comfortable, dievca, funnel neck, leather jacket, Life, outfit, Winter Leave a comment
Recycled, Sold, Gifted in 2026
Posted: January 11, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Home and Garden | Tags: clear out, dievca, eBay, Life, NYC, recycling, selling, small apartment 2 Comments
dievca recycled 5 vibrators and other toy items, 12 pair of Patagonia Underwear @ the Patagonia store, and a number of cotton and wool items including a small wool rug @ Trashie.
The great Holiday Tinsel Headband was given to a friend who admired it and was going to a party. she needed it more than dievca did 😘 Add the riddance of annoying feathers from two decorative pillows (not down – pokey feathers). They went into the composting bin. Apparently feathers are good for composting – something about nitrogen.
dievca’s eBay store was “hopping” over Christmas break, 18 items sold – it was something dievca could handle while she was sick. The photos above include the sold pieces that have been seen on the blog.
Is anyone else having a clear out?
Staying Cozy in blue
Posted: January 4, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Home and Garden | Tags: anorak, Cold Weather, dievca, dressing, Life, NYC, practical, walking, warmth Leave a comment
Practicalities – recycling vibrators in the New Year
Posted: January 2, 2026 Filed under: Accessories, Home and Garden | Tags: cleaning, dievca, erotic, Humor, Life, Master, New Year, practical, recycle, Sex Toy, submissive, vibrators Leave a comment
In 2025, dievca casually mentioned that she and Master were testing all of their vibrators and toys to see which ones were of interest or a disaster. There were clear winners and some losers. Some winners needed a solid charging from being in storage or new batteries, Currently, dievca has vibrators plugged in all over her apartment. she’s determining which of the good vibrators still hold charge.
Master just laughed when dievca told him what she was doing on Jan. 2nd of the new year. Look, she wants/needs to recycle the losers and the ones that don’t a hold charge – small NYC apartment.
It’ll be fun in a couple of hours when she does some testing. XO
Stylin’ while Sick
Posted: December 21, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Fashion, Home and Garden | Tags: Breakfast, dievca, Holiday 2025, Illness, LELE SADOUGHI, Life, nap, ShopBop, Shopping, Winter Hat 2 Comments
LeLe Sadoughi Chicago Winter Hat (ShopBop on sale)
dievca is sick. she needed to sleep in, but she also needed to schlep out to NJ for grocery shopping. Let’s just say she slid in and slid out as fast as possible at 6 am with her Chicago Hat on. Why? No Orphan’s Christmas Eve this year – an Orphan’s Christmas Breakfast instead…
dievca’s motto? keep it simple:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Baked Ham
- Bagels
- Fruit Salad
- Water, Orange Juice, Coffee and Tea
Now she’s back after a 2.5 hour nap and looking to fully clean the apartment in the next three days. Yeah~
Look – dievca will heal and da ‘Bears won! Breakfast will be fine. XO
$20 well spent at Urban Outfitters
Posted: December 20, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, submissive | Tags: BDSM, Christmas, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, Fellatio, headband, Holidays 2025, Master, Presentation Outfit, shiny, Shopping, tinsel 2 Comments
Urban Outfitters Tinsel Headband $20
Master laughed when dievca presented in the nude with only the Urban Outfitters tinsel headband on. Apparently it made an engaging picture during fellatio.
dievca just checked – the colored version and the silver version are both sold out.
Bummer – XO
the 2025 Torrance, CA Marshall’s haul
Posted: November 30, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing | Tags: deals, dievca, fun, Life, Marshalls, practical, Shopping, Southern California, torrance, useful Leave a comment
dievca had good luck in 2024 while shopping in Torrance, CA. This year, she was feeling the “red tags” and practical options with her purchases:
Red Tag items:
- Hello Kitty Make-Up Mirror with light and magnification $12 (for those of us who need help seeing)
- Camila Coelho Navy Fur Collar Zip Vest $32 (surprisingly flattering)
- Levi’s Grey Cotton Utility Jacket $45 (for Master, or dievca a classic)
- “da Bears” Chicago NFL Rhinestone colossal Tumbler $28 (It’s so tacky its GREAT)
- House of Harlow 1960 Fleece / Wool mittens $14 (cozy)
- Joe’s Coffee Donut Shop blend $5 (needed)
Not red-tagged:
- Better Homes & Garden Two Cotton Reversible bath rugs $9.99 each (hard to find smaller size)
- Jason Wu 100% Cashmere grey hoodie $99.99 (cozy)
- Nivea Roll-on deodorant – two packs of 2 @ $7.99 (dievca’s friend from Sweden sends it – hard to find)
Clearing the Closet – a continuing saga
Posted: November 19, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Dresses, Home and Garden | Tags: broken, Buffalo Exchange, clear out, closet, dievca, eBay, Life, RealReal, recycle, resell, worn out Leave a comment
dievca was thinking about the items in her closet that have worn out (which she didn’t/couldn’t replace), that don’t fit her, glasses she broke, pieces she sold, she’s selling, or she gave away in the past two years, etc. Just scratching the surface! “Sayonara”
Spreading coffee love with a JellyCat
Posted: November 17, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Entertainment, Home and Garden | Tags: coffee, cute, dievca, espresso, Happiness, JellyCat London, Joy, Life, Monday, mood, Morning, Shopping, stuffed animals, sweet Leave a comment
Amuseables Espresso Cup – $23.00
Using a JellyCat London stuffy to make someone who has been having a tough time – smile.
Cross fingers that it will work. 🤞
Last minute trip – Back in Black
Posted: November 15, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing | Tags: Black, Color, Colorado, dievca, Humor, Life, Presentation Outfits, work Leave a comment
dievca was under a time crunch to pack for a trip out West. Apparently she defaults to NYC black under duress. The clothing choices were good with nights at freezing and days at 60 F (16 C). Layers could be pulled off throughout the day. she just stuck out like a sore thumb wearing mostly black. Good to know~
Carry that Coffee! The BEST Travel Mugs – according to Serious Eats
Posted: November 10, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Analysis, Home and Garden | Tags: coffee, comparison, dievca, Life, Love, Monday, Morning, rankings, Serious Eats, Shopping, travel Leave a comment
Serious Eats did a very comprehensive analysis of Travel Coffee mugs. Some simple truths came through:
- screw tops don’t leak as much as a pop tops
- drink buttons were annoying
- a good coffee travel mug should be nice to drink from
- the best travel mugs keep coffee hot
- choose the best size for you
And here are the top 5 options:
#5 — Ember Travel Mug 2 , the best temperature controlled
#4 — Yeti Rambler 20oz. Travel Mug, Editor’s Pick
#3 — Kinto Day Off Tumbler
#2 — Fellow Carter Move Mug, Best for Coffee enthusiasts
#1 — Zojirushi SM Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulate Mug
Drinks and Dinner + more
Posted: November 1, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, lingerie, Master | Tags: BDSM, Chemise, D/s, dievca, dinner, Dominant, Elegant, erotic, Life, Presentation Outfit, submissive Leave a comment
Halloween was a nice quiet evening for Master and His dievca. Wine and conversation, re-arrange the living furniture to adjust the location of the recently cleaned area rug, play, dinner, aftercare.
the one that got away
Posted: October 29, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Home and Garden | Tags: Auction, Auctions, bidding, chest of drawers, custom, dievca, Furniture, Housing Works NYC, Life, losing, Shopping Leave a comment
Description
- Custom-made chest of drawers for an Interior Decorator
- Solid wood
- 92″W x 22″D x 32″H
- Marble drawer pulls
- Dovetailed joinery
- Soft close drawer glides
- HEAVY – Drawers can be removed to reduce weight
- Unmarked
- Shows light signs of wear with some scuffs, scratches, and dings to wood
dievca lost the auction. she was prompted to bid beyond her “set” amount. Its better this way – now she doesn’t have to get a moving company to heft the “chest of drawers/credenza” anywhere. Still a bummer.
shopping for hardware
Posted: October 28, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Home and Garden, Neighborhood Anecdotes (NYC), Relationships | Tags: construction, dievca, friendship, Hardware Store, home appliances, House build, Life, Midtown East, Shopping, showroom Leave a comment 
dievca schlepped over to the east side to help a friend shop for home build fixtures: toilets, bathtub, plumbing, kitchen appliances, drawer pulls, etc. They went to the Ferguson Home showroom on E. 58th Street (previously Build.com), Miele and Bosch/Thermador/Gaggenau.
Every time dievca wandered off on her own – she was drawn to the “custom” items. The ones without prices listed. For example, the most expensive option for a kitchen sink fixture in the whole space – a custom order from Brooklyn.
Yeah – dievca is dangerous to anyone’s pocketbook.
The good news is that her friend was able to ignore dievca’s instincts and created a solid mid-high tier of nice ADA-compliant choices. (ADA-compliant = suitable for or accessible by people with disabilities, in compliance with the accessibility standards specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
Kohler, Toto, Miele, Emtek, Hansgrohe, to name a few.
Its a lot to build a house!
Braving the Storage Unit
Posted: October 26, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Disasters, Home and Garden | Tags: chores, dievca, efficient, Humor, Life, Love, Master, organization, packing, spatial awareness, storage Leave a comment
dievca is spatially aware and excellent at packing. she used to pack Master’s bags for trips, but he couldn’t replicate her efficiency. she still helps, but He makes sure there is extra room for errors.
This process extends to dievca’s storage unit. Her spatial awareness is great for getting the unit to hold a maximum amount of “stuff” and, yes, dievca stores the items she “needs” consistently (clothing) in the front. But today’s visit is asking for something else…
- Switching bedding from Summer to Winter
- Switching Summer to Winter Clothing (bins)
- Finding a Baby Shower gift (dievca keeps little GAP jeans jackets or OshKosh Bibs in stock)
- Finding the Christmas gifts for her Grand Nieces and Nephews – putting them in front
- Deciding whether to keep an oak Wardrobe and Bedside Table or not
- General Review
This means the unit needs to be completely emptied and repacked.
She’s setting aside 2-3 hours for today. Time to use those Tetris skills~
Wish her luck!
an Accordion Funnel (something of use)!
Posted: October 25, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Home and Garden | Tags: dievca, Food, funnel, home, inexpensive, kitchen gadget, Life, practical, Shopping, small, something of use Leave a comment
Features of a folding silicone funnel:
BPA-FREE: BPA-free flexible silicone funnels are suitable for use in the kitchen that are food grade. It is heat resistant from -40°C to 250°C.
PRESERVE KITCHEN SPACE: Foldable design that stores in a drawer! Rubber funnels: expand for usage, collapse for storage.
SIMPLE TO CLEAN: They are safe to throw in the dishwasher and won’t warp or alter color. Very simple to maintain—just give it a quick water rinse, add a little soapy water to remove any oil with ease.
FUNNELS FOR MULTIFUNCTION: The cone’s hole easily fits through many containers. Both liquid and powder can be transferred using them. You can apply some pressure to the funnel to quicken the transfer of heavy liquid and powder due to their soft material.
REUSABLE: Wash this collapsible funnel silicone with warm water and detergent before using it to transfer liquids or powders, and then allow it to air dry. After that, you can store it for later use.
dievca uses it to tranfer coffee or a hot beverage from a large cup to a tight-neck travel flask (her S’well bottles that are still working well!).
CLICK HERE to purchase a two-pack!
from Work to Broadway
Posted: October 21, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Fashion, Shoes | Tags: backpack, boots, Broadway Theater, cycling, dievca, Elegant, Life, outfit, practical, shop the closet, simple, work Leave a comment
An outfit for cycling to work and then out to dinner/attend a Broadway show (Harry Potter)!
- Target Wild Fable Ribbed Cardigan in Burgundy $28
- Vince Little Boy Tee in Black
- Rag & Bone Wide Leg Irina Pants
- Rag & Bone Black Leather Boots
- Else Lingerie Sporty Bra and Panty in Grape Burgundy
- eBay No Brand Cashmere/Modal scarf
- Lattelier Herringbone Grey/Black Coat
- The Leather Maker Burgundy Backpack
- Emporio Armani Matte Brown/Gunmetal Eyeglasses
Cute + for a good cause = Lobster Tote
Posted: October 15, 2025 Filed under: Accessories | Tags: cancer, dievca, donation, Life, Lobster, Maine, pink, Sea Bags, Shopping, Tote Leave a comment
Cure Pink Lobster Medium Tote
Experience the uplifting energy of our favorite sea creature, beautifully depicted in vibrant pink by Maine artist Valerie Paul, known for her stunning watercolor creations. The color pink is said to inspire comfort, hope, and optimism—feelings we hope to share with cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones through this meaningful collection. Now in our 19th year of supporting Mainers fighting cancer, Sea Bags is proud to partner with Cousins Maine Lobster, purveyors of delicious Maine lobster and advocates for this cause. Together, we’re working to spread the word and make a difference. With every purchase from the Mainer’s United For A Cure collection, 20% of sales will be donated to the Maine Cancer Foundation, supporting prevention, early detection, access to high-quality care, and patient support across our state. Join us in making waves of hope.
Handcrafted from recycled sail cloth on the working waterfront in Portland, Maine, USA
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Agent Provocateur – Solanna
Posted: October 9, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, lingerie, Submission | Tags: Agent Provocateur, BDSM, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, harness, Lace, Presentation Outfit, Shopping, submissive, Undergarments Leave a comment
- Solanna Bra, Knickers, Suspenders (Garter Belt), Dressing Gown
- Tindra Harness
- Ora Stockings
Dressed for Success as a submissive
Schoolhouse Home Goods
Posted: October 5, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Home and Garden | Tags: blanket, clean lines, clock, decor, dievca, House, Life, Lights, practical, rugs, Shopping, simple, utility Leave a comment
Our Roots
Schoolhouse began with a simple idea: that heritage and utility still deserve a place in modern living. When we discovered vintage lighting molds in an old upstate New York factory, it sparked a pursuit to reimagine traditional forms through thoughtful design and honest materials. Since then, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating pieces that honor the past while fitting seamlessly into the present. More than just objects, our designs are modern heirlooms—celebrations of quality, craft, and the moments that make a house feel like home.
Choices = Brickhouse or Blue Sky
Posted: September 30, 2025 Filed under: Accessories, Entertainment, Fashion | Tags: Autumn 2025, decisions, dievca, Life, mani/pedi, music videos, nail polish, self-care Leave a comment
Decisions….Decisions
Which color/genre would you choose?
dievca 
