Knitting Zen

I bought a new knitting bag yesterday. My in-laws gave me some cash for my birthday, and I always try to actually buy something when someone gives me money, as opposed to paying the mortgage or buying groceries, you know, sticking it back in general circulation.

I have a Christmas Vera Bradley bag that I use in the winter, but it always seems a little nuts to use it in the summer, so I was thinking about getting a new VB bag, but I balk at the price--the Christmas one was acquired during a clearance sale at a department store a few years ago. I was in a Hallmark store yesterday, and they had a line called Quilted Keepers, obviously a VB knock-off, but very well made and something like 2/3 or less of the price of VB. So I got a medium-sized zippered tote bag exactly like the Christmas one I have, but this one is mostly ivory with some pale green and rose. Very pretty. One pocket on the outside, six pockets inside, and long handles that fit over my shoulder.