THE must-have fall accessory - the Petunia Pickle Bottom Wistful Weekender!

Fall is in the air!
Well, not exactly here in Florida {yet,} but I'm itching for sweater and boot weather!
I've already started breaking out my fall wardrobe and am THRILLED with my newest accessory -
the Petunia Pickle Bottom Wistful Weekender in Earl Grey Chenille!

Isn't she gorgeous?! I just adore Petunia Pickle Bottom. You may remember that I had the chance to review Petunia Pickle Bottom travel accessories in the Spring, and they've accompanied me on quite a few journeys since then. I love the quality and style of their products and that's why I was beyond excited to have the opportunity to review one of their newest releases for Fall 2014, the Wistful Weekender in Chenille. The Weekender has been a fan favorite for quite some time now, but the Chenille prints are brand new for fall and they are amazing!

The plush Chenille Wistful Weekenders are available in three beautiful fabric options: Early Grey, Persimmon Spice, and Blackberry Sage. Petunia Pickle Bottom let me choose my favorite and I spent HOURS going back and forth. I loved them all, but something about the Earl Grey kept calling to me.

When it arrived, it was even lovelier than I imagined it would be. Rich, luxurious fabric and the quality I've come to expect from Petunia Pickle Bottom were evident as soon as I laid hands on this diaper bag. The exterior chenille fabric features a pewter and cream Parisian “grand salon” inspired wallpaper pattern design. For as plush as the fabric is, this bag is surprisingly lightweight. For me, that is amazing! I can't tell you how many bags I loved at first sight, but after carrying for any length of time became more of a burden, and they've since been retired to the back of my closet or donated to local charities. The exterior of the bag has two small pockets along the front to stash your keys or other small items like baby's pacifier.

The Wistful Weekender comes with a few key accessories. There's a thick and sturdy changing pad with a hook and loop closure system, a signature Petunia Pickle Bottom wipes case, and a long cross-body strap. If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know that I LOVE cross-body bags. I prefer being hands free whenever possible so I can be ready to corral my active toddler. Although, if you like carrying your bag on your shoulder, this one is a dream because of the padded handles. The little touches on PPB bags really make them standout, like the custom-stamped premium hardware and superb stitching.

The Wistful Weekender is also surprisingly roomy. I mean, it is called a weekender so I should have expected it to be spacious, but it fits even more than I imagined it could. Measuring at 17" W x 12" H X 13" D, this bag has side snaps which allow the interior to expand for additional room. It goes from large to HUGE!

The interior features large main space with water resistant lining (a MUST for diaper bags) and 7 (yes, SEVEN!) organizational pockets and a key clip. There are also 4 elasticized pockets (2 on each side) for holding bottles, sippy cups, water bottles, or anything else you might want to store there.

If you're a cloth diapering mom, this bag will be your best friend. In the pictures above, I have 6 cloth diapers, a wetbag, 2 outfits, 1 pair of pajamas, a changing pad, wipes, blanket, 2 large sippy cups, snacks, toys, my wallet and phone, and sunscreen packed in this bag, and I had absolutely no problem zipping it up. In fact, I had a lot of extra room and could have packed even more in there. As you can see, the zipper is housed on two panels so it fully separates. This way you can completely unzip it and aren't limited to the amount of room you have to pack or dig around in your bag.

What I love about this bag (besides the fabulous print, excellent quality, and larger size) is that it doesn't necessarily scream diaper bag. It's stylish and just an overall great looking bag, so I don't mind carrying it even when my little guy isn't with me. For instance, the photo above shows what my bag typically looks like on some of our preschool days. I'll drop him off then head to our local coffee shop to get some work done. I still need to have a few diapers and wipes with me, but otherwise I've got my planner and 13-inch Macbook and charger so I'm good to go. Again,I have no trouble zipping this bag up even with my laptop inside.

Overall, I think the Petunia Pickle Bottom Wistful Weekender is FAB! The Chenille fabric is amazingly soft and the bag looks and feels so high-end. It's roomy and perfect for everyday diaper bag duty and weekend getaways. This would also make a wonderful hospital bag for expecting moms and even a fabulous carry-on. It's got plenty of pockets to keep you organized while you're on the go and you'll look and feel great while carrying it!

Connect: You can connect with Petunia Pickle Bottom on Facebook and follow them on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Buy it: You can purchase the Wistful Weekender in Earl Grey Chenille on their website for $185. There are several other prints and fabrics to choose from, ranging from $135 to $185. Petunia Pickle Bottom items are available on Amazon.com as well.

Win it: One person will win a Wistful Weekender in their choice of print from Petunia Pickle Bottom (in-stock options only).

Open to the US only, ages 18 and up. Ends 9/23/14 at 11:59 PM ET.
Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below! Good Luck!

Disclosure: I received these items at no cost to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links. So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Fall Fashion for All participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.