Chia and I spent three great days in Monterosso al Mare, which is one of the five towns in the Cinque Terre. We stayed at our favorite hotel, Hotel 5 Terre, and were greeted like family. My friend, Chippie and her daughter were there also, and we spent much time lounging on the beach. The first really warm weather arrived when we did, and it was just the best. We ate fried calamari, drank prosecco and tried our best to not overexert ourselves with any exercise!

My handbag of the week is a navy blue python with white detail. I love this bag because it can be used as a tote, folded over as a cross body bag, and without the long strap, a clutch! A bag of this quality in all python would fetch a hefty price tag, buy my handbag artisan here in Tuscany is asking about 1/4 of what it is worth…

Summer in Seattle would be ever so much more fun if I could have this bag to wear with jeans or white pants…such a gorgeous bag! Alas, my suitcase is full already!!!