Hard to believe that it is mid August already! I have been spending a quiet summer here in Seattle and will return to Florence at the end of the month. Looks like a busy shopping season this fall with nearly all of the available September shopping appointments filled. Can’t wait to see all the new fall boots and leather jackets.

Chia and I spent a wonderful five days in the Cinque Terre before coming to Seattle, and plan to return this fall just before everything closes for the winter. Maybe a trip to Paris and Versailles too to show off the new boots I see in my future.!