The Chinoiserie Chic Summer Clutch

Mahjong Embroidered Clutch

This fabulous mahjong embroidered clutch sold out instantly and has just restocked. It is quite fantastic with its embroidered dragon. A perfect little summer bag and the best gift for the mahjong lover.

Gone Fishing

J.Crew Raffia Fish Bag

 

This fabulous raffia fish handbag is one of my favorites - such a statement piece. Fish motifs or fisherman core have been very popular this year.

The Pot de Miel Handbag High/Low

Bamboo Handle Straw Bucket Bag

One of the hot handbags of the season is the Clare V. Pot de Miel black straw handbag with bamboo handle. The style is meant to resemble a honey pot.

Raffia Fun

Fringe Straw Bag

I wear raffia/straw bags here in South Florida every day. My collection of designer bags just seems out of place here. But most are large beach bag size - I love a big handbag for during the day that I can put everything in! I have been looking for a smaller version for evening and found it.

Summer Evening Bags

Straw Geranium Minaudière

 

Looking for a straw bag for summer that is dressy and small for a wedding, garden party, vacation, or formal events? These Pamela Munson minaudières are fabulous.

Straw Bags & Summer Flowers

Ashley McCormick - Cottages & Gardens

 

Here is a fun idea for summer - use straw beach bags/totes as containers for summer flowers - preferably real ones! For the hydrangeas one could use a potted plant or cut hydrangeas in a vase. Use a plastic garbage bag as a liner for the bottom for any drips. The bench cushion is Quadrille's Petite Zig Zag. Straw bags are so summery and multi-functional - I use one every day as a handbag because I love a big bag. 

Old School AC

Embroidered Leaf Appliqué Straw Fan

 

I love the idea of going old school, sitting in my lanai in one of my caftans, sipping a glass of Sancerre, and fanning myself with one of these gorgeous hand fans. These fans are handmade by Columbian artisans and each one is unique.

Saturday Inspiration

Kate Spade

 I ordered this Kate Spade "The Rumors Are True" straw hat and it arrived yesterday. Not sure if I will leave it out our not, but I am tempted to. It makes me smile every time I walk through the front door. 

Amanda Lindroth is a big fan of displaying her beach hats.

Amanda Lindroth

Amanda Lindroth

Amanda Lindroth

It's fun, whimsical, and beachy - it might even remind me to wear a hat outdoors - I have become very blond from the sun here. But as they say, "beach hair, don't care." And the rumors are true.