World through Sunflower Eyes

You can never have too many pouches, right? In Finland the season of little xmas parties, traditional informal parties held to anticipate Christmas, is here. So I decided to have a look of my handbags and realized I have a wide selection of pouches of all kinds. They are so handy to carry inside of a bigger handbag or to use as an evening bag. Many of my bags are bought from Italy or Spain since I love brands like Coccinelle, Furla or Bimba y Lola. But some of my really unique, customized ones are made by my talented friend along the years. I absolutely love how she can make my wishes come true, realizing exactly the kind of pouch or bag I have each and every time wanted. I especially appreciate the little touches like the carefully selected fabrics and the beautiful lining fabrics. One great thing is that the linings are not black! So I am actually able to find my things easily. In so many traditional pouches and bags the linings are almost always black. ...

People often ask me why I love Italy. I could list numerous reasons, but I chose five top reasons why I choose to travel back to Italy over and over again. 1. The infinite variety of amazing sceneries The beauty of the country is astonishing. It is no wonder why many Italians prefer to stay in Italy for their holidays. I know I could do the same if living there. The variety inside the country offers you countless possibilities with unique sceneries: the mountains, the lakes, the sea, the beaches, the hills, the lagoons, the islands, the numerous historical sites... I am always amazed how could man create so much beauty in one country. 2. The Italian sense of fashion and beauty There is no other fashion country like Italy if you ask me. The people know how to dress up and they enjoy doing it. Just have a look at the shoes of an Italian man - the shoes are shining. Something you rarely experience in Finland, I must say. The Italian women know how t...