"Thou, light-winged Dryad of the trees,
In some melodious plot
of beechen green, and shadows numberless,
Singest of summer in full-throated ease." - John Keats
You could blame it on the "Celine effect"...yet every spring for the last few years, right around this time, I've felt a craving for a summer wardrobe that was more simplistic...because, isn't that what summer should be? The sand under your feet...grass too, after a picnic...but nothing forced...everything simple and at ease.
You could also blame it on Mr. Heb's bookbinding bag...utilitarian, but incredibly heavy even when empty...from Klein Tools...
...but I find myself consumed by a yearning for a new bag. Canvas...or linen...and leather...screaming of summer (in a subtle way).
There is an artist who draws beautiful images on the canvas of tool bags to make unique handbags. I wish I could remember his name.
http://www.hickorees.com/BRANDS/Heritage-Leather-Co/PRODUCTS/16-Canvas-Mason-Bag-with-Leather-Bottom-No-312
Now *this* one I really really want!
On a side note, the chambray scarves are rather nice as well...