I now own three things from Italy, though I have never been there. First is a Venetian mask I bought online about ten years ago. And, now…these beautiful shoes with a matching handbag from the wonderfully talented Patrizia Santi. :D I just love them!
I originally saw the shoes at the Bishop Show in Chicago back in April. I hesitated about buying them and lost out. The price was reasonable considering the outstanding workmanship and time involved; I just hadn’t wanted to go overboard with shopping on my first night at the show. When I went back later, however, the ones I wanted were gone.
After looking at the photo I took at the show over and over, I decided to write to the artist to find out what I had to do to get those shoes! She made a pair for me and (as a complete surprise to me) included a matching handbag. It was so thoughtful of her. I think the shoe box and shopping bag are so awesome, too. :D
I don’t typically carry handbags in real life, but I would carry this one and I would definitely wear those shoes! :D
