Once again while traveling this year, my daughter humored me and we found “Lellabella is a quaint shop on Calle della Mandola, in the heart of Venice, Italy between the Rialto Bridge, La Fenice Theatre, and Saint Mark’s Square.” Check out their website at www.lellabellavenezia.com where you can “Enjoy the authenticity of Made in Italy brands and the charm of handmade items steeped in tradition.”

We found Lellabella on a narrow street. Our only problem was that, although we carefully checked the hours posted online, they were quite closed. The only reason I can think of is that it was Holy Week and we were in Italy (insert heavy sigh). I pressed my face against the windows and took these pictures… so close and yet so far….