If you’ve ever had a workbag betray you—handles ripping, stains appearing out of nowhere, or the dreaded zipper failure—you know the struggle. I carry my laptop and several folders every day, so I need a tote that’s sturdy, structured, and built to last. After going through several bags that didn’t make the cut, I finally found the one.
Let me introduce you to the Large Benvenuto Tote by Patricia Nash Designs.
My first Benvenuto Tote lasted me several years, and the only reason I bought a new one was that I finally wore out the zipper. I rely on a sturdy tote since I carry a laptop and multiple folders every day, so a flimsy bag won’t work for me. The Benvenuto Tote doesn’t need to be babied at all—this bag can truly handle daily wear and tear.
In the video review below, I walk through how the bag is constructed and share my honest thoughts on its performance.
The Features of the Benventuto Tote (From Patricia Nash’s Website) – 100% full-grain leather
– Interior: 1 zip pocket, 2 slip pockets, faux suede lining, 100% polyester
– Exterior: 1 rear slip pocket with magnetic closure, deep embossed logo, burned edge finish
– Double twist-lock closure
– Signature brushed brass hardware, heavy handcrafted stitching
– Dimensions: 19″ L, 14″ L x 12.5″ H x 6″ W
– Approximately 12” strap drop
Patricia Nash describes it as
“The Benvenuto Tote is the ultimate blend of practicality and signature style. With its bold, spacious design, it’s the perfect tote for every occasion, from busy office days to weekend getaways and evenings on the town. The simple yet sophisticated design features easy over-the-shoulder handles for comfort, stud details that add a touch of edge, and a secure double twist-lock closure to keep your belongings safe. Crafted from full-grain Heritage Leather, the Benvenuto only gets more beautiful with age, making it a timeless piece that you’ll love and rely on for years to come. The Benvenuto in Heritage Leather celebrates our 15th Anniversary with our commemorative medallions.”
And honestly, I agree.
Why It’s Hard to Find Right Now
I noticed the Large Benvenuto Tote isn’t currently listed on Patricia Nash’s website. The Heritage Anniversary version I bought last year retailed for $199 and is now sold out.
So I did some digging. On the Patricia Nash’s website, the Benvenuto Tote – Heritage that I purchased last year is retailing for $199.00 and this is the anniversary bag with charms that is sold out. I found the tote on a permanently reduced sale at Dillard’s and also on sale at Also found the Large distBenvenuto on Belk.
atricia Nash also has a very customer‑friendly return policy. I once had to return a bag because the color started to change, and even though I originally bought my Benvenuto from another retailer, Patricia Nash’s website refunded me the full original price. I had purchased the bag on sale, so getting the full amount back was a pleasant surprise.
Final Thoughts The Benvenuto Tote is built to last for years, and if you’re in the market for a reliable, well‑made tote, keep an eye out for new releases from Patricia Nash. Their craftsmanship and customer‑friendly policies make the experience even better.
How do you feel about your relationship with od? Are youGod’sod’s Word every day to keep you strong in the faith?
It is vitally important to have a personal relationship with God in Chr st. The most important way to achieve that is to get iGod’sod’s W rd. Bubblingwithleganceandgrace.com had the opportunity to preview the New King James Version New Testament Tracing Edit on.I found myself going through the New Testament Tracing Edition, literally tracing the Word in lightly printed text with purple nk. I like to read the Word of God out loud while I trace the Scripture, and it is a bible study in a completely different light.
How is tracing the Word of God different?
Rushing through the Scripture is not an option; you will take your time because you are tracing every Word of the bible.
Left handed person writing in the NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition
Right-handed person writing in the NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition
It feels like writing God’s Word in your mind and heart, so you retain more of what you read. You will enjoy tracing Scripture through the New Testament. Right-handers are welcome; however, for all my left-handed family out there, you can see the ease of writing with the flat back Smyth-sewn binding.
Lightly printed text in a clean single-column typesetting
Substantial 60 gsm paper ideal for writing 10 topical reading plans
NKJV translation: Beautiful.Trustwor hy. Tod”y.
“For years, scientists have connected handwriting with improved learning. Designed for a unique, devotional experience, the NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition provides an opportunity to read and write through the beautiful gospel and promises of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation. This special edition has lightly printed text, allowing you t trace the words Scriptures easily. Wide margins and a clean, single-column typesetting complete the intentional design. Chapter headings are printed regularly for easy navigation, or you can engage more deeply using the included tracing themes and reading plans on love, hope, grace, comfort, peace, eternal life, anxiety, spiritual gifts, community, heaven, Holy Spirit, and faith.
New Testament Tracing Edition Flat Smth-sewn binding for laying flat
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If you haven’t seen the exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, make sure to visit before it closes, especially if you live nearby in New York.
This groundbreaking exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City details how Dandyism is contained within black fashion. A Dandy is someone who “studies above everything else to dress elegantly and fashionably.” According to The Met, the exhibition is organized into twelve sections that build a specific, but not definitive, vocabulary of Black dandyism inspired by writer Zora Neal Hurston in her 1934 essay “Characteristics of Negro Expression.”
The 2025 Met Gala, as a prelude to the exhibition’s opening, featured Dandyism as its theme for the annual fundraiser. The gala inspired me to create my own dandyism style.
We are showing you some of the exhibition highlights.
This exquisite jockey jacket looks to be screenprinted; however, each strip of fabric is hand-sewn. It can be found in the Champions Section. The level of detail needed to create this flawless jacket is fantastic.
Monica L. Miller served as the guest curator for the exhibition. She is the chair of African Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University. She gives her overview of the exhibit in the video below. She also wrote the groundbreaking book “Slaves to Fashion”.
Beauty Section
In the Beauty section, you will see Prince’s ruffled shirt featured on display.
I laid out above eight pounds of my money for a suit of superfine clothes to dance with at my freedom.
Olaudah Equiano, 1789
The great quote by Olaudah Equiano, which states freedom and liberation, is the inspiration for the exhibition’s title.Equiano’s autobiography is featured in the exhibtion and is shown above.
In the disguise section of the exhibition, the fantastic story of William and Ellen Craft, who wrote a book about their run for freedom, which is highlighted in the exhibition, see below.
Respectability, gallery view
Another favorite was the feature in the Respectability section of Frederick Douglass’s topcoat, hat, sunglasses, and pocketwatch. His attire represented being a free man, and he knew just how important time was to him.
I thought this image was so good because it features men of African ancestry tailoring and crafting bespoke garments.
Tailor boys at work 1899-1900. Platinum print. 7 1/2 × 9 7/16″ (19.1 × 24 cm). Gift of Lincoln Kirstein.
We learned so much in this exhibit that you keep wanting to know more. I bought the book, Slaves to Fashion, from Amazon. To purchase the book by Metropolitan Museum of Art book on the exhibition, you can click this link: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
Many thanks to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, for providing the team with the images from the exhibition in order to write this post.
Light of the World, a fantastic new animated movie, hits theaters on September 5th. This is a film by the Salvation Poem Project that will keep the entire family glued to the screen. Director John Schafer was the producer of the beloved program Superbook. Director Tom Bancroft was a longtime animator with Disney, having worked on The Lion King, Mulan, and Beauty and the Beast.
This inspirational film serves as a great witnessing tool. This movie touched my husband and me, and I know it will touch you. This beautiful, 2D-animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his young friend, the Apostle John. From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry through his crucifixion and resurrection, The Light of the World powerfully illustrates how Jesus of Nazareth changed the world forever and continues to change lives today. You can find out more about the film at HERE!.
Scene from Light Of The World
I have never seen John the Baptist so real in a film. He was so relatable, even with eating the locust and honey. The film is biblically based; however, it also incorporates some theatrical elements. You need to see this film!
Show your support by going to the opening weekend through September 7th. If you have a group of 10 or more people, you can get group tickets for just $7.50 a person.
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In conjunction with the movie’s release, we are offering our readers a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling us who your favorite apostle is and why. One comment will be selected at random. The winner must be a U.S. Citizen, and their email address will be submitted to our marketing team. The last day to enter the giveaway is September 10th, 2025.
Disclosure!
Many thanks to Salvation Poem for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
My hubby and I have been seeing about a family member, so we haven’t been posting as much recently. Reading my bible on a daily basis is keeping me strong and what a great post to write.
“According to Pew Research, 45% of Christians in the United States read the Bible at least once a week. Furthermore, about two-thirds of those who identify as Christians read it at least sometimes. However, only a small percentage, between 5% and 7%, have actually read the entire Bible.” This statistic is mind boggling to me because this is the armor that keeps us and protect us. Well it’s never too late to start now.
My Pastor is teaching on,” How To Have God’s Best”
I am including some of my notes from the message.
1. We have to hear the Word
2. We have to do the Word
Scripture reference: 2Timothy 3:16, 17 (KJV)
We have to Love it (the Word of God), Learn it(the Word of God), and Live it (the Word of God).
The Word of God gives me wisdom and courage. Bishop Dale Bronner
I can’t develop without reading the Bible.
When preparation meets opportunity you have success. Abraham Lincoln
How Do We Have God Best?
Reading our bible and applying it daily is healing and health. Proverbs 4:20-23
The Word has to be in our Ears, Eyes, and Heart.
The Word of God will not work if it’s just in your head. We have to watch what we are watching, watch what we are listening, and to watch what we are saying.
A. We have to pay attention to submitting and obeying.
B. iIncline your ear – Have humility and the right attitude. Become a LifeLong Learner.
C. Keep before your eyes by focusing on God’s Word and not your circumstances. When you doubt you go without.
D. Guard your heart.
1. watch what you are listening to and what you are speaking.
2. Strength and Courage
3. Prosperity and resources
4. Good success satisfied and fulfilled life
Joshua 1:6, 7, 8 (King James Version)
God’s Word gives us encouragement.
It’s never too late to read God’s Word and reap all the benefits. You can start by reading the One Year Bible and apply it to your life.
Do you know Christ as your Lord and Savior or would like to minister to a family member or friend. Look up these scriptures to be able to be equipped to minister salvation.
We have had some crazy weather in our area over the last few days. I pray that you are all staying safe and doing well. My hubby, my puppies, and I spent much of Friday evening in the utility room, waiting for the storms to pass. Thankfully, our fence only sustained a small amount of damage.
My hubby and I started our blog and YouTube channel over fifteen years ago. We have often considered creating custom apparel to highlight our brand and mission. We would need to seek out a custom hat maker or clothing designer to make items anyone would want to wear and have in their closet.
Our blog’s name is Bubbling With Elegance and Grace. We want anyone reading our posts to know they can have a life of elegance and grace. Elegance and grace are about having a mindset focused on God. With God’s grace, we can have an elegant life. Our blogging team would want apparel items that reflect this elegance and grace.
We recently found the HENGXING factory, which can create a wide range of hat options for us, including a short brim baseball cap. These caps are super cute and oh-so-unique. They would be ideal for the trendy lady who wants to step out for a new, bold look. The lady wearing this hat will set the trends, not just follow them. I can see this hat worn with a crisp pair of dark jeans, a polished button-down white shirt, and a sequined ballerina flat. Adding our logo to this cap will make people stop and take notice and say, “I like that look!” The man in your life could also wear a short-brim cap.
Short Brim Baseball Cap Custom Blank Black Hats
A traditional baseball cap is ideal for a woman who wants to create a casual look with a touch of elegance. As a baseball cap supplier, HENGXING offers many design options. From wool to mesh, there is a design that will fit your needs and will be perfect for any occasion.
Custom Wool Baseball Caps, Blank Grey Hats
A fashionable wool cap is perfectly paired with your fall and winter outfits when you need to keep warm on those colder days. I don’t understand when a woman wears a warm and cozy winter coat but keeps her head exposed to the elements. I want to keep my ears and head warm as the snow falls and the wind whips. The right hat is as fashionable as the coat and will complete your look. Don’t leave home without one.
All Mesh Baseball Caps, Custom Black Full Mesh Flat Bill Hats
A mesh cap is ideal for a woman who wants a vintage look but will show off her elegance and sense of style. Typically, the guys wear a mesh hat, but a genuinely stylish woman can pull it off for a hip and trendy look, even if it is designed for a man. Pairing the mesh cap with well-worn jeans, a graphic T-shirt, and fashion sneakers, the lady will say, “I am having fun, and I am unstoppable!”
I will be looking into selling sleek and stylish caps for my blogging community. I want to provide my readers with an opportunity to have designs that speak to my style so that they can live elegant and graceful lives. Let me know in the comments which one speaks to your style.
Learn More About JT Bubbling with Elegance and Grace is a place for life long learners. The Bubbling With Elegance And Grace team was created 14 years ago. A passion for fashion sparked a lifestyle blog for our Elegant Community to enjoy. We are thankful and in gratitude to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for those who have been with us from the beginning and those who have just started riding with us on this lovely journey.
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