Oh mes amies, let me tell you a beautiful tale of sitting in an outdoor cafe along the boulevard sipping strong coffee in demitasse cups while watching the finely dressed people walk by. Oh, to be in such a setting. Ah yes, that is the life.

Unfortunately, my hectic life doesn't quite allow for that idyllic scene most of the time. But I will tell you this, Rian Handbags has captured a wonderful la joie de vie by seamlessly fusing art, style and lifestyle into every one of their bags that I can take with me wherever I go. And don't we all deserve a little reprieve from our hectic lives every now and again?

Their recently released Mommy Bag's exterior is a true departure from a traditional diaper bag. Made of fine leather (with a wipe clean nylon interior), the illustrations, inspired by cosmopolitan cities around the world, gives these bags an energy that many other bags for moms seem to miss.

The bags are fun and extremely well made. All of the detailing (and as we all know the love is in the details) is exceptional. The inside is roomy enough to comfortably fit diapers and a wipe container, a bottle/sippy, snacks, some small toys along with your own gear. Plus the designers have been so kind as to make sure there is a cell phone pocket and key ring on the inside as well. And since the bag is made from leather it will last for years to come. In fact, you'll still want to carry it long after the need for a special mommy bag is gone.

As if all of this wasn't enough, the founders of Rian Handbags, are committed to helping find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes by donating 5% of each purchase of the mommy bag to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

A love of design and a love of life. That's a bag I'm sure to love for many years to come.