Most people bring a variety of souvenirs home from their travels. Sure. I do that as well.

But also, when I travel, I am consumed with seeking out . . . tote bags! No matter the gift shop, museum, tourist trap venue, my eyes and fingers are drawn to the tote bag display. It might be a problem. Let’s call it a hobby. We’ll all feel better.

My recent travels to Ireland and Italy garnered me 7 tote bags. SEVEN. And I was practicing self-restraint.

And once I returned home, I had an email from my local library. “Mention this email and get a bag for your library books.”

I mentioned that email when I visited the library to pick up books they were holding for me. And received a lovely orange tote bag! That ups my total to 8 new tote bags for about one month of excitement.

I love using my tote bags for various purposes. Or just hanging them up as wall art, because, really, they are artfully designed and created with humor, purpose, reusability, delight, and beauty.

What do you collect as souvenirs when you explore new locations or favorite destinations?