All the input was interesting and thought I would post a review as I did order it and just received the bag.
Firstly, it is the perfect functional style and a little smaller than pictured which I was glad of. Love the drawstring, outside zipper pocket and cellphone slot. I have finally learned not to purchase any bags without an outside pocket of some sort as I just keep using those that do have one.
The painting is so pretty and a little more muted than the picture. I have to be honest and say my first opinion of the bag was hmmmm, this is so not me but my love of the beach, the softeness of the leather and again, te functionality told me it is a keeper as so unique.
It will be a short season here in the Northeast to carry it but I know each summer I will look forward to getting out my "beach bag" and my dream is to move somewhere when I retire in a few years where I can carry it year round!