Sunday, July 15, 2012

preparations


We are preparing for departure once again. In a few days time we will be on our way first to Malmö, Sweden and then to Paris, France... I can't wait to see my family again - my nephews, my mom, my sisters, my brother-in-law, and then  uncles, aunts, cousins, and old friends. These visits to the home country keeps me sane, and anchored. This is where I really belong and this is where my history began. So I will savor every minute, every hug, every laughter. Not to mention every meal, and every glass raised.


Towards the end of the month my boys (all three of them) and I are heading to Paris. We will spend a full week in this magical city; walking, looking, eating, looking, and walking some more. Kind friends have already sent me lists of things not to miss, but more ideas are always welcome. Let me know what your favorite Paris spot might be. I did get my hands on Paris: Made by Hand by Pia Jane Bijkerk, so now I am envisioning one or two shopping trips to some of these old fashioned stores filled with linen, silks, notions, threads, and other treasures.



Part of preparing for departure is to make sure everything at home is left in order. I am finishing up work and shipping pending orders. I am tidying up the garden, hoping our house sitters will take advantage of its bounty (the tomatoes are especially delicious this year). The house is gradually being cleaned and the dogs are showered with love. Leaving the pooches behind is actually the most difficult part. I know they will have the best of care, but it is still so hard.



I have listed a few new pieces in the store, including similitude, a new favorite art quilt based on a mirrored walnut eco prints on wool. Both the online store and the etsy shop will be closed while I am gone, so take a quick look now to see if something catches your fancy...



Lastly, I want to brag about my friend Kelly McKaig, and her brand new etsy shop. Kelly is a renowned photo stylist who also makes sachets, pincushions, and other house ware, and she cultivates and sells her own honey. She lives, works, and raises her bees on the southside of Chicago. The image shows the beautiful pin cushion I bought, made from rust dyed and hand stitched linen - handmade, wholesome, and beautiful.

11 comments:

  1. I'll miss your posts while you are gone. Have fun. Home is where you started from.

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  2. Go in peace, Lotta. One of my favorite Paris Places: the fountain at Parc Bourse near the Bibliotec National.

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  3. Similitude is beautiful! Besides the gorgeous prints, I love the narrow binding. Have a wonderful trip, Lotta!

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  4. Have a wonderful holiday Lotta! I'd love to visit Malmo after reading/watching Wallander! The botanical gardens are well worth a visit in Paris.

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  5. Blessed Be Lotta.......safe travels.......wish I were near to nibble on your harvest whilst you're away.....any news or pics of your show? I know.....one more thing! as for Paris.....it's been years......but the gardens of Versailles...the fountain of Baccus......aahhhhh....and the Musee Picasso....but only after you've done everything else! ox

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  6. I know you are heading away but I just needed to say 'hello', wow I'm blown away by your blog, your work is stunning.. so inspirational.. thankyou for sharing..
    hugs and have a great holiday

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  7. beautiful wall piece, lotta, really fine. travel well and enjoy! (i hated leaving wendy this summer, so i hear you.)

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  8. Hello Lotta, I love to come by and admire your tender leaf prints and the way you assemble them into pieces of such delicacy. Have a wonderful break,hope your time with family brings you an inner hug to take home with you - my most magical place to visit in Paris is the Unicorn tapestries in Musee Cluny, closely followed by Saint Chapelle which is pure poetry in colour and light.

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  9. Thank you for your lovely comments - I appreciate them all. Special thanks for the mentioning of your favorite Parisian gems!

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  10. Just happened upon your blog. The world is small--I was at UVA several years ago. Sorry I didn't meet you then. Your work is beautiful and so serene, very elegant. I enjoyed the World of Threads interview as well.
    best from Tunisia,
    nadia

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  11. Sounds like a lovely lovely trip!! I love Paris, especially around the Place des Vosges and Picasso museum area. I could sit in Place des Vosge all day long!

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