We are shifting into fall and our school routine. I have to admit, I like the pattern. Which is odd. I expected to really mourn my loss of free time. The last part of summer was completely my own which afforded tons of time in my studio. However, I’m finding our routine to be a bit of a comfort. It makes for a cleaner house, at least. Because IZ and I share the teaching load and alternate days, my teaching days create a perfect opportunity for getting those pesky loads of laundry done. Which, is a good thing. Right?
Lately, though, what free time I’ve had has gone to creating. While the rest of the house is starting to look livable again, my studio is an absolute disaster. I have piles of projects waiting, mounds of fabric, and sewing debris an inch thick on the floor. I don’t dare walk in there barefoot for fear of a brash encounter with straight pins. Ouch. I’d like to think of it as creative chaos. It’s probably just messy.
My goal is to have it cleaned by next week when we leave for our annual trek home. A trip home that is about survival for me. We didn’t go in May, due to the wedding. So this is a necessary a sanity break, if nothing else. A planned “summer”. The weather here for the past few weeks has been glorious, but it’s not enough. So, we schedule a pilgrimage to all spaces holy at least one a year. In this case, Anaheim, Santa Barbara, and Marin make up the trifecta necessary for me to endure another winter here. It’s been too long since I’ve been home.
This trip promises to be interesting, but I’ll blog more on that later. In the meantime, we’ve been busy entertaining. Typically, I like to spread these things out–I’m so intensly private, to have three social encounters in my space in one week is usually overwhelming. But with the trip, we’re trying to touch bases before we go. You know how it goes. What’s that old cliche? Strike while the iron’s hot?? Anyhow, it’s made for clean spaces and that makes for a peaceful space I really crave.
This post has been a bit random. Right? I really thought I’d be blogging more in September, but I’ve been so busy with Mireio that I’ve barely brought my head up. It’s a good kind of busy, but I’m going to try to rectify this bad habit. There has to be space in this new pattern for finding my way here.
Before I go, though… I have to show you these:
I’m absolutely giddy about them! They’re so beautiful and I can hardly wait to send them out. If you want a little love coming your direction—you know, not a BILL, let me know. I’ll pop a note off to you.
And this is for Cap. I’m thinking about you. BELIEVE
😀 I’ve never heard this song (but I’ve heard of the band, honest!).
We do our time like pennies in a jar … what are we saving for?
What a fantastic line.
Have a wonderful, refreshing trip 🙂
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There is quite a bit of amazing imagery in that song. Considering. 😀 ~W
I love those cards–but all I get are bills, just as you say. CA this time of year would be wonderful. I will miss those gymnastics trips to FL or CA, even OR. I enjoy traveling. There’s not much opportunity (excuse?) to do so when one is paying over $10.000 for one’s child to attend college. Ouch. I’m glad we saved up. Enjoy your entertaining!!
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Thank you! We should rectify your mailbox situation!! And I hear you about college tuition. I went to private school both times, and paid my own way. I figure, by the time I’m done, I will have furnished 3 generations of college educations: mine, Boy Wonder’s, and any grandbabies. I’m hopeful we will establish a pattern where grandparents actually gift an education. 😀 ~W
Ooooh, vacation before winter… we still have a month to go before heading South to Texas. Can you clean up my sewing table before you/we go? Thanks ever so much…
And LOVE the cards 🙂
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Uh… NO! Clean your own mess, girly. *snicker* ~W
Are those postcards or business cards? Where did you have them printed – they’re lovely. I need to get some cards made for myself, so if you have any suggestions I’m all ears.
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They’re Postcards. And they’re so pretty. I’ll email you the info. 😀 ~W
Everything looks beautiful ESPECIALLY your dining room.
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Thank you! 😀 ~W
*cough*…iiii didn’t get a Mireio card in MY (lovingly-packaged) purchase…i’m feeling a tad jilted… ;P
that picture of your dining space is GORGEOUS and so…erm…spiritual isn’t exactly the right word, but you know what i meant i’m sure 🙂
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I just got them on Monday, girly! But they’re actually for sale in my store. 😀 I probably will send some out for promotionals… but they’re product, baby! 😀
I would love to get a little note in the post! Especially one so beautiful…
Congratulations on the upcoming trip…I am actually making the time to take time off from work…Rich’s family coming into town, one of my bff’s just called to ask if I would be his date to his sister’s wedding…and maybe some shopping in the “big city”…I tell you, I am ready to get away for a bit!
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OOh… have fun! Time off is just so necessary, I think. Do you close your store or does someone come cover it for you? ~W
I love the flower pics, very beautiful! I just love blue mason jars, they are so fun.
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Thank you, Kari. I’m kinda attached to that blue mason jar. And I have oodles of photos to prove it. Sadly. *giggle* ~W
Can I just say that life seems to be moving fast and then at a snail’s pace all at the same time. But I just have to stop and say your post cards are dyn-o-mite!!! They really are cool – and that picture on the front – one of your best I think. And I see pics of the house and I think – that place looks so warm and inviting – I want to live there. Then I remember – I do! Thanks for working hard to help make our house a home.
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Well, baby… I tend to not photograph the eyesores. And perhaps that’s not a bad philosophy for life, eh? ~W
Your pictures are gorgeous and I love those cards! Very pretty!
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Ashley, thank you so much!! I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but your comments are only open to Google/Blogger users. I appreciate your kind words, tho! ~W