ten things plus one
1. my shop is going to open on tuesday! here is another preview:
2. i watched roman holiday last night for, i think, the fourth time. i love that movie.
3. watching roman holiday made me want to get my hair cut ala audrey in the movie or like amelie. (i am going to keep it long though.)
4. jon and i keep our healing candle glowing almost all the time nowadays as we know (and know of) several people who are ill or are waiting for test results. i know it isn't much, but i hope it helps in some way.
5. gram is still in the hospital and needs some sort of procedure/surgery. it is scary.
6. when gram comes home, i am probably going to go and stay with my in-laws and help out. i am selfishly hoping that is soon! as i am excited because their town has so many antique stores. (okay, you know, all i really want is for her to be okay, but that is the spin i am putting on all of it to try to be a little silly.)
7. i have been working a lot lately and when i am not working, i am creating and organizing for my shop...i kind of want to go and see spiderman tomorrow just to do something that won't allow me to multitask. because even while watching tv or talking on the phone or eating or talking to jon, i am multitasking with photoshop or email or cutting or pasting or...how the list goes on and on.
8. i am so excited to have a banner fairy (she is rescuing me from this equation: photoshop + liz = tears).
9. i am trying to figure out what kind of ink might be "waterproof" enough to be used on flags that would go outside. anybody have any ideas?
10. after gorgeous days filled with sunshine, we are doing the nothwest grey thing now. i have to admit, i kind of like it. a day for sweaters. but i do hope the sun will come out...ahem...tomorrow.
+1. several people have signed up for the tea towel swap! if you want to join in, check out this post for details.
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Reader Comments (13)
I am very excited to see your shop, Liz! Your color and pattern mixing is so great!
I love the prayer flags, and with the shop opening on Tuesday, I can see that meeting in Seattle on Monday won't work. We will do it another time!
Have fun getting ready!
Gwen
I can't wait to see your shop either! Yippee. And thanks for the tip on the Banner Fairy--I may have to elicit her help as well. Looking forward to the swap. xo, T
Liz, about #9, you might try Pigma pens. They're what I use to draw and write labels for quilts that will be washed and they're quite water-resistant as long as you heat set the ink (just draw/write whatever you want and then use an iron to set the ink).
I think I found my last set at either Michael's or Hobby Lobby.
Yes Liz, Micron Pigma Pens are the thing. ALl quilters use them on the labels to document their quilts. THey are nonfading, non bleeding and the are waterproof. I have quilts that have been washed a zillion times and the lables still hold fast. THey come in all different tip sizes-from fine to brush and you should be able to fins them at Staples or an art or quilt store.
Can't wait to see your shop! I'm so excited!
Keeping Gram in my prayers...
xo... :)
Holding Jon's Gram close. I'm so excited for you with your little room on Etsy finally ready to open its door.
Great flags!
Great flags!
loving that writing fabric on your bag! best wishes with your store opening. xo, mindy
Your shop looks neato bandito!
Sending more wishes for health and recovery for Grams.
Sooo excited about your Grand Opening!
It is almost feeling like the Pacific Northwest again, isn't it? Although I must admit that I am looking forward to the 70 + degrees they are forcasting for later in the week.
Sending you lots of hugs this Monday!
Stopped by to check in with you today and found I'd totally missed the ode to "Roman Holiday." Isn't it a gem? Audrey Hepburn is truly a class act. It's been a long time since I indulged in a little old-fashioned movie watching; makes me want to get "Sabrina" or "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
your flags are lovely and inspirational, to say the least.
sending you lots of love.