three things: a street photo, a swap, a thank you
first, i am finally participating in self-portrait challenge after not taking part for weeks. jon took this photo of me at the fremont market this sunday. i am smiling at some awesome t-shirts (so many great handmade clothes for sale this time), not at the camera. he "got me" with this one so to speak. i love thinking about what all the people in this photo were doing with their day. what caught their eye, what brought them to the market, what they did for the rest of the day. this month's challenge is a hard one, but so interesting...
second, i am so excited to finally share with you what i received in the vintage button swap (hosted by sally). you all know me and my love of buttons...especially pink ones. my swap partner zenzhey was so great and, in her words, "pinked up" my package. it just made me so happy! thanks zen!
i already have some ideas for a few of the buttons. i love the pincushion and put it to use right away. i find i need one next to the sewing machine, on the ironing board (or bathroom counter as the case may be as i seem to iron there lately), and wherever i am cutting/pinning.
third, i want to say thank you to all of your for your kind comments about my prayer flags. some of you emailed and commented asking when they will be for sale. i hope to have my etsy shop open this month. if you are interested in anything i post prior to then or would like to discuss a special order, please just send me an email at waywardtulip at gmail dot com.
happy may to all of you!
self-portrait challenge, swaps
Reader Comments (10)
this picture of you is great! thanks for the smile to start my day...looks like you are having so much fun rummaging aroung (love that!) xo, mindy
MMMMM buttons! My fav thing!
What a fabulous package to receive! And some of those buttons will go so lovely with your fabric. I am sure I have already said this, but I adore the fabric that you pick out...so delicious.
Wonderful picture of you Liz. I love photographs that capture a person when they do not know they are being captured. It is truth.
xoxoxo
love, love love your prayer flags AND love, love, love the fremont sunday market!! haven't been in a while--thanks for the reminder...i think i know what i'm doing this Sunday!!
Hi Liz,
this is Gwen from AF, we were in a class together in 2006, and I was one of Kelly's roommates last year, too.
I am sorry that it has taken me so long to get in touch with you, and I have started a blog, too.
I love your blog and your prayer flags are TO DIE FOR!!
I had forgotten all about the Fremont Sunday market, too, and my hubby and I will have to go soon, too. I love it!
hope to hear from you!
Gwen
lovely pic!
Hi Liz,
I wasn't able to find an email address for you so here I am instead...a long overdue thank you for visiting my blog and leaving me kind wishes!
I see in your reading queue that you're planning to read Joan Didion's book. I'm on the last 50 pages...it's really terrific - I think you'll enjoy it.
Peace,
Edina
I just caught up on some of your previous posts. Good for you for being so brave and facing the elephant! can't wait to read more about it. and I also can't wait for your etsy store. THose flags are amazing!
I LOVE happy posts, sigh...thanks for sharing it. Your prayer flags are amazing--such a great take on them and the way you've put them together is just lovely. I think you'll have a hard time keeping your etsy stocked with these!
i love this photo of you and the setting, liz!
fab buttons!!
Vx