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A Mini Vacation


This past week I was on a mini vacation sight seeing around town with a friend that was visiting. We strolled downtown, spent days on the beach and had meals seaside. I had a wonderful time!


In between all the sight seeing I found time to cut out a few new items and they are waiting in my studio to be transformed into purses and clutches. The two beautiful prints on the right are from Iman's collection of textiles and the Ikat on the left was hand-woven in India and is just gorgeous in different tones of blue. Also, a shipment of lovely faux suede arrived in chestnut brown, mustard yellow, deep ocean blue, fuchsia, taupe and lemon butter that I can not wait to start working with.


All this activity had Anni quite tired so she decided to spend most of her time napping. Full production in the studio is about to begin so I might have to wake up my little assistant. Usually some thread dangling from a spool does the trick. 


Comments

...your mini-vacation sounded wonderful, and the line-up of bags must be calling...wish I had a little assistant (am planning on adopting in a few months!).

You look relaxed and beautiful!
Yael said…
I am happy about your photo Elisa! You look as sweet, lovely and kind as I thought and was sure you are! Pretty too!

AND: this description is also good for Anni! :-)
Annuk said…
Oh that sounds like a wonderful mini-vacation!!! It's so great to have friends visiting and having a vacation with them, enjoying your place with a visitor's eyes!

More wonderful purses on their way!!! Can't wait to see them completed! And with such an adorable studio assistant, work is a real pleasure! :) Kiss sweet Anni for me!!!
xoxo
Dawn- Thank you! And I look forward to seeing your little assistant soon!

Yael- Thank you! Awwww, you are the sweetest.

Annuk- Yes, you see your town with new eyes! Anni thanks you for the kisses and sends some back to you and Zoe!
Your mini vacation sounds fabulous!

Your kitty is just adorable!
Esme said…
I just want to lay down with Anni and pet her. She is a doll.

Sounds like a fun mini-vacation-it is always fun to be a tourist at home. Those new materials are really nice.

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