This is just a quick post today to let you know that I'm still here. I haven't really been in much of a position to blog during our overseas move. The husband, the kitty and I have all made it safely to Monterey, California and are trying to settle in as much as we can to our new house. All of our furniture (including the entirety of my studio) is half way across the ocean somewhere on it's way here so right now we just have our luggage, an air mattress, and my computer.
So far things are good and I'm really liking California, and especially loving how friendly and helpful most Americans are. It's a pretty surprising difference to Norway where (at least in my experience) Norwegians were mostly polite, but usually very reserved and often quite self-occupied.
The tough part about moving so far has just been the strange, transient life of living out of hotels and mostly empty houses, waiting for all of the things that make a house feel like a home to arrive.
Last weekend we found an amazing antique mall in Salinas, CA (a.k.a. gang land) and stumbled across the most amazing 1940's Duncan Phyfe table and chairs for our dining area. It will be delivered this week and I'll post pictures. In the meantime, the table is similar to the one below.
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| image courtesy of RossAuction.com |
An-who, I'm still around, just not in much of a position to provide you with any meaningful, useful or interesting blog posts. I hope to resume full-time blogging at the beginning of September. On that note, A Few Threads Loose will also have some more sponsorship spots open for very low prices so if you're looking to advertise your blog or business, drop me an email! (afewthreadsloose at gmail.com).
Have a happy rest of the summer!
Glad to hear you made it safely! I was just in Monterey this past week (Monday and Tuesday). Took a road trip up the Coast :) I seriously miss the weather there as Southern California is all hot and humid.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful set! I like the rounded corners cause I'm always bumping into things. :)
Wow, Kris, small world! Drop me a line next time you're in town and we can grab a coffee!
DeleteSounds awesome!
DeleteIf you are ever looking for a good place for a nature walk, Point Lobos in Carmel (just south of Monterey) is the BEST! It's on the list of "Must Go Back To".
Oh the joys of moving! We moved into a new house in April (nothing like your moving ordeal) but we are still trying to make things feel like home. I did just finish making your 3007 Blouse Drapee this past weekend!! I used a very light weight knit lace and it turned out gorgeous! I will send you some pictures soon, I used it in a photo shoot :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your move! I hope it starts to feel like home soon. There's nothing like sewing in a new space to break it in :)
DeleteI would love to see photos of your blouse! It's one of my favorite patterns and seeing pictures is always the highlight of what I do!
"gang land" LOL! Not really a funny situation there, but it didn't take you long to properly peg the place. I'm from Watsonville/Santa Cruz area but just moved to Texas this summer. I feel you on the weirdness of moving--we were at a Residence Inn for a week, then on an air mattress at an apartment for a few nights before our stuff was delivered. Hope you get settled in soon and start feeling at home. Monterey isn't a bad place to land ;)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to America! I'm so glad you made it here safe and sound. Get settled and don't worry about blogging. We'll be here when you get back!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to America! I'm so glad you made it here safe and sound. Get settled and don't worry about blogging. We'll be here when you get back!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous! Monterey was a favorite vacation spot when we lived in CA. Hope you enjoy it there when you get settled!
ReplyDeleteHi there! Just wanted to say a quick hello, and I've finally started "following" you...hmmm, sounds kinda stalker-creepy, no? *lol*
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, doll!
Duh on me, it's Mugsy from Canada pestering you, BTW...sheesh, I've got a mind like a sieve sometimes, I swear! ;)
DeleteWe only live a couple of hours away from each other! I live near San Luis Obispo. :)
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