I know things got kind of quiet around here again but lots has been happening. Of course lots of work but lots of great stuff too.
I’ve talked about the EAST Studio Tour that happens in Austin every Fall and how we never miss it. Every year it gets larger and it’s so wonderful and now there’s a WEST Studio Tour that will take place in the Spring. I thought it was a bit more spread out (required a lot of driving around – yuck) and harder to really feel the whole vibe but hopefully as it gets more established it’ll feel more cohesive. Still a great way to see lots of local art.
Last weekend we went to Fredericksburg for a quick visit and stayed at this wonderful B&B. Our cottage was the yellow one in the middle. We also took our bikes and got to ride around for a bit. I was a bit bummed out though because I found out a scrapbooking place I had visited before with a friend of mine is no longer in business.
And for my recent birthday look what I got. So excited to take pictures again.
So that’s a bit about what’s been going on with me. My posts will probably continue to be a hit or miss because I’ve just signed up to be part of the Austin Craft Riot Summer Show and as my shop has been a bit neglected that means I’ve got to start bookbinding like mad. It will be a bit of a craft riot in my home.
On a reading note, May was not a very good reading month. I only read three books, actually it could be four if I finish one this evening. I am getting close. And, I did have a DNF so not a very good reading month but as always I look forward to the possibilities of a new month.
Let me know if there’s a must-read book this Summer, or at least what will be a must-read for you.
My reading is worse than yours. Just a few semesters of school.
Glad to know that you had fun!
Good luck with the crafting.
It sounds like you have a lot going on. Have fun with your camera!
When is the summer show? I didn’t see anything about it on their website. Would love to see you there!
My reading has been a big fat mess due to a lot of end-of-school, graduation/high school things. If I could only freaking finish something! Ack. Now the kids are home and I’m not getting any quiet time at all. I’d tell you to run, not walk, to the nearest bookstore and buy Gone Girl. This is one you absolutely MUST read this summer. Trust me.
I think we stayed at that same spot in Fredericksburg, although I’m not positive. It was easily a dozen years ago, but I do remember we were in a little cottage with rocking chairs in front. Ours was pretty “Country” in style back then.
I’m not reading a lot either. Thank goodness for audio books. My biggest recommendations are:
The Homecoming of Samuel Lake by Jenny Wingfield (on audio)
Gone by Mo Hayder
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Hope you have a great summer and it’s not TOO hot!
BTW, very nice camera. You’ll have to let us know how you like it in a few month. I’m looking to get a smaller digital SLR sometime in the next few month. My Olympus is far too big too haul around.
That looks like a lovely trip Iliana! Enjoy your new camera 🙂
And good luck with your crafting. I’d say a must read for the summer might be The Good Father by Diane Chamberlain. I just recently read it and really enjoyed it.
Those cottages are so cute! And, so is the camera, actually. Have a great time with that. Like Les, I’ve thought about getting a slightly smaller camera to keep with me so I don’t have to haul the Nikon everywhere.
My reading has slacked off lately. Know the feeling. You’ve got a lot going on! I’m just having the summer blahs, I think. Need to take a mid-day reading siesta when it’s hot.
Sounds like you have been keeping pretty busy lately! May wasn’t a very good month of reading for me either (I only finished 4 books). But I’ve been in a moody kind of reading slump so that is mainly why. I hope that you will share some of the pictures you take with your new camera! Enjoy!
My reading’s been a bit slow too. I’ve been itching to learn something crafty and I think I’ll try scrapbooking – I need to do something with all our memory bits of paper etc!
Sounds like you have been having fun visiting artist studios (for inspiration) and those cottages you stayed at in Fredericksburg are so cute! You will love the Olympus Pen camera. We have the 1st generation version and it is the one I bring along when I don’t want to lug the heavy stuff! 🙂 Takes wonderful photos so I really look forward to seeing your adventures.
I am back on a reading kick. I am currently reading Everything Secret Thing by Emma Cole (aka Susanna Kearsley). Really enjoying it so far. I also just finished Juliet. Definitely a light read but I love the tie and story of Romeo & Juliet. Not sure what is next. Been looking at Wolf Hall and I still have a few TBR piled on the bookshelf.