With all of the hub-bub of market I didn't get a chance to post before I left.....more than anything I wanted to say........ HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! To all of those mamma's out there I hope you had a great day!!!! We sure did....I had Mom and John over for breakfast for sourdough crepes. OH, they were so good! One of those cravings that just had to be full filled. I hadn't made them in ages - I don't know why so easy and so yummy!!
The girls on Mother's Day! I realize when I look at these images how much we all look alike.
Now onto market....it was a busy week! I think I am still recovering took and hour nap this afternoon.....it was not as busy as last spring but still the booth was busy. Amy and I were across from each other - we have too much fun having booths that close. We are going to request being close every spring....nothing but trouble and the busiest row around.....
Miss Carolyn and I in the booth on Sunday. There wasn't time to take photos on the other days... Sunday is one of those mellow days that we can take photos, chat with people and goof off.
My booth.....we try to keep it simple when we have to travel so far. We used canvas curtains, the back wall was painted and swatches of the entire collection were stitched onto the canvas. I would of loved to have wood walls but that is a whole other task......
I have to say I am a little disappointed in my Leica point and shot camera, the photos weren't nearly as good as I would of liked. I think I am just spoiled by my Cannon....ok, random, back to market.
My friend Amy......it is hard that we only get to see each other a couple times a year......someday that will change!
Diane and Mallory - two of Amy's wonderful girls that work in the studio.....
Since Sunday was so mellow we went to the roof of the convention center....beautiful....
Brandon Mabley - an extremely talented fabric designer and knitter....
Pittsburgh is a beautiful city, architecture mixing the modern and historic, the lines were amazing.
It was so nice to have Carolyn there....we have fun together and get along so well I couldn't ask for a better friend, rooommate and co-worker.....Love her!
Since the plane landed on Monday it has been catch up at the shop I am really looking forward to this weekend and a few days with the family. Ross and I are laying sod in our newly expanded back yard. We are so excited to get the yard going........ the vegetable garden, new grass, flowers, a sand box and best of all a fence to keep the deer out. I think we will live back there this summer. It is great to have some warm weather to get out and prepare the soil......although there will be no veggies in the ground until the snow is off Black Butte. Ross finished the sand box tonight and the girls are so excited to play in it......perfect while we lay the sod. He has been on a mission the last few weeks......putting up the fence, staining the deck, building the sand box.....I have an amazing husband. I haven't been so excited to work in the yard in years......Have a great weekend and where ever you are I hope that you are surrounded by sunshine and family.......
XOXOX
Valori
Wow, your booth looked amazing! Wish I could have been there. Have you seen Kathy's pictures of your booth on Pink Chalk Studio blog? The colors are wonderful! We have been doing yardwork too; it's been perfect for weeding with the rainy/sunny days alternating for the past week kor two. Have fun getting caught up, and take lots of naps! :)
Posted by: Bekhy | May 22, 2009 at 10:24 PM
That is a great picture of you and the girls with your mom! Gorgeous scenery there in your own backyard! Lucky! : ) I love the back wall of your booth too, that came out so nice! The wall of fabrics looks great! I am going to be working on the binding for our Sisters Quilt this weekend. It is HUGE so I am giving myself tons of time to get it all stitched on before we send it in for the show! Have fun in the yard, can't wait to see pictures of that too.
Posted by: Kim | May 23, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Hey Valori,
It was great to meet you at Market. I heard a LOT of wonderful comments about Del Hi over in the Westminster Wing. What a wonderful view from the roof! I didn't know that was up there!! Pittsburgh was definitely a more lovely city than I had imagined! Best wishes to you and Baby...
Posted by: Scott at BlueNickelStudios | May 23, 2009 at 06:56 PM
The booth looks amazing, we are having fun with the new patterns and fabric in the store. I can't wait to get the details about the shirts, I know a few people who will be wanting them. Have a great weekend! Enjoy!
Posted by: Melissa | May 24, 2009 at 02:20 PM
Glad you had a good time at market and saw all your friends again. So sad that life has become so busy that we do not have much time for friends. I have a standing arrangement with my friend - we meet every Saturday morning for tea, unless one of us is travelling for business or have a family commitment. Love your stall! As always your fabrics are fabulous!
Posted by: Pinktulipza | May 24, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Wow, your booth looks great. I can second your view on yard work...I like doing it. Being outside, nurturing plants, being creative--I absolutely love it this time of year.
My mom-in-law brought me a stack of fat quarters of your new fabric that she got on Friday at the shop. YUM!!
Posted by: Carmen | May 25, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Your pictures of Pittsburgh and "lines" are GREAT... do building lines translate into fabric lines? in val colors... thanks for your sight into market.
Posted by: Mimi | May 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Very nice picture of you with your Mom & girls! Thanks for the fun pictures from market. It looks like everyone had so mcuh fun!
Posted by: Sharon S | May 27, 2009 at 09:21 AM