I didn’t visit the Knitting and Stitching show today, in the end (I did go Friday afternoon, though). I spent the morning figuring out how to squeeze big piles of belongings into small suitcases and shuffled my studio around a bit. It’s turning back into the bedroom it’s really meant to be. The change in furniture has brought with it that sense of peace and stilliness that often seems to come with a simple bit of redecoration.
Up until a couple of weeks ago, my studio had been filled with half-packed boxes and clutter. The semblance of order is well appreciated now, and I can enjoy the beautiful light in here once again.
The Knitting and Stitching show amazed and overwhelmed me last year, but it was so disappointingly similar this time that I wasn’t filled with the same awe. That, coupled with the fact that I really (REALLY) don’t need extra bulk to pack away, meant that I didn’t come away with much. A few fat quarters of dupion silk and the lovely little bag/basket above. It was made by these ladies. Their aesthetic is great; I would have loved to buy more if it weren’t for the pesky upcoming move.
I’ve been listening to the Prairie Home Companion today, in honour of said pesky move. I waiver between excitement and disappointment, as is expected. Excited about new adventures; disappointed to be leaving the things I really do love, the places and activites I’ve defined myself by for the last couple of years.
But as if living in London hasn’t already done enough for me, it’s even made me appreciate Minnesota (for the first time?). Not just the general convenience that is America (need a widget? Target has forty-five different kinds, and it’s just down the street.), but Minnesota itself. The lakes, the theatres, the state fair, etc. The unique character that almost makes up for the lack of Doctor Who and tea cakes.
Target helps too.
I miss Minnesota all the time. Trees, parks, lakes, movies at the Uptown Theater, coffee at Common Grounds, apple orchards, cross-country skiing, ice skating, not being the only blond person in the room… all that good stuff. I’m heading back to MN next weekend to visit my mom, who has been in the hospital.
Good luck with the move.
have you listened to the Prairie Home soundtrack from the movie? It’s SO completely awesome, me and z listened to it non-stop the first couple of weeks we had it. I do love widgets from Target though, especially all the crap I don’t and won’t ever need from the dollar aisle.
Yes, Target makes everything better. It’s one thing that I miss – especially around 10 pm when you decide you really, really need some cute wrapping paper, a card, some caramel Ghiradeli’s candy and a new, not too expenxive container for your desk, RIGHT NOW (no time to shop like late at night!) No other country seems to offer this luxury! Good luck with your move and new adventures!
Never fear, Doctor Who is available on the scifi cable channel! Of course, it’s probably a season or two behind, but still
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Good luck with the move. I know how you feel. I lived in Washington DC for a few years and decided to move back home to California. It was bittersweet leaving all the things I loved about the east coast, but looking forward to being back in familiar territory with family and friends.
Netflix and the aforementioned SciFi channel will keep Dr. Who coming to your living room. I’ve been watching the “new” episodes (actually last season’s) with a friend who has SciFi and TiVO and older ones at home on NetFlix. I love the new show and I positively ADORE the first Doctor and the original opening sequence. It is so mod, so 60s, so superfantastic. Ahhhhh…..
Good luck on your move to Minnesota. I am a MN girl myself…now living in Michigan. Hope that your transition is a smooth one…and enjoy Target!
By the way, I found your blog and just love it. I am glad to hear that you also have a hard time having just one style that you gravitate toward…so I am not the only one! Yay! I am planning on checking in on you often.