Yes, please!!! I would like a bit of sunshine, merci!! After a shaky start, I can now honestly say that I love living in Belgium....but, I do find myself missing the sun a bit. It rains here, alot.
On a more sunshiny kind of note, Dolce is finally arriving in stores. It was supposed to arrive in November but hey, better late then never.
Just wanted to say thanks to the stores who emailed me to let me know they had it. Here are some of the fab shops where you can find it: ***to other shop owners who've received their order of Dolce, please let me know you have it and I'll revise this post and add your link.***
http://www.fatquartershop.com/
Pink Chalk Fabrics (kathy is having a giveaway of my fabric and a great book right now as well)
Sweet Baby Jamie (Jamie, the link to your shop didn't work, email me and I'll put up your link)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewlovefabrics?section_id=5501934
To find Dolce locally, call your local shop or go to www.freespiritfabric.com to find a shop that carries it near you.
Wishing you sunshine and lots of it!!
love,
t
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I've lived in Vienna for 2.5 years now. Each winter I hold my breath and wonder if the sun disappeared for good. When it comes back in the spring, it is such a glorius feeling. Good blessings on your continued aculturation (sp?).
Posted by: amandah | December 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Good to hear you are getting settled in. And I hope you'll get used to the rain. I guess Belgium is not less or more rainy than The Netherlands (where I'm from), so it's something your probably will have to live with a lot. On the positive side: Belgium is beautiful. Even in the rain!
Posted by: karin | December 10, 2009 at 12:01 PM
I just read Kathy's (pink chalk)blog post with all the lovely Dolce photos! I just love it! I was thinking it would have to be a present to myself in the New Year, but maybe it will have to be for Christmas instead!
Posted by: Georgia | December 10, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Oh my gosh! Those shoes are so beautiful! I can only imagine that Belgium is bliss! Do you speak Dutch? I live in Utah, but believe me I know about not having sunshine. In the winter, Jan-Mar, sometimes we will go weeks without seeing the sun. We have an "inversion" and the smog and muck is so thick it just hangs over us forever. Its hard to not get that S-A-D (seasonal affective disorder) thing.
Posted by: Sunni Standing | December 11, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Hi, I really love your blog and your fabrics are wonderful. We lived in Wales for five years, a very rainy place. You actually do get used to it. Belgium is so lovely though. Have you been to Bruges yet? Even in the rain it's breathtaking. Thanks for your blog! You're an inspiration.
Posted by: Lynne McDiarmid | December 14, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Hello,
These wooden shoes look very familiar.
My husband was born in the Netherlands and we live in the USA. He still wears wooden shoes as he runs outside to do errands in the yard. I love your fabric and just finished a beautiful quilt with your "Barefoot Roses" line. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
Beverly
Posted by: Beverly | December 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM
I lived in Belgium for the summer back when I was 21 yrs old. I learned a lot about how all cultures differ. I would love to go back again!
Also, such a pretty table for me to see on a foggy day here in California :)
Posted by: Katie Trott | December 28, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Such a beautiful collection! So sad that I'm based in Canada and we get it even later than US stores but it will be here soon at http://www.pinkpandafabrics.com
Can't wait to see it in person -- I am already in love with the pics I see!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 08, 2010 at 03:31 PM
There are more of these shoes in Netherlands but its with cheese and stuff.
Posted by: Canon Digital Cameras | January 15, 2010 at 07:02 PM
The shoes are cute reminds me of the time I was in Europe, it still to this day my greatest adventure ever.
Posted by: Gift Registry | January 17, 2010 at 04:17 AM
love your Dutch shoes...I posted pictures of mine at christmas, they always make me happy! (http://auntspicy.blogspot.com/2009/12/saint-nikolaus-day-2009.html)
Posted by: Aunt Spicy | February 28, 2010 at 05:49 PM
i love this shot, and i am so glad you are feeling more at home!!
Posted by: katie | March 10, 2010 at 10:21 AM
I love the fabric on your table. Is that one of your designs? What collection?
Posted by: Quinne | March 18, 2010 at 08:56 PM
I love that pair of shoes. Not to mention my favorite color is yellow.
Posted by: Decorative moldings | April 30, 2010 at 12:53 AM
That is the cutest pair of shoes ever. What a beautiful site you have. I'm so glad you are happily living in Belgium.
Posted by: diving Boracay | May 26, 2010 at 01:11 AM
I am a Belgian living in America and really miss home. Mostly just my family. The weather I can do with out. But I do miss riding my bike everywhere. One day if I am blessed enough maybe I can go home. Then again.... What would I do without my family here? I love your blog and your fabrics. Wishing you all the best.
Posted by: Daphne | May 26, 2010 at 09:04 AM
muck is so thick it just hangs over us forever. Its hard to not get that S-A-D (seasonal affective disorder) thing.
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