It's back to the daily routines around here. Quiet morning walks through the farm fields--with lots of sniffing. Feeling the first signs of fall in the cool, crisp breezes. Noticing the small changes around us as summer begins to fade--changing colors in the trees, shorter days...and apples!
It's nice being back.
This antique German linen table runner I made while visiting my parents, from the large bolt of linen I bought at the flea market in June. My mom soaked it for a long time in her special secret laundry soap solution-- until all the years of dirt were lifted. She then ran the linen through her electric mangle ten times in a row, until it was ironed to perfection. From the bolt I bought, I was able to make five table runners--one for each of my sisters, one for my parents...and one for me!
Mom and I had a great time sewing together this summer. She made the little wall-hanging below for my German neighbor, Tanja, who has what may possibly be the cutest baby in Germany.
She also made me these adorable placemats and matching napkins.
We made more stuff together...but I'll get to that in another post.
While I was gone, Mr. Lush found some more gnomes at the flea market. You can see them over by the window. He knows me too well.
A book-reading gnome?
With a mushroom? Aaaah, life is good.
Tex would like you to know he's settling-in to the daily routine again, himself.
His vacation in Atlanta was filled with many moments like this one:
It really took a lot out of him. Of course, while he was sleeping--he was most likely dreaming of this:
Whereas, I was dreaming of our upcoming family trip here:
It was a busy summer. More on our travels in my next post.
Wherever you are, I hope you, too, will find a patch of sunshine to nap in today.
XX E
where where where is the last shot from??? stunning.
Posted by: Monica | September 02, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Might that be an upcoming trip to Norway? That looks like a fjord to me.
Posted by: kmkat | September 02, 2010 at 04:37 PM
Best.gnome.ever.
Posted by: Eleanor | September 02, 2010 at 05:03 PM
If it wasn't all rainy and misty here that is exactly what I would do. Find a patch of sun to drowse in...
Posted by: Mary | September 02, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Beautiful quilts in the pictures.
Posted by: heather | September 02, 2010 at 07:57 PM
That looks very much like New Zealand....but I am sure it isnt.
What beautiful pictures!
Posted by: fifi | September 02, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Well, we have ourselves our very first drizzling after a WHOLE summer of sun, so I guess I'll soak in the raindrops (which by the way are already goin away...) instead.
The reading gnome is too cute.
Posted by: Paola | September 03, 2010 at 04:20 AM
Gnomes! With books!
We're going to Malaysia and Borneo soon and I am fighting a growing sense of dread as I try to book accomodation and have to explain over and over that we have 4 children and yes, they're all ours. Accomodation for 6 seems to be quite a niche market. I hope you're having better luck with your travel plans!!
Posted by: Amelia | September 03, 2010 at 06:02 AM
OMG...Thank goodness you are back...I missed you...!
Posted by: Liz | September 03, 2010 at 09:17 AM
What wonderful finds--the linen AND the gnomes. I'm in seventh heaven--all 3 boys in school all day for the first time in history. I may nap. I may drink tea. I may skip through the prairie. So. Many. Choices. So much freedom.
Posted by: green girl in wisconsin | September 03, 2010 at 10:36 AM
What a totally adorable photo of you and your Mom.
Posted by: Alysha in Seattle | September 03, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Gnome + book + mushroom=jealous. Can't help it. Love the runner, too.
Posted by: The Hausfrau | September 03, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Yay! You're back!! I've missed your funny and pix!! :)
I love the gnomes!! I think the fact that your husband was thinking of you while you were gone is the most charming part!! :)
Welcome home to you and Tex!!
Posted by: Laura | September 03, 2010 at 12:20 PM
What's up with nobody mentioning how adorable your mom is?? Stunning! And talented!
(Nice fjord action, too.)
Posted by: Lynn | September 03, 2010 at 09:35 PM
Such a cute gnome, and Tex...well you know I adore him. I worship Westies!
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | September 04, 2010 at 10:20 AM
You have a very nice blog. I love the pictures especially the last one. I lived in Germnay for about 2 years. It is beautiful!
:)
Posted by: moni | September 06, 2010 at 09:20 AM
Mr Lush went to the fleamarket without you? Isn't that like a betrayal?
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | September 08, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Where was the last picture taken? Tell me now or I'll throw pies at you.
No idea why I'll throw pies at you, it was the first thing that came into my head. Be thankful I didn't say spanners. Or cats.
Posted by: Limecat | September 11, 2010 at 07:22 PM