Haven't sewn in weeks. In fact, I haven't even turned on the light in the sewing room in weeks. Sigh. But I did present a paper at my third conference! It was held at the University of Toronto so I did get to go to the Bata Shoe Museum for the first time too. The ROM didn't have an exhibit I was dying to see, so next time. Overall, I liked the ( Read more... )

I've started doing a little blogging on my website. Until I can do a full write-up here, where I can write emotively, you can read the summary of my trip to London here: http://www.lisavandenberghe.com/?p=123

It has been so nice to slip on flats and go for a walk with my dog. Today I stopped to take pictures and smell the blossoms on an apple tree we found. So lovely!

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I have too many major UFO projects keeping me from fun new pretties!! :( Currently trying to finish a doublet that was started for my son before we moved to Paris in 2008. Of course it won't fit him once it's done, but it might fit my husband and if not, well then, another item for my Etsy shop.

I'm also working on refitting and trimming my ( Read more... )

I'm almost finished with the commissioned dresses, so I've started daydreaming in earnest about what my next major project will be ( Read more... )

OOOOOOOO!! I saw this poster on a bus stop shelter in my neighborhood. My french is not fluent (yet) but I think I am going to have to go see this movie anyway.


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I meant to post this a couple days ago, but I have been consumed with my pending move. I have to make an unfurnished apartment livable for a family of four with a 10 day window for deliveries! I spent my whole evening on the IKEA website making my shopping list, but I have some leads on used furniture and electronics, so I'm trying to balance it ( Read more... )