Las vacaciones se disfrutan desde el momento en que se empiezan a preparar..... y yo he empezado a disfrutarlas ya poniendo a punto las labores que quiero llevarme.........Pero , aunque parezca increíble , no tengo
un bolso apropiado para ello.... que sea cómodo de llevar , no demasiado grande y que no se estropee cuando lo deje a mis pies, en el coche, mientras vamos de viaje. Nada de estilos rebuscados, algo práctico y ya está.
Por eso escogí este tejido de tapicería que compré hace mucho en Lienzo de los Gazules y con el que hice un cojín con un corazón bordado hace ya bastante tiempo.
Mira por donde he descubierto que es un
tejido impreso a mano ¡¡¡ohhh!!!
He combinado esta tela con lienzo y otra más de de patch.
Aprovechando que tengo unos sellos nuevos de scrap con palabras en francés sobre las labores, los he impreso y después de desgarrar los pequeños trocitos los he cosido sobre la parte delantera del bolso.
Un poquito más de cerca ...... Os preguntaréis que son esas cosas redondas bordadas y a las que he colocado un fondo te tela granate...... son posavasos antiguos bordados a mano en lino que llegaron en una compra en ebay junto con otros tapetes del mismo estilo.
Todos estos pequeños " mensajes " están cosido a propósitos con varias pasadas a la máquina.
Así ha quedado
la parte posterior. También le he cosido una pequeño trocito de tela de lienzo en una esquina.
Dentro utilicé de forro la misma tela que para las " etiquetas ". Nada de bolsillos.
Todo bien libre para meter luego otras bolsitas donde vayan las labores.
Como tuve la suerte de que me sobrara tela,
hice un par de bolsitas para guardar dentro el trabajo.
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¿Verdad que se va animando una con todo preparadito ?
Los lazos los he sacado por fuera y así resulta un poco más " mono ".
Ahora sólo me queda meter las cosas dentro y empezar a preparar las maletas.
Pero no, aún no me despido . Haré algún articulillo más antes del descanso.
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After seeing photos of Wijlre Castle in the Netherlands, I'm going to have to add a castle to my dream list of homes. The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful and very inspiring! The owners are avid art collectors and I'm sure it's no coincidence that they made their home 12 miles outside of Maastricht, the site of the leading art and antiques fair TEFAF. The gardens incorporate many modern and contemporary sculptures and the couple have also built a gallery on the property where they hold exhibitions. Sounds like a dream life to go with a dream home!
If it turns out to be sunny this weekend, I will be baking myself to a golden glow in order to build up my tan again. But just in case it rains for the 30th day in a row, my alternate plan is to see Cheri at the Paris Theatre. I have a weakness for period pieces and one set in 1920's Paris is right up my alley. It reminds me of a more modern version of Dangerous Liasons probably because it also stars Michelle Pfieffer and shares the same director, Stephen Frears. He previously directed, The Queen and Mrs. Henderson Presents, two of my favorite films. Cheri seems to be getting mixed reviews but sometimes beautiful interiors and great clothes trump all. Kind of like real life! Bon Weekend!
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I saw this Samuel Weekender bag from Club Monaco on Vogue's Most Wanted feature today and thought it looked a little familiar. It has a similar style to the Hermes Plume bag but costs a couple thousand dollars less. If you buy it, you can use the money you saved on a trip to Paris! Bon voyage!
I can't help but think how cute and chic bicycle riders look in New York and Europe. It makes me want to buy a bike but since I live uptown where the traffic is heavier, I'd probably be flattened by a bus or a cab the minute I took off! I'll leave the pedaling to others but will continue to admire their ensembles. Just hope their pant legs don't get caught in the chain!
Wonder how she keeps her hat on!
Love how her dress matches her bike!
Tres chic!
Famke Janssen talks on the phone while cycling!
This girl is beyond chic! Love the wicker basket!
Fashion designer Lela Rose has a custom made tricycle to carry her kids...and dog!
Funny how all the girls wear short dresses while biking!
Only in Italy would a man smoke while riding his bike...and wearing a suit!
Bicycling makes you happy! 
Even the dog blanket matches his pants!
I wonder if New York will ever initiate a "bicycle transit system" like the Velib in Paris!
Jessica Alba looks chic...and pouty riding a Velib bike in Paris!
If you looking for a chicer bike in Paris, you can stay at Hotel Le Meurice who will provide you with jaunty little ride. Although at their rates, it would be cheaper just to buy your own bicycle!
Even German riders look chic standing next to their bikes!
Of course Blair would have a cute bike!
Sarah Michelle Gellar was even photographed with a cute pink bicycle for Self magazine!
Ellen Page looks very Parisian in her black dress and bike!
If you do decide to buy a bicycle, you want want to make sure it matches your apartment like Chloe Sevigney's since that is likely where you will have to store it! Oh, and make sure you always wear a helmet! Happy cycling!
