Le Papillon, bon idees, et Chez Panisse
Bonjour Mes Amis! What's with Le Francais you say? Well recent serendipitous events have converged in very French way, bringing out my inner Francophile. Here you have Le Papillon, my most recent scarf, which lately has been my le addiction:
You can't really see the butterfly, but she is there. Said scarf is now listed in le shoppe.
I've mentioned it before, and i'll say it again, Marie Claire idees is a wonder to behold.
It's my absolute favorite craft magazine, and I've recently allowed my subscription to run out, because I enjoy the excitement of visiting the newstand, buying it, and sitting in le cafe with a cup o' joe, visions of craft projects dancing in my head. I know, i need to get out more often. And I will I declare. Ok, I am just giddy with excitement, we are going to California! A friend of ours is getting married in Sacramento, and we are flying and staying in San Francisco for 4 days, i can hardly contain my excitement. I know 4 days is too short but since this is our first time away from l'enfant, I didn't want to push it. And truly, I am not lacking a measure of ambivalence. I will miss and worry about her! But Jeff and I really need this trip away by ourselves. It's been 6 years good grief. I have 2 things there that I must do. First, i want to go to a Japanese bookstore and have my fill of looking and no doubt buying some craft books, we don't have any around here, and I have to order them all online, I would love to just browse to my hearts content. Secondly, and I don't have a life list, but if I did this would be under the category of PLACES i NEED TO EAT AT BEFORE i DIE. I'm going to Chez Panisse, of the legendary Alice Waters. In the 1960's she was a foremost advocate of local, seasonal, sustainable agriculture in Berkley.
Excuse moi, I must now go make le reservation, avoir.
EDIT: For you Les Miserables that cannot get your hands on a copy of Idees, I will be having a give-a-way, just leave a comment by Friday PM, and I'll randomly pick a post and the winner will be sent the most recent!
It sounds like a wonderful trip.
I've found that when we leave the boys for a few days (jeez, I can't even remember the last time) I worry more about missing them and worrying about them before the trip than I actually do during the trip. If that makes any sense.
Bon Voyage!
Posted by: rohanknitter | October 16, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Tres bien post, tres chic et ooo-la la what a scarf!
Posted by: Meg Jewell | October 16, 2007 at 09:16 AM
the scarf. love it. that craft mag. love it. I am going to get a copy, I have never seen it and I can tell I am missing out! I know what you mean about going and buying the copy off the news stand. I do the same. Maybe it is a mommy thing.
Have a great trip, I think you will have a blast!
Posted by: katie | October 16, 2007 at 10:21 AM
First, Gorgeous Scarf. Second, I'd like to extend an early welcome to Sacramento...where I'm a stay at home mamma who crafts.
Funny, San Francisco is our getaway place too..but for us it's a bit closer. Is it crazy that I live here and have never been to Chez Panisse? Although, I do have the cookbook. Have a divine time!
Avoir.
Posted by: Amanda | October 16, 2007 at 11:18 AM
Tres bien! Marie Claire Idees is that good, eh? I've never seen one in person.
Posted by: beki | October 16, 2007 at 11:20 AM
I miss SF. Seriously,, it's been too long. Say hi to the sea lions.
Posted by: Jen | October 16, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Your trip sounds wonderful! Take lots of pics so we can sate our wanderlust. :-)
Posted by: Mymsie | October 16, 2007 at 12:31 PM
Mon dieu! Well, that's just an embarrassment of riches: a new M.C. Idees, a trip to SF, *and* the prospect of eating at Chez Panisse. Sacre bleu! [I think I'm out of French exclamations now.] Very exciting stuff; I can't wait to hear a full report. :)
Posted by: meg | October 16, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Lucky girl! Have fun and bring home lots of goodies!
Posted by: Mona | October 16, 2007 at 01:11 PM
I love the scarf (and the other ones you've been making). So much inspiration! Also, that magazine looks amazing. I'm going to have to seek it out!
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 16, 2007 at 01:13 PM
Wowzers, you're coming out my way! I heart Chez Panisse, too, mademoiselle! :)) It's in my old back yard! :) I need to go, too! A MUST! Love the scarf! You should make yourself one to adore you own neck on your trip out West! It's getting chilly here, too! I just got back from the Napa Valley and let me tell you about abundant fall colours!
Posted by: Laurie | October 16, 2007 at 01:20 PM
The scarf is gorgeous :) Hope you enjoy your trip
Posted by: Queen Bee | October 16, 2007 at 02:50 PM
Ooooo la la! Le belle Papillon! C'est magnifique! And thus I exhaust nearly all of my French, save the ballet-related terms. LOL!
Posted by: Mary | October 16, 2007 at 04:35 PM
Me! Me! Me! I NEED a beautiful craft magazine. I knew when I moved to the boonies I would have to make some sacrafices. But when I went to an arts and crafts fair last weekend and the most interesting things for sale were Redneck Windchimes made out of Coke cans, and a PVC blowpipe for shooting mini marshmallows for the dog to chase, I realized I may have moved too far out! I need some beauty and creativity in my life!! And a bookstore in which to drool on the craft books. A shameless plea, I know...forgive me!
Posted by: LisaAlso | October 16, 2007 at 04:37 PM
love your stuff...have a great time in San Fran!
avoir
Posted by: hollie | October 16, 2007 at 05:01 PM
A giveaway of Idees!! I'm TOTALLY up for it!!!!
Enjoy your trip, time away together from 'real life' is so nice!!
Posted by: Steph | October 16, 2007 at 06:08 PM
Have a great time in SF. As a local just an FYI, Kinokuniya book store in the Japantown mall is being renovated. It's still open, but on two different floors. The craft books are harder to browse due to space limitations. Only the spins are showing.
Posted by: Lynn | October 16, 2007 at 08:35 PM
As always, I love your stuff. I'd love a copy of a magazine.
Posted by: Rachel | October 16, 2007 at 08:49 PM
oh la la...I love that scarf! And I adore San Francisco. Wishing you a very happy getaway!
Posted by: Bethany | October 16, 2007 at 09:27 PM
I've never heard of that magazine. It looks awesome!
Posted by: Thien-Kim | October 17, 2007 at 12:02 AM
I had to come out of lurking--I have never been able to find a copy of Marie Claire Idees, so it would be great to get my hands on one!
Tres chic scarf (just like everything on this blog)!
Posted by: Chandra | October 17, 2007 at 06:00 AM
How wonderful for you to get time alone on vacation with your hubby, I still haven't managed to pull that one off yet, it's been almost 7 years for me....hopefully soon, I'm ready! Have fun on your trip!
Posted by: sarahk | October 17, 2007 at 06:13 AM
love, love, love your stuff and mesh of patterns!! enjoy your trip!!
Posted by: MegK | October 17, 2007 at 06:50 AM
love your blog and your gorgeous bags
love to go to california done florida and new york so far
bon voyage
Posted by: lorraine scott | October 17, 2007 at 06:56 AM
Oh, I adore that magazine. It seems to be elusive around here though! Have a great trip!
Posted by: Katie | October 17, 2007 at 08:54 AM