Once my sea container arrives, I’ll be hard at work really settling in. Though the house is quite nice right now, it’s not “mine” (which I realize is relative as we’re renting). One of my favorite ways to make a house more personal is with art. I’ve got some favorite pieces coming by sea, but […]
California-based printer/designer Heather Mitchell is a repository of all things letterpress. Her business, Just Vandy, turns out meticulously crafted paper goods*, and for those of you who are eager to learn more about letterpress and its printers/teachers/designers, don’t miss Heather’s beautiful book, The Vandercook 100. A compendium of 100 artists who use Vandercook presses, the […]
We’re here; the suitcases are unpacked + I’m starting to acclimate to London living. Thankfully, the weather has been spectacular thus far. Am freaking out a bit about where all of my American “stuff” is going to go once the air and sea shipments arrive, but as we’ll deal with that later. For now, how […]
This week is crazy with a capital C (and exclamation point!) but I can’t wait until Friday morning, when I’m finally in London. One of my first stops is going to be at The School of Life. Long a fan of their class offerings (and their most excellent, thoughtful blog), I’m eager to check out […]
Moving to London (and the requisite downsizing) has necessitated a total reassessment of our possessions. Some items were donated, many items are going to storage (which I’m well aware, is the equivalent of kicking the can down the road), but there are certain items that I can’t imagine being without. Souvenirs of the States, if […]
