The ironing board in my studio piled up with fabric for the spring/summer line and neglected camellias from yesterday’s photo-shoot.
This week has felt like a “moment”… passing with far more speed than I expected. Why is that? All I know is that I when I logged onto this blog today, I was a bit shocked at how long it’s been since I last posted. And that seems to happen more and more lately.
So, what have you been up to? As you can see from the photo above, I’m attempting to ramp up for the Spring/Summer line. It’s going slower than I expected. (Sensing  a trend yet?) Of course, I compound matters when I decide last minute (today!) to add a Liberty of London line. Oh. My. For those of you who aren’t addicted to fabric, Liberty is a feast for the eyes and a big old drain on the pocket book. But, they just screamed “Mireio” and honestly, if Target can do it, so can I. Right?
Anyhow, I ordered yet more fabric this morning with the help of IZ (you have no idea how hard it is to choose!!), which means the shop update will be a bit prolonged. Not what I expected, but I’m learning to adapt my rhythms to this ever so cranky muse of mine. She’s a handful, people. I think she might need medication. Just sayin’.
Speaking of expectations, I posted a link on facebook  I think is worth reading. It’s a piece called “Who’s in Your Tribe?” I have a lot to say about it, and I might get around to doing that. But in the meantime, I’ll let you all get caught up with it. As I left in the comments, this essay explicates a feeling I’ve been carrying around for some time. Now I have words. I love it when other people, completely unknown to me, sum up my feelings on things. That probably makes me lazy, but I’d like to think of it as a jumping off point. A place to begin talking about something that has increasingly been on mind—especially in terms of my experience of living in this town (OH LORD!) as well as this phenomenon we call blogging. So go read, ok? And then maybe we can all talk about it!
Speaking of the internets and people in your tribe, the ever lovely Katie brought a wonderful new life into the world today. His name is Gideon James Mulder and from just the one photo I’ve seen, he’s already a heart-breaker! He’s to be called “Gus”, which is ever so sweet and clever and makes me smile. So, welcome to the world, baby boy. You are LOVED bunches, you have no idea.
This seems like a good place to stop. For today, at least. I think I’ll try to come back tomorrow. I want to tell you about more moments—more tribe theory, more joy, and how bribery is a perfectly appropriate parenting method.
Bribery? I’ve done some of that,but tried to call it differently. (incentives, earnings, etc…) I’m off to read the article and see what I think. You sound BUSY!!
You know, dear, I actually refer to certain people as being “part of my tribe” and that article sums up a great deal of things that I myself have been meaning to say. The fact that you posted a link to it is EXACTLY why you are part of mine. (Plus, you get my jokes and I take epic amounts of time to pick out fabric….) 😀
i love this photo, i think it should be for sale in your shop. its beautiful!
i am totally excited to see what you do with the LOL fabrics. i saw what they have at target, got a sneak peek today, and i’m holding in my hand some of your work…a beautiful handmade sachet.
can i just say…your work is 100 x better than anything mass produced at target.
you go girl…this is your year, i just feel it!
There is no doubt that Target (how DO I spell that so it sounds French?) can’t hold a candle to Mireio. Your things are so lovely!
Thanks too for that excellent link on Tribes. Sure makes one ponder a bit. I’ve been staying away from most tribes as of late… ours is enough for me. 😀
I love everybody (my religious upbringing kind of forces me into that position), but I don’t like everybody. In fact, much like the author of the linked-to article, I connect well with very few people. And honestly, I think most of us are like that. I like IZ’s comment above…”ours is good enough for me.” I often come home to Barry and ask, “When’s it going to be just you and me?” after a day of interactions with people who I just don’t get. How nice to have our own little happy tribes.
I just went and read “Who’s In Your Tribe?” and I am REALLY liking that whole concept. I think it just lifted some weight off my shoulders…so thank you for that. I am excited to see what creativity you come up with for the Spring…did you know that Target is also hosting Jean Paul Gaultier? Yes indeedy…however, most of the things I like I can’t get on line and the rest? Are not up here in this tiny town. Drat.