Is it Monday again?

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I'm
wrapping up an assortment of projects to clear my plate for August's
design marathon.  I hope time slows down a bit for the next two weeks. 
Elijah is starting junior high school and I'm – just – not – ready.  

LanternPillowA Perhaps waiting for my new to
birthday bike
arrive will do the trick.  I haven't been this excited about a
birthday present since I-can't-remember-when.  She's vanilla with pink
rims, a rattan basket & a wooden rack — my creamcycle cruiser. 
With a drink cup and bell — vrrink-vrrink.

LanternBasketT And guess whose birthday was just yesterday? Laura. Laura of Lantern Bloom. I am mesmerized by her new fabrics. The mill did such a fabulous job
recreating the moody depth of Laura's paintings;  it's hard to believe
these are flat, smooth fabrics. Stretch one print across a canvas and
it's instant wall art.

I'm so proud of her. Laura has developed
a unique painting style over the years. One of the last things we did
together before she moved away 4 years ago was experiment with textured
canvasses. Now she's a master of texture. Laura has a collection of art prints heading to Crate & Barrel and a rich, new collection of fabrics as well.

Wish
Laura a Happy Birthday, will you?  At a mere 2 weeks older, she paves
the birthday way for me each year.  I hear birthday sirens sound long
about July 26th, when it's time for Laura's slice of cake.  "Brace
yourself, Heather, here it comes."  I ordered my bike today, so bring
it on.

Watch for Laura's Lantern Bloom fabrics too — definitely
a collection to see in person.  You can even make out bits of canvas in
some of the prints.

29 Comments

  1. My wife Linda would love a bike like that too, basket, bell, and all ….she wants a 3 wheeeler though! Happy pre-birthday to you, and now I will head on over to wish Laura a wonderful birthday too!

  2. I got an aqua-blue beach cruiser for my birthday 2 years ago, and it’s still my favorite present of all. I love riding it in town and filling my bike basket with a fresh bouquet from the local road-side flower stop. So fun! I got cruisers for my girls too. Enjoy!
    Laura’s fabrics are gorgeous. I was following her booth during the quilt-market buzz. Can’t wait to get my hands on those beautiful prints!

  3. I love my bike too! I have an Electra – The Betty in black & pink. Complete with dice on the air valves, pink walls, pink & silver flames… I’ve been crying about a basket FOR-EVER!!! Someday… Enjoy!!

  4. H,
    The bike sounds fanastic. Can’t wait to see photos of it! And that sweet pillow?!? Bravo! I adore it!
    Wishing Laura a WONDERFUL birthday!

  5. Happy Birthday Heather and Laura! I LOVE that bike! That bike is so cute it needs it’s own hat and soundtrack!
    My birthday is Wednesday. Now I want a cute bike!

  6. Cute bike. I have one in blue. I attached a small basket to the back and have a cycle bell as well. Love the large seat, so comfy.

  7. and happy birthday to you! I love these LG fabrics, too, and am making a headboard and quilt set for my 21 year olds new apartment in York PA.
    “Have Gunn, will travel…”

  8. Very cute pillow! I have some wonderful pillows on my bed, but your one just the best! I like the colors you used for that. I always follow your blog to search a beautiful goods you are making! Thank you for the amazing work!

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