Escaping...

I have escaped to the mountains. Left my children and man behind in the everyday chaos. I packed my computer, my camera and photo shoot equipment. My Tilda yarn, some pattern projects and cozy pants and socks. I also packed a swimsuit. Just in case I actually need to take a break and stretch out my body a little bit.

I've come here to work. Without distraction. You see, I find it hard to work from home. Even if I have a studio, it is open for the public family, including cats. It's a highway for the downstairs toilet... And that toilet is visited often. I can close the door, but still all those house chores behind that door seem to call out for me. "Wash me! Fold me! Clean me! Pick me up! Tidy me!" Constantly.

So here I am. I had butterflies in my belly when leaving last night. I wasn't sure how it would be. Will I get anything done or totally freeze up by the fact that I'm all alone? Because as a 24/7 mother, first of all, it feels weird to leave all the responsibilities behind and do something important for myself. But I need this. This is the only way.

I'm building an online shop. I'm excited. The graphic designer in me is awakened. I'm loving it. I'm learning a new software. It is taking time. I've been fiddling at home for a couple of weeks now and finally I'm finding a platform that I like. So now it needs to take form. Heads down and hard work is the best way. No distraction.

I had planned to watch a movie, fire up the fireplace and cuddle up last night. Make a plan for what I need to accomplish during my 48 hours away. But the minute I plugged in the computer all those plans were forgotten and I threw myself straight into work. 5 hours later I checked the clock... 2.00am, really???

Time flies when being creative. Time flies when having fun. Time flies when growing knowledge. Time flies when loving what you do. I'm on it. I can do this! But most of all, I want to do this. For me and My Rose Valley. And for everyone who visits my happy place in Cyber world.

Kärlek
Annette

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I love Tilda yarn!

I'm packing up some Tilda yarn for a customer. She loves brights. She is making a Maybelle blanket just like me. Just much much bigger. We will meet and she will pick and choose from these divine colors. And then I will teach her how to join the Maybelle Squares. Crochet Class and Yarn Shop in one. On the road. On my way. Today will be a bright and cheerful day. I can feel it all the way down to my toes. :)

PS. Soon I will open my own E-shop! Stay tuned, it is going to look smashing and be so much easier to purchase my lovely Tilda yarn and other yarns as well. An E-shop with Shopping cart, Check out and alternative ways of payment. So excited!!! Until then you can purchase directly from me via my Yarn Shop here on the blog and with PayPal. Welcome.

Kärlek
Annette

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A crafty meeting in the Alps

A table from a crafty meet up where knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn and chitter chatter had the center of attention. Nothing beats to meet up with like minded people who just "gets it" if you know what I mean. We talk yarn, we talk Instagram, we talk patterns, we talk blogging, we talk crafty tools and we oh and ah over fabulous creations and share our makes with each other. We laugh. We enjoy delicious food (Thank you so much Julie!!!) and we drink a large amount of tea and water... We are snuggled up on sofas with needles in hands, but to be honest we don't get much work done. We just chat, and chat, and chat, and chat, and chat... Until we suddenly realize I need to go. And once again I think one day is not enough. I need a week of this. Or at least three days. Crafty get-togethers are the best.

Big thank you for a wonderful time @winterbeachbymab, Made With Loops, Julie and Jackie. Until next time - Au Revoir!

Kärlek
Annette

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