packing up, heading out

I spent a bit of time in my studio tidying up and playing with my camera yesterday. Even though my work time has been only occasional this month, I still spend at least a few minutes here at the end of the day - writing a blog post, straightening, staring at fabric (no, really), or checking in on the works-in-progress piles that aren't making much progress. No worries - the season will change soon, and I'll be cozied up in there getting lots done. For now, though, there are beaches to visit, and woods to play in.

Which is just what we're going to do for the next week. We'll be in the woods, by the campfire, and in the boat as much as we can. The kids have been counting down the days till this vacation for so long, and I'm right there with them (they packed their bags last Monday). Last night, I gathered my embroidery suitcase (still as jumbled as ever, it's just moved to a bigger case!), and pile of books - and have every intention of abandoning them if that's the way things go. Though, I do think a little embroidery at the end of the dock sounds quite nice. Or a book in the hammock. Oh, I can't wait.

I'll be back in this space on the 20th. Be well, friends!

Comments

[Julia]

have a wonderful time. sounds like a lovely and blissful plan!

[Grace]

Oh, have a great time! Love your photos!

[mav]

have a wonderful time. i will hope for a glass of wine with you in late august. love & hugs, mav

[shari]

lovely photos. have a super vacation amanda. xo
ps: the history of love is so so good.

[Nelly]

Have fun.

[bigbucketgirl]

Indeed, a blissful plan...Enjoy it all. xxx

[Stefani]

Soak in every golden and well-deserved second of that vacation, Amanda. I can't wait to see your vacation photos :-)

[heather wilson]

i hope you all enjoy every minute of your vacation together!

[amy]

have a fabulous time, and I am so glad that you get to relax while AT THE SAME TIME provide us with our usual dose of the soule family :) yay for technology...

[amy]

oh, i just noticed your post changed from when I first read it :( I guess we'll see you in a week...

[Mama Urchin]

Enjoy your vacation.

[Shaylind Standing]

Your photos are beautiful. So peaceful.
It sounds like your vacation will be perfect. Have fun :)

[Bluebirdbaby]

Enjoy your time together. We are headed out on vacation as well!

[hannah]

oh yes, relax relax in whatever form it takes next week. and dont forget the film camera!! i am going to hound you about this from now on.

[jean]

I'll miss you so. Have a great time. xo

[Jen]

Have a blast!

[Melissa]

Have a wonderful vacation! A week in the woods sounds lovely! I'll miss your posts!

[Zelia]

Ah! you'll have a great time, i just know it:)

[Blair]

have a great vacation Amanda, it feels like we share this vacation tradition with you every year, I think this is the third (?) summer in a row you've headed off and I've read about it. Enjoy! And enjoy that new camera...don't you have to have a license to be able to operate complicated machinery like that : )

xo

[amy]

You will be missed.
Enjoy your time away!

[Dawn]

Can't wait to see the photos and hear the fab stories...have a wonderful relaxing time. xoxo

[tara pollard pakosta]

you are so LUCKY!
wish i was heading to the beach!
that will have to wait.
tara

[Viv]

The 20th?! How are we all going to get going in the a.m. without your posts? :-) Seriously, though, have a fantastic break.

[melanie]

your photos are just amazing! have a wonderful time off!

[robin]

Oh, sounds lovely, Amanda!! Have a wonderful time. We will be doing the same end of the month with our chitlin's and our newborn! Get some sun for me:) <3

[Tuesday]

Oh have so much fun. We just got back from a week of campfires, smores, the lake, the boat, fishing, sitting up at night after the kids are asleep, Boggle ;) lol, and camp food. You'll have a great time :D

Looking forward to 'seeing' you when you return :D

[Amber]

Have fun in the woods! Nothing better...

[Katie]

I love ashleyg's work. We have this in the boys' room:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6698266
Have a wonderful trip.

[Veronica TM]

have a relaxing time, soules!

[Pien]

I hope you have a nice time with yous lovely family.

[molly]

have a wonderful time, amanda.

....love the colors in your pictures today. the blues, the browns....

[wendy]

love the ashley g beardy guys!

[Sarah]

Have a great time! You should be recieving a package from me by the time you get back, I mailed it on Monday I think!

[Melissa]

Enjoy! Sounds grand. Maybe I will take a mini vacation this weekend.

[ellen]

Have a great time...will miss you!

[Anne]

Enjoy!

[Domestic Diva]

I always love your photos.

[Sarah]

i just finished the history of love.
did you enjoy it also?

[Carla Sander]

Adoro tudo no seu blog! sou do Brasil! muitos carinhose sucesso!

[laura]

have fun!

[Ky Eliza]

Enjoy your vaycay!

I was lucky enough to score two bearded guys for my very own-- Fisherman Jack and Ivan.

Hello July! is awesome, too-- did you SEE the tattoo?

[Rachel]

You are amazing. I check your blog every once in awhile- eh-hem, when I don't have two kids screaming for my attention. How do you do all the creative things you do plus spend time with your little ones? I just can't seem to find the time to do it all. I would love to know your secrets!!

[shannon]

I miss you! Hope you're having so much fun!

[Noo]

Beautiful pics. I couldn't help but spot The History of Love in your book pile. I'm such a fan. Safran-Foer and Krauss, what a literary partnership!

[stork]

I can't wait to hear about all your travels when you return...have a great time.
~stork~

[erin scissorhands]

eeep! i see something i made in the top photo :)

i hope your vacation is great, i know it will be. our best vacations are spent in the woods in front of campfires, we are already looking forward to next years trip!

[Miss*Laurence]

have a great time1 I wouldn't go anywhere without some embroidery either!

[rani]

Before you go in the boat, check out the book, "Leave Only Ripples" by Consie Powell. It's lovely!

[Queen Bee]

Hope you have a fab time on your hols. I love the pictures of your studio - I wish mine looked as inspiring as that!

[Leah]

hi Amanda, hope you had a wonderful time away! I'm wondering if you can tell me how you frame fabric in hoops. I have a few hoops that I would like to do the same with. Do you cut a circle with fabric just slightly larger than the hoop? I finally got a large sewing table, so I'm excited to start using my serger and making it an organized and productive area! thanks alot!