Today I 100% planned to post a tutorial on how I make bustles on my dresses (oh it is so easy you will laugh). But then at 6am Evie woke Chris up by softly calling his name. I laughed and thought, "Oh Evie, I will totally reward you later" ha! He couldn't resist and went and got her. A few minutes later I hear him whisper "Bonjour". Thats right my fabulous friends! We received our next assignment will be:
Paris!!!
Needless to say we are thrilled. Chris will begin French classes the beginning of the year and we will report to Paris next fall. So what do you think? Anyone want to come visit :)
Fabulous, I love Paris, you are going to have such a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteIm excited FOR you! :) Thats great! Do you get to take French lessons as well?
ReplyDeleteI am JEALOUS!!! I am SO happy for you, Kelly ........ :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI would love to come visit! We love Paris. The ward that we went to there when we visited was really friendly too.
ReplyDeletecongratulations! we are 3h from paris and can't get enough of it. i think it's the city were you never get bored, even if you wanted to :)
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ReplyDeleteBrandon and I were betting on Europe! I guess we'll book our tickets today! :)
ReplyDeleteGosh, you'll only be 300km away from me! that's just amazing!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the way you'll picture paris to us! A whole new decor for your pictures. I bet it'll be awesome!
That is so exciting! We've been twice and loved every second of it. The kids will have so much fun too! Ahhh, the art, the inspiration, the fabric stores!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I don't know you personally, but based on the items you create I think you'll fit in perfectly there and you'll have so much inspiration.
ReplyDeleteso close to me :) Congratulations - and lots of fabric stores and supplies. Tone
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! I love hearing that so many people love it. Having never been there myself, you never know if it will live up to the hype ha! Amanada: I could take French lessons along with Chris, they actually encourage family members too, but then I would have to put Baby and Evie in Daycare so I am just going to Rosetta stone it! Lisa and by night, um where ever you are you should totally take the 3H train ride and come visit!! And Elizabeth one of the first things I said to Chris was "Oh I hope Brandon and Elizabeth come visit!"
ReplyDeletefrom sewing in no mans to the fashion capital of the world... can't wait to see what you create with proper fabric stores!
ReplyDeleteoh wow wow wow! SUPER exciting! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I'm so excited for you...and jealous at the same time! You're definitely going to have to start a new blog...Paris is NOT "No Man's Land"! What a complete change! I studied abroad there for a short short month and it was fabulous!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And wow, because next time I make a trip to Paris (3 hours from where I live) I might just cross you in the street.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should start writing our comments in French from now on. ;-) Salut et à bientôt!
ahhh Paris - you might have to change the name of your blog from Sewing in No Mans Land, to Sewing in Fashion Paradise...seriously.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It is a breathtaking city!
Wow, that's wonderful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will love it, judging by what you post on your blog and I'm sure the kids will love it too, specially when they get to go to Disneyland! =)
I live in Paris! It's a little early to think of it, but you're welcome to ask for any tip, especially about fabics/haberdashery spots!
ReplyDeleteAnd btw, I really glad I read the post you deleted ; it really casted a different light on diplomacy, whatever the controversy was.
How exciting! I can only imagine all of the amazing things you will make with all of the great resources and influences there!
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p.s. I e-mailed you a while ago about making a super easy (and modest) pencil skirt...I know you are totally busy and pregnant but one day I think that would be a great tutorial (when you get the time!!). I look forward to it! Thanks.
I am so happy and excited for you Kelly! Enjoy some chocolate chaud for me. It is the best on earth there... yummm :)
ReplyDeleteThat is REALLY awesome and so exciting!!! I can't wait to see pics of your life there, as well!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!!!! Not only getting to live in Paris but I'm sure you'll make little trips all over Europe. And the inspiration you'll find?!!! I can't wait to see your pictures and designs. Of course, no pressure, as you will soon have a new baby to love. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!!! Congratulations! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteIncredible! Aren't you ecstatic?!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so jealous!! That's great, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow, most exciting!!! Congrats o you and your family!!! I can't wait to see Paris through your eyes!!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a fun assignment. I can't wait to see what you come up with when you have all kinds of fabrics available. I think you'll have to change the name of your blog though.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled for you!!!! My jaw dropped open when I read "bonjour!" I'm so excited! I'm sure you and your family will love it! Oh goodness, and the fabric options you are going to have!
ReplyDeleteoh I am so jealous, can I please come for a visit. Have fun and enjoy all the cute children's clothing they have over there.
ReplyDeleteKell, you're gonna need a spare room- everybody's comin' over ha ha!
ReplyDeletei was reading through the comments, and seems like so many people (including me) live 3h or less from Paris. so how about a list of fabric stores in Paris and around? ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness AMAZING!!!! Paris will be sooooo cool! I can't wait to see what you create with everything and all the great places to take pictures...I wish we could come and have you do a photo shoot for us there. Wow, that is going to be so cool..I'm soooo jealous! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! You give me courage to let my hubby try out somewhere new :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your blog by the way. You are so amazingly talented.
Congratulations! I wish you the best!
ReplyDeleteWow! You'll have to change the name of the blog! Paris is the fashion capitol of the world, certainly not no man's land! You'll have so much inspiration, not to mention proper places to purchase fabric! Congratulations! Félicitations!
ReplyDeleteWow! Tres Chic! I live in London so we could be practically neighbors! ;) There is a way cool fabric distric in the bohemian part of Paris by the church on the hill, Monte...(sorry, if I spoke French I'm sure I'd remember this name.) The whole area there is so very hip. Paris is wonderful, you are very lucky. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteParis is a great city to live in...
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will love Europe. I used to live close... now just a couple of hours away by plane... that's the beauty of living here.
BTW will you have some time for your photographer job? I wouldn't mind some nice pics.
Good things come to those who wait! I am so excited for you. You'll have so much inspiration and a wealth of fabrics/materials. I have been to Paris and LOVED every second of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!! I am so happy for you. And totally on pins and needles about your bustle tutorial. I was soooo hoping you would be making one of those. Uhg. Too much in this post to be happy about!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what exciting news!! If you don't already, check out this blog http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteShe is from San Francisco and has the most amazing blog about parties, gifts and invites etc, but she and her hubby moved to Paris a couple of months ago. Congrats on the new baby also!
How amazing!!! I am so excited for you an CANNOT wait to see the pictures you post!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I lived in Paris for a year. You are going to love it! Imagine how cool it will be to walk around Paris with your babies. They'll be all cute and French. And the food! So jealous. You can be the Julia Child of fashion while you are there :-) Enjoy! Sarah
ReplyDeleteOOhhhh! I envy you so much! Lucky lucky you!
ReplyDelete!!!!!!
I love paris :)
All the yummy food.......
Have fun!
How exciting!! Yummy french food, and fashion, and FABRIC!! :-D
ReplyDeletePlease please tell me how to get my husband this job. Tropical, then European. I'm sold.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see some of the photos you take in France. Oh, you'll be so close to soooo many countries. I'm trying hard not to be jealous. I was married in Italy and we visited France on our honeymoon. It's all so perfect over there.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I just read the whole story of how you were stationed in East Timor and am very happy for you that your second round of travel will take you to something both very different and very fancy! Enjoy every minute and love your blog!
ReplyDeleteso excited for you guys! Paris!!! I can't wait to see how it inspires your creative talents!
ReplyDeleteFelecitations!
ReplyDeleteI served as a missionary in France and Switzerland. You will be able to attend church again. My favorite hymn is in the French hymnbook; it is called Souviens-Toi; if you learn French you will love this hymn; it is a lullaby sang to a newborn about the pre-earth life.
The children's clothing is wonderful; you will find so many beautiful things. The antiques stores will have hats for you.
A couple more words for you:
la poupee = doll
la robe = dress
embroiderie = embroidery :)
Stumbled across this Paris blog, and thought you might enjoy with your photographers eye:
ReplyDeletehttp://littlebrownpen.blogspot.com/
Enjoy :)