Yes, I really did that. Yesterday I made a tiny felt beret for Millie to wear in France. She looks a tad like Henry VIII, but you get the idea. Anyway, we're all packed and running errands for a last round before we go. I'm very, very, VERY excited!
For a few years now, Kaari runs a legendary getaway of adventures and wonders at this lovely chateau near Toulouse. This is Textile Week and I'll be teaching embroidery. We're making a sampler I designed of the chateau itself, stitching details of the ancient structure, trees, lavender and sunflowers. There will be other mini-classes, woad dyeing and who knows what else. Leaving lots of room in my suitcase for flea market treasures and handmades. My friend, Jane and I are adding a few days in Paris to finish our trip.
I'm going to spend my week with needle and thread, walking shoes, camera and friends, so I won't be posting here or to Instagram, but if you want to see what's up, Kaari and her sister Molly are posting. Check #frenchgeneralgetaway. After seeing last week's photos, it looks like every wish comes true there.
My Etsy shop will also be closed until I return July 3. Hope everyone got their summer samplers for vacation stitching. Looking forward to sharing everything with you once I'm home again.
Safe and happy summer to you all in the meantime. A bientot, mes amis! xoC
Soooooooooooo jealous! Hope you have a FABULOUS time. Maybe next year...
Bon voyage!
Posted by: Pam | June 22, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Charlotte, How fabulous...you are one lucky gal. Have fun, safe travels and we'll be looking forward to a vicarious trip upon your return. Happy stitching, happy everything! Best, Jeanette
Posted by: Jeanette in Illinois | June 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Have a simply wonderful time! Millie looks cute in her beret.
Posted by: Lorrie | June 22, 2012 at 01:48 PM
Hello Charlotte,
What an amazing experience! Have a wonderful time in France!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | June 22, 2012 at 02:07 PM
How much fun! My favorite place in the world (besides home). Take lots of pictures and eat lots of macarons!!
Shirley
Posted by: Shirley windham | June 22, 2012 at 03:29 PM
Bon Voyage! Safe travels and have so much fun your feet start dancing.
Posted by: Jeannie | June 22, 2012 at 03:43 PM
Am loving Millie, she is quite the fashionista (and stand-in for Henry VIII, you cracked me up!).
Good gosh, I looked in at Kaari's blog recently - how wonderfully divine! Pea green with envy over here.
Your class project sounds so great Charlotte, cannot wait to see some pics.
Could you possibly smuggle us all in in your suitcase?!
Bon Voyage!
Posted by: Sally | June 22, 2012 at 04:41 PM
Bon Voyage, mon amie... a bientot Julierose (very very very jealous!!!!! :-)))
Posted by: Julie L | June 22, 2012 at 06:09 PM
oh my goodness!!! bless your heart you lucky gal i hope you and millie and your friend have a fantastic time and come back with lots and lots of flea market goodies and so much fun it spills out of your suitcase and onto your blog so that all of us poor stay-at-homers can enjoy some too! have a wonderful trip!
Posted by: sharon stanley | June 22, 2012 at 09:58 PM
Have a fabulous trip! Love the beret you made... so cute!
Posted by: Christine B. | June 23, 2012 at 02:25 AM
Have a wonderful time and take notes! Mark every place on a calendar for me cause we are renting a car next month and plan to go EVERYWHERE!
Oh Charlotte, wish we could be there together...sigh.....
Maybe next year?
Much LOVE to you, dear friend!
A tout a l'heure....
xoxo
Posted by: jone | June 26, 2012 at 12:55 AM
Charlotte, have a fabulous time! Kaari's getaway has been on my "to do" list for awhile now - hope to make it next year.
Posted by: mercedes scott | June 26, 2012 at 10:48 AM
July 2
Welcome Home, my dear.
xox
Posted by: dede | July 01, 2012 at 06:25 PM
Oh my gosh I am so happy for you!! I was there near Toulouse just a year ago....pure heaven! We stayed in cordes sur ciel ......it was very hot for half the trip..... Light clothes!!!!...but you will be there for the sunflowers!!!!! Enjoy every minute!!!!
Posted by: Miss Holly | July 03, 2012 at 03:11 PM
How many of us have gone to France this year? You, me, Jen from the Cottage Nest...(and a fellow Hoosier).
Hope it was wonderful! xo, Cheryl
Posted by: Whosyergurl | July 04, 2012 at 01:21 AM