tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post8211730720521979901..comments2024-03-28T20:43:17.199-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Vivian Swift’s AtelierParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-12336757131880452502017-03-03T05:21:50.575-05:002017-03-03T05:21:50.575-05:00Three cats plus a lurker in the closet is enough i...Three cats plus a lurker in the closet is enough in my books to say whatever you like. <br />I once knew a friend who called her cat 'Lurka'<br />The cat was never seen by me or anyone else I know of. There may be something about the mystery of cats that leads one to exaggerate and wish they were more present?embroidery designshttps://embdesigntube.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-26559834761283319472012-08-24T10:41:16.087-04:002012-08-24T10:41:16.087-04:00Great pictures. I think your place looks cozy and ...Great pictures. I think your place looks cozy and comfortable. I love those cat pictures. I simply love those feline critters and the way they could wrap everyone around with their paws. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life.Sandy Allainhttp://www.simplyparis.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-33370315896589148472012-08-23T09:42:17.876-04:002012-08-23T09:42:17.876-04:00What fun to visit your blog everyday and see your ...What fun to visit your blog everyday and see your latest eye and mind "candy"! I've mentioned you in the watercolor class/workshop that I've been attending for years ... and recently brought in Vivian's book, Le Road Trip. They all loved it! And her first book is sitting on my night stand right now. Thanks for sharing! Her embrodery is divine. (Vivian: how about designing some embroidery kits?!) :-) <br /> CarolH-NY ArtistLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13224198662356766668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-12301967100877300342012-08-23T08:10:53.869-04:002012-08-23T08:10:53.869-04:00After reading about Vivian's book on your blog...After reading about Vivian's book on your blog, I bought the book and blogged about it too. Here is my post: www.melindalarson.com/2012/08/le-road-trip.html<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestion!Melinda Larson-Hornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793446144104728982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-76946989388074607462012-08-23T07:07:22.182-04:002012-08-23T07:07:22.182-04:00Vivians lovely bright open studio certainly looks ...Vivians lovely bright open studio certainly looks conducive to creativity! I also collect little rocks, shells, leaves and feathers etc from places I visit. Lovely memory triggers of a happy day. :-)corriehttp://www.corriecooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-69263226968423077922012-08-22T22:16:42.108-04:002012-08-22T22:16:42.108-04:00After reading her.. When Wanderers cease to Roam.....After reading her.. When Wanderers cease to Roam..book.. which BTW was excellent.. I enjoyed seeing where she lives. I loved her Feather collection and how she framed it. I have been collecting Feathers for years here. What a fantastic way to show them off. I need to check out more of her books. Thanks for the great post.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-17201973844689314792012-08-22T21:58:26.248-04:002012-08-22T21:58:26.248-04:00Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the Trade wi...Sail away from the safe harbor.<br />Catch the Trade winds in your sails.<br />Explore. Dream. Discover.<br /> Mark Twaid (1835-1910)<br /><br />Thanks I missed seeing that SW!Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-76581270011483202742012-08-22T21:56:12.178-04:002012-08-22T21:56:12.178-04:00how ever did I come up short?
do you see cats I do...how ever did I come up short?<br />do you see cats I don't see??Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-14358710394825023932012-08-22T21:03:53.814-04:002012-08-22T21:03:53.814-04:00I have read her books & yes, glowing reviews! ...I have read her books & yes, glowing reviews! Love the integration of the Twain quote with the cats...She, like you, finds connections. I wish I could see the embroidery in person, it looks exquisite. And yes, your book will be great! Sketchbook Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850319000824866265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-51965492745584782232012-08-22T21:03:12.033-04:002012-08-22T21:03:12.033-04:00Well, you came up a bit short on the cat count but...Well, you came up a bit short on the cat count but there is such a thing as artistic license, so perhaps we should give Ms. Swift the benefit of the doubt.....Loved seeing her embroidery! Makes me want to tackle some more myself!Jeanette, Mistress of Longearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815875437992974233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-35294154150287998762012-08-22T18:38:26.671-04:002012-08-22T18:38:26.671-04:00Do I see the elusive closet cat in in the upper le...Do I see the elusive closet cat in in the upper left corner of the closet? I have 4 black cats & 1 tuxedo cat, who are clever lurkers all. No Biffs tho! Can hardly wait for Vivian's new gardens book! OR for yours, dear Carol!!! Vite! Vite!!!Jerri-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506846271672836978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-82528543162187420652012-08-22T16:43:38.303-04:002012-08-22T16:43:38.303-04:00I just stumbled on your blog as I was Googling wha...I just stumbled on your blog as I was Googling what to wear in Paris in September (my new hubby and I are visiting for our honeymoon). I LOVE your site! The pictures are absolutely so evocative of Paris and all things French. <br />Thanks for giving me this beautiful French moment ce matin.<br />Tres amicalement,<br />Terri<br /><br />Terri in MTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-7870659858635311702012-08-22T16:41:51.115-04:002012-08-22T16:41:51.115-04:00No, no everything is Vivian Swift's artwork.No, no everything is Vivian Swift's artwork.Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-72050856106690366142012-08-22T16:25:58.137-04:002012-08-22T16:25:58.137-04:00I love cats & I love this post! Nice to see a ...I love cats & I love this post! Nice to see a view of the countryside and the cats scattered about. I like the greenery.<br />Is the third illustration a watercolor by you?Nikonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271472315834976236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-64785388365440469042012-08-22T10:39:26.385-04:002012-08-22T10:39:26.385-04:00This is ever so charming! Thanks!This is ever so charming! Thanks!robinitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410692463730623414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-72256494878853393672012-08-22T10:20:25.917-04:002012-08-22T10:20:25.917-04:00Oh là là!
Madame's in the counting house,
coun...Oh là là!<br />Madame's in the counting house,<br />counting out the cats -<br />isn't that a dainty way<br />to entertain the guests?<br /><br />The embroidery is simply out of this world, thank you for sharing your visit with us! <br /><br /><br /><br />Merisi in Viennahttp://merisi.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-78600330999048804132012-08-22T09:50:41.672-04:002012-08-22T09:50:41.672-04:00 Realment tot encantador. Gràcies per fer-me conè... Realment tot encantador. Gràcies per fer-me conèixer a Vivian.http://tintacirera.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/04946272938157962258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10518117776272035982012-08-22T09:40:58.597-04:002012-08-22T09:40:58.597-04:00Oh, it's all too true: I have nine cats. I sho...Oh, it's all too true: I have nine cats. I should have showed you my cat food bills -- that would convince you for sure.<br /><br />I'm on the look out for cat No. 10, because I need a new cat...named Biff. I've recently realized that I can't go through life without a cat named Biff. Vivian Swifthttp://www.viviaswiftblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-61101585200592741812012-08-22T09:12:16.332-04:002012-08-22T09:12:16.332-04:00Three cats plus a lurker in the closet is enough i...Three cats plus a lurker in the closet is enough in my books to say whatever you like. <br />I once knew a friend who called her cat 'Lurka'<br />The cat was never seen by me or anyone else I know of. There may be something about the mystery of cats that leads one to exaggerate and wish they were more present?Lucindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-45309346333225755262012-08-22T08:53:32.454-04:002012-08-22T08:53:32.454-04:00Wow. She puts my humble embroidered dish towels to...Wow. She puts my humble embroidered dish towels to shame! (http://amykortuem.blogspot.com/2012/06/and-heres-what-i-decided-to-do.html)<br /><br />I love her art, her collections (French dirt!!!!!!) and her cats.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073968486721141173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-14150326507729286752012-08-22T08:11:19.159-04:002012-08-22T08:11:19.159-04:00Vivian sort of yells at me regarding my own book c...Vivian sort of yells at me regarding my own book concept and cracks the whip a lot etc.<br />She's dogmatic for such a cat person... <br />But we do have fun.Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-23567939753773414312012-08-22T08:02:56.300-04:002012-08-22T08:02:56.300-04:00Love her books..thanks to you and her of course:) ...Love her books..thanks to you and her of course:) I love to embroider also:)<br /><br />You two must have fun ensemble.La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.com