I'm Susan — devout Francophile, mother of twins, writer, creative director, and aspiring author. I've been sharing my life here since 2010...thanks for reading!
I love The Smith's, and I love embroidery. Combine the two and I'm swooning! If you want more like I do, check out the site of chez sucre chez…it's full of handcrafted goodness that is both traditional and modern simultaneously. Old-fashioned newness. Who doesn't love that?
I discovered Alyssa Ettinger's etsy shop via the Neo-Traditionalist, and am so in love with these porcelain milk bottles cast from vintage ones. I would love to collect them all!
b
Brooke Forry of Claremont Road is a bright + bubbly, lighthearted lady, and her blog reflects that. I discovered her talents via Twitter and later learned about her “day job” as a designer and co-owner of Curious + Co. Creative, whom I chose to work with for my business design. Since then we have gotten to know each other well, and have discovered we have quite a bit in common! I can always count on her writing to brighten my day, and she is a super storyteller. She never hesitates to share personal stories, which I have found both hilarious + inspiring. Here are some fun + random facts about Brooke!
i
If not yourself, who would you be?
An entertainer. I have always loved the thrill of being onstage, though if you’ve ever heard me sing, you’d know that showbiz was clearly never my calling.
What is your present state of mind?
Determined.
Your favourite colour and flower.
The color teal makes me blissfully happy, as do ranunculuses (ranunculi?), which my husband bought for me when we first started dating. If I ever find a teal ranunculus, I will die happy.
Your idea of happiness.
72 degrees and sunny with no humidity and no plans to tie me down, people-watching and sharing laughs with my husband over cold beers.
Your idea of misery.
Not being able to find humor in everyday life.
Where would you like to live?
Boston. That city speaks to me.
Your favourite qualities in friends.
Those who realize how important it is to be there for the special moments in a friend’s life, even when it may not be completely convenient for them. And those who can make me laugh so hard that I don’t need to do ab workouts.
Your favourite motto.
Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do, but doens’t get you anywhere. (Erma Bombeck)
Your biggest flaw.
I’m a worrier.
What gift from nature would you like to have?
The ability to sing beautifully (see first answer).
**the proust q & a is a regular feature..check out the archives here**
I dream of owning a bike like this…riding it through the countryside to the local farmers market, wearing the most adorable french-inspired vintage outfit, with Billy in the basket. That might just be the ridiculous romantic in me…but it’s not only in movies…it does happen! This bike and basket can be found at Adeline Adeline, a designer cycle boutique in NYC which caters to women. These are “living room worthy”…and I would certainly incorporate one into my decor if I had the chance. Until then, I will continue to dream.
I love to write letters. I love to receive them even more! In this age of digital correspondence, there is something so special about finding a letter in the mailbox. I intend to do my part in keeping the art of letter writing alive, which is why I have joined the Letter Writers Alliance. I discovered it thanks to Lesley of Words and Eggs, and also had a very good mail day thanks to her as well! My husband thinks it might just be an excuse to support my stationary habit…and, well…he might be right.