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Thursday, March 6, 2014

A Conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert

Last night a wish I had held dear for quite some time came to fruition. Some friends introduced me to this book....
and I have to admit to having read it several times along with the Authors other books. I have discovered that you either love it or hate it. I am obviously in the first category. So I was delighted to accompany my friend Janeen (fellow Yoga sister, Yoga & Art teacher, beautiful artist and all round wise woman) to hear Elizabeth Gilbert speak about Inspiring Creativity at the Powerhouse Theatre at New Farm.
Elizabeth was witty, charming, funny, insightful and truly inspiring. It was wonderful to listen to her creative journey and process. Don't you just love it when some one you admire turns out to be so much more in real life. Janeen and I had a brilliant evening and came away very inspired. The other bonus of the evening was Aussie comedian Tom Ballard giving us his unique insight into writing creative comedy...fabulous!
I also have in my hot little hands Elizabeth's new novel which I can't wait to disappear into.
This just topped off a lovely day I had with my stitching friends earlier in the day held at my friend Kay's home...lots of chat, yummy food and some stitching was done. I worked on my Dresden plates as I don't want to neglect them as I am very close to getting them finished for these little beauties that seem to be multiplying!
I have started to prepare the backgrounds pieces as I want to start joining them before it gets to big a job.
Well as they say "that's all there is folks"
I wish you all a wonderful day,
Namaste & Blessings,
Michelle xxx
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15 comments:

  1. SheilaMarch 6, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Lucky you , it must have been very inspiring to listen to Elizabeth speak . Your blocks are gorgeous !

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  2. CheryllMarch 6, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Oh it sounded wonderful!!Lucky girl!
    Love the new blocks...they will make a gorgeous project I'm sure! :)

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  3. Daisy JayneMarch 6, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    It sounds so wonderful and very inspiring..... the blocks are coming along ...so gorgeous

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  4. TarnyiaMarch 6, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Love the paper pieced blocks... hope you are feeling better xxx

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  5. JenniferMarch 6, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Sounds as though you had a wonderful time, and found it very inspiring - we all need inspiration at times, don't we! Those blocks will take over your life soon, you know.......

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  6. KarenMarch 6, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    How wonderful to have the opportunity to meet someone you admire so much. So good that she lived up to your expectations. That made it a great day!
    Love seeing your stitching progress, too.

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  7. JeanetteMarch 6, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    sounds like a lovely evening. I loved the movie based on her book. Love those blocks. Hugs,xx

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  8. kiwikidMarch 6, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Great to hear you had a wonderful evening! The blocks are beautiful!
    xx

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  9. elliekMarch 6, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    sounds like you had a wonderful time. I am loving the Lucy Boston blocks... love the colours

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  10. SusanMarch 6, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    I am in the love it category too. What an exciting night out. Love your blocks, great colour choices.

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  11. Helen March 6, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Thank you for a wonderful and inspiring post. Your POTC blocks are looking lovely., great progress.

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  12. BarbMarch 6, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    I have also heard that the book is a great read! Have not read it yet thought. Your Dresden plates are looking fabulous!!!
    Barb :)

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  13. AnonymousMarch 6, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    Wow what a buzz that would've been,love those blocks,gorgeous Michelle well done.xx

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  14. CherylMarch 6, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    What a perfect day Michelle

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  15. ShayMarch 7, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    It's always a thrill to meet someone you admire. Im so pleased you had a good time meeting one of your idols and came away inspired.

    Everytime I see those gorgeous blocks of yours I think about swapping them for my next hand project and then like Fat Amy from Pitch Perfect I think ..."Nah - better not" . I'll just admire your spectacularly beautiful work instead.

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