Happy Monday Girlfriends! MUSICA . . . We’ve been busy-busy, as usual. How’s everything with you? Joe and I are just getting “ready to GO” cross the country and meet everyone . . . doing little things around the house so I can feel proud that when we come home, nothing will upset us. Like dirty curtains or something. Hate that.
Joe repainted the downstairs bathroom, which needed it. We took all the pictures off the wall, cleaned them, washed and shined the glass, and put them back. And then I washed this little dresser scarf we have on a white painted table in there, oooooh, needed it bad.
Spring is for Dust Bunnies.
I love old-fashioned starch you mix with water . . . crisp and white is the name of the game. Starched things stay looking fresh a LOT longer than unstarched things. By about a year I would say.
So pretty. So happy here in . . .
I did the little curtain in the bathroom too. Ancient though it is. But starched, you can’t tell. If this curtain could talk!
When I first moved to the Island I brought lace tablecloths from California and made bedroom curtains from them. This curtain watched me write my first book! It saw Joe and I fall in love! It’s the last survivor of them all and I am babying it.
Section-by-section, I remove dishes from the shelves, put them in the dishwasher, wash the shelves and put them back. The last time I did this was last fall . . . We’ll be gone two months and if I didn’t do it now, by the time we get home, this would probably reach out and slap me the moment I walked in the door. It’s all sparkly now, and I’m a proud mommy.
As for spring, we’ve had a week of anything but, including rain storms, huge winds, and giant clumps of snow.
Can you see it out there? It’s all melted now, but we’ve even had fires and made chicken stock. Gathering in the last bits of winter.
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With just a soupçon suggestion of spring . . . because my kitchen is my favorite place.
We stopped by the nursery before the rain started . . . very cheery . . . the juxtaposition between the indoors and the out!
Between snow drops and rain yesterday, I ran out and took pictures because oh yes, it is coming. Yellow is the rightest color for spring. ♥
Unless it’s pink. The buds for the magnolia and cherries are fat and swollen and ready to pop on the first sunny day. And we’ll still be here to make one of these bouquets. ♥
Oh yes, and hang some laundry on the line. Fluff the quilts. We are happy!
I do think we will miss this . . . the Beauty Bush will have to bloom without us here to see it.
And likely we will be too late for this when we get home in July. Definitely the peonies will be long gone. But if it gets nice before we go, I will be planting the garden the best I can so it will be pretty when we get back. Home. My favorite place. Home, without a book to write, just a house to clean, a stove to cook things on, and a garden to dig in? Oh, you know, I am so looking forward to that.
And these guys. I will miss them. Hardest thing of all to say goodbye to. Because I’m afraid they will think I’m abandoning them. But I’m NOT.
B E L O V E D
HOWEVER, there is a lovely exchange . . . I get to go see everyone, and put faces to the lovely comments I’ve received from my Girlfriends while creating books . . . As I’ve mentioned, there can be a real loneliness to book writing . . . but you make it much more bearable! So, as usual, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you are going to one of the signings, be sure to wear your Fairy Tale Girl Badge so we can know each other . . . You can get it Here . . .
And Lookit how cute you are.♥ I can’t wait. . . The funnest book signings in the world are what I get to go to. Joe loves them too. And we didn’t get to go for The Fairy Tale Girl . . . we stayed home so I could finish Martha’s Vineyard Isle of Dreams. This photo was taken back in 2013 when we went for A Fine Romance . . . so this next book signing adventure is actually a double whammy.
This was from the tea party in Wilamette (near Chicago) in 2013, and we’re going back for another one! Who wouldn’t! These people are so happy because they have just been given the best tea in the world, cakes and everything! I’m telling you, I have the best Girlfriends! ♥
So often, it’s a family affair, mom’s and daughters and sisters come together . . . LOVE it.
You all know Chris Wells from Texas who leaves such nice comments on the Blog? There she is (on the left) in Ohio with her whole family! I have no words for how honored I felt that they came to see me.♥
And some of my California Girlfriends . . . came from Palo Alto to San Luis Obispo. Honored again! ♥
So yes, I’m doing this . . . lots of it. Not that it’s helping in any visual way, but I’m feeling pretty perky on the inside with lots of energy, despite the ravages of time fully developed on the outside. Whatever.
Mas MUSICA
And I got this sent off to the printer . . . It’s the 30th Anniversary Edition of Heart of the Home with lots of new pages and art and recipes. SO exciting. The endpapers in the first book were blank, so I got to decorate them for this book, and lots of other things . . . and of course this one will have a nice bright red ribbon. I can’t help it. I have always loved books with ribbons.
And I did a cute ad for Yankee Magazine . . . for the May-June issue. AND, I got an entertainment lawyer to work out the details on the option for the three books for either a movie or a TV series! Remember that? It is still sort of happening! I don’t think it WILL happen, because it’s just too crazy, but it still could! It hasn’t fallen through yet, and until it does, I intend to enjoy the heck out of it! The first thing the lawyer asked me was who I wanted to play me. That’s how I knew I would like him. Those are the fun questions!
And I invited my Island girlfriends to a TGIT (uesday) Birthday Party next week ~ because it’s my birthday and I get to give THEM presents, which they deserve for having such a terrible MIA girlfriend like me for so long. I promise to be better (as soon as I get home!). 🙂 Oh well.
And look, somedays I even find this on Amazon. Not always, but sometimes, and it definitely cheers me up! And this is because of you too, don’t think I don’t know it. We are all word of mouth Girlfriends, this I know. And I love that we are selling the book for less than they are! And ours our signed. Ha! And we have them, but they don’t! Oh the power. Proud mommy. And then, yesterday… this happened:
Oh yeah . . . the books came to the Island. And today, the books arrive in California and the mailing BEGINS!!!
And this is the first thing you will see when you open your book . . .
Here they are on my table . . . I’m signing them for my brothers and sisters and best friends, and Tuesday Girls, and Diana, and Publisher’s Weekly and Little, Brown and everyone I have known for the last half century.
My kitchen is now complete. It’s a strange feeling to see the book actually here. But a good one. And the other thing I’m doing is signing SIX of them for giveaways to YOU, right NOW. So this is your moment to leave a comment. ♥ If you already bought a signed book from us, that’s okay, this one will be personalized to you, with your own name, and you can give the other one to your best friend. It’s a win-win!
And Joe had a good idea . . . he said that I should save my worn-out paintbrushes, the ones I used to paint Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams with and give them away with these books, along with one of my paint-blotters-turned-bookmark. So each book in this Giveaway will have a paintbrush and a signed bookmark . . . So sign yourself up for the drawing by leaving a comment below . . . I already warned Vanna about the extra workload of drawing SIX names this time, poor girl. She’ll need a vacation in Cannes after this one! Love you Girls, Happy Spring! Still working on fabric and Willard! . . . talk soon!
Happy Birthday, Dear Susan!
I feel I know you after reading Fairy Tale Girl — what adventures you’ve had — and I’m looking forward to Isle of Dreams IMMENSELY. 🙂
Good luck with all your traveling. Is there a list of where/when you’ll be signing? I’d love to pop by.
Oh I’m so looking forward to reading this one Susan. What a great idea for a giveaway. Fingers crossed!!
Looking forward to meeting you in Hudson. I’ve made a place on my bookshelf next to the other two. Love your realness.
I think another fellow California girl Zooey Deschanel would be a perfect you in your movie. You and she have the same hair color, bangs and cute face. So looking forward to your new book to see your first little cottage on the island and where it all began.
She’s been my first choice! It’s the bangs!
Zooey said she loves old music, old movies, vintage clothes and is basically an old fashioned girl – now who does that sound like??
Perfect!
And Tom Everett Scott would be the perfect Joe. Tall, brown hair, handsome and was born in MA. Watch him in The Love Letter movie with Kate Capshaw, and tell me what you think…
SO cute, and definitely tall enough. Might have to get myself a job on the set in that case! “Part of the contract.”
Getting ready for a trip is always exciting! And I’m with you in wanting to return to spic and span house! Nothing like walking into the door and knowing that all you HAVE to do is unpack and relax in your favorite spot with a cup of tea. Well that and start the laundry! Very nice to see that spring is in the air at your house. Bon Voyage and thanks for the chance to have one of your sweet books.
Safe travels, Sue and Joe! See you in Austin!
Susan, What a way to celebrate your BIRTHDAY MONTH..New Book is done and ready to be sent to all of your girlfriends..a HUGE Road Trip…New Fabric….A Clean House… and a party everyday just to celebrate you and all that you give to all of us. ENJOY, ENJOY AND THEN ENJOY SO MORE. Love, Susan P.
Oh happy day! A new blog and a giveaway. Have a wonderful birthday!
Your blog posts make me sooooooooooo happy! Each one that comes into my inbox makes my day. I save them until I can sit and savor, usually with a cup of tea. And I concur with the comment from Carol K. about why not dream and why not you?! Why not any one of us on any day of the year?! Good surrounds us. Love surrounds us. Thank you so much, Susan, for being YOU!
Excitedly awaiting my book in the mail! I’ve recently introduced you to my sister, so she would get a copy, too, if I win.
Only one actress, Diane Keaton!! What a fun romcom it will be!!! I always look forward to the most recent blog…you motivate me to be a better me…in so many ways…thank you dear lady, and thank you, Joe, for his part in what gets accomplished!!
A very special and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you next week. Enjoy with your Island girlfriends.
Wow! Over a thousand replies already and I just got my email this evening. Everyone is so excited for you. Loved seeing the front endpaper of the book with a map of Martha’s Vineyard and can’t wait to get my copy. Husband and I have only visited MV once, but loved it, too. Get my album of the trip out now and then, read my notes and look at pictures of all we saw and did. Hope to go again very soon. Take care, have a safe and fun trip.
A Susan paintbrush and blotter!! How fun. The book is beautiful!!!!!🤗
Hello Susan, So glad to here you are getting ready to go on the trip. You have been working a long time this time so it is now time to have some fun. Best part We all get to come also. We get to also learn so much about England when you show us the way. Hope you have the time of your life again, both You and Joe. I have a question.. Fairy Tale Girl ..book cover??? That dress you were wearing was lacey and so beautiful.. Was that one you made or did you buy it and were You and Joe married then? So cute. Love it. Wish it fit me. So, Have a Very Happy Birthday and Enjoy your trip. Hugs.
There’s a whole story about that dress inside that book. I can’t tell you because it would give away too much too soon!
Can’t wait to sail away to the isle of dreams when I get my copy. I live on another isle of dreams that you have never visited, Australia.
Hello over there! Are you just coming into fall?
Dear Susan, I hope you have the best birthday ever after all the hard work you’ve done to get your books and calendars done! I can’t wait until we go on our trip–I went with you on your last trip to England & it was beautiful. But you have several trips planned now, & I wish you Godspeed and a safe journey. I will be tagging along!
A Susan Branch paint brush AND a new book! Oh, Joe, no wonder Susan loves you so much. I’m in heaven for just a chance to win. Happy to be part of this celebration!
Susan, you are like the Energizer Bunny! Congratulations on your newest book! Met you a few years back in Grand Rapids, Michigan at a book signing. You and Joe are such kind and gracious people. Safe travels!
Would love to have a copy of your new book. I have Heart of the Home and can’t wait to see the new edition.
We’ll be driving cross-country as the same time as you, although you are leaving earlier than us and taking more time to get there. We will be sure and keep an eye out for your special van while we’re on the road. (You’ll recognize us because we’ll be the ones in a mint green minivan with four grumbling teenagers. Ha!)
I will watch for you!
You make the most simple tasks look inviting and like a pleasure. Starched white crisp curtains, ahhhh. Vanna, please choose me!
Dear Susan,
I love reading your blog! It makes me feel happy…just like I opened up a box of sunshine. I hope that I will be able to see when you come out west to California. Happy birthday!
Love your blog !! So up lifting and full of cheer ! I look forward to reading Martha’s Vinyard Isle of Dreams! My little tuxedo cat mittens sits right in the middle of my art table too when I am water coloring just like yours!! So cute!! I am trying to paint items from my garden to go along with some poems I have written over the years while I was gardening. Just a little journal for myself and hopefully passed on to my children later. I so admire your talent and hard work you share with all of us – your admirers. Happy traveling!💕
Happy Birthday! Looking forward to your tour stop in Utah! So excited!!
Dear Susan,
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your time traveling, be safe. I’m looking forward to receiving your new book in the mail. I plan on sharing it with my book club, each time we meet I share your web site with them along with your cookbooks. They are looking forward to seeing the new book. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
Have fun!
Chris
Good Evening Susan:
What an exciting time for you.
When I think about watching a movie about you Meryl Streep comes to mind. She would be perfect. As for Joe – Harrison Ford. You both make a dashing couple and these 2 actors would also.
Have fun on your book tour!
I wish the kittens could go with you – they will be so lonesome
Marcie
Can’t wait to read your book!!
Dear Susan,
Thank you for welcoming us into your home and life, makes me hopeful that there
are other women that share my interests and history.
Your blog brings sunshine !
Yes there are quite a lot of us, and it does the same thing for me, gives me hope and confidence in the world.
Susan–I hope the kitties get lots of loving while you are gone. I find travel tedious, even though I love doing it, but leaving my Lily really hurts.
Best wishes, Pam
They will. I have someone staying here, and two other girlfriends are volunteering to stop in every so often just to play with them, and give them hugs and kisses. It will be okay, for them at least!
Happy Spring, Susan! I am absolutely giddy looking at that stack of new books! Then to know that in October we get Heart of the Home — hard to believe that I don’t have a copy of that one when I have so many of your other books. I’m so thrilled that there is a new edition coming! I also have to let you know that our entire family got hooked on Turn. We’ve watched the entire first season and am impatiently waiting for season 2. Thanks for that recommendation!
So happy for you……lots of fun things happening in your life! Sad for the kitties, and so sad you aren’t coming to Wichita, but totally understand! You can only make so many stops! TV movies, or, or, OR………………?!!!!!!!!! So excited for you!
So excited for ALL of us!
Have a safe trip! Hi to Joe for us and love to your kitties too!
Sandy
I am so excited for the newest book! Thank you Susan!
Thank you for all you do and hope you have a safe journey! See you in Austin!
Inspired to spring clean now! I love doing up curtains. I remember helping my aunt and grandmother wash and rehang their ruffled organdy curtains. They rinsed them in epsom salts or something similar to stiffen those ruffles! Love your lacy bathroom curtain. Just my style. Can’t wait for the new book! So glad you’re coming to NC. Safe travels!!
I am so looking forward to seeing you in Pasadena, Calif. in June. Your pictures of your home and garden just makes my day.
Hi Susan,
Here in SW Ohio(can’t wait to see you at Joseph-Beth) one day it is Warm and sunny and beautiful and the next gray and cold, Mother nature just loves to play tricks on us. I love the pansies on your window sill, they were my grandmother’s favorite flower and they are mine too, I love their smiling faces.
Happy Birthday to you next week, and many many more.
I am reading Fairy Tale Girl now and can’t wait for Martha’s Vinyard to arrive in my mailbox. A personalized copy would be a treasured prize if I was lucky to win one.
Susan, you always bring sunshine even on the cloudiest days, and help me to remember to focus on all the positive and beauty around us. What joy! Please do not feel lonely when you are writing because although you are writing about your personal life, you are writing about things that so many others have experienced but cannot express as well as you do. So….you write not only for but from all of us. Thanks, Susan!
Happy & safe travels to you & Joe ~ anxiously awaiting the arrival of your boom
Wow! Over 1,000 responses to you, Mommy. The lace is lovely. Thank you for sharing such fun bits of your life. We will soon see the fruits of your labor.
So excited to get your new book! And what a cool idea to include a paintbrush and bookmark with the giveaway! I’m hoping to see you at your signing in St. Charles, Missouri. Safe travels to you and Joe!
Book, not boom
Love that auto correct
OH kindred spirit….I paint and draw and wonder at what you do and it encourages me to keep going. I hope I get you book…but if not, I will still love everything you do! (p.s….just send a paint brush…that would be magical too! :0)
Oh so many lovely comments! I would love to win a copy but for sure will get one anyway I have to find out what happens! Big hugs and congratulations. Xoxo
Susan dear, thank you for your books but most of all your blog which has been a blessing to me while passing some difficult days. To have you as a cheerful online friend has brightened the dark days. Your creativity is inspiring! Thank you for giving us s glimpse into your charmed life.
It’s me again! I forgot to tell you Happy Birthday!! I think my husband Bill and my brother Steve have the same BD as you do……the 12th?
Have a great BDay!
Sandy
That’s right! Happy Birthday to them too!
I just wish I was closer so I could come to a signing but Australia is a little far. The new book looks fabulous and I can’t wait to get my hands on it.
What a lovely gift this would be for myself. Happy Mother’s Day!
Hi Susan-this was such a delight to read today. It has made me feel good all day long! I have composed many a letter to you in my head since I’ve subscribed to your blog to let you know how much I love all your posts and 100 other things at least. None sent yet.:}
But here I will just say pleasant journeys, and I am hoping to figure out a way to get from Puget Sound to California to see you! and of course Id love for Vanna to draw my name:}
It has been wonderful to read the stories you’ve shared with us about your life. I have always felt that we would be the best of friends if we knew each other in person. I’m just grateful that you reach out to all of us whose lives you’ve touched with beauty and kindness and take us along on your adventures. You are an inspiration. I think this book must be coming to me because I want to share it with my daughter who could use a happy ending.
XOXO
I would love to have one of these to give to my sister. We both enjoy your art and writing, but she is the one who introduced me to your site online. So I’ll give it to her.
All your Spring Cleaning has inspired me, dear Susan! I am blessed every time I read you blog. It makes me smile and renews my tired spirit. Thank you for your art, for your stories, and for simply being you. I love your pieces about your mom and your family while growing up. I discovered “A Fine Romance” while my old daddy was in a hospice facility. I stayed with mom during those days, and together we sat with dad every day for three weeks, then he went to heaven. I carried your book with me, smiling, laughing out loud in places, and simply loving all the art work. I shared with with my huge family, and I will forever love this particular book, because of all the sweet memories connected with it. Because, even though Dad left us, we had long, wonderful days with him, which many people never experience. And we will all meet again. Anyway, Thank You, Susan! I LOVE your work. Simple as that. Blessings on your upcoming book tour!
You are a very lucky person. xoxoxo
Oh what great fun you make spring cleaning! Once again you inspire me and spark my creativity! Thank you ~
Can’t wait to read the new book. I have enjoyed a fine romance and fairy tale girl. You are very entertaining and artistic. And thanks for the chance to win. (Everyone should keep a journal.)
Coincidently I went shopping today for clean white, crisp curtains for my bathroom. Just read your blog and saw pic of yours – yes! That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! 🙂
If all else fails. . . tablecloths!
Thank you for your sweet generosity! And thank you, Joe! Super idea!
I’ll be at the tea party in Wilmette with my mom and grandma and can’t wait to see you! XOXO your recipes make our holidays and we all love your books and blog!
Ahhh… I love your story! I have been a fan of your art and writing since Country Living!
I am anxious to meet your new “baby”!!! Congratulations!!
I’m so excited that you’re coming to the land of Aunt Pitty Pat! See you in Woodstock! Can’t wait to get my copy of Isle of Dreams. 🙂
My book is ordered and now it won’t be long until I have it in my hands. Can’t wait to read your story….If you should get a movie made…I would pick Sally Field to play you!💕🌸
Safe and fun travels…..
have a great trip!!
Love all things Susan Branch. Safe Travels.
Ahh… I love your work! I have been a fan since your work in Country Living.
I can’t wait to read your new “baby”… Congratulations!!
Dear Susan,
How do you get it all done? You are one busy lady! Happy Birthday to you next week! Mine is the day after and I am hoping your new book arrives soon after. I am looking forward to meeting you in Salt Lake at the King’s English. They have a lovely tea at the Grand America Hotel you might want to check out while you are here.
Congratulations on your dreams coming true!!! A wonderful ongoing story. Early Happy happiest of days too and for the year ahead – lots going on!! You have a gift for spreading joy and love around the world and that is such a blessing!
Looking forward to reading your blog on your book signing tour. And maybe meeting you when you come to New Jersey!
I love that you clean before you leave town, reminded me I need to do the same! Happy travels to you and congratulations on the book, can’t wait to read it! Xoxo
So very excited about your new book that I will be running to the mailbox daily now! And more fabric! Yes, please. I have quilts to make for more Grands coming and friends’ junior dumplings. I have hoarded previous fabrics and want to be more generous now. I will miss the kitties too but look forward to following you and Joe around the country on this book tour. It is a wonderful life and thank you for contributing beauty to mine! Love and traveling mercies!
What is a junior dumpling? That sounds so CUTE!! Friend’s grandchildren? That is the perfect word for them!
Can’t wait to read your book. I also love old lace and cotton dresser scarves and like them starched. I have many passed down from my Grandma and Mom. Have a wonderful trip. Snowing here in Monument Beach today. Happy Birthday.
Oh my, so many messages! You are a phenomenon dear Susan! I look forward to seeing you at The Tattered Cover in Denver next month. I was in Sandwich at the Town Hall to see you with th the lovely ladies of Titcomb’s. Looking forward to this visit. Won’t allow myself to buy the book until I see you in person again! Travel safely!
Love your blogs & am looking forward to your new book. My daughter has been through a divorce, had to sell her house & move to a new rental. She is going to college and I think she will certainly enjoy your book. I want to read it too! Always enjoy your drawings especially on my calendar! Have a great and exciting trip. I’m sure your “babies” know you are not going away forever. We have cold weather here again but the Reds baseball team won tonight! Can’t beat that! Happy Spring!
She will love it I think because she is likely going through a lot of what I did. Happy Spring Shirley!
Always love reading your blog. I am eagerly awaiting the new book. I’m enjoying spring in California – the roses are the best ever❤️ Have fun on your next journey & look forward to seeing you in Pasadena.
I’m so excited! Since I’m in California, I know the new book will be here soon – yeah! Can’t wait to put aside whatever I am doing and sit down to read it. Since the book signing at Chaucer’s in Santa Barbara didn’t pan out, I will hopefully be meeting up with you at the fundraiser/book signing sponsored by Coalesce in Morro Bay (another favorite bookstore!). After all these many years of using Susan Branch stickers, ink stamps, calendars, scrapbook paper, books, and reading the Blog, I will be so happy to meet you in person! Safe journey to California !
There’s one in Montecito! Click on EVENTS in the right-hand column on the blog.
I knew about Montecito, but I have a feeling Morro Bay will be easier to access:) We LOVE to go to Morro Bay for the day, so it’s a toss up…hum, Santa Barbara or Morro Bay…such a problem:) I’ll be at one place!
All good !
Hello Susan. I’m so looking forward to reading your next book. I consider them all treasures! I enjoyed meeting you in San Luis Obisbo in 2013 at the Remnants of the Past Show as well as your recommendation for a restaurant that evening for dinner.
Congratulations to you. So many wonderful things are happening for you!
Whoa Mama! Congrats and see you in Pasadena!
I just discovered you last year, I have all your books, except the new one, can’t wait!!!! You r a ray of happiness and sunshine! Hope the movies come to the golden screen, thank you
Can’t wait to see you in Pasadena again……seems like a longtime ago, so hurry up and get here..
Happy Birthday to You Dear Susan🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
I am so excited to receive your new book. Can’t wait!! You are the best!!!
Love your books!
Happy birthday Susan! Hope you have a wonderful day celebrating YOU with your girlfriends!! So excited for your new book and cookbook too! Good things come to those who wait.
Hi, Susan,
I’m not good at commenting because I’m not half as clever or articulate as the writers above. Some of them should be writing books themselves!
Your books are so inspiring and encouraging to your readers. I almost thought I could cook after your first cookbook! 😉 But, oh well……..
Love your blog. It’s like we are having a personal conversation.
Thank you , Susan.
Janie Horn
LOL, you did a pretty good job, Jane! xoxo
I’m going to miss seeing pictures of your house while you’re gone!
Me too, so I will just have to put some up anyway!
I can’t wait to meet you in person, Susan! What a delight it will be in Hudson, Ohio. I love your painting, drawings, and the exuberance that flies off your pages. You are so encouraging and you didn’t even know it!
See you in May!
I don’t really know it, I’m just shooting the breeze here. But one thing I’ve learned to trust is how many things we have in common . . . we really are all in this together! But our culture doesn’t let us see very much of that side of us. It’s my favorite side of us. 💞 See you soon Ruth!
I get so excited whenever I get your emailing. You are my favorite artist. I look so forward to your calendars, I bet I’m the first in the Cincinnati area to buy them each year. Be safe in your travels.
Pick me, pick me! :o)
Would love love to win one of these books. Have been a follower for years and many more to come. Love reading your posts. I too have a black and white kitty with a moustache. We adopted her six year old self last year as company for our 10 year old beautiful Ragdoll boy kitty, but she has no time for him and would rather interact with us humans instead. Oh well, I love them both equally even though they a two very different cats. It’s funny how life turns out. I never thought of myself as a cat person but I am totally in love with mine. Who knew?
I could say the same thing! What an unexpected gift!
Wheee! A chance to win a copy of ‘Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams’…Can’t wait to read it while waiting for your 30th edition of ‘Heart of the Home’, revised and expanded and I really love recipe books…
Have a wonderful and safe trip around our wonderful country and hurry home to New England.
I am so eager to have your book in my hands…my daughters bought it for me at Christmas along with a coffee shop giftcard, and a coupon for time alone to read and savor! You have inspired me!
I always love to see pictures of Jack and Girl in your blog. I am a cat lover through and through! I know how hard it is to go away and leave them behind. And they are so smart, they know as soon as they see the suitcases come out. My kitty jumps inside hoping to go along with me! I live in Oregon, so I’m not on your book signing path, but at least I get to look forward to getting your book in my mailbox real soon. I’ll order the new Heart of the Home book as soon as it’s available for preorder. Thank you for your new giveaway – they’re exciting and fun whether we win or not! Have a fun and safe trip!
Don’t you just love the colors you chose for your new baby? And love those starched linens, pretty/handsome kitties, & Joe, brilliant man, saving those brushes! And, would love Zooey (Susan) & Joe (Joe) singing “New Year’s Eve” in your movie (maybe that’s not in the book though?)!! And, would love all your favorite music in the background throughout the movie! Love all your well deserved success and happiness, & love to you! xoxo
That’s what I think, that one thing for sure, the music would be great! 🙂
Can’t wait till your book is out! Anticipation can be fun too! Love all your books!
Excited about getting your new book. I have the first two. And have many of your cookbooks–I plan to get your updated first one too when it is out. Love your newsletters–I feel like I know you. My birthday is April 13, 1952. We’re almost twins! April is a great birthday month, isn’t it? Have a wonderful trip signing books. Wish you were coming to my town. I would love visiting Martha’s Vineyard–I love New England. Happy Spring!
Gerry
Thank you for always bringing sunshine into my life with your books and blog….I had my honeymoon on Marthas Vineyard in 1998 and still go to the Cape every year. My kids loved the Vineyard when we took them back for our 10 th anniversary.I can’t wait to read this book ! The Vineyard will always hold a special place in my heart….
So looking forward to receiving my copy and reading through it! Safe travels to you and have a wonderful trip!
Sue, Thank you for adding so much richness to our lives, reminding us of the important things–like spring and kitties and starched curtains and cooking and friends, to name only a few.
You, dear Susan, absolutely brighten my days! Love ALL your beautiful books ❤️ Hope to meet you someday…love and hugs from Helen
If you can dream it , you can make it so ! Wishing on my lucky stars !
I only have your first two books from many years ago. But I love them!
What a great idea to give away your personal paintbrushes.
I have ordered your new book but would love getting two. Happy Birthday dear Susan.
Love that photo of the stack of books & can’t wait for mine to arrive. Enjoy your trip!