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.
Y U M
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!
I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Isle of Dreams. Recently, I started to read A Fine Romance again. Have a great trip across country.
Have a wonderful book tour Susan! I am so excited that I get to see you in Pennsylvania! I have been a fan of yours for more years than I want to admit. xoxoxoxo
Excited to read Isle of Dreams and glad I pre-ordered!
Happy trails to you (like Roy Rogers & Dale Evans – yeah, I’m that old!) and safe travels along the way!
I so enjoyed Fairy Tale Girl and can’t wait to read Isle of Dreams! Your blog is a favorite of mine – full of happiness, inspiration and wonderful ideas.
Hi Susan, Enjoy your journey across America! Am just thrilled my book will soon be here. I have your “Heart of the Home”, 20th printing, signed by you in 2002 and your two latest books also. Do misspelled words just jump out to you when you see one? Well, on the shopping page under stickers and embellishments, there is one “l” in two places and I know you are a stickler for things being correct. Have a nice day as you prepare to go.
Yay! Can hardly wait for you to come to California, Pasadena to be specific:-). Have a wonderful trip! My best friend in Santa Fe and I have our own personal two person book club to keep in touch. Your books are always at the top of our list and we share our favorite recipe attempts from your books. So fun! Now I can share something new…a book-signing event!!!
From Nancy, in sweet little Redlands, CA
So exciting!!! Can’t wait to see that book in my mailbox!!!! Safe and happy travels to you and Joe! (That cupcake looks yummy!!)
Commenting for my mother, JoAnn, who introduced me to you, and who would love a personalized inscription. Happy trails!
Hi, Susan! Beautiful post– thank you! My big question is, who do you want to play you in the movie???!!! (Whoever she is, she’ll have to be fabulous!)
I can’t wait for your new book, I’ve read The Fairy Tale Girl a dozen times and keep it on my coffee table underneath a white starfish!
Have a great road trip, Susan and Joe 🙂
I can’t wait to add Isle of Dreams to my SB book collection, which began many, many years ago! It has been so fun sharing the journey. I remember the days of searching every nook and cranny for a sighting of one of your products, and now we have such wonderful, easy access through your website. Thank you for continuing to spread your joy, and for sending your newest baby out into the world for us to love!
Hello from Canada! I love reading your blog. Vanna – please pick me because bookstores here just don’t stock Susan’s books! I visited MV three years ago in the fall and felt a kinship with the island. I hope to get back some day!
The book looks lovely! Can’t wait to read it! Way to go Mama!! ❤️
Happy Birthday and congratulations on your newest baby going out into the world to waiting and loving arms. Like everyone, I can’t wait to receive my Isle of Dreams.
I know your tired and ready for your road trip, but I hope you’ve been thinking about what your next book will be about.
I wish you and Joe a fun and safe trip
Kay
I’ll be thinking of you and Gladys Taber next Tuesday with thanks for all the joy and comfort you’ve (both) brought into my life. Happy Birthday, Happy Spring and Safe Travels. I won’t get to see you this trip, but some of the ladies from my Tasha Tudor group will be at the New Hope, PA party.
oh, my!!!!! Susan…..you have started my day just tooooo perfectly for words!!!!! wow. and, i’m even getting into some cleaning. just because of your dear, lovely inspiration!!!!! (hubby isn’t quite thrilled, but…needs to be done…and he is a GREAT help!!!!). like everyone else….looking forward to getting “the” book in the mail!! mmmm. that should be a good way to STOP my cleaning, huh?? all love and prayers for a safe journey for you & Joe. can’t wait for your first “dispatch-from-the-road”!!!!!!
Your blog is unlike any other I read. I don’t just read – I ABSORB your blog posts – so inspiring and grounding and just plain wonderful! Be well and happy dear Susan! 🙂
So happy for you that everything is coming together after all the hard work. Your readers/fans love you for all the TLC you show us through your books. Can’t wait for my two copies of Isle of Dreams to appear on my doorstep!
So nice to see this post today! A nice send off to me- I’m leaving in a few hours to fly back to Asheville from FL. My winter job of performing in the FL Renaissance Fest is over, and it’s home sweet home for Spring. Can’t wait to see you at Malaprops, I’m going to print out my name tag when I get home. Mom will be visiting then too and she is also very excited! Safe travels to you and Joe, I am so looking forward to meeting you in person! xoxo Jacqui
Hey! I thought I was the only one starching up old table cloths and hanging them at the Windows! So much better than hiding them in the drawer for a special occasion. Thanks for the fun.
Oh!! How happy those books look sitting in your very own kitchen! It always makes me smile to see your post. Have a wonderful trip……we’ll all be smiling because of your book.
I’m on pins and needles waiting for your new book to arrive!
Thanks for the great blog today! You’ve inspired me to do some spring cleaning before its actually summer!
Loved the photo of the precious kitties. They will miss you while your gone, but I know you leave them in great hands so they’ll be happily waiting for your return. Have a wonderful trip across the country, meeting all us girlfriends!
What a wonderful way to start the week. A post from Susan. I have been a fan of yours for such a long, long time and have almost all of your books. I am so anxious to receive Isle of Dreams. I think I will read A Fairy Tale Girl again to get ready for Isle and after Isle I will read A Fine Romance Again. Then I will have you all in order. I will read Spring away. Good Luck to all the Girl Friends in this latest give away and to me too. Safe travels to you and Joe. Have a wonderful Spring and Summer. Marian
I can’t imagine how relieved and happy you must be. Every fiber of your being must be bursting! I’m afraid for any dirt in your house, right now. I remember when I finished my first 12 months of grad school in 2011. We took a week’s break and stayed at a friend’s beach house. When I walked into their beautiful kitchen, I burst into tears. Relief, exhaustion, happiness, disbelief.
Go YOU!
Good luck as you prep for your trip! I personally am prepping to move into a house that is under renovation and have my current home for sale (with two young daughters) so I feel very discombobulated. I loved reading about your homey touches and feel homesick for doing those same household chores myself! Hoping to catch you in Hudson, Ohio! 🙂
I can’t wait to read mine! And I’d love to give a friend one if I win! I can’t afford to buy another thing right now so I’m really glad I ordered this book ages ago! Enjoy your trip!
Cheers, Barbara
Oh, I absolutely cannot wait to receive my book. It is going to be rainy and gloomy in CT at the end of the week, perfect weather to curl up and savor that book. I hope you have a wonderful birthday and a well deserved day of rest! So looking forward to all of the excitement to come.
Oh, Sue! It’s like hearing the news of the birth of a brand new baby! Tears streamed down my face accompanied by goosebumps all over as I read the books have arrived! So, SO exciting!!! Oo0oO00o! Just wonderful!!! Charlie and I look forward to seeing you and Joe in June at Vroman’s bookstore. Happy packing…drive safe and we will be watching for updates as you head our way! Much love ~ xoxo peg
Congratulations on another wonderful book completed. Enjoy your cross country travels, (will be praying for you and Joe to be safe) and hoping to see you in the Midwest. (Kansas) Would love to be one of the lucky ones to receive the treasures you are giving away. Have loved you and your books, posts and drawings since that very first one. I do miss all the creative stickers you use to have. Enjoy this time of celebration!
Cannot wait to get my book- and an extra one would be wonderful! Loved this post! It is good to know someone who still enjoys the little things, the joys of a clean home and the smell of towels and quilts hanging from a line outside.
Highlight of my week when you have a blog post! Looking forward reading Isle of Dreams!
Hi Susan!
I would love to win a book – thanks for the chance. I see you are coming to Iowa!
Yeah! Have a wonderful and safe trip.
Loved the signs of Spring spring-ing out in your garden, but then I saw the stack of books and really got excited! It won’t be long now! Should I camp out by the mailbox?
Springing forward beyond the book tour, to the next “crossing” and trip to the UK, you mentioned somewhere, book or blog, that you wished Sea Bands came in black. They do! The store where I work has them in gray and black. Have you ever found any? (I could send you some, if not. And no that’s not to bribe Vanna! haha)
Your beautiful books add a lovely touch to springtime. I would love to win one!
Happy to read your post today! It’s trying to be Spring in Oklahoma, complete with tornadoes and wind. I know you are getting excited about your book tour. It will be extra special traveling with Joe. Enjoy these precious days together.
I love your blog, your books, your art. Thank you for sharing with us girlfriends.
Sherry xoxoxo
My gosh, what a wonderful uplifting post! I am so excited to read Isle of Dreams…..fingers crossed for the tv or movie to come true!
Susan, I’ve loved all of your books and am so looking forward to this one!! May you and Joe have a lovely and safe journey and come back to the Vineyard safe and sound! You are loved!!
A friend from Connecticut~~~ Sherrill
So excited to get your new book. The others are well loved, well read and highlighted! And I am Susan too…grew up in Southern California. I loved Fairy Tale Girl. It was a lot reading my own life! Thank you for writing your story!
I never win…….but never say, never!😉
I absolutely cannot wait to have lunch with you April 30 at An Unlikely Story in Plainville MA. I will be the giddy girl either afraid to speak or babbling on endlessly ❤❤.
Joe, had a pretty good idea about those paint brushes!
Enjoy your travels!
This is my favorite kind of blog—-love seeing the Spring Cleaning bug in you making your home so spic n span !
Oh, wanted to let you know I think Zooey Deschanel would be great as you in the. Movie orTV!!!! Looks a lot like you& is fresh & sweet !
How exciting…a trip across country. Sadly, you will not be up in my neck of the woods (PNW, near Canadian border), but I’m excited that so many other fans will have the chance to see what I am sure must the a million watt smile in person! Congratulations on all your hard work and its fruition!
I was lucky enough to meet you on your Fine Romance tour at the Chicago tea party and
brought my daughter along to the Gladys Tabor reunion and had planned a Cedar Rapids
trip this year. However, my back decided it had better things to do so instead I will be recuperating from surgery. Lucky for me, I will have your book to read and travel along
with you on your book tour and then, Scotland! I know you and Joe will have a wonderful
trip and thank you for taking us along. I look forward to all the posts and pictures. Happy
Travels, nancy
So much to look forward to! Spring, your new book, seeing my bestie in Colorado and meeting you!!
So excited for it all!!
Christy in SoTex
Hi Susan, I’m sure you and Joe will have a great time on your travels.
My sister and I are going to your book signing in Plainville, MA, so excited to see you in person!!!
OH WOW. Sally Field should play the older you. Got to think
about the young ones. Looking forward to seeing you in May or
June. Julia in SC
I don’t get old in this book. I only turn 40. When you write a book you have complete control of aging! 🙂
How fun is that?
Ha ha ha that is so funny Susan**
Love that! Maybe I should write a book! Ha!
I agree…prepping for company or getting ready for a trip…we do get more done at those times than any other. Looking forward to receiving my book….the company prepping and trip going will just have to wait when it arrives….I’ll ve busy curled in a comfy chair reading about another Susan.
How nice to have a new blog to read from my office this morning. I work in a Psychiatric Hospital… patients to treat in 20 minutes… so nice to have a cheery blog post to read. Thank you sooo much for adding joy and sunshine to life this Monday. Looking forward to the new book. I wish Washington state was on your signing trip… I would there! Happy day to you. Wish there was something I could do for you who add so much to my life from so far away. Thank you. Carla
So exciting to have your new book printed and exciting for your readers too to be able to buy it! Lovely images of your home, your spring cleaning and how the weather is teasing you outside!
Ohhhhh, waiting with baited breath for my lovely book to arrive. Beyond excited over here. Excellent idea about the paintbrushes! It would be like having a part of you ( in a very non creepy way) and your inspiration, almost like a magic wand of creativity! Sending you lots of light and love on your travel adventure. Xoxo
LOL, non-creepy! yes. I promise!
You have been such an inspiration to me to make my house a home!!!! Excited to read this next book! Everything stops when your book comes! Have a safe, adventurous, laugh-a lot,mound trip!!!!
Congratulations, Susan. Enjoy your summer out there amongst em. I got to meet you in Oklahoma City on your last tour and the evening was a delight. I got to visit with Joe as the line was long and he was entertaining those of us in the back of the line. I have lovely pictures of the evening. Even though you will not be in our neck of the woods I am sure everyone will enjoy your signings as much as I did. Love your post.
Only actresses from Downton Abbey need apply !! Or maybe some one new ” on the scene ” !! Desperate for your last and most favorite diary in print !! ❤️❤️❤️🗽
P.S. Happy Birthday!!
What a great time of year for a road trip! Can’t wait for the book! You are so right about inviting people over is inspiration to clean. That made me laugh out loud. My husband says ” who cares, we will just have people over for a backyard bar b que” & I am like ” but they have to pass through the house to get there & will want to use the bathroom” …..so deep cleaning must happen.
Looking forward to reading ” the rest of the story”. I still miss the little store in old town AG!
I love spring cleaning and setting the house to rights! So excited to see the new book! Thanks for a chance to win!
So excited the book is almost here. 😍 👏👏 So is our 49 th anniversary this month, so what a wonderful gift. ❣🌹🌻
Good morning Susan! I am new to your blog. My sister MADE me read your book Fairy Tale Girl. I loved it so much. I am California born and bred, and it just oozed the Golden State. I just got done ordering all of “your story” books from your blog, including my own copy of Fairy Tale Girl. I love your art, your first painting of the geranium is so lovely! I hope it still holds a special place in your heart and on your wall. My sisters and I have a blog: [email protected] if you are ever bored and want to look at something new. I like to write about the history of my town, Placerville, CA. My sister Heidi has all kinds of interesting posts about thrift finds and collectibles. Lori writes about what ever she wants to! She is a great crafter.
I am looking forward to reading more of your blog and your books. Enjoy
your trip!
Your writing is beautiful and the illustrations in your books go perfectly with the story. I only recently discovered these wonderful books and look forward to reading each and every one. Thank you Susan for filling my life with joy.
Can’t wait !
So very excited about your new book. I want to pull out the first two, reread them first and get ready for the new one!
I’m so excited I will be in Colorado to meet you this year (last time, I was in Texas being Deployment Mom to my niece while her Mom was a US Air Force nurse in Afghanistan)! I’ve already asked for May 21 off from work at the quilt shop so I can visit The Tattered Cover and buy my copy of Isle of Dreams.
So excited for you I can’t stand it! It’s my birthday and what a wonderful, delightful, heart-filled post to read. You made my day! Sending ❤ and 🍰 and🐱hugs.
Susan~ My sister and I are so excited about your book signing in Asheville. WE WILL BE THERE!!! We have all your books and are eagerly waiting for our own little mailbox to hold our newest treasure Martha’s Vineyard Isle of Dreams!! Our name tags have been printed and cleverly filled out. Now the countdown begins! We love you!
I so hope you are coming to the Central Coast of California again!
Can’t wait to get my book!
Susan, your words always have a wonderful effect on me. All of a sudden, my shoulders “unhunch” and a take a deep breath of relaxation. I’m looking forward to your Cape Cod book and all of the ones that follow. Best wishes on your journey across country. I need to check and see if you will be in the D.C. area so I can attend your signing.
Safe travels, Susan. I have my book ordered, but to win a book PLUS the treasures that Joe suggested would be so loverly!! Thanks for the opportunity!
This will be just the thing to take my mind off of campaigning for my library’s funding measure! (Librarian by day, watercolor artist by night, so the brush AND bookmark just call to me!)
I am so excited to get my book. I will be watching my mailbox. I met you in Hudson when you were there before. Have a wonderful trip cross country.
Happy April but it is rather an April Fool’s joke here in the NE. I would love to win one of your new books. I wanted to go to the talk in New Hope but I tarried too long! I don’t know how you can leave your precious garden at the best time of the year. My peonies and muguet are my babies. And the cats! Mine died at 18. and I am missing her terribly. She was my baby. Happy travels.
Good morning Susan from the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
I so wish you & Joe were visiting the Seattle area this spring on your tour! boohoo!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your books and secretly live with you on your island!! ;0) Safe travels to you both on your trip!
HURRAY!!! I’m so excited for you – – and for all of us! Have a fabulous and safe tour. Waiting impatiently for my book to arrive. Hugs from Minnesota.
Ruthie
Can’t wait only five weeks till my daughter and I travel to meet you!!!! Is it May yet????
Almost!
Can’t wait for this one! Your blog posts always have the wonderful power to make me appreciate the little things in life–like how your house feels after spring cleaning!
I am anxious to read your new book and have always loved your writings. I am looking forward to Spring here in Michigan and hope to see you at a book signing someday. Thank you for creating such inspirations as I love your writing and illustrations, they bring such joy!
I can’t believe the book will soon be here. The cover alone is just beautiful–love, love that blue–and what’s inside will be well worth the wait…tho it is so hard to wait, especially when it is so close, like the week before Christmas when you’re five years old.
I know your travel schedule is packed both in the US and UK but I do hope you get to some New England locations north of MV next year. I met you in Newburyport–what a fun day!–and am planning on getting down to the Cape in July so hope to wear my girlfriend name tag then.
Your cleaning and ironing photos are deeply inspiring to me. They value what has been women’s work forever and show it as the art it truly is. I am cleaning/ironing now too for my book club Wednesday–Downton Abbey tea theme–using lots of things I treasure from my grandmothers and my husband’s grandmothers. A lot of work but your post has given me renewed energy. I had planted my yellow pansies but it is snowing to beat the band here and down to the teens tonight and they are looking pretty desperate. So I was feeling a bit discouraged til your post came.
Many congratulations on your new ‘baby’ and for sharing it with all of us!!
What you are doing is gift . . . you take the mundane out of life and make it special with all your energy for a party for your friends. It’s a lovely thing to do. xoxoxo
I can’t wait for my book to arrive!!!! And then it’s time for a road trip to CT 🙂 My sis and I will be at RJ Julia’s!
Happy Spring to you! We are digging out after 8″ of that d*#%. white stuff…we are soooo ready for something springy…so I really enjoyed your photos…xoxo…
Talk about Exciting with a capital E! Movie! TV series!
Soo enjoy your books. Have a safe and fun book signing journey!!
I’m about to burst with excitement — can’t wait for Isle of Dreams to get here! Where’s that mail truck? Hurry, hurry, HURRYYYYYY!!!!!!
Oh so happy to really SEE them all stacked up! I can’t imagine how you must feel. We are super excited to welcome you to Georgia and have printed out our “Girlfriend” name tags. My daughter and I will be there with bells on and a basket of peaches for you!
Oh yes ~ thanks for making housework sound like such fun!
I can almost smell the sunshine in your startched and ironed linens! Happy Spring!🌷🌼🌸
Speaking of brothers and sisters Susan, I’ve been meaning to ask you about the rest of your family. You’ve mentioned your sister Shelley and her boys, your grandma, your mom, and of course Blog Daddy, but what about the others? (only if it’s not invading privacy, of course). Have a wonderful road trip and I hope to see you in Danville!
It’s not invading privacy, we all visit each other and talk on the phone . . . I’ll be stopping to see some of them when I get out to CA . . . we are so spread out these days . . . but the love is there as it will be forever!
Cannot wait to get the new book!! My grand babies are hoping for pictures of Girl and Jack! They are busy drawing and writing their own version of your life on Martha’s Vineyard! They are spellbound by my made up stories! Have a wonderful trip and I cannot wait to follow wherever you go. Happy Spring!!
CONGRATS TO YOU! THANKS FOR SHARING A NEAT GIVEAWAY TOO ♥
Congratulations on the books actually being delivered ….can’t wait to get mine! Loved to see the photo from your last tour at the Learned Owl in Hudson OH….I’ve got my RSVP in to see you there again on May 5! So looking forward to it. Your house looks lovely. Reminds me that my curtains haven’t been washed for too long. Need a nice day when I’m not working ……that will come very soon! See ya in Hudson!
Hi Susan,
Can’t wait to read your new book. I just loved the first one and I’m sure I will love this one just as much. Hope spring comes to you soon! We are going to have 90 degree heat by this Wednesday in the Bay Area.
-Kathleen
Hi Susan!
Loved reading your latest blog! I also love vintage linens and collect embroidered handkerchiefs with crocheted edgings, as I’ve inherited many from my great grandmothers.
Can’t wait to read your new book! Wishing you both safe travels on your journey!!
Spring is in the air…if not in the weather. Same here in Michigan..winter is hanging around too long. I have been saving my book and anxiously awaiting the second one for my knee surgery in two weeks. My pleasure for being laid-up! So sorry you aren’t coming near me.:(
Susan,
Can’t wait for the book! Soooo exciting. I need it for my trip on the QM2 in mid May. Perfect reading.
I am on a one-woman campaign to get you up to Portland, Oregon. I know it won’t happen this trip, but we can try for the next one…..
Heidi
Yes we Can! 🙂 Bon Voyage Heidi, so happy for you!
O wow how exciting lots of things happening on your blog today Susan!
I just love how after months of being “locked away” busy busy busy showing a picture of the accumulation of all your hard work (being the books on the table) you then talk about spring cleaning and make the simplest things most joyful! This is why we love you!!
And just for the record I think Diane Keaton should play you as you are now because you are both beautiful classy ladies! What do the other girlfriends think? xxxx
I love the way she dresses. I wish she would do a book called “The Clothes I Wore” filled with photographs.
Safe travels Susan! I finally visited Martha’s Vineyard last fall….just beautiful! Cannot wait to read the book. I’ll see you in Wilmette in May!
I am SOOO looking forward to Isle of Dreams and SOOO SOOO SOOO looking forward to seeing you on May 7 in Cincinnati!!!
Have a wonderful and safe trip! I wish you were coming through Pittsburgh- maybe next time!!!
Can’t wait to get mine!
Congrats on your most recent magnificence and for continuing to share your spectacular self with us! ❤️ From a forever-girlfriend-you’ve-never-met (on the island next door)!
Hi over there!
Hi Susan! I started with A Fine Romance and I was instantly drawn and transported into SB’s wonderful world! And then caught up with all the rest of your books. You make everything cozy and beautiful! Thank you!
I love coming to read your posts, dear Susan! So much happiness! I’m excited to get your new book–yay–it’s coming soon! You have so much to celebrate. Congratulations! And a giveaway before you depart? How nice. Thank you for connecting me to so many lovely girlfriends. Do you realize what that means to so many of us? Thank you, dear one. xoxo ♥
Means so much to me too Martha Ellen . . . love us!