Blissful Living
I was toying with the idea of putting together a local meet 'n greet - Phoenix, AZ area. I was getting serious about setting one up for May. And then good fortune winks my way and I meet Kristin, designer extraordinaire and owner of my favorite local boutique, Domestic Bliss (amazing! Like Anthropologie, but better), who has plans to open a new facility for local creative types to meet up & frenzy off each other's energy, take classes, etc. We became fast friends. She's naming the studio Blissful Living. And her concept is very close to my heart. (We had an amazing dinner at their home a couple of weeks ago - should have brought my camera! - must go back & take photos. She even has chickens - fantasy of mine - in the most adorable chicken coop you'll ever see.)
And
Kristin is quick to it -- Blissful Living opens on Friday! I'm
planning to be there this Saturday, May 10th, from 11-2 to meet up with, well,
whoever stops by. A meet 'n greet. Thank you, universe. So, come see
me & maybe even bring some of your creations with you! And if you
stick around, hopefully you'll make some new friends with similar
interests who live in your neck of the desert. Visit Kristin's
Blissful Living blog for more info. And here's the address:
Blissful Living 166 W. Main St. Mesa, AZ.
I'll be teaching a workshop there toward the end of June too -- details to come.
And meet Chloe, my new little niece! My brother's fourth child, second girl. (And she looks just like her big sister, Haley.) They've had a couple of rough years and couldn't be more ecstatic about welcoming home a new baby. It's a thrill to witness. We're so glad she's here & safe!
Yes, I love Domestic Bliss and Baby Bliss, too. I try to stop by whenever I'm at the Arizona Museum for Youth. Didn't know there was a new store opening-- thanks for the heads up. Definitely gonna try to stop in on Saturday :)
Posted by: Susan | May 06, 2008 at 02:49 PM
I wish I lived closer to Phoenix. Albuquerque just doesn't have the same great people/resources!!
Posted by: Alexa | May 06, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Oh I am excited! I too love Kristin's shop Domestic Bliss.
So, it is a studio space where people will take/teach classes about crafty related things? I'm heading to her blog now- thanks bunches for posting this.
Will be there with bells on :)
Posted by: heather hales DESIGNS | May 06, 2008 at 03:04 PM
heather...that's great. i remember talking with you about how you wanted to get people together and now it's working out. yay!
hope you are doing well.
Posted by: beth | May 06, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Love the baby feet pic and of course the sweet pic of your new niece, congrats to all of you.
Great news for you re: the meet and greet too.
Posted by: Denise | May 06, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Love the first pic!
Posted by: Chels | May 06, 2008 at 04:14 PM
I love the sound of Domestic Bliss and Blissful Living! Wish I could be there!
Your new niece is just adorable!
Posted by: Di | May 06, 2008 at 04:26 PM
This is going to be so fun! I am one of the instructors at Blissful Living and will be there also on Saturday. Can't wait to meet you and share all things crafty! See you then, and what a darling little one, there's nothing quite like a newborn! Congrats to your fam!
Posted by: camilla Wright | May 06, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Congratulations on your new niece. She is adorable! I wish I could fly out to AZ to see your universe coming together. :) Also, love the new trash ties pictures on the sidebar. Lastly, but not leastly, you have such a gorgeous picture on the Bliss blog!
Posted by: Tina in Boston | May 06, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Precious!!
Posted by: Tina | May 06, 2008 at 05:06 PM
Chloe is just a bundle of beautiful perfection! And look at her sucking her thumb!
A Domestic Bliss Blog you say? I'm on my way! I may swing by Saturday (and hit Mangos on the way!).
Posted by: Jona | May 06, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I used to live in Mesa but moved to Seattle. I'll have to visit this store when I go to Mesa next. It looks so cute.
Posted by: Ashely Schultz | May 06, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Oh to live near you and just stop by a cool place and chat......If you ever feel like a meet & greet in Fayetteville, AR you just let me know.
Posted by: Rory | May 06, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Beautiful little girl:) Congratulations Auntie Heather.
Posted by: Shannon | May 06, 2008 at 06:51 PM
She is beautiful!
However I have a one track mind... I want to see the chicken coop! You must get pictures!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 06, 2008 at 07:25 PM
Hey I am sure that this comment might be weird but I saw your blog name on my neighbors blog and I decided to check it out (by the way my neighbor is minnesota mama also known as darcy juranek if you know her) I am totally isnpired by your blog and all of the amazing posts you do! You are such a creative person and I wish I could be more like that! If you have any tips for me please let me know!
Posted by: mackayla | May 06, 2008 at 07:33 PM
she's a cutie.
Posted by: Port Orchard flowers | May 06, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Can't wait to swing by and meet you in person!
Posted by: Marianne | May 06, 2008 at 08:41 PM
oh! And I'm going to be in Pheonix this weekend. What are the odds? Must stop by...
Posted by: miss chris | May 06, 2008 at 08:42 PM
I will really try to come and meet you in person! I LOVE Domestic Bliss!
Posted by: Glamma Fabulous aka Kelley Smith | May 06, 2008 at 09:42 PM
I soooo wish that I lived close by! That sounds wonderful! P.S. I want chickens, too. My neighbors have them and they share the eggs with us all of the time. Yum!
Posted by: Amanda Herring | May 06, 2008 at 09:43 PM
That sounds like a great idea, pity I live across the oceans!!! Sound similar to something I am thinking of doing in the future... Love the feet photo
Posted by: Pennie | May 07, 2008 at 03:16 AM
How strange... My ex-roommate moved from San Antonio, TX to Phoenix and he is one of the managers at Domestic Bliss. What a small world....
Posted by: Kimberly Perez | May 07, 2008 at 06:29 AM
Beautiful photo spread in MEHC. I just got the mag last night, then by chance, this morning I was blog surfing and Delaney Gates had your link on her blog... anyway - beautiful article. I Love your space and color details. And your quote (gist) "if I'm going to do something, I do it all out" - very inspiring :)
Posted by: Lana | May 07, 2008 at 06:48 AM
Your neice is so beautiful. Congratulation. Babies are such special gifts, true miricles!
Posted by: Jill | May 07, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Wow! Blissful Living looks fantastic! I will be at the Mother's Day Lunch & Watercolor Journal Class at The Farm at South Mountain on Saturday, so I will miss you...shucks! I am in North Scottsdale and always enjoy your blog and have also dreamed of meeting up with other local creatives!!! So fun, I can't wait to visit.
Thanks for sharing the news!
Carie
Posted by: Carie | May 07, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Hi
please let us know if you are coming to Houston or San Antonio,I would love to meet you in person and take one of your sewing classes...
obrigada
jm
Posted by: JACKIE | May 07, 2008 at 11:25 AM
H, congrats on your beautiful niece! She's a belle!
Thank you for the heads-up on Blissful Living...wish I could be there but I live in the part of the world that is currently weatherly-disadvantaged (the Midwest) where there's always corn somewhere, not a beach anywhere and you can count on the weatherman being wrong 92% of the time! So.....if you're ever planning a meet-n-greet I'd love it if you picked somewhere in-between the big waters like, oh, St. Louis or Chicago?! Please??!! But enjoy Mesa, AZ all the same!
p.s. why don't any stores around here carry TTies??
Posted by: almost mrs. h | May 07, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Awwwwwwwww Miss Chloe is so beautiful. Perfect pictures to go along with a post about Blissful Living--rubbing elbows with creative types is totally blissful I have to agree. If I still lived in Phoenix, I'd pop on over and meet you IRL. Hopefully, I'll get the chance in Portland next weekend. You are an inspiring woman Heather dear!
Hugs,
Eva
Posted by: Eva | May 07, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Thank you For your comment on my blog!
I am glad you liked the Rooster I'd made with your fabulous fabric!
You are an inspiration.
D-lyn
Posted by: D-lyn | May 07, 2008 at 03:47 PM
What a great idea for you AZ peeps. Lucky.
Posted by: kari | May 07, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Ahhh, sweet baby toes! Congratulations Auntie!
Posted by: Ula | May 07, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Congrats on the new baby niece!! She is gorgeous:)
Posted by: Holly | May 07, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Planning on being there for sure. I too cant wait to see other crafty chicas! Blissful for sure...
and I think everyone should wear nametags so we can say hello. There are lots of locals I would love to meet. Jona- wear a name tag!! he-he
Posted by: Summer Allen | May 07, 2008 at 08:13 PM
one of my favourite quotes
"BaBIes aRe SucH A NiCe Way to StArt PeOple"
being an auntie is sooo much fun, your brother and sister inlaw are two very lucky people...
Posted by: kellymumma | May 07, 2008 at 11:33 PM
oh a bit too far from me... but have a great day!
cute baby!!!!
Posted by: monica | May 08, 2008 at 03:40 AM
Right now, I am really wishing I lived in Arizona!!! I would so be there, it looks like such a great place!
Congratulations on your new niece, she is beautiful : )
Posted by: Tonya Richard | May 08, 2008 at 06:40 AM
Oh cool! Thanks for the heads up. I live in the Phoenix and totally plan on coming. what fun!
Posted by: Amy | May 08, 2008 at 09:00 AM
such a beautiful baby!!!!
Posted by: apple | May 08, 2008 at 11:09 AM
oh, baby fever. this post was not good for me.
congratulations on the newest baby!
enjoy the meet and greet! that sounds like so much fun...
Posted by: jen | May 08, 2008 at 12:36 PM
congrats on the new neice... I will be stopping by on saturday for sure... sounds like a ton of fun...
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Cavanaugh | May 08, 2008 at 01:31 PM
THAT BEAUTIFUL BABY!
ADORABLE PIECITOS!
GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA
Posted by: Jorgelina | May 08, 2008 at 02:29 PM
What a blessing for your brother's family to have a new baby girl! I love my nieces and nephews so much and love that my children have cousins close to their age. Thanks for sharing the wonderful news!
Posted by: Beth Pankratz | May 08, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Sounds like a great weekend. Love the photo of your niece and her name especially... my youngest is Chloe :)
Posted by: nel | May 08, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Heather- I've heard so much about you. All great things. Of course they must be true by the looks of your adorable blog. I will be teaching some classes at Blissful Living. I look forward to meeting you at the open house this weekend.
Posted by: Niki | May 08, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Love your blog! Your niece is gorgeous!
Posted by: Kiley Smith | May 09, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Darn, missed it!
I'm only about 10 mins from there :(
Could you please shoot me an email when you find out the dates for the June class ?? thanks Heather.
Niki :)
Posted by: Niki | May 10, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Wow!! I've just found your website through the sidebar of a friends blog, and I'm loving it!! I've been drooling over your fabrics and using them in projects all Spring. It's so great to see who they've come from:) I'm so excited that you will be teaching a class at blissful living and can't wait for more details.
I've just recently started my own lil' creative business in organic baby onesie and burp cloth designs... I love visiting your blog for inspiration and motivation!!! Thanks:)
Posted by: Christine | May 12, 2008 at 02:55 PM