Still on my feet!

 some nick nacks and books my sister and I scooped up around Toronto,

including a wonderful small chinese ancestor painting

 returning from camp, cousins Lukas, Mauk (my son) & Jake

 the beacher cafe close to my sister's house, great for breakfast!

Rug Company display at Avenue Road (Toronto)

The stunning flagship showroom of Avenue Road

Lunch at The Hazelton (designed by Yabu Pushelberg) 

with Jane Henderson of Avenue Road

Chilling with my kids

HAPPY sitting on the lap of my sweet BF 

who came for a short visit

on our way to a business meeting at the historic 

Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables

a glimpse of my agent's house in Miami where I stayed as a guest

my pillows at Hollace Cluny (Toronto)

with wonderful supportive Susan Fowlie, owner of Hollace Cluny

Toronto, Miami, Toronto, Amsterdam! I have landed again still on my feet, but with a buzzing head. I feel like I have been clubbing. My body and soul need some recovering.
I have enjoyed my time in North America and it was a good balance between family fun and work. Today I am sharing some moments from my trip!

Miami here I come!

Just packed my suitcase for Miami. It includes a new dress I bought today at candystore Holt Renfrew, designed by one of my heroines Diane von Furstenberg (it was on sale mom!). Here is a glimpse of what I think I will be wearing on Saturday  for my opening/cocktail party. Of course I have a few more options packed as I can get so indecisive, especially at those moments I NEED to be ready. Expect a detailed posting on my exhibition at Design Within Reach (Coral Gables studio), the cocktail party on Saturday and my other Miami adventures!
Apologies for the quality of the pictures. No photoshop on my sister's laptop.

The week progressing....(with plenty of excitement)

 Chrisanthemum & Pink Ikat, oil on canvas 40x40cm (Miami)

 Allium Flowers I, oil on canvas 40x50cm (Miami)

Flamingo Flowers & Pink Ikat, oil on canvas, 40x50cm (Miami)

 Anna Liesemeyer

Yesterday DHL picked up the first shipment of paintings for the events at Design within Reach in Miami. I am excited but also a bit nervous. It feels like my children are venturing out into the big wide world. There will be around 15 paintings on show. If you are interested in any of the paintings or if you would like to attend the opening at DWR Coral Gables (31st July) or DWR West Palm Beach (28th August) do contact my lovely agent Eva Roepers of Interdecorations.

The other exciting thing that happened was that Anna Liesemeyer of "In Honor of Design" posted a lovely feauture on my work. Anna is a graphic and accessory designer and loves to share her design inspiration but also promotes the work of kindred spirits.
A big thank you Anna for being a warm and supporting person and for those of you who do'nt know Anna I highly recommend her blog!