It's hard to say exactly,
when I started to fall in love.
Was it when I lived in Manhattan and would walk down streets along Fifth Avenue. On my way to the Garment District to browse for ribbon, as I listened to
Burt Bacharach on my walkman?
Or was it when I had my favorite ribbon and button shop nearby when I lived in Princeton, New Jersey?
Maybe it was when I would visit the
"Ribbon Lady" on
Ladder Street in Hong Hong.
Oh, I know it was when I visited that wonderful ribbon shop on
Queens Street West in Toronto.
Most recently
a recipe for inspiration after discovering Kaari Meng's new book. Then again, I knew that the feeling was there all along...my love affair with ribbon.
I found some Vintage ribbon treasures, which I sent over to my shop,
Aunt Adelaide's Attic.
The song for this post is The Look Of Love, by dreamy Burt Bacharach. Have I ever told you what a crush I had on him when I was in my twenties? sigh.
Today is Mosaic Monday and
Mary from Little Red House is hosting. Stop by and visit all the lovely mosaics.
oh, karen! what a charming post!
so fun how your love of ribbon is easily weaved throughout your many adventures.
i can imagine a crush on burt b. -- he was kinda groovy back then!
with lots of love, health and happiness for the new year ~
xo
elyse
lovely post karen.....
thank you for your well wishes,,,,
xo
penny
Karen what anamazing array of ribbons.
Thanks for the congratulations on Evie's arrival. I was going to email you but seem to have lost your email address when changing over to a laptop
Take care
Alison
I don't know what it is about ribbon, but I too am smitten, always have been!
HAPPY NEW YEAR DEAR KAREN! Anita
Karen,
Always a beautiful post. Love your LOVE AFFAIR with Ribbons!
Hello Karen,
Well, these ribbons are awesome!
And the song...OMG! Love it!
But I have to say that I am huge fan of Diana Krall.
You should also listen to her version...
Sunny skies in Toronto.
~ Gabriela ~
Such a beautifully done mosaic on a unique topic. Burt B? Well, no, I don't believe I knew that interesting fact about you! :D
Happy New Year!
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What a wonderful post - and the photos are yummy! I have quite a collection of ribbon, too. Of course, I use it sometimes in my work, so I can justify it LOL.
You lived in Princeton?! My first job out of college was at the Hunterdon Art Center, and I lived in Clinton! Maybe we met at some time!
I admire your courage and strength to admit you liked Burt Bachrach. There were several things about Burt I loved: A) Dionne Warwicke; B) Promises, Promises; C) Angie Dickinson
I certainly understand the attraction (to ribbon, if not to Burt Bacharach, Lol!) I have a basket full and still when I see a pretty new ribbon I have to have it:>) I hope your new year is filled with beautiful things!
A lovely mosaic of ribbon and roses.
Karen, a wonderful post. Beautiful pictures of one of my favorite things. Happy New Year.
What a refreshing walk through your lovely post! Just gorgeous. Thank you and blessings to you in this New Year Karen!
What a lovely post, the ribbons are all beautiful. A rainbow of colors. I wish you and yours all the best in 2011.
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