pens & brushes ready to be at my service in sweden soon!
gouache pans affixed to the bottom of this small tin. ready!
same old thin, light, watercolor palette that’s accompanied me on previous journeys abroad.
zipped up and ready to roll in a pouch i picked up in guatemala. syd, remember when we got these?
all packed up in my carry-on along with loungewear, slippers, spray bottle and paint rag. gotta have my sprayer!
and the old blue suitcase… that’s been traveling with me for about a decade. my polka dot bathing suit on the top. because i must dunk myself in the baltic sea when we venture out into the furthest reaches of the archipelago! on the left is my new, super thin, water-resistant windbreaker. it rolls up really small so i can carry it in my bag. i like to leave home with my suitcase extra light in case i need to bring something home. like a couple of packages of…
lift off is happening soon friends!
i’ll do a post on IG once a day because it’s fast & easy and doesn’t require much on my part. (#mosssistersadventurepolicy)
i’ll be posting little 1-2 min. videos over on youtube every couple of days or so. not blogging, but vlogging(video blogging) instead! sort of…i won’t be chatting to camera so it will be the MAM version of vlogging. including a little airbnb apartment tour.
my sister will be posting lite from sweden! when i get back home to california i’ll file my own written/photo trip reports.
if you subscribe to my youtube channel you’ll get an email when i post over there. if you don’t, but want to see the short clips of stockholm (and beyond) just bookmark my channel and zip over there every few days or so. speaking of which…i posted a new gouache video there last night… you’ll see it if you follow the previous link.
i leave you with this vintage photo (of a photo) i took last summer at the nordiska museet…
see you back here in a couple of weeks. xo
I love your blog. Thank you so much for all the inspiration.
I hope you enjoy your trip.
Many greetings from Germany 🙂
Have a great time Mary Ann. I see that your kitty does not like “rolling boxes” either as they mean his owner is leaving him. Hovering just beside so that he can jump in when you aren’t looking and go along. Just like our little fur baby. I see he has his cone back on; I hope he behaves nicely for his fur sitter…
SOOO happy for you Mary Ann!! Hope you and Sister have the most funnest wonderfulest happiest time!! I love the vintage picture! … it is so YOU!
Hope your travels are wonderful as always, and that you fill your journals with lovely drawings, paintings, tidbits, and pictures! Have fun!!!
You REALLY pack light. Love it! Have a trip to remember, and I can’t wait to see some of your musings, artings and traipsings!
Have the best time Mary Ann, so looking forward to your new adventures!
Safe travels and have FUN!!
::waving::
Just to let you know, there is a theory among the knitters I hang out with on Ravelry that the Swedes are such incredibly fast knitters because of Stroopwaffels.
Dear Ms Mam and Sister; cant wait to see you dippin your toes in the Baltic! Have fun and we will be scanning the horizon for your IG smokesignals! JourneyWell JourneyTrue Blessings!
Kia ora and greetings from New Zealand!
I so enjoy reading your blog, you always manage to cheer me up on a down day.
Just wanted to say have a wonderful holiday, safe travels, lots of exciting adventures and safe return!
Love and best wishes from Netty, a fan
Bon voyage!!!
Have fun! Can’t wait to see the Instagram posts.
Subscribed to your IG and YouTube – loved your previous trip to Sweden SO MUCH I don’t want to miss any of this one! Bon voyage and have a wonderful time Mary Ann xx
Soon you will be on my side of the mighty atlantic! I hope you and Carol have a wonderful time in Sweden!!!
So excited for you! Have a glorious trip; I’ll be watching out for you on YouTube and Instagram.
Love your youtube videos and all that you do.
Have a wonderful trip! Safe & fun! ♥♥♥
Bon voyage, dear Mary Ann. Thanks for a terrific gouache class. Thanks for taking us along on your travel adventures. Have a delightful time with your sis, and may you be able to slow time down, so that each day feels like a week of terrific adventures, sights, sounds and flavors.
I do love traveling with you through photo’s and all that you use to communicate. Have a wonderful time in Sweden.
You do pack light! Have a great trip!
I do remember that great bag. It is perfect for your supplies. I thought that vintage pic was you. Have a great trip !!xoxo
I thought it looked like Mary Ann as well!
I cherish your communiques! Travel well and know you are well loved on this continent. Bon Voyage to you and your sis!
Waving goodbye, blowing kisses….