At the end of last year, many of you let me know that my blog was featured in the Times Online “50 of the world’s best design blogs”. It was a great surprise, and I want to thank you all for letting me know about it, as well as to Times Online for including me. For the full list, check out sfgirlbybay’s post about it right here.
Also, I was super happy to discover that my blog was included in the list of design blog favorite nominations for apartment therapy’s The Homies 2009 award. Since I don’t know much about these things, I really appreciate you guys thinking about me and including me in your votes. Your support and encouragement is wonderful, and I know this (blog)house is buzzing with activity because of you. Thank you mes amis.
amanda’s heavenly polaroids of paris: made by hand
In other news, I was thinking, since I’m in Sydney only for a little while longer, is there anyone here interested in having a copy of paris: made by hand signed? (blog)house reader natalie and I had discussed the idea in an email briefly some time ago, and then again recently. So I thought I’d just put the idea out now to you guys, and if there was a healthy handful or so then I could look into it further. It wouldn’t be until the beginning of February, and I was thinking at a nice cozy bookstore, say something like gertrude & alice on oxford st, or the likes. I don’t even know if they sell my book, but if they did, perhaps they’d like to host a signing.
What do you think?
If there is enough interest in a signing, I’d need help from someone to organise it as I’m smack bang in the middle of writing my next book. Another idea is that if anyone owns a store in Sydney selling the book and would like to host a signing, then let me know.
I would love to have the chance to meet some of you while I’m here. An impromptu booksigning seems feasible and a great way to see you, non? Let me know your thoughts.
xx
Oh yes please! I would love my book signed!
Unfortunately I don’t have any contacts in the bookstore world but have you been to the new-ish Berkalouw bookstore in Newtown – it is magical! They have little exhibitions upstairs in their cafe. Bookstores are my absolute favourite place to pass the time…
x Emma
January 18th, 2010 | #
That sounds so great, I know Ariel keep your book but Gertrude & Alice sounds lovely…… put me down for sure !!!!!!
January 18th, 2010 | #
Hi Pia, if you ever come up Brisbane way I would love to have a book signing, I have a friend who has the cutest little french shop. Good luck with your new book, and your blog brings me so much inspiration and joy thank you Lisa
January 18th, 2010 | #
Oh Pia – having my copy of your gorgeous, gorgeous book signed would make what is already a treasure quite perfect. Sadly, I’m in Brisbane…next time maybe? I know just where…Kylie (of Paper Boat Press) could tell you too!
Keep enjoying your special time in this part of the world.
Ingrid x
January 18th, 2010 | #
Hello! oh i really wish it was in brisbane or that i could get to sydney about then…i do love sydney! loveliest wishes
January 18th, 2010 | #
I wish I was in Sydney..alas no..while you are there – you should try and meet this guy – http://mrjasongrant.blogspot.com/
January 18th, 2010 | #
It would be beautiful. Please, please do! I do not live in Sydney but am hoping to make a short visit there soon…and would hopefully time if for such an event. Thank you. You are an inspiration.
January 19th, 2010 | #
I’d love to be in Sydney to get the booked signed but… I live in Adelaide.
Was just on the Book Depository website and saw that we can pre-order Amsterdam: Made by Hand. That is so exciting!
January 19th, 2010 | #
thanks guys, but it won’t be enough unfortunately. There would need to be a show of at least 20-30 people I’d say, for any of the bookstores to be interested in hosting a signing. oh well. Thanks for your lovely comments though xx
January 19th, 2010 | #
I would love to come. I will make it an art weekend to fuel the soul. I love books, write a blog Art Journals Life at michellejohnston.net and my own personal life mission is publishing my own visual journals. Keep up the thrilling, inspiring and beautiful work you do. I am so glad I discovered your creative landscape. Blessings, Michelle
January 20th, 2010 | #
Pia, another creative admirer who would be sure to turn up… your book is stunning, i am inspired and encouraged! one day i would love to be a stylist and it is people like you that give me reason. Thank you xx
January 20th, 2010 | #
Hi! I think it is a great idea. i live in Sydney and i’m sure there would be more interest if you advertised in cafe’s etc. beforehand. i’d even try organise it for you, but I am going to new zealand and won’t even be back until mid-feb so i’d miss it anyway. your work is very inspiring!
Cat x
January 21st, 2010 | #
Pia i Think you should come to NZ!!! May be next time! Thank you for your truely BEAUTIFUL blog and book… I am off to Paris for 5 nights in June so will be treasuring your pages and doing lots of wanderings …I can’t wait! it will be a WEE bit different from my life in NZ. Arohanui from Okarito and all the best for your 2010 adventures.xxx
Edwina
January 21st, 2010 | #
Thanks guys! If only I could fly all over the world and visit each of you and your beautiful neighbourhoods…hmm, maybe one day!
There is still a chance the booksigning will be on, it’s in discussion with my publisher, so I’ll keep you all posted.
xx
January 22nd, 2010 | #
Pia, I live in Sydney and would love to come!
January 23rd, 2010 | #