A warm welcome from the blog world goes out to Holly Holderman of Lakehouse Dry Goods who launched her “hollyblog” this week. I first met Holly a little over a year ago when I was interested in interviewing her about her design company,
LakeHouse Dry Goods. A few e-mails, Quilt Markets and phone calls later…we finally hooked up for a bit of a design project, a fantastic dinner and idea session, and a guest writing gig at the Quilters Buzz.
I have yet to actually conduct the interview, but I did get her to tour Temple Square with me while in Salt Lake City a few weeks ago…I watched her in action taking photos of the fabulous gardens and architecture, asking the LDS missionaries questions, and passionately talking about what she does. The interview will eventually happen later, because this
So, introducing…hollyblog….
When Gina asked me to do a guest blog-ette to tell you what I am up to now…I thought, and then I wrote, and then I erased, thought some more, typed, erased, typed, erased, you get the picture…
Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice, that’s what little hollyblogs are made of…
At hollyblog, we’ll get to the bottom of these burning issues:
(I am after all the queen of the mixed metaphor…my mother calls me Mrs. Malaprop.)
Crayons, paper, scissors…
Have featherweight, will travel…
Pad Thai 101
Travels & Travails…
Design Observations, Inspirations & Permutations…
Patisseries, my specialty…
Furry Friends & Kindred Spirits…
Five kitties & a little deaf dog…
I break for flea markets…
Road Food yes, Road Kill no…
(because it’s all about the food, right?)
What’s shaking at the LakeHouse?
I’m just about at the half way point on life’s little journey…I’ve been taking names and numbers and making mental notes on just about everything and everyone I’ve met for most of my life. (Now where did I put those files?)
I may be getting wrinkled & hormonal, but honey, life is a buffet so take a plate and pass the potato salad.
Join me won’t you?
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I’ll a blog a little each day till I make a good crack at it.
Ed Note: Thanks Holly for opening our eyes a bit wider and for taking a chance on us and letting us design the quilt below with your fabulous La Belle Rose collection! ...We will never look at a fence of flower the same.
(Photos of Holly and the Threaded Gals: Kaye, Stephanie, Gina at Temple Square; a fence at temple square; quilt designed for Lakehouse by Threaded Pear. Holly headshot and graphics thanks to Holly.) 
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HEY GINA,
I HOPE THAT THIS POSTS FOR ME...I AM SOOOO MAC & TECH CHALLENGED.
ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT IF ALL OF THE PEOPLE MAKING PROJECTS FOR THE BOOTH WERE AS PRODUCTIVE AS YOU ALL, MY LIFE WOULD BE A PIECE OF CAKE BEFORE MARKET.
RE: PICTURE AT TEMPLE SQUARE...THANKS TO WHOEVER TOOK THE PIC...IT'S BLURRY ENOUGH THAT THE POST MARKET LUGGAGE UNDER MY EYES ISN'T ACTUALLY THAT OBVIOUS!
IT WAS SO NICE TO BE IN SALT LAKE CITY
FOR THIS MARKET, A GREAT PLACE OF HISTORY, AND THE CONVETNION CENTER WAS TOP NOTCH.
I'LL BE BLOGGING ABOUT THE BEST SANDWHICH I'VE HAD SINCE COLLEGE SOME TIME SOON...THE SECRET THEY TELL ME IS THE VOSEN'S ROLL!
YEAH, WE MADE SURE TO EAT WELL WHILE WE WERE THERE, LOTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE CC...
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF THE TPS GALS AND THEIR RING LEADER GINA! GREAT ENERGY.
KEEP IT HOT GALS.
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Posted by: Holly Holderman | June 1, 2007 6:25 AM
I can't wait to read Holly's blog! She's really inspirational.
Posted by: Tanya | June 1, 2007 7:51 AM
I'm already loving Holly's blog!
Posted by: Pam | June 1, 2007 10:36 AM
I can not believe I missed Temple Square with you guys! Holly, it really was fun to work with you, I learned alot- I have to say you raised the bar.
Posted by: Jan Lutz | June 1, 2007 11:25 PM
Welcome to the world of blogging Holly ! You will be inspired by one of the best, Gina Halladay. Your fabrics are fabulous and the La Belle Rose collection are tremendous. Thanks for that from all us quilters out there and good luck for the second half of life.
Posted by: Cathy | June 2, 2007 10:41 AM