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Friday, January 28, 2011

valise

pve design - illustration for Sheridan Road Magazine
I have always been full of fascination with words that mark a time and place and elevate an object. A "valise" sounds so much more elegant than compared with the title of "suitcase."
Do you have a weekend valise at the ready for weekend escapes? I am ready for an escape somewhere warm after all this snow!
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14 comments:

  1. I Dream OfJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh, I completely agree - valise is much more elegant and calls to mind a steamer ship or the Orient Express. I'm escaping to the comfort of my own home this weekend. Looking forward to a little relaxation. I'm hope that you are staying warm! XO
    Jeanne

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  2. Purple FlowersJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    My most recent post has me day dreaming of sun and sand. I have a bag at the ready.
    I prefer the word "valise" - it sounds more sophisticated.
    Wishing you a nice weekend!

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  3. KarenaJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    It is an elegant word and I miss using some of those old world expressions!

    Patricia I think everyone wants to get away right now!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  4. pve designJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Jeanne-
    Like the words on the Harpers - Warhol work we spotted in NY - I am all about looking at life through a rose colored lens....or maybe a "green" one.
    Hope you are well and that your projects are taking shape.
    pve

    Kathleen,
    Grabbing my shades....and my valise...
    pve

    Karena,
    Yes, old guard worlds harken to a gentler - kinder society.
    pve

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  5. the gardener's cottageJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    hi patricia,

    i am indeed packing my weekend valise this morning for a trip to sin city, las vegas. i only wish my packing lived up to your gorgeous drawing. try to stay warm.

    xo
    janet

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  6. Moments and ImpressionsJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love "pretty" words. You make me want to back a valise and head for someplace nice.

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  7. JoyceJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    As long as I have a warm fire and a warm cup beverage I'm there in mind and spirit already. xo

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  8. the gardener's cottageJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    dear patricia,

    i borrowed your drawing this morning with credit back to you of course. i hope this is ok. if not just tell me and i'll yank it.

    xo
    janet

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  9. HeatherJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I am with you. ready to pack my valise with flip flops and a bikin! no more snow! cute illo!

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  10. HeatherJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    hi - aren't those roses, awesome? I live in NJ ( in the burbs, just outside the city) ...yes, would be fun to meet. i love your work! we could draw together, that would be fun! xo

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  11. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    So much classier!

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  12. jenna marieJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Just saying valise makes me want to pack up and head somewhere chic. Your blog is so, SO fun, glad I came across it today!

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  13. DebraJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I'm just now unpacking my valise from a sunny get-away. Just six days- but what a nice break from snow and cold weather. Raring to go now! xox

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  14. Laura @ the shorehouse.January 31, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Oh I love a valise! It's my much preferred “carry case” moniker for sure. I went on a weekend escape this past weekend. And guess what? It SNOWED.

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