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Historical Embroidery News...

My new home

12/12/2022

35 Comments

 
Wow, it is more than a month ago that I wrote a blog post ... But I have finally moved. And I have had a temporary internet connection since Friday. Our apartment has been completely updated, but it turns out that the brand-new cable sockets are empty. Not good when you have cable internet :(. They also needed to completely re-do our brand-new wastewater pipeline and re-install our wrongly installed toilet. Oh, and I have an oven that I can't use, or we lose power in the whole building ... Yep, the joys of modern construction. Just imagine I would run my embroidery company the same way these builders run theirs :). On the upside: my husband has an ultra-short commute to work. A five-minute walk through the snow is much nicer than a 20-minute drive! So, let me show you where I live and what my workspace now looks like.
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View from our balcony with the cheesery on the left and the Abbey wall on the right.
With a little over 60 sqm, our apartment is rather small. When you come in through the front door, there is a bedroom on the left. It also has my husband's workspace in there. Straight on from the front door is the bathroom on the left and a galley kitchen on the right. And on the far right is our living room with my workspace. As our apartment is on the first floor, we have a south-facing balcony running along the full length of our apartment. Timmie the cat loves the balcony. Especially as he can visit our nice neighbours on either side. And there is plenty for him to see. To the left of our building is the monastery's farm. To the right is Ettal Abbey. And right in front of us is the cheesery. Local milk is delivered there each morning and turned into delicious cheese, yoghurt, quark and butter.
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Our living room with my embroidery books and workspace.
Ettal is a small village which basically evolves around Ettal Abbey. It currently has 724 inhabitants dispersed over three hamlets. Apart from the cheesery, there is a very fine bakery, but we don't have a village shop. Most people living here either work for the Abbey or are employed at Linderhof (one of the palaces of Ludwig II). The population is rather internationally diverse. The monks currently run a small refugee home (next to our building) and have turned a wing of the monastery into accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. The vibe is quite different from Bayersoien where I used to live.
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Our living room with thedining table doubling as my computer desk.
Squeezing my large studio into a corner of our living room was no small feat! Luckily, we have a dry and warm basement box where I can store my Lowery stands and magnifier lamps that I use when I teach on location. Sorting through all my stash and embroidery stuff turned out to be a good thing. It was the perfect opportunity to give away things that I knew I wasn't going to use anymore. It was also a good time to throw away any WIPs that had been lurking in cupboards for too many years. Everything is now orderly packed away in IKEA's Ivar shelving system. I can set up my trestles or Lowery stand in front of the balcony doors to take advantage of the natural daylight. The dining table doubles as a computer workspace and filming area.

As my apartment is so small, I do not have the opportunity to teach here. Nor do I have the space to stock embroidery items for my webshop. This means that my webshop will be confined to selling digital products, workshops and courses (with maybe the occasional piece of fabric and gold thread). I am currently preparing two weekend workshops for August and September. More details will follow early next year.

Just returned, but already taking the next blogging break :). As we are moving into the holiday season, I am taking a break from blogging again. My next blog will be on the 9th of January 2023 with details of my upcoming workshops. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas and all the best for 2023!
35 Comments
Marina Berts
12/12/2022 10:47:34

I hope you have a very refreshing Christmas break, and I look forward to reading more of your news in 2023! Merry Christmas!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
12/12/2022 11:32:02

Thank you, Marina!

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Sue Spence
12/12/2022 10:51:13

Your new apartment looks lovely, Jessica - and what a stunning view you have! I’m sure we visited Ettal when we were last in Bavaria some years back … we made a return visit to Linderhof on that trip. Such a glorious part of the world.
We hope you enjoy many happy years in your new home! xx

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
12/12/2022 11:32:33

Thank you, Sue!

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Krisztina Bendzsuk
12/12/2022 13:29:27

What a lovely place to be! I hope the teething problems with the new apartment will be solved soon and you will enjoy many years of happiness and inspiration in your new home. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and looking forward to your posts in the new year!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
12/12/2022 16:35:06

Thank you, Krisztina!

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Mary Z in NYC
12/12/2022 14:14:30

Your new home is so pretty! Wishing you health, happiness and peace this Christmas season and in 2023.

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
12/12/2022 16:35:36

Thank you, Mary!

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Darcy Walker
12/12/2022 14:51:06

I love the light and the views from the window.
It is a lovely space. We all need to edit our “stuff”☺️. My brother is telling me I have to edit before I die because he does not want to have to do it😂
Clean space, simple activities, a calmer life.
Merry Christmas and good luck.
Darcy

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
12/12/2022 16:36:12

Thank you, Darcy!

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Nancy B
12/12/2022 17:45:32

What a lovely flat, and what views! And I'm sure rationalising your stash makes sense, especially if the larger items you use for teaching can go into the basement box. When I lived in München we had access to part of a proper Keller -- a series of basement cages from floor to ceiling, shelved, each with their own padlock, one of which went with our flat! I was astounded by the housewifely contents of our neighbours. (We had crates of Paulaner...)

Have a lovely Christmas and a wonderful New Year when it comes (as we say in this part of the world).

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
12/12/2022 18:52:51

Yes, that's the kind of Keller we have too. Very practical. And it is indeed fun to see what all the other parties store in their boxes :).

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Irene Kennedy
12/12/2022 18:01:35

A lovely interesting place that you have moved to. A tranquil place to expand your stitching. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
12/12/2022 18:53:22

Thank you, Irene!

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Rachel Biel link
12/12/2022 20:21:01

It's lovely! Those shelves look great and I love all of the light. You have nature, interesting people nearby, yummy dairy products....

But, the problems with the construction are disturbing. Will you be able to use your oven at some point? I hope that there are not other electrical problems from shoddy work.... Ugh.

Do you like dogs? Seems like paradise for long walks with a happy dog.... :)

Happy, happy Holy Days to you!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
12/12/2022 22:02:53

Thanks, Rachel! I have had this shelving system ever since I first moved from my parent's house. We buy spare parts as and when needed. Yes, they will fix all the problems. It is just such a waste of time and materials. We stick to a cat :).

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Rachel Biel link
12/12/2022 22:10:44

Excellent!

Victoria Wood
13/12/2022 00:18:52

Congratulations on the move! Your place looks so bright and peaceful. Here's to a happy, heathy holiday and a stimulating and creative new year.

Victoria

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
13/12/2022 08:34:44

Thank you, Victoria!

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Mrs Jan Smith
13/12/2022 01:28:37

How lovely to move to such a tranquil place it’ll be great to see it when the snow melts. Daylight is so much better than other forms.
Love reading what your up to far away in Europe as we are trying to see summer down under in NZ
Just so unpredictable at present high winds rain and a peak of sun at times.
Wishing you and your families a lovely day and a great NY with all the building fixed. No different here with builders!!!
🎄⭐️⭐️🙏

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
13/12/2022 08:35:12

Thank you, Jan!

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Linda Hadden
13/12/2022 08:30:02

Morning Jessica, Well you are in your new home for Christmas. It looks absolutely lovely and the views are just gorgeous. From what you said on Sunday's Zoom you seem to have settled in and have nice people around you.
Thank you for all that you do and for the wonderful information you share with us all.
Hoping that 2023 is more settled for you. Have a wonderful Christmas and all the very best for the New Year, Lin x

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
13/12/2022 08:35:54

Thank you, Lin!

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Penny Wolswinkel
13/12/2022 08:45:42

It looks magical - wishing you a wonderful Festive Season and happy New Year!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
13/12/2022 12:01:15

Thank you, Penny!

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Tricia Wilson link
13/12/2022 09:40:40

What a perfect and inspirational place for your embroidery business and such a short commute for your hubby as well. Have a lovely break over Christmas and wishing you a happy 2023!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
13/12/2022 12:05:15

Thank you, Tricia!

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Lyn
13/12/2022 10:11:13

Love your Ikea furniture, we have the same, very handy.
Wishing you a beautiful Christmas and all the best for 2023.

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
13/12/2022 12:05:39

Thank you, Lyn!

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Rachel link
17/12/2022 14:11:12

A break while you settle in to your new home. I wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
17/12/2022 15:19:22

Thank you, Rachel!

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Mina
19/12/2022 14:32:25

Oh my, is there any place in Bavaria that doesn’t look like it came out of a tourism catalogue? I’m envious of that view.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
20/12/2022 12:27:03

Thank you, Mina! And yes, we are very blessed here in the south of Bavaria.

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Debbie link
27/12/2022 13:38:47

Wishing you happiness in your new home . It looks such a peaceful and holy place . Look forward to you blogging again in the New Year 2023 .

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
27/12/2022 15:02:08

Thank you, Debbie!

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