After a life-changing, mind altering three years in San Francisco, our little family is moving back home to Australia. I’ll miss the foggy city that celebrates individualism and creativity. And I feel so lucky to have been part of the exciting tech community. When you live in San Francisco, you can’t help but be swept away by the entrepreneurial spirit of people following their passions and building companies they believe in.
I’ll miss the delicious Californian organic produce, Cowgirl Creamery cheeses and Anchor Steam beer. Oh and of course, the Mexican food! I took so many trips down to the Mission district, to eat tacos and pick up cheap fabric at the Mission Fabric Store. Here’s a tip – if you ever come to Australia, DON’T try the Mexican food! We do great ethnic food here, like Thai, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Indian, but we’re not quite there yet with Mexican food. Perhaps Australia is a bit too far away from Mexico…
What I’ll miss the most of course, are the amazing friends I made in San Francisco. The city is a melting pot of cultures, with lots of great minds flocking there to work in the tech industry. Dave and I are sure we made life-long friends in San Francisco, and we’ll forever treasure the fun times we had with our fellow expat friends.
Of course, San Francisco is where our little baby Umi was born. For this reason, I’ve left a little bit of my heart in San Francisco. 🙂
As we transition our lives to Australia and set up a new home, I’ll also be taking a bit of a break from blogging. (It also doesn’t help that I’m yet to purchase an Australian sewing machine!) Sew in Love will be back, however, better than ever. I’ve caught a bit of the Silicon Valley bug and now have big plans for the blog, so I hope you can check back in in a few weeks to be part of Sew in Love’s new adventures.
In the meantime, let’s keep in touch via Instagram and Facebook. I promise to post lots of beautiful Australian beach photos and cute baby pics!
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Where in Aus are you going? We are in Brisbane. Lovely here. Beat of luck with the move x
Hi Debbie. We’re from Sydney, so staying with my in-laws at the moment until we decide where to move to from here. My parents are in Brissy so I’m visiting them this weekend actually!
Congratulations on your little one! I look forward to hearing about your life readjusting to Australia. I’m also interested in Japanese fabric purse patterns. Many have lots of photos, but no English directions. (So I’m lost!) Enjoy your new family! 2 + 1 = more love!
Thanks Lodi =)
I’m visiting my Mum this weekend who is an expert in making purses. She uses vintage kimono fabrics a lot. I’ll try taking some pics over the weekend and put them up on Facebook or Insta!
I just came across your blog on Pinterest! I love all your projects and creative ideas! I can’t wait to see more!! I am new to sewing. I am obsessed with handmade love! Good luck w your baby and your move!!
Thanks so much Tar!
Hi,
If your sewing machine has international voltage, you may only need to buy a replacement power cable. 🙂
Hi Michele! Good to know. I’m thinking about investing in a Bernina so I’ll keep the international voltage in mind. Thanks so much!
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