Elise Bergman Designs

circa 2005

The big band is back for our seventh annual Big Sadie Country Christmas! 12/18 at in Michigan. 12/20 at in Chicago. Swipe for details. See you there!!

wormwood harvest

annual report

Big Sadie Country Christmas is here!! The big band is sounding better than ever and we have a beautiful selection of songs to share with you all. En route to Michigan to play a sold out night at . Limited tickets still available for tomorrow night (Friday, 12/20 at 8pm) at , so act fast if you’d like to join us! Look forward to seeing your smiling faces and celebrating the season!!

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Five of the fastest, slowest, most upside-down years. Missing my dad and forever aspiring to be more like him in his curiosity, conviction, creativity, decisiveness, attentiveness, light-heartedness, and joy.
 
I keep a small bundle of his papers in my dresser drawer—a to-do list, an airplane ticket, some notes and numbers from work—nothing serious or sentimental, but a small glimpse into what was on his mind or agenda during his last few days and somehow a comfort.
 
This morning I pulled them out to take a look at his handwriting and see if could feel connected to him for a second. I’d forgotten about the photos of the Chevy SuperSport. Carefully cut out and folded to pocket size.
 
I see so much of him in Lewis. The way he inquires about things, organizes his thoughts, how considerate and observant he is. His ability to delight in others and seek out the good in things. I can imagine Lewis similarly, methodically cutting out a photo of something he wants and carrying it around with him. A boyishness in both of them desiring something and deliberating on it, working towards a goal, hoping for something in a measured but tangible way.
 
Today I will try to seize that energy. Make a wish, set a goal, put it in my pocket, revisit, enjoy.

Heading to North Adams, Mass next week and excited to play a set with this wonderful crew (The Audreys) and Big Sadie (duo) at on Thursday, 6/27. If you’re in town for , come out and see us! Collin and I also have a handful of other fun shows coming up this summer, so stay tuned over at for more dates.

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Favorite kind of mail. Seeds from friends going in the ground! ✉️🌸😍🌿

Beautiful week in Los Angeles with . Extra gratitude to our dear friend for hosting us at and helping us celebrate J&M slowly making its way to California. Bottles now available (and in excellent company) at the Botanica market. Drinks at the restaurant and . More cool spots coming soon!!

Beautiful week in Vermont at teaching ‘Weaving and Sewing a Garment from Hemp’ with my oldest and dearest . Marina spent a week with students hand weaving fine h**p yardage and I joined to lead a four-day patternmaking and construction intensive. Feeling inspired and at peace after my time with these impressive students / textiles / gardens / surroundings.

Weekend report!