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a stitched book cover

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Moving into the teen years, I do find that coming up with a handmade present gets a bit trickier.  Especially if you have left it to the last moment :-)  Abby’s school friend Neve, turned 13 on the weekend and hosted a sleepover and we wanted something handmade but something that also reflected Neve’s interests. [...]

love for our senses

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

For the mummy …

” Of the things we fashion for them that they might be comforted, dawn is the one that works.  When darkness sifts from the air like fine soft soot and light spreads slowly out the east then all but the most wretched of humankind rally.  It is a spectacle we immortals enjoy.”
And [...]

in the cold light of morning …

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

… when the hustle and bustle of breakfast, preparations for the school and work days are over; the girl and the husband depart and I am left sitting here.  The house is silent.  The clock ticks.  The wind yawns, lashing the remaining leaves on the oak.  The old wooden windows rattle.  The sun teases me [...]

the toasty girl - a hat

Friday, June 4th, 2010

One thing we especially like about living in Melbourne is the weather.  Now many people may hoot with amazement at this declaration but we love the distinct seasons and at this moment, the cold weather.  (Except for the drying the laundry aspect - give me Brisbane’s eternal winter sunshine for the laundry).

We love the falling [...]

crochet in the morning, crochet in evening, crochet at supper time …

Monday, May 17th, 2010

It’s just such fun!  That simple needle with its saucy hook.  The freedom of only having one live stitch at a time.  The sweetness with which the fabric loops together.  The ease with which I can indulge in it no matter where I am. And now … I have new books (tee! hee! hee! hee!) [...]

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