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Thank you for all your good wishes for the craft fair on the weekend that I attended- it was a fantastic show and a lot of fun. I met lots of lovely blog readers at my stall- so thank you locals who came and said hello! 

And of course, I did some great shopping and swapping- including the above art print for Arlo and Keira's room from Sweet William, a little linen bunny for my baby niece from Helen, and a gorgeous bag made by Emma. There were so many stalls packed with beautiful goods, smiling craft enthusiasts and even a travelling photobooth (Helen and I had our pictures taken together.)

I'm feeling very calm today, like a balloon with its air taken out. I don't feel like doing anything but listening to this song, staying warm inside making soup, reading and knitting. Hope you're enjoying your Monday too.

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28 responses to “a quiet monday”

  1. Holly C. Avatar

    I love those kind of cozy days:)

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  2. Shelley Avatar

    It was so nice to meet you face to face and share a laugh. I’m about to update blog too – and will use your shot if you don’t mind because its gorgeous!

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  3. Lovely World Avatar

    Nice post. I really like The Great Gatsby. I remember first reading it as a young teen, and it made me realize that there was a difference between really good writing, and plain old mediocre writing. It made me fall in love with reading, I think.

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  4. Garden Mama Avatar

    the second photo is gorgeous, what a lovely little painting! xo

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi shelley, you too!
    and thanks again for the swap- i love my new print. it was pretty hard to choose from all your lovely things.
    feel free to use the picture 🙂

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  6. Jacilyn Avatar

    Sounds like a nice cozy day. Like the middle painting. Very charming!

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  7. Eyecatchers Avatar

    Sounds like you had a ball!!! Just love the painting by “Sweet William” – I’m a fan of their “artistic creations”!

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  8. Ella Avatar

    I totally lurked around your stall at the fair but felt too silly to say hello! Was lovely to see your beautiful creations in “real life” though.

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  9. Francesca Avatar

    What a wonderful event, must be great to have a community of crafters in your area! Happy quiet Monday!

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  10. Rattling On Avatar

    Our Monday is just starting. It’s cold and wet…and it’s supposed to be summer here!

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  11. Sera Avatar
    Sera

    It’s definitely a soupy day. If only I didn’t have exams!!

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  12. Alicia Avatar
    Alicia

    Glad to read you have a lovely crafty weekend 🙂
    I am curious about the fabulous japanease fabric in the second picture!
    Have a nice week,

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  13. Lesley Avatar
    Lesley

    LOVE The Great Gatsby. A true classic, and as Lovely World said above, as a teenager it took my reading to new levels. Enjoy. If you like it, grab a copy of the collected short stories by F Scott Fitzgerald, nice to dip into.
    I’m also a fan of Sweet William’s prints – have a hot air balloon print in my daughter’s room.

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  14. Anna Emilia Avatar

    Have a good quiet Monday!

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  15. Jupitergreen Avatar

    Cheers from the sidelines to Tiny Happy Miss Melissa!
    It was so lovely to meet you at Craft 2.0 and purchase so many scrumtious treats!
    Lucky Welly pixies!
    The colour pallet you use is devine. Inspirational!

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  16. Clare Avatar

    This looks so calm and serene. I would love to spend a day knitting and reading!

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  17. Arti B Avatar
    Arti B

    I had a lovely catch up on things Wastney today – thanks! As always, everything in your world looks beautiful my friend. Much love xxx

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  18. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Hi
    I was so pleased to have snuck in after yoga, said hi and chosen the Chamomile brooch – I like to think that since that is a calming herb, then the brooch has some calming qualities! I’m finding it does actually – just what a vbusymum needs. Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself.
    Best wishes
    Mary

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  19. kosenrufu mama Avatar

    this is a wonderful post…

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  20. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    i love that song
    relaxing and knitting or crocheting
    sounds perfect

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  21. vivi Avatar

    hi melissa
    I have just posted the pictures with the bags I made using your tutorial; and put also a link for all my friends to visit your blog
    thanks a lot!!!!! I just love it 🙂
    lovely paintings
    hugs from argentina
    vivi

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  22. louana Avatar

    I’m glad the craft 2.0 went well for you. I wish you’d share a photo of your stall for all of us that couldn’t make it!

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  23. Jo Avatar

    Beautiful watercolour, you’ve inspired me, thanks!

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  24. Nancy Cook Avatar

    relaxing and knitting too now tonight. working up the second sleeve of a sweater.
    glad you had a good fair,

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  25. Rosa in the Antipodes Avatar
    Rosa in the Antipodes

    Hi Melissa! I’m glad that you had fun at Craft 2.0, it was a superb craft fair! Kids were impatient and the crowd wasn’t very appealing to them, I wish I had more time to stop by and say hello to you.
    Next time Dad will look after them and I’ll enjoy your beautiful work with no rush at all! 🙂

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  26. Molly Avatar

    So beautiful, the watercolor. The colors, the pattern, the white space, all.

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  27. Nicole Avatar

    Guess what I just happen to be listening to this very minute?
    (cue the spooky music)
    Though I guess perhaps it’s not as much of a coincidence as one might think seeing as JN is pretty much on non-stop rotation in our house lately.
    Glad the sale went well. I wish you weren’t at the other end of the world…

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  28. J. Marie Avatar

    I love quiet days. They’re not generally the kind of days I have…which makes them precious.
    I also love that you are reading one of my favorite books.

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