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Autumn and spring at once: a dried sunflower head, the seeds pearly and hard as porcelain. And the first narcissus of the season which could be made from paper. Little delicate faces looking out.

Isn't it amazing that those sunflower seeds are so geometric, so mathematical? Plants are very mysterious, in my opinion.

Have you been listening to the new Fleet Foxes album, of late? It's intricate and beautiful- I think you'd like it. See you next week!

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  1. Brittany Avatar

    my eyes always catch on patterns, especially in nature. i love it, but it’s also extremely distracting. and i want that album. 🙂

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  2. Edwina Avatar

    Its a fantastic album Melissa…I gave my partner it for his B.day 🙂 and also the PJ harvey album which is great too!
    thanks always for all your music thoughts!
    have a magical time in Wellington!
    we are off that way in a couple of weeks time… very excited ..we need a little city fix 🙂
    arohanui ed x

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  3. jenni Avatar

    i noticed the same mathematical exact patterns in the Fyn bos …truly inspiring..looking forward to see what you are making for Wellington…

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  4. Minji Avatar

    Could we see the Wellington’s ambiance photo how did it go? Have a nice weekend.

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  5. Annika Avatar

    Those flower heads look primeval, close up like this!
    I got the Fleet Foxes album for my birthday from the husband. Perfect music to dream to! Have a happy weekend!

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  6. Kate Avatar

    Flowers are truly a mysterious miracle. My partner’s a gardener and, even after all these years, it’s a source of huge joy and wonder when, out of the hard winter ground, something beautiful appears.

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  7. soili Avatar

    Amazing, and impressive at the same time. Thanks for showing me this one, I have never seen sunflower in seed before.

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  8. Hilde Avatar
    Hilde

    The sunflower shows so well that mathematics are not so abstract as it seems. The pattern of the seeds is a nice example for the Fibonacci numbers (or vice versa).

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  9. Maribeth Avatar

    Nature makes sense, in its divine wisdom. Your sunflower is a wonderful example. I hope you enjoy the weekend Handmade Wellington. It would be fun to do a workshop with you. Alas, too far to travel.

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  10. Minji Avatar

    I just found Fleet Foxes album’s Cover.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:FleetFoxesHelplessness_Blues2011.jpg
    It is so wonderful drawings! I love it!

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  11. Eyecatchers & Wind In The Willow Avatar

    DESIGN in Nature is amazing! Makes you think of the “personality” of the one behind it all!

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  12. Nicole Avatar

    yes, fleet foxes playing not stop over here too!
    i adore your sunflower seed photos!!!

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  13. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    my daughter first introduced me to the fleet foxes and i thank her for it
    I am always puzzled by your seasons though.
    did you skip winter:)

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  14. Emily Avatar

    Yes, plants are very mysterious. Love them.

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  15. Littleminx.wordpress.com Avatar

    Beautiful post – these photos and words just took my breath away. Thank you again for sharing Melissa x

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  16. Cleaners in Croydon Avatar

    It’s amazing to realize how much beauty the nature provides.These sunflowers prove that 🙂 Nice job!

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  17. Homeowner Insurance Avatar

    I want that album. Its a fantastic album Melissa. Love them.

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  18. Wendy McDonagh-Valentine Avatar

    I just found your blog and wanted to say hello. I have to tell you that I get a feeling of such peacefulness as I’m reading your posts. So many blogs are very “in your face” and filled with lots of exclamation points and yours is a breath of fresh air and is filled with elegant simplicity. I look forward to reading more. 🙂
    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  19. Victoria Avatar

    I’m just catching up with your lovely blog Melissa. So many fantastic posts. Hope all is well and that you are all ready for winter!

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  20. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, wendy!

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