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‘tiny happy’ was a journal of my handmade life from 2006-2025.

nearly at home

July 12, 2011

I'm honoured to be featured in the latest issue of the NZ magazine Your Home and Garden. My copy just arrived in the post and it was a bit of a thrill to see the pictures of our house that were taken by this clever lady in the summertime. I used 'nearly at home' for the title of this post because i'm learning to feel more comfortable with pictures of myself- especially public ones. I'm sure i'm not the only one who struggles with that though! It was fun to include some of my favourite things in the article- the forest fern quilt made by my Mum, our rocking chair which was made by Tom's Dad, the childrens' toys made by Fliss and Leslie, amongst other things.

Your Home and Garden is one of my favourite NZ magazines, so it was pretty special to be asked by them- so thank you and welcome to my blog if you're a new visitor.

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56 responses to “nearly at home”

Barbara

July 14, 2011

So happy for you, the photos are delightful, will be keeping an eye out here in Melbourne for my very own copy!
ps your photo is just great!

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Jacqui

July 17, 2011

Just finished reading your home and garden! Great article !!! And even better blog! I’m hooked! Also I’ve been clicking on your add links so hopefully you’ll make some money!!!

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Sally

July 18, 2011

I enjoyed reading the article and seeing you and your home. I appreciated reading about the way your aesthetic has been affected by your Scandinavian experiences. It’s a great opportunity to live in another country to observe and reflect on other styles and ways of living. I really like your use of wood and lightness.

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rachelle

July 19, 2011

I got it! I read this the other day and while shopping looked for the mag. I rustled through the pages, flung it in the air and said “here she is! this is my friend Melissa.” Having met you all of one time but having talked here and followed your blog, I do indeed have that odd sense of ownership, like that’s my “Tiny Happy” girl. Ok, weird but you can see how much we all love you. BTW, you are rocking those shelves with fabric, so tidy. And love the way you display your things. Can’t wait for the kids to go to bed so I can sit in peace and quiet and enjoy your home. YOU ARE AWESOME! 😉

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itto

July 21, 2011

I love to see you, your home and your work. you look beautiful and seem so lovely and your home is so welcoming. thanks for this insight. wishing you a warm and happy winter at your end of the world!

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Pip

July 22, 2011

Hi Melissa,
I’m so excited that you made it into Your HOme and Garden, I’m going to dash out to buy a copy in support of them supporting you. You should be so proud of yourself. Your fabrics are looking great too. Nice work.
Pip

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