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How is your Friday going so far? I've just gotten back from a school trip to the library with K's class… we saw some amazing new paintings and made angels from clay. What better way to spend the morning? I thought I'd show my new mountain vase. I first saw the idea in an online magazine a couple of years ago- can't remember where though, sorry. Then I found this plain glass vase at the op-shop but it was a bit scratched up. I found a picture from my box of old papers (The Rocky Mountains, with an old car in the foreground) and adhered it to the front of the glass with glue and a layer of clear contact paper.

And the other photos are of some Christmas decorations I made late one night- simple doves from coloured wool felt, with silkthread embroidery.

I recently discovered this great album- Fatou by Fatoumata Diawara from Mali. She's beautiful, isn't she?

NZ friends, thank you for voting in the election tomorrow, I wouldn't want to tell you who to vote for, but you might like to watch this video first, if you haven't already. I'll be voting in the hope of an egalitarian and kind country for our children. 

Have a lovely weekend, wherever you are in the world. See you next week!

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15 responses to “vase with mountains”

  1. Britney W. Avatar

    Those dove ornaments are beautiful! I just might have to make some of my own.

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  2. Lesley Avatar
    Lesley

    Beautifully simple doves in gorgeous peaceful colours. Noting your comment on Fatou – as an African I can recommend FreshlyGround to listen to. They’re from much further south and a place close to my heart.

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  3. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you lesley! ill have a listen right now.

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  4. Nicole Avatar

    How I love your Christmas decorations! They are so sweet. And you always have the BEST music suggestions!

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  5. Clementine Avatar

    Your bird decorations are adorable! I made some little birds out of left over floral material and filled them with lavender but I had not thought of using them as Christmas decorations… I love the colours you used and the detail stitching is beautiful – your blog is always so inspiring!

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  6. melissa Avatar

    i’m loving your doves! so simple and gorgeous.

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  7. Tammy Bruce Avatar
    Tammy Bruce

    That video was a real eye opener for me! Thank you for sharing its so terribly important! Off to vote shortly!x

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  8. Liesl Avatar

    Those birds are so sweet!

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  9. Carol Avatar

    Hope the election goes well for New Zealand.
    Love the doves.
    Carol xx

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  10. Tallulah Maggs Avatar

    The vase with mountains is such a cool idea, sometimes the most simple displays are the most perfect, and I am loving your wee birdies!

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  11. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    I like your vase with mountains.

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  12. Carla Avatar

    I love that vase, it’s great! I feel very inspired … off to revive an old vase …

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  13. Birgit Avatar
    Birgit

    I just had the pleasure of hearing Fatou sing live to a play written by Toni Morrison about Desdemona (Othello’s wife) and her African nanny/maid – very very powerful the only real voices were of those two women. I also wanted to drop you a note that I Iove reading your blog – I feel inspired to do a bit more crafting after I read your updates, I have a friend in NZ though live in California. Enjoy her music and since we all just saw The Muppet Movie – I highly recommend that (for the lighter side of life)
    Merry Christmas

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  14. rachelle Avatar

    love this woman’s music and presence. thanks for the hook up M. x

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  15. Regina Avatar

    The doves and your daughter’s new cardigan are lovely. I have some doves on my “to make “Christmas list as well. 🙂

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