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I found a blonde wood cabinet in a nearby opshop and knew I had to buy it, even though it only just fit in the back of our little car. Since moving I've been coveting such a cabinet for housing all my art and stationery supplies and those that belong to the children, too. And now we have one in our dining area, which fills me with joy every time I pass it. It also contains all the supplies required for wrapping parcels and writing letters, so sending mail is very simple. And the top can house all sorts of bottles and books, etc.

Also today I've been tidying up a bit. It's something that has stayed with me since childhood (I grew up in a Seventh-Day-Adventist family and only just realised that's why I get the urge to do lots of washing and baking on a Friday.)

Also pictured above- some embroidery done today. I really need to start checking my clothes for threads before leaving the house- I'm sure I must resemble a crazy craft lady most of the time. Which I probably am.

I was honoured to have some old work featured in this post in Anthology Magazine– thank you!

And have you seen this crazy-but-amazing video by Connan Mockasin? Keira is now asking me to make her a pair of lemon-glasses. But of course.

See you next week!

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13 responses to “today”

  1. Dee Avatar

    looks perfect:)
    and your owls are adorable…
    have a nice weekend
    ~d.

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  2. Claire Avatar

    Haha, I was bought up in an SDA family too… but the cleaning on Friday’s thing must have bypassed me LOL
    The cabinet fits in that spot perfectly 🙂

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  3. Cinnamon Avatar
    Cinnamon

    Hah. Of all the things I noticed in your pictures, it was the bits of thread on you dress. I noticed this because it is often how I look when leaving the house 🙂 And hooray for useful thrift store finds. It is such a satisfying thing to find what you need among “junk”.

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  4. Africanaussie Avatar

    what a perfect fit! Fridays are good days for tidying up, then you can play over the weekend….

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  5. Evi Avatar

    Love the little bird embroidery you are working on…and those owls!! They must be the cutest salt and pepper shakers ever!

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  6. Nancy Avatar

    I am the crazy craft lady leaving the house with threads on my clothing as well.
    Too funny.
    Have avoid weekend.

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  8. Hadley Avatar

    These summer shots! They are so bright and airy… makes me forget for a moment that I am wearing a sweater and it’s all chilly outside.

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  9. Melbourne Road Avatar

    great job on the cabinet! I LOVE finding things for good deals!
    I would rather leave the house with threads than not sew at all..which is me for lack of time lately :o(
    Lori

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  10. Annie Avatar

    Another crazy craft lady here too, but with dog hair in the mix as well!
    Love the cabinet.

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  11. Tania Avatar

    Beautiful article. Those sketches look frame worthy on their own. Love seeing the new corners of your house. The new cabinet looks right at home.

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  12. Emily Avatar

    The cabinet looks lovely! Love that dove too 🙂

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  13. rosa Avatar

    I love your sketchbooks on the anthology blog. Especially the magazine collage plants, would make lovely fabric just how it is. your secret behind the scenes work is very inspiring.

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