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A few instagram photos from this past weekend. We tied some scrap fabric bunting in the mandarin tree for K's pirate party. Silly me- I got busy and completely forgot to take photos until everyone had gone home, but it was fun day. My sister came and helped (thank you Sarah!) and she made a chocolate treasure chest cake which was much admired (and quickly devoured). The only remaining evidence of the party are broken water balloons all over the lawn- what started out as quite a civilised occasion quickly descended into a water fight.

I was very excited to get a new Shabby Apple dress in the letterbox, (they kindly sent me this one) and I have tucked it away for an upcoming family wedding. Lucky me!

And some of Sunday was spent lying in the shade on an old barkcloth quilt, immersed in this book which I was given quite a while ago and just rediscovered on the shelf. It's beautifully written.

I hope you had a happy weekend too.

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10 responses to “this weekend”

  1. Emily Avatar

    Thanks for reminding me, Melissa. I have ‘March’ on the shelf too and keep meaning to read it. Glad the party went well 🙂

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  2. Therese Avatar
    Therese

    I have recently read “Caleb’s Crossing’ also by Geraldine Brookes.Another great read

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  3. Delwyn Avatar
    Delwyn

    Hey Therese,
    I was just about to make exactly the same comment! I think I enjoyed “Caleb’s Crossing” much more than March. Geraldine Brooks gave the Boyer Lectures this year, and they’re still available as podcasts on the ABC website here in Aus…. she’s a thought provoking woman.
    Thanks again Melissa, for your lovely blog.

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  4. Lucy Avatar

    I looked at the dress and thought, wow, you had a party and STILL had time to make yourself a beautiful dress! So glad the weather was good for Keira’s party! I have been meaning to read both March and Caleb’s Crossing after hearing Geraldine Brooks on the radio last year. Amazing woman.

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  5. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    So jealous you can grow a mandarin tree!

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  6. caireen Avatar

    Yes, I thought you’d made it too :)) – lucky you, lovely dress.. Have a great week Melissa. Caireen XXX

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  7. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    that dress is a really lovely colour

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  8. Cozy Memories Avatar

    I bet the dress looks perfect on you !
    YAY for a successful birthday party !!
    Have a great week ahead my friend !
    xoxo

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  9. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, delwyn- i will make that my next read! and check out those podcasts too. cheers!

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  10. tinyhappy Avatar

    me too, lucy! she did sound amazing. i will drop the book in your letterbox (along with other things of yours) when i finish it. i think you’d enjoy it.

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