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on a monday

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I don't have much finished work to show you today, as I've been busy doing other things and I even noticed a spiderweb across my sewing machine this morning. Oh dear.

Today was golden and sunny, and I went into the city to do some jobs, mooch around and meet my friend Emma for lunch. She introduced me to a Hare Krishna cafe (this one) which was very good. Also pictured above is a beautiful silver-leafed plant I found on the morning walk to school, some sweet vintage embroideries kindly given by Rachelle (thanks again!) and a stack of lovely new fabrics ready to sew (cotton, linen and wools.) 

Happy Monday to you!

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9 responses to “on a monday”

  1. Rach Avatar
    Rach

    there’s nothing like the potential of new fabric added to the stash – enjoy : )

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  2. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    Happy Monday! A beautiful plant, stack of fabric and embroideries. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  3. Anna Emilia Avatar
    Anna Emilia

    Beautiful plant and sounds like a good start for the week.
    Here the spring came finally yesterday, and it was truly enjoyed outdoors eating waffles and drinking tea in the harbor.
    This morning finally the small lake behind my window seems that the ice on it might melt and vanish anytime soon.
    Happy Monday Melissa!

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  4. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    lovely glimpses into your everyday life

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  5. Nichole Avatar
    Nichole

    Can’t wait to see what you do with the fabric!

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  6. heather Avatar
    heather

    Well, sometimes its nice to get busy with other things, because then they will in turn inspire you! Sounds like you’ve got some lovely new old things and enjoyed good times with your friend!~

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  7. caireen Avatar
    caireen

    we ate out at the HK restaurant in London when we were there, as I have food intolerance to garlic/onions and they don’t use them in cooking – proof that food isn’t bland without them! we still think about that food! cx

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  8. Jacqui Avatar
    Jacqui

    Sounds lovely – aren’t we all having the best weather at the moment! That little embroidery on the left looks so much like a Gerda Bengtsson design, and I have a lingering feeling I’ve stitched it, or at least almost did once! Her designs make my heart sing.

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  9. Emily Twaddell Avatar
    Emily Twaddell

    I think that is called licorice plant or Helichrysum. We can only grow it as an annual here in New England (northeast U.S.) but it grows wild in more tropical climates. Lucky you!! I love to put some in containers with white and purple flowers. It’s nearly time to start planning a few, we are having an unusually early spring season here!
    Emily

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