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It was the stormiest day in a long while today, so I was appreciating these two very spring-like things: an old patchwork quilt that I found second-hand (with lots of ink stains) which I recycled into a tote bag and pen case- i hope it's happier like that.

Also these beautiful double-narcissi (I think) lending a bit of spring to the house. They're the colour of clotted cream and I found them at this gorgeous little Wellington store- They have new flowers every weekend, so i can't wait to see what's there next Friday.

Have a great new week, and stay out of the rain…

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10 responses to “old patchwork”

  1. SmitoniusAndSonata Avatar

    It’s always good to see salvagable patchwork pieces being given new life and your tote is lovely .
    That beautiful narcissus seems to be called Rose Of May . ( I’ve just Googled bulb catalogues …. big mistake ! They’re very tempting . )

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  2. Lucille Avatar

    I so wish we could stay out of the rain in this extraordinary summer of ours!

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  3. Hoola Tallulah Avatar

    I am loving your tote, new life into old is always lovely isn’t it? Can’t believe you have narcissi at this time of year, wonderful!

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  4. Luna Avatar

    Oh I can just imagine the beautiful scent of your flowers.

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  5. Nicole Avatar

    What a lovely second life to that sweet quilt.

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  6. Emily Avatar

    It is lovely to see the Spring flowers coming in, isn’t it.

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  7. Lucy @ motherwho Avatar

    Hi Melissa, beautiful pics and ideas as usual! I have been meaning to let you know that a few weeks ago I nominated you as one of my favourite blogs and passed on the reader appreciation award/versatile blogger on my blog. It’s a little bit like chain mail for bloggers so don’t feel obliged to take part! Lucy @ motherwho… here is the link —http://motherwho.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/seven-random-facts-and-a-few-other-bits-and-pieces/

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  8. Lilli Avatar

    So glad I came and found this ocean of inspiration. Look forward to reading it all ‘backwards’.
    Lovely summer, and thank you.
    Lilli

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  9. Mike Avatar

    I love the flowers you have in that mug. What type of flowers are they?

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  10. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi mike,
    i believe they’re some variation of jonquil or narcissi. sorry i can’t be more specific!

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