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Tucked behind the shed, I found a raggedy little wintersweet bush. I couldn't believe my luck, as not much is growing around here right now. I snipped off a branch and brought it inside. It has a deeply comforting sweet/citrus scent.

The flowers inspired a bit of watercolour work, and that in turn led to some stamp-carving from rubber. And so I have this simple little wintersweet flower print, made with yellow textile ink on natural linen. It's very July-in-NZ, don't you think?

I'm really loving pinterest right now- when the working (studying) hours and long and grey, ten minutes playing on my pinboards at night is the best medicine, I think. My boards are here- does anything take your fancy?

Happy weekend!

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13 responses to “wintersweet branch”

  1. Vanessa Avatar
    Vanessa

    I looked at your pin boards the other week, and liked some of the linking blogs for wacky, scruffy clothes! Today I noticed your fav novel. We did it for a final year novel at high school. NZ treasure.

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  2. louana Avatar

    I’m yet to ever smell wintersweet, and I’m getting anxious to smell it after all your wintersweet posts over the years! Love your little watercolour, hope you are enjoying your studies xxx happy weekend

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  3. Francesca Avatar

    So glad to know you’re on Pinterest Melissa! How’s student life treating you? Hugs.

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks, francesca- its going well . i miss the blogging/making life a bit though πŸ˜‰ i hope you are having a great summer!

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  5. MrsC Avatar

    Hello Melissa! What a gorgeous blog! Delightful to meet you today. πŸ™‚

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  6. Lyndy Avatar

    I love wintersweet. It reminds me of my Mum’s garden. I have not had any sud=ccess growing it in Wellington though.

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  7. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    Hi Melissa, I must admit I regularly pilfer from your boards, I love your skirts and dresses x

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  8. GRACIA AND LOUISE Avatar

    A happy green discovery, that wintersweet bush.
    Off to peruse your pinterest board. It’s fun to play on, when mood strikes. (I’m over here: http://pinterest.com/gracialouise/pins/ )
    Enjoy your winter days,
    g

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  9. GRACIA AND LOUISE Avatar

    (Oops. I see we are already pinterest mates.)

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  10. Elsa Silva Avatar
    Elsa Silva

    Hi Melissa
    I love the drawing (in fact I “collect” your cards, those you send with the etsy packages).
    Is there an illustration book coming ?
    Just a tease!
    Best of luck with your studies.
    Elsa

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  11. Nicole Avatar

    As you well know, I love Pinterest, and your wonderful pins.
    I’ve never smelled wintersweet. It looks lovely!

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  12. Hoola Tallulah Avatar

    Absolutely delightful! Off to check out your pinterest…

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  13. susuc Avatar

    Really your post is really very good and I appreciate it. It’s hard to sort the good from the bad sometimes, but I think you’ve nailed it. You write very well which is amazing. I really impressed by your post.

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