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Inside an old book I found a collection of pressed leaves I remember collecting and carefully arranging with Keira a couple of years ago. We had forgotten all about them. Most are ferns and native shrub leaves, and they've retained their deep green and brown hues. 

We did some sketches of the leaves, and I used my ceramic ink to transfer the designs to some vintage tea cups. Imagine if it were possible to transfer the actual pressed leaves and flowers onto the cups? Maybe there is a way, but I don't know it.

But I did find this beautiful gem: Herbarium, pressed by Emily Dickinson circa 1839-46.

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10 responses to “found in a notebook”

  1. Nell Avatar
    Nell

    Oh, that is SUCH a lovely thing. Thank you for sharing it.

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  2. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    How exquisite. I have enjoyed it so much, thank you!

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  3. dailyrisa Avatar

    ..So the cups have nice story.
    I love that moment, found something that have forgotten.

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  4. ockduspock Avatar

    Those cups are lovely and what a great idea!

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  5. Emma Avatar

    Hello Melissa what I love more than anything about your blog are the wonderful links you make and the amazing finds – thank you for the reference to Herbarium, you’ve made my day – Emma x

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  6. HomeArtyHome Avatar

    Hi Emma, thanks for sharing the link to the feature on Eloise Renouf! pointed me to melissa’s lovely blog! 🙂

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  7. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    What a nice find. A forgotten memory…

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  8. Jessica Collins Avatar
    Jessica Collins

    Hi Melissa, iam Jessica from cairns Oz and have just purchased yr beautiful book Sweet n Simple but am having problems with the baby shoes pattern . Pls can you help?

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  9. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi jessica, ive sent through an email. thanks for letting me know!

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