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Daphne

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A couple of wintry months ago I bought a daphne plant. The first snippable flower is currently in a miniature bottle on the kitchen table. The scent is so great for such a small thing.

Also pictured above: a finished needlebook on my cluttered worktable. I used some very old linen with top-notch French-knot hand embroidery. When there are lots of things to get done in a week, sitting down and making something with my hands is the best therapy.

Have you heard the new album by Kimbra? I think it's really joyous. This is a beautiful video.

The Great Sock Monkey Project is looking for a new leader. Could you help? I first blogged about this local craft charity here. They do really lovely work to cheer up sick children in hospital.

This event begins in one week. Exciting.

Enjoy your weekend, dear readers.

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6 responses to “dear daphne”

  1. miriam Avatar

    daphne is my absolute favourite flower – so powerful a scent

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  2. Ock Du Spock Avatar

    Your daphne is beautiful!

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  3. anissa Avatar

    My mum loves daphne. It always makes me think of her. Such an incredible scent from such a little bunch of flowers. Have you seen/heard Kimbra’s live Side Show Alley clip on you tube, with Sam Lawrence? It was awhile ago, but I love it. x

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  4. Sera Avatar
    Sera

    Oh I love my mum’s daphne plant too 🙂 that citrusy scent is just lovely.
    I’m loving the new Kimbra album!

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  5. Ruth Avatar

    We had several daphne bushes at the back of one of the houses we lived in. The scent was glorious.
    Your embroidery is beautiful.

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  6. Rachelle Toimata Avatar

    I love your needle books and I spy your pin cushion. X

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