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‘tiny happy’ was a journal of my handmade life from 2006-2025.

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Watercoloured

Melser 2

+ + Last weekend my friend Nicola came to stay, while she was in the city to run some workshops. She introduced me to the work of potter Paul Melser. His very beautiful dishes are used in a local cafe here, Loretta, so I'd eaten from them before. I couldn't resist buying a piece for our kitchen. I chose this earthy bowl, because it made me think of smooth pebbles and porridge.

+ + Watercoloured is a small journal produced by my brother-in-law who is an artist and writer. I was pleased to contribute to the latest edition, with an essay about Shaker 'gift drawings' (you can see some of the artworks I wrote about here.)

I have an extra copy of the journal – would you like it? I'll package it up with some extra bits and bobs of the paper variety, and send it anywhere in the world. Just leave a comment below and I'll draw a name on Monday.

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51 responses to “watercoloured”

  1. Isobel Avatar
    Isobel

    The Shaker gift drawings are charming; would love to find out more.

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  2. connor Avatar
    connor

    I want a pice if that fab pottery now.

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  3. connor Avatar
    connor

    Oh no I used the wrong email address on other comment. This is the correct one.

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  4. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    The pottery looks fabulous. How restrained only buying one piece!
    And the journal looks interesting too.

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  5. Jan Cox Avatar
    Jan Cox

    Oh my goodness I have been following your blog for 2+ years now. Bought your book and have made many items for my 10 grandchildren. Have been following your example and have made many project bags for friends embroidered them with native Wisconsin plants (I live in Elkhorn, Wisconsin Midwest USA). Also made up many of your project bags for the grandchildren to use for carrying their library books embroidering characters on the fronts from their favorite books. 2 weeks ago I finished the Scout Tee after ordering the pattern from Grainline Studio (learning about it from your blog). I am 64 years young and still work full time as a Registered Nurse and reading about New Zealand and all of your “makings” out their has blessed my heart beyond measure! I look forward to every one of your posts checking your site daily. I would surely love to be the recipient of a copy of the journal Watercoulored. In any case I would just like to thank you so very much for all of the information I have gleaned from your site. And I love seeing pics of your son and daughter modeling your projects! Sincerely, Jan Cox

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  6. Rachel K Avatar
    Rachel K

    Dear Melissa I love your inspiring posts and how you create along with the seasons…it’s very grounding! Thanks. Rachel

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  7. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    That journal sounds really interesting. I would love to win it.

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  8. Mousy Brown Avatar
    Mousy Brown

    The watercolour journal sounds intriguing- I would definitely be interested in checking it out 🙂

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  9. Louana Avatar
    Louana

    I love eating from rustic pottery pieces. What a talented bunch you and your extended family are. I also love Jan’s comment above! xx

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  10. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    I love your blog its one of my favourites. I’m all the way in the UK, your giveaway would make me so happy. Thanks for sharing such lovely items.

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  11. halime Avatar
    halime

    watercoloring, knitting,sewing, plants…I love you and all of them. Anything from you would make me very happy. Sincerely.

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  12. Amellia Avatar
    Amellia

    What a beautiful bowl. So enjoy your beautiful photos.

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  13. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Hi Melissa, I’ve been reading about all the beautiful items you make and your adventures in life while my two girls have been growing up. They are 6 & 8 now. I’d really appreciate a copy of the journal, it sounds wonderful. What a lovely mother’s day present that would be. Keep creating. You are very inspiring. 🙂

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  14. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Hi Melissa, hope you have a lovely Kiwi Mothers Day. Greetings from Newcastle NSW. Cheers!
    Karen

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  15. Elisa Chiodarelli Avatar
    Elisa Chiodarelli

    I'<3 to have this journal! and thank you so very much for the inspiration and the kindness of your posts 🙂

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  16. MonicaF Avatar
    MonicaF

    Your blog is so lovely and inspiring. The watercolour journal sounds beautiful and the perfect place to put some of this inspiration. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  17. susan hall Avatar
    susan hall

    i would love to have a copy of this journal. thank you for the opportunity to win.
    susan

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  18. Mel Avatar
    Mel

    Are those fresh walnuts in the bowl? Mmmmmm….fresh walnuts ….

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  19. Jennifer Duval-Smith Avatar
    Jennifer Duval-Smith

    I am so fascinated by the idea of these Shaker drawings. Thanks for bringing them to our attention! I am going to do some more research. How inspiring!

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  20. Sandy Day Avatar
    Sandy Day

    HELLO
    I have never heard of the journal but it sounds very interesting and I will do some research to find out about it.
    Sandy

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  21. Grace Avatar
    Grace

    That’s wonderful!

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  22. Ariadne Avatar
    Ariadne

    The pottery looks interesting and so is the book.Art and politics can be so contrasting!AriadnefromGreece!

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  23. Rosa in the Antipodes Avatar
    Rosa in the Antipodes

    I’m curious! I certainly would love to know more about the Watercoloured!

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  24. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    The journal looks ever so interesting. So kind of you to offer it up to a lucky someone. Just wanted to thank you for all your inspiring posts and images. Your tutorials are always appreciated. Have a lovely weekend and thanks again.

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  25. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    Lovely bowl! And I am really intrigued by the little journal. I love things like that. 🙂

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  26. KarenLR Avatar
    KarenLR

    Yes please, toss my name in the mix for this generous giveaway.
    Your blog was one of the first I found, years ago. You have remained steadfast and true thru the years. Thank you for that.

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  27. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Thank you for introducing me to Shaker Gift Drawings. What a lovely idea. Curious to know more about your brother in laws journal. Anything with the name water colored captures my attention!

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  28. Sera Avatar
    Sera

    Ach that pottery is amazing! Would love to peek inside that journal 🙂 happy weekend!!

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  29. Tracey Avatar
    Tracey

    Beautiful bowl and beautiful journal. I would love to have my name entered.
    Have a great weekend.

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  30. Lou Avatar
    Lou

    Love the look & sound of this journal, would love to win a copy! xx

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  31. Trish Avatar
    Trish

    Hi, I just found you on Instagram…. Your photo popped in the photos I might like based on the folk I follow, and I did like! Then I came here to find your rather beautiful blog… So I thought I was meant to leave a comment… So I have! 😀
    Love the bowl. I love using handmade things, they carry a bit of the person that made them don’t they.
    I’ve started stitching recently…. on card, not fabric. I shall have to attempt fabric soon. I find it me dative. X

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  32. Trish Avatar
    Trish

    Mean medative…. darn predictive texting!!!!

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  33. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    I’ve done a lot of reading around the shakers but somehow seem to have forgotten about the gift drawings. I will have to re-read my books. Thanks for remind me!

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  34. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    Would love to see the Watercolor Journal. Thanks for the link to the Shaker drawings, which are so beautiful in their simplicity.

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  35. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Sounds like a very interesting journal. The pottery is very beautiful.

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  36. Julie Lealand Avatar
    Julie Lealand

    Hi Melissa, your new bowl is just gorgeous. I have been picking up our own walnuts today outside as we have a large old tree. I would love to enter your draw as that looks a most interesting journal. Thank you for the chance to enter 🙂

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  37. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    I would love to settle back and read the journal you are offering…how indulgent!
    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  38. Mary Gordon Avatar
    Mary Gordon

    …just popping in to endorse the sentiments in the comments above, but will pass on your lovely gift draw thanks.

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  39. Ros Avatar
    Ros

    Wow! Sounds like a beautiful journal! 🙂

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  40. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    Dear Melissa, it would definitely be lovely to receive a little parcel from you, if it’s okay to ship it to the other side of the world. Keeping finger crossed : ) xx

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  41. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi jan, thank you for this very lovely comment! i’m so happy you like the blog. X X X

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  42. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you louana. yes i loved that comment too! X

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  43. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you, lynn, 🙂

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  44. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you kate!

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  45. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    wishing you a happy mothers day too, karen!

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  46. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    yes mel – i love them too : )

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  47. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you jennifer – i am fascinated by them too.

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  48. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you karen. well i have certainly been blogging for a long time now! X

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  49. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you trish! nice to make your acquaintance 🙂

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  50. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    ah yes, isn’t walnut gathering one of the loveliest things about autumn? x

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