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Friday 7

Clematis

What a beautiful day it's been today. I managed to get some work done, tidy up some things that had been worrying me, and get a dose of sunlight too. I hope you've had a good Friday so far.

Those beautiful white flowers are native clematis, and they're sprawling all over our fence soaking up the sun. At first I thought the vine hadn't flowered this year, but then I realised it was tangled up in another plant, behind the fence. Silly old thing.

In the first photo above, you can see my very-slowly-in-progress knitting project: I'm making a '3-color cashmere cowl' - the design is by Joji Locatelli. I loved the idea of starting this, but haven't been making much time for knitting lately. Hope to remedy that on the weekend.

The first batch of photos from this year's Craft Sessions is up on the TCS blog – you can check them out here.

This delicious thing is on my baking list for the weekend. Will keep you posted!

I'm loving this beautiful clip from a local band I've heard live quite a few times now – Sun by Eb and Sparrow. I'm pretty sure it was shot in the trees near our house – and if it wasn't, it reminds me of them very much. 

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17 responses to “sunlight dose”

  1. Jessica [Havok] Avatar

    Oh my goodness, that cowl looks like it will be so fun! And so many different stitches throughout, that even though it’s quite big, it will stay interesting! 😀 Hope you have a great weekend!

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  2. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    That eb and sparrow track is great, am going to their Wanaka gig at Labour Weekend.
    PS – possibly a bit biased, as my brother’s in the band!

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  3. Rosa Avatar
    Rosa

    It was a good day too on the northern bit of Wellington, Melissa! Some sewing projects started and even some spring cleaning. I do love the idea of having warmer longer days ahead! Xxx

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  4. Kate Mead Avatar

    Eb and Sparrow show life in focus, detailing everyday things that might get overlooked otherwise. You do that too.

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  5. a spirit of simplicity Avatar

    our friday is just beginning…well, i suppose we are half-way through with it by now. We started with sunrise on the beach and then went out for a bit of breakfast off island. I have gotten some busy work done as well.

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  6. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Great photos of your embroidery Melissa!
    Cheers
    Karen-Newcastle

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  7. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you karen! hope you have a nice weekend.

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  8. tinyhappy Avatar

    that sounds nice!

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  9. tinyhappy Avatar

    thats a huge compliment – thank you kate xx

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  10. tinyhappy Avatar

    that sounds great rosa. hope you are keeping warm today! 

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  11. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi sarah, thats so cool – what does your brother play? i love that band!

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  12. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks jessica, i thought just the same thing! a simple but fun and interesting knit. will you give it a go too? 

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  13. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    He plays the lapsteel and other guitars.

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  14. tinyhappy Avatar

    : )
    Im hoping to go and see them playing in Paekakariki at the end of Oct.

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  15. Eb Avatar

    Hi Tiny Happy, we’ll be playing St Peters Hall Paekakariki 31st October if your around. All our videos are shit in the wider Wellington region, its likely near your house! x

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  16. Eb Avatar

    oh crap, it typoed to shit instead of shot……………lyfe.

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  17. tinyhappy Avatar

    haha!
    thanks for your comment, eb. im quite honoured, actually. even if you did type shit.
    im hoping to come to the paekakariki show at the end of october. love your music!
    melissa x

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