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I feel as though I don't have much to say these days. There's certainly a lot going on – work being done, washing hung out, schoolbags packed and groceries bought… but I don't know how much there is to say here on the blog.

It's feeling quite autumnal all of a sudden. The mornings are darker, the nights are cooler, and the vegetable garden needs to be dug over.

I have been doing a bit of knitting and embroidery… I've made a couple of dresses, and am knitting socks – just what you might expect. I've also made some baby slippers for the first time in ages. A few pairs are now in my etsy shop, and I have tucked some away for two babies in the family we're expecting to arrive any day now – very exciting!

Lately I've really enjoyed watching Aziz Ansari's Master of None on Netflix, and I'm currently reading Some Rain Must Fall by Karl Ove Knausgaard. I must confess the latter is taking me a very long time to complete.

I hope this finds you well, dear reader.

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11 responses to “late summer landscapes”

  1. Lucille Avatar

    It does. And I’m always happy to find a post from you however tiny!

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  2. Daffodil Angel Avatar
    Daffodil Angel

    Best autumn wishes Melissa from down under. I will look out for that book at the library – or is it a difficult read?

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  3. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Well said Lucille, sometimes we just have to be if everything else is busy. Cheers, Karen.

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you karen!
    m

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks daffodil – ha its not the easiest read i must admit – ive enjoyed the series so far because of my interest in norwegian culture. you can find out more about the collection of autobiographies here – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Struggle_(Knausg%C3%A5rd_novels)
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  6. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you lucille! X

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  7. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    I always love reading your blog Melissa & seeing the day to day things that you do & create. Even though it might feel as though you have not much to say, you always manage to write a lovely, inspiring post. Thanks so much for your blog. xx

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  8. tinyhappy Avatar

    Wow thank you julie! XX

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  9. KarenLR Avatar

    Sometimes a quiet space here on the internet is a true gift. Your gentle posts are a comfort for me–as I try to navigate our new America (it is a very scary place!)
    xo

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  10. muenzeeins Avatar

    your blog posts are always inspiring and comforting, even if you feel that there is not much to say… i imagine that with autumn coming along at your place, one always feels a bit “down”, the days are shorter and there is always so much to do; here we finally have spring slowly appearing – though on my blog it’s been very quiet as well, even though i’m still making a lot, but i lack the energy and time for the moment (lot of work, and an unexpected number four on the way, after the first surprise choc, we’re happy :)…)…
    your slippers are lovely made by the way! on what kind of blanket/shawl did you photograph them? it looks lovely in the background! enjoy a good cup of tes with you kitting while the days get shorter!cécile

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  11. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Hi, just looked up”Looking for Something” to see about Easter ideas. If you need something to smile about look at your April 24 2008 spot. All about an article re- tinyhappy and NZ House and Garden mag, one of my favourites.Cheers, Karen!

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