I found some preserved summertime within the pages of an old book this morning – I'd quite forgotten I'd put flowers in there to press, but it was a good discovery.
Some of the plants are hydrangea petals and tiny pansies, and others are things I picked from the selection of weeds on the side of the road, walking home one evening last year.
I used these to make a batch of cards to go with parcels I send out – kind of like these, but with black card instead of brown.
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And also summer-related, I made this dress before the days started to get cold – and I find myself wearing it almost all the time. It's made from dark blue linen and I drafted the pattern myself – but it's nothing fancy at all, just a singlet-type bodice (unlined, but with bias edging around the neckline and arms) and a drop-waist skirt with pockets.
Even though it was sewn to be worn with sandals, it's just as comfy with tights, boots and a cardigan, which is my favourite combination of clothes anyway.
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And last of all, here is a very New Zealand-y, feel-good song that I heard on the radio today and had to look for the video. Tell the world, by Dave Dobbyn (who has a voice inextricably linked to my childhood) plus wild coastal landscape and house-construction theme.
Happy weekend!
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