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There are hellebores in the garden. I planted three varieties last year and am so happy to see them flowering, although I can't remember the names of the different types. Some have green petals with a pinkish tinge, and some are very dark purple with a greenish tint, almost as if someone has painted them with watercolours.

There's hasn't been much time for my usual crafty projects of late – although I have been steadily knitting away on a jumper (it's this pattern on Ravelry). I'm blatantly copying a garment made by Bonnie and even using some beautiful dark brownish-grey possum blend yarn that she gave me after I admired her version of this pattern.

It was warm enough for a little outdoor knitting today on my lunch break, where I was joined by a brave blackbird watching me from its spot in the hedge and a prevailing feeling of hope for a warm summer ahead!

Keira and I have discovered Gilmore Girls on Netflix (only 15 years late to the party!) and watching an episode after dinner has become a cosy winter routine… and probably the reason I've been able to knit a fair bit of this jumper. We're not even through the first season yet – and there are seven altogether!

I had to include a picture of this beautiful vintage photo/artwork given to Tom by our friend Anna – it's Queenstown in the 1960s, I think. A portal to another world, currently living on our mantelpiece.

 

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9 responses to “vintage queenstown and hellebores”

  1. Clare Avatar
    Clare

    The entire series of Gilmore Girls was the first thing I watched when we got Netflix. It took months. I loved it.

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  2. Sheryl Avatar
    Sheryl

    I discovered Gilmore Girls last year and I totally know what you mean! Nice and cosy…good for knitting!

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  3. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    My two girls and I also discovered Gilmore Girls this year, thanks to Netflix….we’ve watched all the seasons now. I really like it – not sure how I missed it when it was on regular TV! Great show for knitting to.

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  4. Hayley Avatar
    Hayley

    I can’t wait until my daughter is old enough to watch with me! I’ve seen them all many many times!!

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  5. Sally Avatar
    Sally

    I also discovered Gilmore Girls late and loved it. I was at home sick and a friend loaned me the first 3 series on DVD. I discovered it was funny and clever and kind so I bought the later series and rewatched them all. Then I rewatched my favourite parts 🙂 How nice to have Keira to view with. Have you watched The Crown? It’s surprisingly good.

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  6. Lucille Avatar

    We watched all the Gilmore Girls last winter too, it was a very pleasant ritual.

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  7. tinyhappy Avatar

    Thanks Sally! I agree with your take on the GG. I loved the Crown, too. 
    🙂 Melissa

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  8. Rebecca Goddard Avatar
    Rebecca Goddard

    Hi,
    I love your posts – I have a son called Arlo too. I often like the same music that you mention and books this you read – so a recommendation for you in thankful return; listen to Aldous Harding ‘Party’ – though you probably have already! enjoying your warning up weather, ours in the UK is cooling off into Autumn proper. x

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  9. tinyhappy Avatar

    Hi Rebecca! Thanks heaps for your lovely message, fellow Arlo-mum 🙂
    Yes, Im an Aldous Harding fan too 🙂
    XX M

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