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Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring us the simplest and greatest joy. . .  like these minute little wild violets. . . the tiniest of pretty flowers. Don’t be fooled. . . the vase is a little vintage bottle I picked up one day in an antique store. It stands just 8 centimetres tall and ...
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Today’s washing day. . . and there’s been plenty of it too. We unfortunately had some extreme weather conditions over night that resulted in a flooded studio again. Luckily I heard the rain intensifying and was able to get out there before the big deluge came. Needless to say, there was lots of ...
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I love anything vintage and I love roses. . . so it probably comes as no surprise that I also love vintage paper roses. Of course, if you were following along with my Simply Christmas event last year you’d already know about this preoccupation with making vintage paper roses. Remember I showed you ...
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If you have been coming here for awhile or know me in person, you’ll probably be quite surprised to see me up here on my soapbox today. . . but I have something to get off my chest. For anyone who is fairly new here. . . umm, I’m sorry to do something so out of character this early in our ...
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For a long time there my kids were filled with dread every time I mentioned the words op shop, thrifting or second hand. When they were of an age where staying home alone wasn’t an option, they had to go wherever I went and we all know I love a thrifting adventure. So it’s true that on many an ...
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