by the sea

This is a print by Jen of Swallowfield- 'by the sea'. She so kindly sent me this print as a gift- and I love it. It has a real 'in-an-airplane, over the sea' feel to it... just perfect.

Also in the mail last week was an order I made from Amy for some hand-embroidered hairclips. I commissioned a set for a friend's birthday, but also got this one for K:

The clips are really nicely made, with such sweet, fine stitches.

Hope your weekend was good. Mine was busy- birthday parties, community events and a bit of work squashed in between, and also my last market stall on Saturday morning. How i'll miss that routine! But I am already feeling quite gleeful about trying out some new crafty ideas and making gifts for friends.

And looking out the window sometimes.

Comments

[Amelia]

I love the hair clips. Thanks so much for my pair. Hope you enjoy the new found freedom from the market.

[nomayne]

that reminds me, sarah needs more hairclips. she's finally grown out her bangs. such petite work from amy! K is a very lucky girl! no more market stalls but yes, more time to make more fine things for your children and loved ones! see, change is good! all the best!

[jen]

I like the print
and the hair clip
and what an interesting shot of the teddy and the garden I really like it
have a good week

[Jessicah]

What a lovely post filled with beautiful things. That print really speaks to me! and the hair clips... just lovely too. Thanks for the smile.

[VictoriaE]

Everyone needs some time to look out of the window.

[Rhiannon]

AWwwwww to the hairclip and the oh-so-grown-up-and-adorable Keira. Sounds like you had a nice weekend! I really can't wait to see what lovely things you make with your new found time! (although looking out the window sounds good too, so take it easy!).
Lovely to talk to you, albeit briefly, the other day. I cannot wait for Dec to see you, and everyone else, properly! xx

[Sez]

ahh lovely Keira. Missing you guys! Sad to hear about the market, but i can see you being much happier without the extra stress! Hope u are all well.xx

[Zelia]

oh my, tha print is awesome!...

[kimberlee]

smiles. Love the window gazing bear photo , Ha :)

look at all that wispy little girl hair, so precious!

_kimberlee

[kate Shuttleworth]

Keira is sooooo cute!! Love the print too - it's lovely. Your photos always take me back to Nelson - they always have a distinctly Nelson feel - fresh and full of sea.

[jen j-m]

:)

[Tash]

Keira is such a pretty thing - definitely enough to make a gal broody! It looks like she's in deep thought, along with her teddy.

[Chara Michele]

Such a pretty print & hairclips! :)

[Gill]

That print is beautiful, I went and had a look at some of her other work and was very inspired they look like quilts, wish I could find fabric patterned like that. Thanks again for sharing beautiful things.

[Ange]

Oh Melissa, that photot of Keira and her hairclip makes me wish a little bit that we had a wee girl running around the place with brushed hair and a wraparound dress, instead of Hurricane Sweeney and his gumboots and garden tools.

[Felicia]

Glad you and your bear took a moment to look out the window. I adore that little hair clip :)

[suzanne]

Love the print! There is something quite japanese fabric/patchwork about it. The hairclip is also lovely - such a simple idea but so pretty! Your little girl looks so cute! Enjoy your new found freedom to create as and when you feel like it!

[Amy]

Thanks so much for the mention on my hair clips and thanks for everyones lovely words about them! I will have more in my shop very soon and many will be very "fall like"
That print is so stunning! Your a lucky lady! How will you mat and frame it? The mat and frame could really turn this piece into something grand!

[amisha]

that print is beautiful! jen's work is just lovely.
and such a sweet shot of kiera in her new clip :)
xox