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Heart Felt
New Zealand
This is our story of growing up in New Zealand
Interests: what makes me happy, my children, my husband, my house, my garden, books, illustrations, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, little girls dresses, thrift, vintage, art, reading, music, nature, wildlife, New Zealand, walking, sun, rain, spring, fall, rivers, trees, insects
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There seems to be a birthday party every weekend, this weekend being no exception. Sadie ready for her friend Abigail's 6th birthday party. Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at Heart Felt
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Oscar, Hugo and myself planned a trip to town today. Oscar needed to buy a birthday present for his friend Cameron. He chose a dinosaur activity book, a pack of felt tip pens and dinosaur pencil. We did a couple... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Heart Felt
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To Oscar's excitement (he's insect mad) we found a praying mantis on a piece of wood that was just about to be put onto the fire. We bought him a bug cage a few weeks back and he was keen... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2013 at Heart Felt
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Waking up to a new baby in the house Snuggling up on wintry days Alert when a awake little hands and little fingers Sleeps 3-4 hours straight Oscar ~ not the baby anymore and so he has started sucking his... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2013 at Heart Felt
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Thanks to bad weather and postponements last week, Hugo and I was able to attend Charlie and Sadie's school cross country at Barton's Farm today. It was muddy and a bit cold, but the sun was out and it was... Continue reading
Posted Jun 6, 2013 at Heart Felt
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Thank-you for all your kind messages. Hugo is doing great and very much loved by all. Continue reading
Posted Jun 3, 2013 at Heart Felt
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Hugo Noel Preston born ~ Thursday 30th at 2.29pm 10 lbs We are home, happy and contented. Continue reading
Posted May 31, 2013 at Heart Felt
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Still here waiting. I'm really enjoying the time I have, especially now winter seems to have set in. Today was a perfect day to settle in front of the fire with my recent purchase, Sweet & Simple Handmade by Melissa.... Continue reading
Posted May 27, 2013 at Heart Felt
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and now we are just waiting.... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2013 at Heart Felt
Dylon from the chemist ~ use white vinegar rather than salt to set the dye. You have to expect some dye to come out, but when you hand wash them add some more vinegar to the water.
Toggle Commented May 22, 2013 on Dyeing woolens at Heart Felt
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Thanks Margot, I think he will get lots of wear out them....plenty of cold weather to come.Jx
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Thanks Nin for your lovely comment, Would love to see your someday draw, I bet its bursting with lots of cool ideas. Jxx
Toggle Commented May 21, 2013 on Dyeing woolens at Heart Felt
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Thanks Steph, the purple was suppose to be brown....but I probably added too many item to the mix so they came out purple. But I love!
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Have fun! I want to see some pics too. Jxx
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THanks so much Kerryn, Its nice to find the time before the baby arrives to do all these things. jxx
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This week I've taken a few steps back to why I started Heart Felt. Sadie was a late winter baby and even though I was over the moon to have a little girl the thought of dressing her in baby... Continue reading
Posted May 20, 2013 at Heart Felt
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and enjoying the little moments..... Continue reading
Posted May 19, 2013 at Heart Felt
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Sadie and I have gone through her wardrobe and pulled out some clothing she's grown out of. It's hard to part with some things, but we can't keep everything. We are having a Facebook Sale, so pop over and take... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2013 at Heart Felt
Really? A friend dug them out from her garage ~ she used them when her son was a baby ~ hes all grown up now too. Jx
Toggle Commented May 15, 2013 on 39 weeks at Heart Felt
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39 weeks and I'm feeling great. I think the little one is feeling quite comfortable where he is right now, still with room to wiggle about. I have a feeling he's in no hurry to meet us quite yet and... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at Heart Felt
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Thank-you for all your entries ~ Arcani has been blown away by your support, but the winner of the giveaway is.... Congratulations Donna. Jx Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at Heart Felt