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This page contains a single entry from the blog posted on April 21, 2009 12:01 AM.

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where do you call home?

These photos are from yesterday, because today we're back in our hometown for a visit. As soon as I put up those little butterfly cutouts with sticky tac, the cat was right up there to try and eat them. She is so adorable sometimes, although trying to ruin all my hard work.

These little vellum envelopes (below) are filled with dried flowers, twigs, leaves, pressed flowers, doilies, and some paper confetti. They're sealed on both ends with tape, so you could open them if you wanted to, but the beauty is that you don't have to. They will be going with my special edition of Oh Sweet Woods (a new zine). This is the least of the mess that I made.

Right now, it feels good to be back at home and away from the city. It was a rainy day today but I don't mind the rain. I was thinking of doing a little A to Z of where I grew up (complete with pictures), a la my new favourite blog Good-ness, but I'm not sure how much I will actually get to see. It's relaxing time. Ahhh.

Plus, where I grew up isn't too exciting.

Comments (6)

Your kitty's expression is priceless. Love that shot.

sweet cat =) l love the envelopes!

I love love love the vellum envelopes they look so beautiful. what is this new zine? Is there any chance of coming by one?
xx

this is really cute. :]

Yep! They will be in my Etsy shop once I print and assemble them! (I will post about it when they're up).

Sara:

I love the shot of your kitty, so wonderful. =)

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