Author: Meeni

new from old

I have a collection of dolls’ heads that were excavated from the rubbish heaps of German doll factories. They were never made into dolls as they were faulty in some way and have lain buried in spoil heaps until recently. I want to give them “life” and turn them in to what they were designed to be. I also have quite a stash of antique lace, handkerchiefs and embroidered fabrics, I love rummaging through flea markets for this type of thing, and think that these materials will make ideal clothes for the dolls.

By refashioning these old and unwanted items I am seeking to create something new but also make items that have a history and a story to tell.

september days

The long, lazy days of Summer may be over but I always feel quite excited in September. This is ‘New Year’ for me, a time of new beginnings, new projects and possibilities.

My ‘new’ shed went up on the allotment today, it just needs painting now and a few other finishing touches. My garden studio is becoming more of a reality too with a site survey completed and a design chosen. It’s also a time of harvesting on the allotment. My allotment hasn’t been super productive this year, but I did win first place for my cake in the annual allotment competition!

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And although Autumn is definitely on it’s way, some leaves are changing colour and the nights are drawing in, there are also still some remnants of Summer. The echinops in my garden have been covered in bees and there are late roses at the allotment.

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