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Hi, I'm Lucy Patterson. I live on top of a windy hill on the wild West Coast of Auckland, New Zealand with my man, my mum, two dogs, a cat, lots of chickens and a pig called Alice. I teach Reiki (a kind of hands-on healing), craft beautiful things and grow some of our own food.
This is my journal about the things that inspire me in every day life, projects I'm doing, and the little hands-on moments that make living worthwhile. I hope you'll enjoy stopping by for a bit.
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© 2010-2012 Lucy Patterson
Category Archives: Artwork / Illustration / Design
Pin board inspiration
Oh dear! It’s funny how life can sometimes just stop you dead in your tracks for a while. I’ve been flying along this week juggling all sorts (getting things ready for my shop, giving Reiki treatments, attending meetings, celebrating my … Continue reading
Kimono paper tape PREVIEW!
I can’t wait any longer! I have to give you a preview of something fun I’ve been working on recently for my soon-to-be-open shop (which will be up and running this week for sure!). I’ve been creating sets of kimono … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Craft projects, Kimono, My Shop, Tutorials, Vintage
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Vintage kimono palette
I’ve been spending a lot of time these past few days being creative with photos I’ve taken of my vintage kimono collection over the years, as I get stock ready to launch my Etsy shop. Below is part of a … Continue reading
Pirate’s treasure bag PART TWO
You might remember from my original Pirate’s Treasure Bag post that I was making the bag as a 5th birthday present for a little boy that we know. Unfortunately in the end we weren’t able to go to his actual party, but … Continue reading
More gratitude
I didn’t do a Monday’s Inspiration post this week, but I did pick a card and I want to share it with you now (even though it’s now Tuesday – Oh, actually Wednesday morning now, according to my clock! Time … Continue reading
Pirate’s treasure bag
This week has been very busy for me, and I’m afraid it’s meant I haven’t managed to post as much as I wanted to. This afternoon I grabbed some time to make a present for a little boy whose 5th … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Celebrations, Craft projects, Friends, Kimono, Toys, Tutorials, Vintage
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Cutest of cute hats!
I’ve got to show you this gorgeous Chinese cat hat that my friend Rosie bought for her baby boy Arlo yesterday when we were out together. It’s so utterly utterly cute! I love the colours – scarlet, yellow and jade, pale … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Colour palettes, Friends, Toys
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Gratitude
I just wanted to post a little thank you note to all of you who have found my blog and are taking the time to read it, and especially, to those of you who have been kind enough to tell … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Celebrations, Kimono, Vintage
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Monday’s Inspiration: Adventure
The card I picked today from my Paper Fan Inspiration Cards as a thought for us all for the week ahead, was: Adventure I embrace life as an adventure full of wonder, surprises and opportunities This card reminds us to … Continue reading
West Coast adventure
On Saturday morning the phone rang before I’d even got out of bed. It was my friend Amy (in bed with a cup of tea, toast and a good book!), wondering if I was up for an outdoor adventure. She’d … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Friends, Nature
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