Many moons ago (in early 2006, to be exact), I pressed the publish button on a fledgling blog I called ‘tiny happy.’ There, I documented my days as a new parent and someone rediscovering their childhood love for plants and flowers, painting and embroidery, writing, music and making things.

That digital journal evolved into a warm community of like-minded people, woven together through our shared love of textile crafts and art, gardening, reading and other simple joys in this life.

From there, I published a book of patterns and opened an in-person market stall in my local community and an online shop to sell my work, mostly children’s clothing and toys handmade from recycled textiles.

Since then, I’ve kept up this digital journal, albeit sometimes sporadically, over the years through many life changes. In many ways, what started as a way of recording my projects became a journal of noticing and appreciating.

This is a new home for my projects and photos, and I am grateful you’ve found me. You’re very welcome here.

Thank you so much for reading and please do get in touch if you like. I also have an occasional newsletter you are welcome to sign up for (scroll to the bottom of this page for that).

Melissa