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Pip Lincolne: Melbourne; Mum of 3 :: Crafter :: Cook :: Writer :: Author :: Gardener :: All Round Good Time Gal :: Thank you for taking the time to visit! I also have a shop - it's at 63 Brunswick St, Fitzroy - and it's full of nice things, vintage things, cute things and crafty things. Oh Hurrah!

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