Monday, June 13, 2011

Here it is! - The Shabby Bakery

Finally! I can show you what's inside the renovated building. 
It's something Liberty has wanted for a long time - a shabby bakery!
Our wonderful friend Kim Saulter made ALL the food.




This gorgeous counter filled with treats was a Christmas gift from Kim.
Once that arrived I knew the bakery HAD to be created!


That's a photo of my cousin and I (I'm on the right), when I was three years old, having a tea party.



The tea and coffee packets were made by Sabiha.
'Donna Hay Kids' is Liberty's favourite magazine.







And here's the 'Party Room' upstairs.




I've cut doorways in the side of this building so that one day I can build the rest of the house beside it.
Well, that's the plan at this stage!



The bakery isn't entirely finished there are still a few more things to make.
I exhibited it at my miniature club's biennial show a couple of weeks ago and I thought you might like to see it too.

Mercedes
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87 comments:

  1. AnaJune 13, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    PRECIOSO y gran trabajo, como siempre.La fachada me encanta.
    Tiene todos los detalles, hasta la cinta que avisa de " no entrar, estamos en construcción"
    Enhorabuena por tu gran trabajo.Saludos

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  2. Diane WritesJune 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Hello Mercedes! I am speechless. I can't find the perfect words to describe the pictures. Everything is love! love! love! I can't wait to see the next phase of the project. I'm sure I will never again find the right words for your next post. Saying that your work is great is an understatement. I just love everything!

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  3. AnnaJune 13, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    just WONDERFUL and soooooo inviting!

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  4. MirelJune 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I like a lot, especially the party room upstairs!

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  5. Garden of MiniaturesJune 13, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Absolutely adorable !!! It's made with great attention to detail,wonderful work !!!Jeannette

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  6. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    ooooooooooo its fabulous!!! :D Linda x

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  7. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Now this is LOVE!

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  8. HeleniJune 13, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I'm totaly speechless...
    So wonderful, lovely colors, so delicious. Everything is beautiful.

    gr.Heleni

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  9. suzeeezJune 13, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Sooooo beautiful Mecedes right down to each and every little detail. I love it !

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  10. Whittaker's MiniaturesJune 13, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Its so beautiful and something for Liberty to treasure for life too and pass down, a real treasure! Kate xxx

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  11. PiikkoJune 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Sweet Liberty batisserie is so sweet and adorable! So is the paarty room upstairs:) Greetings, piikko

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  12. MargoJune 14, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    unbelievable! you are amazing. right down to the caution tape :) i love watching you work your magic!!! i really wanna eat there :D

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  13. KathiJune 14, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I always am amazed by your creativity and attention to detail! This is absolutely perfect! What a special treat for Liberty too. :D

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  14. rosethe-minimaJune 14, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Quelle superbe transformation !
    Le salon de thé-pâtisserie est réussi. J'aime beaucoup les couleurs, la tapisserie et le sol.
    Les gâteaux, Ils paraissent tellement vrais.

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  15. KrystalJune 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    OMG LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! AMAZING!! =)

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  16. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    The only word I can utter is "wow!". I'm speechless. What a beautiful creation-you are so talented and I wish I had half the imagination and creativity you possess. I wish there was a miniatures shop or classes in my area - there is so much I'd like to learn! Thanks for the eye candy and inspiration :)

    Monica - PA

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  17. Tabitha CorsicaJune 14, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    You've been busy girls! Kim's sweets are fab, aren't they? THis is the nicest little shop with such attention t detail, as always!

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  18. Marsha @ Tattered ChickJune 14, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Another fab pink shabby bakery! Love it!!! I really liked how you use crates for shelves! So creative!!!

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  19. KatieJune 14, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Hey you!!! I was wondering what was keeping you so quite! It looks amazing! I still love the floor in the bakery! Everything is soooo girlie!! I like that you left room to build! Smart! Hope all is well with you and the family!!
    hugs
    Katie

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  20. MichelleJune 14, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    This is glorious and sooo gorgeous! I love all the aged panelling upstairs too!

    Superb! ;o))

    Michelle xx

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  21. DebJune 14, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I'm as speechless as everyone else! It's just wonderful!!!!

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  22. SusiJune 14, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Maravilloso todo el trabajo, hay fotografias que podrian ser a tamaño real.....una recreacion soberbia¡¡¡
    Como siempre tengo que felicitarte de forma efusiva, un gran beso.
    Susi

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  23. Drora's minimundoJune 14, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    This is one of the most impressive miniature bakeries. Perfect details.

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  24. LottaJune 14, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I love your bakery! Everything's so beautiful. The photo on the wall is so cute! :)

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  25. ClaudiaJune 14, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I'm gasping. It is all perfectly perfect and wonderful. Liberty must be over-the-moon!

    xo
    Claudia

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  26. Sewn With GraceJune 14, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    It is absolutely amazing! I love every little bit of it right down to those amazing little teacups filled with something frothy! What a wonderful job you've done!

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  27. miniacollectionJune 14, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Once again you've done something fabuluous and gorgeous. All the details are perfect and I love the colours. Your style is fantastic.
    Geneviève

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  28. Maria IrelandJune 14, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Wow This is fantastic. Beautiful details beautiful colours everything about it is so beautiful. I love it all. :)

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  29. contarJune 14, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    es perfecta muy bella en todos los detalles, seguro que liberty disfrutara de ella.
    un abrazo


    beautifully perfect in every detail, liberty certainly enjoy it.
    a hug
    Escuchar

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  30. MariaJune 14, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Wow, your renavation turned out great!
    I love everything! but specially the floors and the crates on the wall and the packed cookies and donuts and...well i can go on and on and on.
    Hugs
    Maria

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  31. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Mercedes, as always, your miniatures are delightful and you have to stop by and look all the details!
    God bless,
    ♥

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  32. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Amazing work - love the view of the garden out the window too!

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  33. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Looks awesome Mercedes :)

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  34. IreneJune 14, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    You've made a lovely job of the little Bakery. The wallpaper is perfect for it and I noticed the little napkins and holder too. That's a nice touch.

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  35. Marfolhuz miniaturesJune 14, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    It look Amazing! Very beautyful!!

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  36. Dark Squirrel VictoriaJune 14, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Beautiful! I love the party room upstairs and the little rabbits. Liberty is a lucky little girl :)

    Victoria

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  37. MarisaJune 14, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    it's adorable, I love it and I want to make my own.
    thank you for sharing it :)

    Hugs
    Marisa

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  38. My Wee LifeJune 14, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    That is absolutely adorable as always:)

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  39. Inês Paiva RaposoJune 14, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Mercedes, adoro! Está linda. Os bolinhos estão todos apetitosos. O papel de parede é lindo. Ficou com um ambiente calmo, romântico. Está mesmo muito bonita. Parabéns!
    Beijinhos
    Inês

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  40. MaryJune 14, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Every detail is so nice and there are so many. I love the bakery floor, perfectly worn old flooring.

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  41. FlorJune 14, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Mercedes ¡Que preciosa te ha quedado!!! Como siempre cuidado cada detalle y maravilloso ( =
    ¡Felicidades!!!
    Saludos
    Flor

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  42. sandi quanceJune 14, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Dear Mercedes,
    Your bakery is wonderful...makes you want to sample everything!! I love the apron too, very cute. You have such a delightful imagination and sense of fun in everything that you do!!!
    Hugs

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  43. PlushpussycatJune 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I'm flabbergasted! I don't even know where to begin--it is just so lovely. Thank you for sharing! :-)
    Jennifer

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  44. JackieJune 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Where to begin?? I love Kim's cakes and you have made a perfect setting. I love the papers, the sign, the apron, the rabbits. I just love it all and have so enjoyed the pictures x

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  45. Norma BennettJune 14, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Cutest bakery, cutest name, awesome food!! I love the whimsical tape over the doorways :)

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  46. PattyJune 14, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Mercedes, Liberty must be in heaven with this little bakery! I love all of the details that you have and the food from Kim is so perfect. I look forward to seeing what else you add in the future! That bakery floor is killer! I LOVE it!!!

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  47. ElyseJune 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    oh, mercedes!

    liberty must be over-the-top delighted over the shabby bakery! i imagine the bakery's tag line might be ... sweetest little place on earth.

    xo
    elyse

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  48. LindaJune 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    LOVE IT!!!! :-D

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  49. HeatherJune 14, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Wonderful! Love the caution tape!

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  50. LatainaJune 14, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Oh, I would never have guessed it was going to be a bakery! It's beautiful! I'm sure little Liberty is over the moon with it. =) Mercedes, your attention to detail never fails to amaze. I love, love, love the boxes on the wall and everything in them. That whole corner is just precious. I'm also obsessing over how adorable the apron and bag at the entrance are. Who wouldn't want to have a party in such a beautifully sweet place. =)

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  51. rose cat cottageJune 14, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Mercedes and Liberty! It is gorgeous and so full of details, all these nice cakes cookies pastries... and these cups and the wheel table is so perfect, waiting for customers! I love everything as usually it is more that just charming!Enjoy your evening! Doei, Claude

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  52. M.NarbonJune 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Es una maravilla!!!
    No le falta ni un detalle.
    Congratulations!!

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  53. shannonc60June 14, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    This is very cute Mercedes. I especially love the upstairs party room - I could move right in there!!

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  54. LauraJune 14, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Un trabajo absolutamente adorable, tienes unas manos prodigiosas para crear ambientes con magia. Me encantaría celebrar mi cumpleaños en tu pasteleria. Un saludo, Laura (evolve)

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  55. Amy FletcherJune 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Cute, sweet, and delectable! What a beautiful little mini you have created!

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  56. MinteriorsJune 15, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Mercedes, this bakery is absolutely charming! Beautiful. Original. Inspirational. Well worth the wait.

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  57. KimJune 15, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Mercedes- this is so charming and beautiful- and filled with sweet treats from Kim too- how special! I love so many things about it I can not even begin- wonderful work :)

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  58. YayinJune 15, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Hola Mercedes,un trabajo maravilloso.Me gusta mucho el papel que has utilizado.Ha quedado espectacular y con mucho gusto.
    Felicidades.
    Besos - Rosa.

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  59. JodyJune 16, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Wow it's amazing, so beautiful, I like it very much!!!

    Greetings
    Jody

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  60. Eva R. HernándezJune 16, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Podría pasarme horas y horas viendo las fotografías. Has hecho un trabajo magnífico. Me ha encantado absolutamente todo, desde la fachada exterior a todos los detalles interiores, los papeles de las paredes, los muebles pintados, los detalles, colores... Es todo una maravilla para la visa. Te felicito!!!

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  61. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    It`s wonderful! Love the colors, the Sweet Liberty Bag!, the shelves on the wall - all the detailes, everything!
    Mona

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  62. MiniLoverJune 16, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Unbelievably adorable! Your best work yet!

    xo,
    sophia

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  63. kimsminiaturesJune 17, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    I LOVE every single bit of this Mercedes. You are so so talented my friend, Love to you and Liberty, Hugs~ Kim

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  64. Cinderella Moments June 17, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Stunning and drop dead gorgeous!
    hugs,
    Caroline

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  65. Pilar AlénJune 17, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    It's just gorgeous, wonderful, magical, absolutely lovely!!!! Congratulations!!

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  66. Jollie June 18, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    You did a wonderful job again Mercedes! I love this shabby bakery that you've made for your lovely daughter. So special that you have put a photo on the wall from yourself having a tea party! :)
    I am sure that Liberty is enjoying every piece of cake from this wonderful shop! ;)

    Warm hugs, Jollie

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  67. El caballero MetabólicoJune 18, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Un trabajo precioso!! Enhorabuena!!

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  68. maria l.June 20, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    So beautiful.
    Me gusta mucho tu trabajo, imaginativo, prolijo , detallado y cálido.
    Te felicito.
    Es un gusto viditar tu blog
    Encantador

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  69. MelyGiuntaJune 20, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Meraviglioso!!!Mi sembra di sentire il delizioso profumo di quei manicaretti...Viene voglia di assaggiare tutto!

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  70. LucilleJune 21, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    So pink, so beautiful, and so feminine. I love your new creation, Mercedes! So interesting to look at all the precious little details. The pastries are perfect and they look so realistic. Liberty must love it!

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  71. KarlaJune 24, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Omg, this is the most stunning miniature little place I have ever seen! Your work is amazing and sooo dreamy! I am sure not a french patisserie looks that amazing! Simply love it :)

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  72. SandraJune 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Wow! What a wonderful creation - I just love it and everything in it. So many fascinating details in it. Every little girl's dream - and every big girl's too vbg.
    Sandie, gsolfot (Snippets from my Studio)

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  73. JorgelinaJune 27, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Una maravilla todo!!
    Felicitaciones por tener tan buen gusto.Excelete trabajo.
    Es un placer para la vista.
    Cariños

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  74. Petite-PantryJune 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This is beautiful so much detail love the apron near the door,and all the sweet things , and the decor well everything really can't decide which bit I like the most !!

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  75. HilsuJune 27, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Your cafe is really lovely! It's so nice to visit here, thank You!

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  76. SophieJune 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Really, really, really WONDERFUL!!!!!
    I LOVE it!!! That's a beautiful work...

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  77. FalaxyJune 28, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    that is probably the most precious thing that i ever saw : )

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  78. Angela McInnisJuly 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Hi, Mercedes! I am a new follower and wanted you to know that I gave your blog a shoutout on my post today! I love your things!!
    Angela

    http://amcinnisartworks.blogspot.com

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  79. MeapuntoatodoJuly 6, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Delicioso, encantador y totalmente conseguido el estilo Shabby ... "the PINK colour " dominando ... Se nota el amor puesto en cada detalle. El suelo de madera es perfecto y impresionante Enhorabuena ! Mariajo

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  80. CarolineJuly 7, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.....I am in love with it!!!!!

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  81. CA VerstraeteJuly 8, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    So so much to like in this! I really like the paper floor and how you did the party room walls. It looks fantastic!
    chris verstraete, In Miniature Style II

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  82. Miniature Patisserie ChefJuly 8, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    This bakery is just gorgeous!! Amazing work!

    Pei Li

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  83. dalesdreamsJuly 14, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Love, love, love this! I absolutely adore it. I love the flooring and the wall paper and all the goodies! Oh, it just looks fantastic. The shop name is so sweet. :)

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  84. Arantxa FariñaJuly 18, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I love it!!Its Wonderfull, very cute.

    Congratulations Mercedes as always you make perfect your scene!!

    Mini hugs

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  85. stil-blicke.blogspaot.comAugust 8, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Mercedes.... die Shabby-Bäckerei ist ein Traum.... fantastisch.

    Liebe Grüße aus Germany

    PuNo / Monika

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  86. MiniaturemaidAugust 10, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Amazing work Mercedes i love everything
    xx

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  87. КатеринаКвашонкинаAugust 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Hello Mercedes! Your works is adorable and gives me a lot of ideas and inspiration for my minis. Thanks!!!

    May I ask (as you have a wizard already ) to see and to tell your comments for my first jobs?

    And let me please try to copy your delightful Shabby Cottage!

    http://mycozyhobby.blogspot.com/

    Love, Katy

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