Gifts from Spain!

I received these beautiful gifts in the mail from Eva. Eva had suggested we do a birthday swap because our birthdays are on the same day.

Eva told me she re-did the chair and mirror because they were shiny gold, now they look perfect! The pram is for me to change and that teddy bear was made from Fimo by Eva.

Look at that tiny package (I love miniature mail!) and that fabulous teeny weeny heart!

But I think this teensy giraffe might just be might favourite thing. Eva has painted it so spectacularly. Look at it's happy little face! It's going in another of my projects which I'll have to show you soon...

Also in the parcel there were some very sweet Spanish treats called 'Polvores' which Liberty devoured before I had a chance to photograph them, that girl truly loves sweet things!

Thank you Eva!

Mercedes

A Parcel for Liberty!

For some reason the mail didn't arrive until very late in the afternoon yesterday (it's usually here in the morning). But when it finally did arrive there was one VERY happy little girl! There was a parcel all the way from England with her name on it.


The parcel was full of goodies from Patricia at Papillon Bleu. Patricia had told us she was going to make a doll for Liberty but she sent some other goodies too! A sweet little French Strawberry Shortcake notepad and some of the most gorgeous stickers!
The fabulous Laduree bag was for me! Liberty thought it was very funny that I was just getting a bag! But oh, what a bag!


Happiness!

Let me introduce you to Ruby. If only you could see her in person. She's simply beautiful, an absolute work of art, all handmade and painted by Patricia. And she's tiny, just 10cm (5 inches) tall! With a 'real' nose and the softest hair.

Liberty was also lucky enough to receive one of Patricia's Petit Theatres. The curtains even open and close!

Liberty asked if she could have some of the little dolls I made so they could perform in the theatre.

Merci Patricia! Liberty feels very special to be part of your wonderful whimsical world!

Make sure you pop over and visit Patricia and tell her how clever she is!

Mercedes

Mr Nylon is back in the kitchen!

Today Mr Nylon is looking relaxed and worry free.

You may remember when we last left Mr Nylon (quite some time ago) he was in despair over the chaos in his kitchen. (He never did get that coffee he was after.)

Finally the decorator has been by and transformed the kitchen to look more like the country style dream Mr Nylon's wife Silky had in mind.

Mr Nylon is especially pleased with the look of the new picture rail.

Decorators tip: The picture rail is made from a piece of wood with lace glued onto it, then painted.

The decorator has a penchant for gingham...and blue...but was unable to procure enough of that beautiful blue gingham wallpaper to do the whole room. Fortunately the blue in the ginham worked perfectly with the previous wallpaper at the top of the walls. (I always thought that the top wallpaper was perfect for the kitchen but it was a little too drab for my liking.)

It looks like Silky is getting the butlers sink she has always wanted! Bri would have installed a dishwasher but the likelihood of one being constructed in the next decade is very slim. He is standing where the new oven will go...it's been under construction for about 9 months now.

It was a challenge to find something just right for the cupboard fronts...it took many hours of searching and experimenting to find this gorgeous print. It came from the back of a wonderful Mary Englebreit card sent by Katie. The print was just the right scale.

So there you have it, a new country kitchen for Bri Nylon.

As you can see there is still plenty of work to be done. But the good news is the decorator has almost made it to the end of the school holidays...another week and she will have some TIME to finish the job!

Mercedes

Miniature Goodies!

The poor postie must wonder what's going on around here these days. I'm sure he thought he might get a little rest in January! But he's still working hard bringing packages to our door!
This little wooden ballerina doll was a made by Sabiha, her little arms and legs even move!!!


This spectacular 1:12 cardigan and little doll were knitted by Frederica.


Slightly bigger than 1:12 but VERY cute is this T-shirt from Katie.

Liberty was thrilled to hear we had won a giveaway from Hanna.

This fantastic fox toy was our wonderful prize.

Hanna also sent us these other gorgeous goodies. Everything is of course stunning! I was so happy to see that crocheted blanket. I used to crochet when I was a kid and I tried some mini crochet when I was on holiday but it didn't quite work, I'll have to have another go soon.

How cute is that Russian doll cushion for Liberty?!

Thank you all for making this a very exciting month!

Mercedes