Friday Pretties

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One of my favorite artists is Nicol Sayre.  She is well known for her doll making and an original doll can cost hundreds of dollars.  I love all the detail and feminine charm that she creates in each piece.  

Image from NicolSayre.com

Image from NicolSayre.com

Image from NicolSayre.com

I have found that Bayberry Cove carries her line of mass produced art and I have purchased some of her items in the past.  I recieved the "Dear Friends" as a birthday gift several years ago from a good friend.

Her Christmas items are whimsical and fun and I enjoy getting this little snowman out every year.

The Easter lines are charming as well.  I keep this piece out year round.  All of her creations are a delight and I encourage you to go to her website and look through her gallery photos.  You will be amazed at her original pieces.  

For more Friday Pretties visit Joyce at I Love Pretty Little Things

With joy,

Cupcake Cottage

Each year, in Shipshewana, IN there is a gingerbread house contest.  Each year I say to myself, I wonder if I could do that?  My friend, Nancy, has a restaurant and bake shop there and I thought it would be good publicity for her if I did one.

My teenage daughter and I decided to go for it.  We have been tirelessly working for the past few days to construct this house in order for it to have time to settle before we drop it off on Monday.

I enjoyed working with her and spending this time laughing and sharing and feeling a bit sick over the smell of candy together.

We were having difficulty knowing when to stop.  We do have some cupcake topiaries and a cupcake snowman to make yet.

It took my daughter over three hours to construct the roof last night using over 100 sticks of bubble gum.  The smell is so nauseating that I don't think I'll be chewing gum anytime soon.

All of the fencing and scrollwork for the arch and decorative details are done in royal icing and made in advance.  The neco wafer (stone) foundation is one of my favorite parts.

With this being our first gingerbread house, we really didn't know what to expect.  Although it was alot of hard work, it was fun and we decided we might start a tradition of making one every year, contest or not.  Although, we do hope we win the $500 even though neither of us can feel our fingers today!

Hugs,

Retro Fun

Yesterday's treasure hunt took me down a retro road, so to speak.  I am drawn to a particular time and color.  All these finds cost me less than $20.

A fun and sassy juice pitcher

A petite creamer to add to my Crinoline dish collection

Vintage Christmas Wrapping

And my gem of a find...

A mirror and tissue holder

Looks like I went Christmas shopping for me!  Actually, I can't show those gifts yet, in the event that family is reading.  I have something fun to share with you tomorrow!  Have a blessed day!

Joyfully,

One Man's Junk...

I'm out doing some treasure hunting today for Christmas.

Enjoy your day!

Joyfully,

Aprons and Butterflys

A package arrived in the mail over the weekend from Sue at Country Pleasures.  I had won her recent giveaway which was this darling apron and a very cute card making kit.  I just love this apron pattern, so feminine yet practical, just as aprons should be!  Thank you, Sue!

During the sewing room redo, I found these butterflies that I had forgotten all about.  Quite awhile ago I had discovered them when I was out on of my treasure hunts.  If you click on the picture you will see that they still have pins in them.  The fabrics are wonderful old prints and deep colors, like the orange.  My favorite is the pieced butterfly at the bottom, this was a resourceful quilter for sure!  My plan is to combine them with some other old quilt blocks that I found and make a small quilt.  There is a sweet satisfaction in finishing the work a dear quilter started a long time ago.

With joy,

Sunday Scripture

"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life,

to mind your own business and

to work with your hands..."

1 Thessalonians 4:11

With joy,

Friday Pretties

Today I would like to share with you an artist I found on Etsy.  I just love her whimsical art and jewelry.  Her name is Andrea and she is from Argentina.  You can find her here.

For more Friday Pretties, visit Joyce at I Love Pretty Little Things.  Have a great Friday!


Hugs,