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Monday 23 November 2009

Gifts from Rosanna and Eva and visit to kensington, plus a fab lady that turn all sorts!

On Friday and Saturday two wonderful packages arrived from Rosanna and Eva.

A few months ago i did a mini swap with Rosanna. Rosanna lovingly stitched a pumpkin Tea Cosy for me, but sadly it was lost in the post. But she was really sweet and stitched the second one which arrived on Friday.
Here's a picture and here is Rosanna's Blog: http://lastanzadigiuggiola.blogspot.com/





Thank you Rosanna and so pleased it arrived safe and sound.
The tiny stitching is amazing and Rosanna is a true master with a needle!
Love the N on the back for Nikki and will have to give my mini witch a name beginning with N too.

On Saturday while i was at Kensington a parcel from Eva arrived. I bought some beautiful hand painted christmas postcards from Eva's etsy shop. In the parcel Eva also sent me a fab postcard gift especially for me, with my name on and a witch theme. Its wonderful and will frame make a nice frame for it.
On each letter of my name she has painted all the needs of a witch. I love the owl!
Thank you Eva!

Heres Eva's Blog: http://prunellascreation.blogspot.com/

Here is Eva's etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/prunellacreations



On Saturday i met up with Debie from Piskies and Poppets and went to the Kensington Dolls House Festival.
Before going i tripple checked i had everything, booked a taxi to take me to the station in advance (unlike me), made sure i had the list from Debbie of tiny treasures etc.
Silly old me forgot the most important thing of all... the ticket, which i only realised while waiting to get in the show. Didnt half make Debbie laugh!
Had a fabulous day, got to see Bob and Doreen, chatted to some lovely people and drooled at all the fab minis on sale.
I say i chatted, but not half as much as Debie. Debie loves to talk, lol... to everyone!
As usual both Debie and i love the same things and make a rush to get to them first.
Luckily we agree to share any finds so come away happy.
For some reason, lol, i give the impression i'm away with the fairies and lost all the time, but managed to use the tube with great success, even though parts of the line were closed. I have however forgot all the info i wanted to remember and mixed up all the business cards, so i cant refer back to them later. Wish i was more organised.
Saw Debbie onto her train about 7ish and got home in time for X Factor - Thank the Lord the two idiots have been booted out!
Thank you for a lovely day Debie and wish there were more hours to fab days out with super friends.
Here's a pic of the fab telescope i bought from Jeff Mewies. I dont think he has a webiste but if you go to the kensington site here http://www.dollshousefestival.com/ i think you will find his contact details. This one cost £20 incase you want to get one too.


I bought quite a mix of minis, most of which are kits or craft materials, so wont show all of them else i will bore you to tears. But here are some lovely little butterflies from http://www.winkelplein.nl/anjavandendoel/

The website does not seem to be working (maybe it is just me) but the contact details are there. Two buterflies cost £4 as a guide for prices. They are much nice than my photo.



While at the show i met a lovely lady called Fiona Bateman that was taking photos of the show for CDHM. Quite a frightening task if you ask me!
Anyway, i tend not to look at wood turnings because i can't find what i want, especially for witch and wizard mini's. But this lady i have discovered turns the most wonderful items perfectly suited for witches, wizards and all lovers of Harry Potter miniatures.
Heres Fiona's cdhm page: http://www.cdhm.org/user/fmw
Here is Fiona website: http://www.fionasminiatureworkshop.co.uk/
Here's Fion's ebay page: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/fmw1969
And her etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/fmw1969
Plus blog: http://fmw.mycdhm.com/

And some fab work by fiona too! Fiona also takes commissions.









Nikki xxx

15 comments:

  1. I'm still having a giggle about you the taxi and the ticket. It could only happen to you Nikki. Love the Butterflies, thank you for getting me some they are beautiful. So pleased you and Debie had a wonderful day...xxx

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  2. I know, lol, only to me! Forgot to tell you also almost soaked Debbie with my coffee... oh lol!
    I was still shattered yesterday and only recovered today!

    Nikki xxx

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  3. Oops also meant to say beautiful little Tea Cosy from Rosanna. She is a Wiz with the needle and such a lovely friend..xxx

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  4. Such an adventure! I wish I were a fly and watch at you going to KDF. I wish I were there too....may be next year, or in May if I do not go to Paris.I'm so relefied that the teacozy found your way, I was trembling alreay. Hugs Rosanna

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  5. I know I can talk, its because I live like a hermit and when I see people my mouth starts moving and doesnt stop LMAO. It was a great day. Yes I did nearly get hot coffee bottom but managed to move LOL. You know we couldnt get to a few of the stands because it was like a jumble sale, people all arms and elbows LOL. I had a fab time too and thank you for putting up with me, while I got that thing that was buggin me sorted out. Happy bunny me now.
    ((((((((((((( hugs )))))))))))))

    Debie xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  6. GLAD YOU ALL HAD A SMASHING DAY, WAS DUE TO GO THIS YEAR BUT CIRCUMSTANCES MEAN IT WILL HAVE TO BE NEXT! CANT BELIEVE YOU FORGOT YOUR TICKET, THAT IS SO LIKE SOMETHING ID DO, I DO IT EVERY YEAR FOR THE CHILDRENS SCHOOL PLAY !! WHAT FANTASTIC PARCELS YOU GOT NIKKI LUCKY YOU! THOSE BUTTERFLIES ARE PRECIOUS! MY FAV HAS TO BE THE TELESCOPE AND THAT IS REALLY VERY CHEAP!!
    BET YOU HAVE SORE FEET TODAY!! KATE AND JOHNXX

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  7. Hi Rosanna. Hope you can make it to the show. I am so hoping i will be there on a stall if you do manage spring. Would be lovely.
    I will email you later this evening.
    Thank you so much for the beautiful gift.

    Nikki xxx

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  8. Hi Kate and John. Yes, had really sore feet and didnt stop moaning about them. I blame it on the fact i'm normally always in slippers and my feet are too soft, lol.
    The ticket, lol. I'm simply an idiot!

    Nikki xxx

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  9. Hi Debie.

    Glad you got back safe and sound. I emailed you but being daft sent to the wrong Debbie, lol.

    Nikki xxx

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  10. as far as I know Anja passed away, but her husband is still doing the webshop, don't know the exact information though...

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  11. Thank you for the info Dreamkeeper. It was a man i bought them off. Really sad to know because he was a lovely man.

    Nikki xxx

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  12. The pressies from both Eva and Rosanna are wonderful! Great colours too! :o))

    Love the things you bought at the KDF! I can't believe that you forgot your ticket though! lol lol ;oP Debie sounds just like my Mum...talks to anybody, but luffly with it. :o)

    There is a lady on Etsy who sells tiny butterflies about the same price, the link is:
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/GodsFlyingFlowers

    Michelle xx

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  13. Hi Nikki..wonderful gifts,Rosanna's work is beautiful and Eva made you a wonderful gift too! Love your purchases...and it is good to hear you had a wonderful time with some good friends!

    X,sabiha

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  14. Well you certainly had fun at the fair didn't you?!
    As always Rosanna's work is a masterpiece and Eva's pictures are wonderful!
    Mercedes

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  15. Hi Nikki! thanks for featuring my card in your blog I am really happy you like it!
    I love the minis you bought at the Festival especially the butterflies!
    take Care
    Hugs,
    Eva

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