Mothering Sunday

I thought I would post a few pics of beautiful North Devon where I live. On Mothering Sunday 18^th March, my three lovely sons treated me and their Dad to Sunday lunch at the Red LionHotel in Clovelly.Clovelly is an unique historical fishing village which nests on a hill side -as you can see the houses here look like they are about to tumble down the hillside, how did the ladies cope all those years ago, walking up the steep cobbles wearing their crinoline dresses?

This wasn't taken by me on Mothering Sunday, obviously this is a summers day out at sea, but it does show off the village better.

We had a wonderful meal – all freshly cooked, I felt thoroughly pampered.  After the meal we stepped outside where I took a few photos, I found it quite amusing to see my youngest son waiting for me in his new car –

so I took him home and cooked him lunch, but that was ok, we had a lovely day.

  This shows how quickly the weather can change, it started off a beautiful sunny day - in this picture you can see the sea mist coming in.

Little family

Here is my little family just finished for a commission.  I hope they are ok as I didn’t have a photo to work from just a verbal description.  I had to do a bit of research to see what modern little girls are wearing at the moment ( I hope she approves as the specification was she is a pretty girlie girlie who likes dresses)  - I think she is a little helper by looking after her baby brother.   Anyway back to my period costumes for the time being.

Tudor times

Hi everyone, sorry I haven’t been doing much blogging recently I have been concentrating on my new job, which is brilliant.  I should have left my previous one years ago (nasty stressful thing).  Anyway I must keep up with all the great stuff you are all doing.

I have just finished my latest doll – Bria, as you can see she is a Tudor lady, one of my favourite periods.  I have made her a snood with a pretty crescent shaped head piece.  I had to make sure my hand was steady when I made her necklace as this is made up from individual beads and stones.  The candle Bria is holding is made from a section of cotton bud, the base, top ( painted gold )and candle from fimo,  with just a tiny amount of gold lace on the base.  She is also wearing pantaloons – shh! don’tell anyone, according to my research tudor ladies didn’t wear such things, however, people do seem to turn a doll upside down to see what is underneath, so at least Bria’s modesty is kept.  Hope you like her.

 

Anyway must go, I am working on a commission of a little family, Dad, little girl and baby, I don’t have a photo to go on just a description from the customer, so I am hoping I get it right.

Lostwithiel Fair

I am next exhibiting at Lostwithiel, this is a lovely fair – attended by many traders and very popular with many collectors.  It is held at the community centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE – with proceeds to help the Doubletrees School.

We enjoy this fair it has a lovely atmosphere, lots of chatter and help for anyone who may need it. 

New home for Georgie - 'Giveaway' result

So the end of my first ‘Giveaway’, I am a little nervous L, I have really enjoyed swapping links with all my blogging friends and it has been great to visit all of your blogs.  I am definitely going to do another giveaway. 

Anyway lets get on with announcing the lucky winner –

I can confirm that Fabiola from fabiolamiominimondo.blogspot.com is the new mummy for Georgie.  Well done Faby. Please can you email me you delivery address in order for me to send through Georgie.

Mini Regards

Debs

Last few days to win lovely Georgie

Just to let all of my lovely blogging friends, I will be ending Baby Georgie's giveaway this Thursday 12th January 2012, just like Jenny from plushpussycat - I will use random.org, and then will contact the lucky winner to arrange to send Georgie to his new home.  So anyone who hasn't joined yet, just a few days left - so get blogging.
Thank you kindly
Mini Regards
Debs

Victorian Bride

Here is Camilla, one of my new dolls.  She will be exhibited at the Stafford Fair which is on Sunday 8th January 2012- see here for details.

Camilla is a late Victorian bride, the gown is typically ivory silk trimmed elaborately with lace, bows and pretty decorative beads, as you can see the train is long and again I have used  lace, silks bows and bead stones ( hand sewed) for decoration.

 With her tiara and necklace she looks quite a pretty bride.