A Visit To The Dollmaker

Today is my dear friend Evi's birthday and I spent the day with her in her beautiful home with her lovely, fairy tale gardens...









We spent some time in Evi's studio where she creates her original handmade dolls. I am helping Evi work on the beginnings of a blog shop where she intends to share and sell her wondrous creations.



Because it was her birthday, Evi received many telephone calls from her family and friends wishing her happy birthday.



Each time she got a call, I used the opportunity to take a closer look and photograph some of the little details of her marvelous collections which she displays in her studio.





A number of years ago, Evi created her rendition of "The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe"...



Evi's sweet husband Eb considers this doll to be his very favorite.



I had a perfectly lovely day!



I am hoping to spend some time with another special friend this weekend and if it all works out we will be at Brimfield amidst fields of treasure!

I hope you have time this weekend to do something fun too!
:)

Answers...Inquiring minds want to know!

Thank you for all your comments and kind words!
I thought I would take a minute to answer a few questions ...



1. Who is Evi?



For those of you who have been following along all year...you are familiar with my talented and creative girlfriends Paula and Evi. I met them both, on the same day about 11 or 12 years ago and post regularly about our adventures and escapades as well as their beautiful homes and collections.
My post about our recent Valentine luncheon at Evi's home brought delightful comments from a few of my newest blogger friends and the question...
"Who is Evi?"



Evi is a dear friend who happens to be good at... well....everything!

She is an artist, a talented designer and a renowned dollmaker.
(click here to see some dolls of hers from an earlier post).

Her home is beautiful and tastefully decorated in an eclectic European style....
...and everything is always immaculate!

Evi pays attention to every detail. She is a gourmet cook, a wonderful baker, and the hostess with the mostess!
A visit to Evi and her husband Ebbie's home is always a treat!

We share a love of antiques, collecting and decorating.
To know her is to love her!
Evi is a gracious and generous person...
...she always allows me to photograph and share her home and creations with you!



2. What kind of camera do I use?



A simple point and shoot Canon.

I am a novice....just learning and discovering how much fun I can have and how creative I can be with my little camera. My plan is to sign up for a class in digital photography and also one in Photoshop.
I hope to someday be ready for a more sophisticated camera!



3. Do I have a shop or an online store?



No.
Many years ago, my husband and I bought and sold country primitive style antiques and collectibles at shows on weekends...
...and about five years ago, for a short time, Paula and I shared a booth at an antique mall in Essex, Ct.



However, I have way too much stuff and the plan is to open an Etsy shop soon.
...if I can bring myself to part with anything!



4. What am I going to do next...
... after I leave my corporate job?
...in approximately 3 weeks...



I am trying to figure it out!
Anybody have any ideas?
Anyone hiring?



So those are answers to a few of the questions that have been asked this week!
All photos were taken in Evi's home!


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...please click HERE and leave a comment!

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Random Shots

Everywhere one looks in Evi's home there is something special...
...something meaningful to her and always artfully displayed.
Here are some random shots revealing charming details from the corners of her beautiful home...a loving, welcoming and comfortable place!
Enjoy!



























































...sigh....
Cheers to Saint Evi!

Remember you have until February 22nd to enter the 52 Flea 1st Anniversary Give-Back!
If you want a chance to win the new Jeanne D'Arc Living magazine, a copy of Somerset Life with my little article in it and a piece of beautiful handmade sterling silver jewelry created by artist Lisa Leonard........click HERE to enter!

Good luck and Good night!
:)