Showing posts with label dolls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dolls. Show all posts

Friday, August 20, 2010

Madison Bouckville 2010



Driving out of the mountains on Wednesday into the farmlands of beautiful upstate New York I was full of anticipation and excitement.
Once again, I was off on my annual trek to Bouckville to hunt for treasure.

Although alone this time and missing my girls...
I was happy to be spending the day in the fields and hoped to meet a few bloggers who had let me know that they were also going to be there.


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It was a fabulous day!
My time was limited and there was so much to see!
I dug right in but...
... could hardly scratch the surface...

The Linen Lady from Maryland was there with all her beautiful things...



As usual...I went straight to her dollar table!



For all you doll lovers...Tory-Beth Radwick of Dolls of Chester Springs had a beautiful collection of quality dolls and a lovely display...





I saw so many things!
Charming things...



Rustic things...loved these little birdhouses...



Remarkable things...look at the beautiful long braid on this woman!



...and even some scary things!

Although last year I brought home lots of rusty and utilitarian items ....
this year I seemed to gravitate toward more girly things!





...lots and lots of lace...



odds and ends....bits and bobs...





...my usual dollar aprons and hankies...



...some assemblage and jewelry making treasures...



A sweet little velvet jewelry box..



...old sewing notions...
...ribbons, seam binding and yes, even more buttons!



I loved this Victorian piece with the bird on top...
...was it to hold spoons along the side?
I am sure I will figure out something to do with it! :)



I couldn't resist this lovely cotton slip...
...and it fits!
All I need to do is get out my cowboy boots and jean jacket...



...sigh, so feminine!



I also brought home this pretty tucked and lace underskirt...



Lots of linens...



Four pretty vintage slips in pristine condition...



...and more blue glass...



I was really pleased...
...exhausted but happy tired as I shared my day with my parents back at the lake.
I will try to show more pictures of the rest of my finds this week.

At the end of the day I was able to meet with Gina from Vintage Junk In My Trunk (bottom row below) and her husband Paul. Gina is adorable and Paul a veteran treasure hunter. They spend four days here each year looking and sharing their passion for antiques and junk. What a fun couple...I would have loved to spend more time with them.

I also met and spent a few minutes with Judi (top left) from The 1829 Farmhouse and her husband Dan. They are also a lovely couple and we hope to meet up next year and spend more time hunting together!

I was sorry to miss Sue from Vintage Rescue Squad.
This is her first year at MB and so far she is loving it!



I was really pleased...
...exhausted but happy tired as I shared my day with my parents back at the lake.
I will try to show more pictures of the rest of my finds this week.

Although another day or two shopping here would have been heaven...
...I am grateful to have had this day in the sun... having fun...meeting new friends and doing that thing I do!

Today is my first contribution to Kim Klassen's The Inspiration Studio.
Are you looking to find inspiration and a place to share the beauty and goodness around us?

Kim has lined up some wonderful contributors from different venues and I am honored to have been asked to participate. You can check it out HERE...

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
:)
:)

Thursday, May 13, 2010

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!
:)

Saturday, February 20, 2010

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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