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!
:)
Happy Birthday to the wonderful Dollmaker!!!
ReplyDeleteEvi's house and crafts are a treat for the eyes.. I hope she had a wonderful day...oh and I look forward to her new blog!!! xxx Julie
Her things are lovely. Are the doll faces painted fabric? She is a wonderful artist.
ReplyDeleteA true talent the requires not just skill but love. Those little hearts a very sweet too.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness!! I love your friend's garden. That fence and arbor with the clematis growing on it are gorgeous!!!
Wow, she is really talented. Her dolls are amazing!! I wish her good luck with her new blog shop. :) ~ Jo
Happy Birthday to your sweet friend! Her treasures are lovely! I am a sewing notions freak and LOVE all these!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!!
Hugs, Lisa♥
About Dreams Come True I found your site. Wow - it's great! I link you quickly ;) (it's ok, or?)
ReplyDeleteGreetings
VINTAGE
Wow...a lovely post, starting with the charming arbor and fence, sharing all her goodies, and the oh-so-wonderful Old Woman in the Shoe! Such eye candy, Laura...thanks for sharing this! Happy birthday to Evi...I look forward to seeing her blog shop!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura. Thanks for taking all those beautiful pictures so we could visit the doll makers with you. Happy Birth Evi! I can't get over her amazing dolls and love the garden.
ReplyDeleteHugs...Tracy :)
Evi's garden is lovely, it belongs in a magazine. I wish her a Happy Birthday and much luck in her new shop!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Jane
Evi is a talented artist,her dolls are so expressive!
ReplyDeleteVal
Happy weekend Laura..................hugs from Ria
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to spend the day surrounded by such beautiful things, I have to agree that the old woman in the shoe is fantastic. I hope you will make it to Brimfield, can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteDear Laura,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, Evi's garden is absolutely beautiful. |It is my kind of garden.... and then, she has all of those wonderful treasures.
Her doll's are amazing and, I love the little heart that is her mouth. Such a lovely little touch. I hope that Evi had the best day yesterday and that her shop will be a great success.... I am sure that it will be.
Enjoy the weekend, Laura. XXXX
Oh Happy Birthday to sweet Evie!!!! I'm sorry I am a day late!
ReplyDeleteHer world does look absolutely magical... What a wonderful artist, woman, and friend.
Cheers to Evie!!
Ruth
What a beautiful way to spend the day! Your friends dolls are incredible.
ReplyDeleteDebby
Oh Laura, I think I died and went to Heaven!!! I knew it would look like that, my goodness that sweet Evi is sooooo talented....... I love her work, I cannot wait to see her blog!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really hope she had a great birthday and you two special friends enjoyed every minute of it!!! She was probably thrilled to have you there!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
What a very wonderful place to visit...thanks for sharing your visit with us...Happy Birthday to your dear friend....blessings
ReplyDeleteWow!,is it a real house? It´s like a dream!
ReplyDeleteI wish her a very,very happy birthday, and a very nice week end to you.
Kss & hugs
Such wonderful detail on the dolls!! You always show and tell the best things.
ReplyDeleteI just love all those pictures. Those dolls are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post........thank you for sharing it with us. "Happy Birthday" to the doll maker Evi--her work is amazing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings....
xoxo Gert
Your friend has a real talent. her dolls are wonderful, old fashioned and made with quality and care. Her use of vintage materials...it all matters and it all shows...Too much junk out there not enough quality...Your friend has it!
ReplyDeleteOK I must come and live in this world, I love this blog and all things vintage!
ReplyDeleteI'm now following you, this is wonderful!
Terry
Laura, Evie's garden is fantastic and her dolls are so adorable! Looking forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteDrop by for a visit to my blog. I have a surprise waiting for you.
Hugs,
Sherry
What an amazingly talented woman! That old woman in a shoe piece is spectacular. She has some wonderful collections too!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful time at Brimfield. I am so sad I didn't get to attend, boo hoo!
Beautiful, Laura.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time just losing yourself in the fields of Brimfield, Laura. Hope you find many treasures to bring back home and show us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden and beautiful dolls and collections! Have fun at Brimfield!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW!! Everything is great Laura Q
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Evi! And thank you for allowing us to peek into your gardens and studio through Laura's lens. I'm in awe of your talent and beautiful surroundings.
ReplyDeleteAnd to you, Laura, thank you for taking us along. Success in Brimfield!
Her studio is a paradise .. I love the little treasures on the shelves
ReplyDeleteOh Laura,
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that you posted about our special day. Found out about it from Deana and Carol. Yes we had a wonderful day,although interrupted by all my well-wishers.
I cannot thank you enough for all your help so far with my blog!!!!!!!!!! I am so bad with all things "computer"! To be continued hopefully this week. To everyone out there in blogland who wished me well for my birthday and my upcoming blog, thank you from my heart. You are all very kind and encouraging.
Ebbie and I are so happy that we got to see you girls yesterday after Brimfield, to admire all the new treasures and to also see Deana and Carol. It was a great day!!!!!!!!!!
Love you lot's my friend,
Evi