Tuesday 20 March 2012

Generous Gifts From Around the World!!

Hello, I want to thank two very generous people who have recently sent me gifts from Australia and South Africa. I am so touched by their kindness, I asked if they would mind me sharing what they sent to me with you all. I would also like to show Fi and Elga their gifts placed in their new home!

Firstly, Fi sent me some beautiful little shells from Australia, all carefully wrapped in tissue paper and stored in tiny cardboard boxes that she made herself, complete with hand drawn illustrations of the shells contained inside.



The boxes in themselves are beautiful, but the shells inside are amazing, full of patterns and so tiny! I had to find something special to display them in!


I got this little display table from McQueenie Miniatures (not a kit, but available in a kit format). It only had room to store a small selection of shells, so I picked some of my favourites. The display table is now in the Library of my Georgian house.

Thank you Fi!!! xxx


Elga also sent my a very generous gift, two in fact, as I was also lucky enough to win her give away competition for the chair, with it's beautifully stitched seat cover. She also kindly gave me a miniature tall boy she had made from a white wood kit.


I was so excited when the parcel arrived! Both items had been very carefully wrapped up to keep them safe. It was like Christmas all over again! The tall boy is perfect for displaying more of my miniature blue and white china!


Here is the tall boy in place on the landing, displaying some of my china, the vase in the centre is a recent purchase, made by Murial Hopwood, and two little ginger jars.


I wanted the chair to go into a room where it would be easily seen, especially the fine needlework, so I created a special place for it in the parlour, where it sits very well indeed.

Thank you Elga!!! xxx

It's strange to think these thoughtful little gifts have travelled over so many miles.  I am so pleased with them, Thank you both once again!

much love
Andy x

39 comments:

  1. Oh what Lovely and Thoughtful Gifts! And LUCKY you Andy, to be the winner of Elga's Giveaway! The Chair is a Treasure, I'm sure! And no less a Treasure are the many tiny seashells... I collect the tiny ones whenever I can find them at the shore... I have fond memories of my sister and I hunting through the seaweed when we were young! The little display cabinet is Perfect for them! It is touches like these that enrich the mini home... even more so because they came from Friends across the World! What a Wonderful blog-world this is!!!

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    1. Hello!! Yes I do feel very lucky, It's always nice to receive a gift, but for people from other parts of the world to send me things, I think that's incredible!!

      I've seen many 'give aways' on other people's blogs, it's a lovely idea. People do seem very kind.

      Elga's chair was so beautiful, I had to try my luck!!

      Blog land is certainly a nice place to be!! ;)

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  2. Enhorabuena por tus preciosos regalos.
    besitos ascension

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  3. Hi Andy, I am so happy that the furniture arrived in one piece and that you are happy with them, I love the blue and white china on the high boy.

    The shells from Fi are wonderful and the table is just right for them, hope you got a piece of the warm southern sun too!!!

    Elga

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    1. Hi Elga, I think your pieces look great in my dolls house, the tall boy is perfect, and I think the chair sits well with the rug and the portrait above it!!

      I was really pleased to find a display table I could show off some of Fi's shells in too! ;)

      Thank you once again Elga!

      love
      Andy xxx

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  4. They are a wonderful gift, my dear friend! Congratulations! It is normal that people have these wonderful details with you, you're a charming being, my dear Andy! A big hug!

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    1. Hola Pedrete, que bueno saber de ti otra vez!

      Espero que estés bien! Me siento muy conmovido por la generosidad de la gente, tanto con mis dones y cómo las personas son a menudo regalar cosas en estos blogs.

      Abrazos para ti también mi amigo

      Andy xxx

      Hello Pedrete, good to hear from you again!

      I hope that you are well! I'm very touched by people's generosity, both with my gifts and how people are often giving things away on these blogs.

      Big hugs to you too my friend

      Andy xxx

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  5. And.... the green eyed monster strikes! ;) Very happy for you, because these presents go so, so well in your house - they are perfect.

    I love the little giveaways and tutorials, it makes me feel all the more positive about humanity and our capacity to share *thinks deep thoughts*

    enjoy your gifts!

    Jonquil

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    1. hello Jonquil

      yes you are right, people sharing tips and ideas in Blog Land is also a very kind and thoughtful thing, I have learnt a great deal from the tutorials given by other miniaturists.

      It's great that people share their projects and models with each other too!!

      regards
      Andy xxx

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  6. Dear Andy,

    These wonderful gifts are looking great in your doll house. You're making wonderful pieces also.

    Kind regards Dorien.

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    1. Hi Dorien,

      Thank you for those kind words. The dolls house in your profile pic looks good!!

      regards
      Andy xxx

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  7. Hi Andy, What wonderful and thoughtful gifts you have received! I love the yellow landing with the tallboy and blue and white china.

    I noticed I missed some of your previous posts. Exciting new projects you have started! And you've found some great pieces at the Miniatura. The Arnhem show is this weekend, I hope to do as well as you on the shopping front ;-)

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    1. Hi Josje,

      Yes I think the tall boy is perfect on the landing, and a good place to display some of my china collection!

      I'm glad you like my new projects too!

      have fun at the Arnhem show !! (take lots of money!!! ;oD)

      love
      Andy xxx

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  8. Hello from Spain: congratulations for the gifts you received from elsewhere. The shells are very original. I really like your furniture and fireplace. keep in contact blog blog.

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    1. Hi Marta,

      Many thanks, pleased that you like them!

      regards
      Andy xxx

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  9. The chair and tall boy are just perfect for your property - lucky you! I have Fi's shells too and intend displaying them in exactly the same way (not a copy, honest!) They just deserve to be displayed and seen.

    The tall boy looks perfect standing there with the three blue and whites. What a lovely surprise that was.

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    1. Hi Irene,

      Fi said that she was going to send you some shells, that's why I waited a while before showing them, I didn't want to spoil any surprises!!

      I think your shells will look great displayed in just the same way!! But which of your many properties will get to show them? ;)

      love
      Andy xxx

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  10. Hi Andy,

    How lovely to see them inside your beautiful house. It makes me feel very connected to you! They look very special inside the display case which is perfect.

    What a lovely surprise to receive Elga's tallboy as well as the chair. The tallboy is perfect in that spot, just what you were looking for! Perfect with the china on top too. The chair is particularly lovely with the seat cover that works well with the rug.

    What a lucky boy!!! Well deserved!!

    Much love, Fi xxxx

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    1. Hi Fi

      (I always seem to type HI-FI when am writing to you!!)

      Well I am pleased to finally show off your kind gift, and let you see how I have used some of your shells (still quite a few left!!)

      To win the beautiful chair from Elga was lucky enough, but for her to offer me the tall boy too, that was so kind, I was really touched. I'm pleased I have been able to do it, and your shells justice!!

      Yes, I think the chair fits well with the colours on both the rug and the portrait above it, they all have similar colours in them.

      Much love my dear friend

      Andy xxxxx

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  11. These wonderful gifts are for a wonderful person, who gives them a very wonderful place in her beautiful house, Andy!! Lucky you ;) congratulations for these gifts and to win the give away from Elga.
    Kind regards, Ilona

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    1. hello Ilona,

      thank you, that is very kind. It's nice to know that there are many kind people in the world!!

      regards
      Andy xxx

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  12. Great gift and win. Enjoy your beautiful minis.
    Hugs from Craftland

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    1. Hello,

      Thanks I certainly feel very lucky to have won the chair and to have a connection with some very lovely people in the world!!

      hugs
      Andy xxx

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  13. Congratulations Andy--your gifts are amazing and wonderful. Miniaturists are some of the nicest people in the world, don't you think? :-) Jennifer

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    1. Hello Jennifer,

      I have 'met' some very kind hearted people here in Blog Land. Sharing what they know, showing their projects and even giving away gifts! It really does give me a warm glow inside when I think about it.

      Hugs
      Andy xxx

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  14. Everything is pure perfection situated in your beautiful house, Andy!

    Lucky!

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    1. hey John,

      How's things? I'm hoping to see more of your progress at Merriman Park soon. The dining room will be quite something I think!!

      Bear hugs ;)
      Andy xxx

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  15. Wow... gorgeous gifts, Andy, lucky you for those friends! Your house is absolutely beautiful. I love everything, from the colours on the walls to every little detail :)

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    1. Hi Nicole,

      thanks for joining my blog!! I am pleased you like my house, My next big project will be to make curtains and bed cloths for the dolls house!! Plus some mini tapestry work!!

      Regards
      Andy

      PS, like your miniature project too! ;)

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  16. What a beautiful gifts you have received.
    What are they beautiful in your home.
    Anyway you House is a feast for the eyes.

    Greetings, Alexandra

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    1. hello Alexandra,

      many thanks, I was so pleased to receive all thse gifts, they really do fit in well in my little house!

      Thanks for your kind words about my house!! ;)

      Regards
      Andy x

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  17. When can we move in? I have the "Drink Me' potion we collected in Wonderland....

    David

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    1. WHO are you? Who ARE you? ;)

      Well, I think I might have room somewhere for you...

      under the kitchen table perhaps? ;)

      xxxxxx

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  18. Hi Andy,It's a pleasure visit your blog!!Miniregards from Spain.

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    1. Hi, thanks for joining my blog, glad you're enjoying your visit! ;)

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  19. Everything looking fabulous! I'm a new follower too :)

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    1. Hi, welcome to my blog, glad you like it!

      You have some tasty looking food on your blog!!

      regards
      Andy

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  20. Los muebles son preciosos igual que toda tu casa. Besos

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