Last summer Catherine from NINETTE & CO.
http://miniaturemaisondesouris.blogspot.com/ sent me a parcel that never arrived. I had no idea she had even sent something for months. Worse, in retrospect... That she probably thought I was so rude I didn't bother to acknowledge her gift. I was horrified!
Undiscouraged, Catherine sent another parcel, which happily arrived safely. She made this GORGEOUS straw shopping bag and all the vegetables that are in it. I love how many of them are in paper bags. She also made the crusty baguette. I just adore it. Her work is always beautiful!!!
As if that wasn't enough, she sent me one of her lovely paintings of a vase of roses. Thank you so much Catherine I love it all. XXXXXXX
There is also a new acquisition... A garlic braid by Linda Cummings
linsminis.blogspot.com . I was so amazed by her work. At first I thought the bulbs had been glued on. The 'dried' stems actually come right out of the top of the garlic bulbs which she then braids together. Astonishing!
I adore your basket and ALL of its goodies....it is simply perfect!!! What can I say about the painting....wow!!!! I hate to think of what got lost in the post and never delivered...too frustrating to think about. I love Catherine's work, she has such a unique style about what she does. Linda's garlic has also found a perfect home in your little setting. Enjoy your new miniatures!
ReplyDeleteLinda x
Fabulous minis! Makes me hungry! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful parcel of gifts! The garlic is marvellous, Linda's work is very special.
ReplyDeleteFantastic miniatures, Catherine! These gifts are really treasures, enjoy it all!
ReplyDeleteLost in the mail it is such a pity :(!!
Have a nice weekend, Ilona
Wow! Catherine's gift is just wonderful, she surely has a special magical touch. Lin's work is incredible, the garlic string looks perfect. Your collection of amazing minis is growing and growing :)
ReplyDeleteSurely I'm not looking at miniatures!!!???
ReplyDeleteWow fabulous acquisitions, stunning photography. So sad about the missing parcel. Wonderful beautiful minis :)
Glad you all this hassle was compensated by beautiful present.
ReplyDeleteThe garlic bulbs are perfect!
The beauty of these creations leaves me speechless! What a marvelous collection you have, Catherine, and such precious friends!
ReplyDeletephotos are very beautiful and they give me reason. it was a shame that the basket is still in a box at the bottom of a drawer. it was made for your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, beautiful and amazing.
ReplyDeleteCatherine, they perfecly become your wonderful kitchen.
Have fun with them, Rosanna
Amazing and precious gifts!
ReplyDeleteGeneviève
These gifts are wonderful and perfect for your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteBye Faby
Beautiful gifts Catherine, you sure have been spoiled the last while! :-)
ReplyDeleteHello Catherine,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise. Everything is just ebautifula nd so well done. It looks fantastic in your miniature room. You have the most charming kitchen.
Big hug,
Giac
Nice miniatures Catherine! Lucky you! Enjoy them all.:)
ReplyDeleteHugs
What a beautiful gifts! All looks so real.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Roelie
I wonder what happened to the first parcel? Everything looks good enough to eat!
ReplyDeleteoh that looks delightfully delicious! I'm always afraid of lost packages, it must have been quite awfull to experience for you both, but very sweet Catherine sent it again!
ReplyDeleteThe little backgroundstory to the garlic is very impressive!
Lovely items and beautifully displayed too.
ReplyDeleteThe vision of your kitchen in this gloomy Sunday, it's like a ray of sunshine: I feel scents and sounds, as if someone was moving to prepare lunch :-)
ReplyDeleteToo bad for the package lost :-(
Mini lovely hugs
Flora
wonderful miniatures!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool corner full of goodies. They look fabulous together.
ReplyDeleteI love it when I think to myself...
ReplyDeleteIs this Mini or not...sure sign of perfect workmanship love it all
I love everything in the pics, but the garlic braid is indeed very impressive! Love it, thank you for sharing the link! :) Wish you a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeletethat basket is beautifully woven. Hard to believe it is a miniature, I am not sure that I have ever seen a finer 1:12 scale basket anywhere. The wider slats are much harder to do than weaving with waxed linen cords.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe I missed this!
ReplyDeleteThis is just what the perfect kitchen looks like to me, filled with beautiful fresh ingredients, ready to start cooking. A wonderful gift from a very talented lady. Or I should say ladies, as the string of garlic is another beautiful gift.