Advent Swap Day 13

The walls in my Tea Rooms were sadly lacking - until today when I opened Kaisa's gift and discovered five gorgeous vintage look posters! I didn't have to give any thought to where these patisserie themed posters were to hang and so put them up straight away!

The fifth poster  for Coca Cola looks wonderful in the Antique shop!

Thank you so much Kaisa, I love them!
Today I sent Kaisa this little jacket and hanger. I hope she likes it!

Advent Swap Days 8 and 9

This carefully made designer bag  was my gift on day 8. It perfectly matches the purse Kaisa made for day 7 and today I opened the shiny black notebook which is so tiny but really opens by sliding off the elastic!

Amazing work by Kaisa. Thank you. X
I sent this Cushion and matching fragrance sachet yesterday.

And today Kaisa will have opened this party set.

Happy Sunday everyone!

Advent Swap Day 6 and Freebies on my Etsy

Today I opened this sweet Christmas mug. Kaisa has printed a design all the way round.

 It will look lovely in my Christmas House. Thank you very much!
I sent Kaisa a collection of sparkly Christmas candles.

I've been working on several things this week. I've made lots of Christmas cracker boxes.

These are to be given away on my Etsy. One cracker box free to every customer, plus free shipping on all purchases over $15 to anywhere! This offer will run until January 6th 2013 - one whole month!
Thanks for calling in!

Advent Swap Day 3, 4 and 5

I'm a bit slow getting on here to show you my Advent gifts so here are three days together.

On day 3 Kaisa sent Paddington Bear reading books for the girls, I hope they will now stop making a fuss about their chips!

 I sent Kaisa some drawer liners.

Yesterday was day 4 and I received a very useful catalogue from Kaisa. You can also see the baby rattle which arrived with the mug, I forgot to show you.

I sent for Kaisa a pack of gift wrap.

 Now it's day 5 and I opened some warm felt boots! Very thoughtful and much needed in the chilly house.

Kaisa will open her gift to find these patisserie cushions today.

It's very exciting to swap and even the children are happy! (but I think they'll soon start arguing over who wears the boots)

Have a happy day!

The Advent Swap

Now I'm getting excited. December is here, it's the run up to the busiest time of the year for so many of us miniaturists, especially when we're involved with a Christmas swap.
This year Kaisa asked me to do an Advent Swap with her! It meant making 25 gifts for each other.
This is what arrived from Kaisa! Wrapped in her favourite Tilda paper.

There in the front is No1 which I opened this morning to find this tiny mug which Kaisa has so thoughtfully personalised with the faces of my twin grandsons!
This is Harry.

And on the other side is Oliver!

I hope my photos are good enough for you to see them; the mug is so tiny!
Such a thoughtful gift Kaisa, I love it! Thank you!!!
this is what I sent to Kaisa.

I'm having a great Saturday, I hope you are too.

Christmas Swap

Some tiny packages arrived early for Christmas and I had to wait patiently to open them and discover the wonderful miniatures Caterina had made me!
Now I can show you the sweet little Robot which came in a tiny box. Here it is in the workshop of the Christmas house. (WE know Caterina didn't really make it - it was made here by Santa!)

And here it is, without the box in the lounge on Christmas Morning. There is also a carrier bag containing a present from Caterina under the table.

 Santa hasn't had time to finish decorating his house but Caterina also sent a Christmas Garland to cheer up his very dull front door, all he needs is a nail to hang it on!

And finally - a BEAUTIFUL, soft, warm and cosy dressing gown. When the summer is going and the nights begin to get chilly this is perfect for putting on and curling up with a good book on the sofa. Caterina has made it from the softest wool and decorated it with matching trim and a satin sash which is held in place with tiny belt loops!

Thank you so much for all the gifts, they are all wonderful and beautifully made.
I have looked on Caterina's list and have to say how imaginative everyone has been and delightful all the gifts are! Well done everyone and thank you again, Caterina for organising this very successful Christmas Swap.