And now - that dream has come true! One of the members of The Beehive, Caroline, has to downsize her collection and posted that she was selling 'Dandelion Cottage' made by Bea herself and bought by Caroline at Miniatura in 2012. It comes with a greenhouse complete with potting bench, both also made by Bea.
Isn't it gorgeous? Bea added some flower pots to the front of the house.
Inside the greenhouse there is the potting bench by Bea, gardening tools by Willow Crafts, Flowers by Jan Southerton, the Flower Lady and two plant pots and window boxes by Clive Brooker.
I am delighted to have these treasures as well. There's no way I have access to some of these craftspeople or even knew about them. I gather Caroline probably bought the items at a fair, so they are extra special too. I'm so pleased to be able to obtain all of the collection and to keep it together, and Caroline is also pleased that it won't be split up. It will be collected by the courier tomorrow and I will be counting the hours until its arrival. It isn't cheap to have something sent from the UK but well worth it to obtain one of Bea's masterpieces.
Happy, happy dance going on here - such a happy miniature collector I am!
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Wonderful! I relly like the greenhouse.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Faby
It's great, isn't it Faby? And it already has so many lovely things in it!
Deleteit's so pretty, I'd be doing more than the happy dance I'd be all crazy with the giddiness too! congrats on your purchase!
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Marisa
Marisa, I think I am more than just a bit that way too - I've been bombarding my groups with the news, Caroline with questions about it, and my friends with all the details ;) Thank you for your congratulations! Hugs, Sandie
DeleteI can hear that happy little dance all the way down here Sandie! What a wonderful find for you, I can imagine just how thrilled you must be. Enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Vicki.
I most certainly will Vicki, you know how we feel down here when we read about those wonderful fairs in the UK. One day I might make it over there in person, but to have this opportunity to own one of Bea's houses now is just soooooo exciting! Hugs, Sandie
DeleteWhat a little gem! I'm so glad for you!! Isn't it wonderful to have dreams come true that you never for a moment thought might happen? Now I'll just go and have another little drool....
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Susan, and if I get a chance to come and see you after all I'll bring it along so you can drool in person ;)
DeleteThat would be lovely Sandra. Actually, I have a little something set aside for you should you head north again. I was not able to travel when you were at Yarrahapinni last or I'd have delivered in person.
DeleteHow nice Susan, I actually have a little something that was for when I had planned to visit you too. Different things happened at that time that meant we didn't make the visit but I haven't forgotten!
DeleteHow wonderful Sandra, I can see why you are so very very happy, it's just gorgeous. I can imagine the freight not cheap as you say but it's bargain basement compared to the airfare ;) It's so nice to see that good things can happen to good people, you certainly deserve to have this little cottage to gladden your heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice thing to say Norma - thank you! You are so sweet to say so. You are absolutely right about the freight being a bargain compared to the airfare too - but I still dream of one day visiting a Miniatura in person ;) This cottage will certainly gladden my heart whether I get to go eventually or not.
DeleteSo nice. I can see why you are counting down the days. My mum is currently visiting the UK and I was very tempted to give her a giant list of things for her to bring home. Instead though she has been visiting dollhouse shops whilst there to bring me back a surprise. It will be interesting to see what she chooses. IndyPoppy
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! It will be lovely to see what she chooses for you. I hope she is sufficiently 'in tune' with your taste to know just what you would like.
DeleteTe ha quedado preciosa, me encanta los colores que has puesto , feliz verano:-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the colours, but I didn't choose them - Bea did when she made the cottage and the greenhouse. Hope you have a happy summer - it is winter here but fortunately for us we have quite mild winters compared to some parts of the world so I am enjoying being out in the garden when I am able to get out in the sunshine and do some planting in my new garden around the studio.
DeleteHi Sandra! I love your little house and the exterior is Packed with personality! I especially enjoy the cracked plaster finish and the subdued colors and the Door with the window and the surface trims. Your house looks like it has been around a long time and that is always a Plus for me. Congratulations and enjoy this little beauty and like the Disney song says " A dream is a Wish your heart makes, and the dreams that you wish will come true!"
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