What you see versus what is really there

What I might show you:

What else is also there:

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Crocheted Gingerbread House Ornaments

Ooooh!!  A dear bloggy friend, Ursula, has recently started a new site, and she has posted a free pattern to crochet these ADORABLE little gingerbread house tags/ornaments!  I haven't crocheted anything in a couple of decades, but these just might push me to give it a try!  Look at the little icing icicles!  :oD

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season and wrapping up the year with good memories and strengthened family and friendship ties.

♥ All the best to you and yours this season, and the coming year!! ♥

UPDATED HULA HOOP DOME TENT LINK

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Dolly Closet!

Still alive!

Yes, I am still here! I've been working on a project that involves the most amazing vintage fabrics...  in the tiniest of pieces!  I can't wait to show you more!  :o)

In the meantime, in order to ensure this is not a pictureless post... 
Here's a random dolly picture:

 



SUPER EASY Lalaloopsy Pajamas!

Last night I whipped up these little jammies for JellyBean's Lalaloopsy doll.  Looks complicated, right?  IT'S NOT!  It took me about 30 minutes, start to finish -- and the thing I spent the most time on was...

 



...pinning!

Please see my original Baby Clothes to Doll Clothes tutorial!  :oD  :oD

(Now I am itching to make MORE!)

Sewing Room Reorganization, Part I

I've been working (and reworking) my sewing room for ages.  I've had a vision for a long time, and I am finally achieving the look and the level of organization I want!  Today I wanted to show you a few of the more aesthetic areas of the room -- and soon I will share more of the storage solutions.

My display shelf has moved and evolved.  I love tiny things...  which you already know!...  but I also love oversized objects!  Here I have the collage I made ages ago, some favorite vintage sewing books, two vintage mini sewing machines, huge clothespins, scissors and pincushion, and my little set of spool dolls made by my dear friend mitch.  (She has an etsy shop!)

I recently purchased an EXPEDIT shelf from Ikea -- the biggest one! -- and this display is up on top of it.



Speaking of my Expedit shelf...  Those little cube shapes are perfect for dolly bedrooms/display rooms!  :oD  Obviously they are still a work in progress, but I am liking them so far!

 

This view doesn't look like much... up above is the 4" picture ledge I've had up there for ages. Down below I used to have a vintage-style clock, which has since bit the dust -- but since there was still a nail, I stuck this little green bench up there. It's the perfect spot for my little Takara petites! I don't think it is a permanent solution, but it's making me happy right now!



I always have lots of little photos, drawings, business cards, Moo cards, snippets, etc. that I enjoy keeping for memories' sake.  I decided to take some poster tack and start arranging them around my closet doors.  I really love the organic shape it is taking...  and I am constantly adding more goodies!