Hat to show you
A few weeks ago I visited the Kensington Dollshouse Festival in London. I spent two wonderful days admiring all of the beautiful miniatures on show and chatting with the exhibitors. I love talking to other miniaturists and when I am at a show I always run out of time and miss several tables because I have been talking to so many people.
But by talking alone these miniaturists would not be able to do what they do. So of course I also bought a few lovely miniatures, some of which I will show you below.
While I was waiting for Gerd Felka to find me a box and wrap up my purchase from him (I'll show you what I bought from him some other time), I wandered over to a neighbouring table and admired some hats. I really liked this Marie Antoinette inspired model and thought it would look good in my bedroom.
The hat was made by Annette of The Little Hatter. She had a wonderful display of hats, corsets, parasols, hat boxes and dressing screens. When I got home I 'dressed up' a Chrysnbon dress form with linen to act as a perfect hat stand.
When it was nearly closing time on Sunday, I came across Ellie de Lacy's table. I loved her books! They are covered in thin leather and most of them have a wonderfully used look. I bought several books from her, one of them this book about butterflies.
It was wonderful to meet and talk to Small-Time's Keith Bougourd and his wife. Keith made the beautiful artist's desk and chairs I bought last year (see post here). I had only seen his work online so it was a bit of a gamble, but it was well worth it! This time I bought a small tea caddy, veneered in faux tortoise shell. The photos are not that good, everything looks much better in real life.
The small book is by Ellie de Lacy. The twine spools are by David Edwards. I love the little labels on them. The silver pair of scissors are by Jens Torp. Again, these photos are not very good, everything is so much more beautiful in reality.
Lastly, two more items for my collection of sewing accoutrements: a lovely wooden sewing tape measure made by David Provan (no website I'm afraid) and a beautiful little ivory thimble case with a 14 carat red gold thimble made by David Edwards.
But by talking alone these miniaturists would not be able to do what they do. So of course I also bought a few lovely miniatures, some of which I will show you below.
While I was waiting for Gerd Felka to find me a box and wrap up my purchase from him (I'll show you what I bought from him some other time), I wandered over to a neighbouring table and admired some hats. I really liked this Marie Antoinette inspired model and thought it would look good in my bedroom.
When it was nearly closing time on Sunday, I came across Ellie de Lacy's table. I loved her books! They are covered in thin leather and most of them have a wonderfully used look. I bought several books from her, one of them this book about butterflies.
It was wonderful to meet and talk to Small-Time's Keith Bougourd and his wife. Keith made the beautiful artist's desk and chairs I bought last year (see post here). I had only seen his work online so it was a bit of a gamble, but it was well worth it! This time I bought a small tea caddy, veneered in faux tortoise shell. The photos are not that good, everything looks much better in real life.
The small book is by Ellie de Lacy. The twine spools are by David Edwards. I love the little labels on them. The silver pair of scissors are by Jens Torp. Again, these photos are not very good, everything is so much more beautiful in reality.
Lastly, two more items for my collection of sewing accoutrements: a lovely wooden sewing tape measure made by David Provan (no website I'm afraid) and a beautiful little ivory thimble case with a 14 carat red gold thimble made by David Edwards.
Josje, wat heb je weer prachtige mini's gekocht. De hoed is zo romantisch. Staat perfect in je slaapkamer. Het boek en de theedoos zijn ook prachtig. Je zegt dat de foto's niet zo goed zijn. Nou, daar is echt niks mis mee hoor. Maar in 't echt zijn alle mini's altijd mooier, bij iedereen.
ReplyDeleteWat betreft de klosjes garen, daarbij zit ik gewoon te dromen. Ik als doorgewinterde handwerkster (mag ik wel zeggen) ben altijd dol op alles wat daarmee te maken heeft. Ik heb nog een pandje staan en wil daar een fourniturenwinkeltje van maken. Dus je begrijpt dat ik gauw op de site ga kijken van David Edwards.
Veel plezier met al je aankopen.
groet Heleni
Parabens esta lindo.
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The hat is absolutely divine! :)
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot of great items! :)
Wonderful and stunning purchases!
ReplyDeleteGeneviève
Your purchases are incredible Josje! I love everything!!
ReplyDeleteWat ontzettend leuk dat je in Londen naar een beurs bent geweest en je hebt er prachtige mniniaturen gekocht. Veel plezier ermee! :)
ReplyDeleteWat een mooie spullen heb je weer gevonden en gekozen! De hoed lijkt wel gemaakt voor je slaapkamer in die kleur. En ik sluit me aan bij Heleni, die klosjes garen zijn om van te watertanden, zulk mooi, verfijnd en hebberig spul! Ik zag trouwens stiekem dat je je website had ge-update, superleuk! Ik ben zo nieuwsgierig naar alle nieuwe grachtenpand vorderingen!
ReplyDeleteHeleni, Soms zijn de foto's niet zoals ik ze zou willen maar krijg ik ze niet beter. Waar dat aan ligt weet ik niet, maar ik stoor me daar dan wel aan. Maar goed , je krijgt toch een idee van alles.
ReplyDeleteAlles wat ik gezien heb op de stand van David Edwards was erg mooi gemaakt. Hij had nog maar een paar klosjes over dus die kon ik nog kopen. Die met label zijn Victoriaans en als je goed kijkt zie je dat de schuine kanten vlak zijn, in tegenstelling tot die bruine zonder label, dat zijn Amerikaanse Shaker klosjes, waarbij de schuine kanten bol zijn.
Anneke, de vorderingen in het grachtenpand gaan niet zo snel hoor. Net als met mijn eerste grachtenpand zal dit ook jáááren gaan duren verwacht ik. Ben toevallig vandaag weer met een klusje aan mijn eerste grachtenpand begonnen, want dat pand is ook nog niet af.
ReplyDeleteYou always find the most beautiful and interesting things. I look forward to seeing the glass you bought too.
ReplyDeleteWerkelijk stuk voor stuk prachtige aankopen.
ReplyDeleteZoals je het op de foto zet is het nauwelijks van echt te onderscheiden.En dan te bedenken dat ze in het echt vast nog veel mooier zijn.
Groetjes, Roelie
Son unas compras muy buenas y las fotos están muy bien, enhorabuena.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo.
http://mimundoenminaturaslydia.jimdo.com/
hoi Josje
ReplyDeletealles is al gezegt,erge mooie spulletjes,ik blijf je volgen hoor.erg nieuwschierig haha
groetjes adrie
Wow! Your purchases really are stunning! The craftsmanship is amazing, and your little scenes are so lovely. Thank you for sharing your recent purchases.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Congratulations for your acquisitions so precious. These pieces are really pretty.
ReplyDeleteDe verschillen in de klosjes had ik gezien Josje. (toch wel goede foto's??...hihi) Ze zijn beide erg mooi, hoewel de Shakerklosjes gladder afgewerkt lijken
ReplyDeleteAls ik ze ga aanschaffen, bij wie dan ook, wil ik ze kunnen zien en voelen.
Misschien in Arnhem in 't najaar.
Bedankt voor je uitleg.
groet Heleni
Wow, this hat is absolutely amazing!Love it
ReplyDeleteIna
What beautiful buys! You are so fortunate to be able to go to Kensington - it's a dream of mine to go one day. Dressing up the Chrysanbon form makes it really special too. And the whole setting in your dollshouse is lovely.
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Sandra
You've purchased beautiful miniatures. The hat fit so well in the bedroom and looks very exclusive.
ReplyDeleteMona
Prachtige aankopen en de hoed is een droom, veel plezier er mee.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful buys :)
ReplyDeleteJanne
Those are wonderful little purchases. They are so amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my blog. By the way, I'm not going to take off the excess plaster. I think it will look more rustic with it. I'll have to see when it's done if it looks good.
I love your blog!
hugs,
Caroline
Everything is totally delightful Josje, and thanks for the links to the makers.
ReplyDeleteAs well as their intrinsic beauty right now I think that everything made by David Edwards will in time inevitably become very collectable and increase in value given the fact that he is quite an elderly gentleman himself. His workmanship is that of a truely talented artisan.
Josje,
ReplyDeleteI too love everything but i love the hat simplicity and its beauty!
Ps. i have vista- uhg!
Nice. very, very nice
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