The Swap

with Lori Anderson has been a real highlight of my blogging experience. This is Lori's photo of her office and where she has hung the Art Banner I created for her. Taking a clue from the periwinkle walls. So when this lovely box tied with this hot pink bow arrived I was just so excited.
I knew I had several things to wear with it. I especially have this funky patch work dress and you can see some of the fabric in the pictures. I usually throw on black. It's classic and easy. But sometimes I need a bit a Florida sunshine and that's what these pieces do for me...

they just make me feel happy.
Lori, I can't thank you enough for doing this swap with me.

1 Song Sparrow

These birds were done by Therese and her sister Peggy in the style of Jeanette Janson's birds. Considering Therese has her arm in a cast I think She did an amazing Job. We put magnets on them and hung them up on the refrigerator. Peggy Lives in Italy most of the time and State side down south for a few months out of the year. She has been helping Therese get through this critical time after her reconstructive arm surgery and helping take care of their vibrant Mother. And I promised them I would post them on my blog. So there you are ladies.

A New Chill

Has come to Michigan and this "Chill" is one that I can handle. Nothing at all like the harsh winter chill we had to endure this past winter. What am I talking about you ask? I'm talking about my New Pullip Doll..."Chill"

I have her pictured fresh in the box...and then with her polar bear rug and my stuffed Avanti Polar bear cub that my Mom and Dad gave me several years ago when collecting stuffed bears was my thing. I don't think I'll be collecting these Pullip dolls. They are pricey. My sweet hubby bought me this one for our anniversary that is coming up in May. I think she is just adorable.

On a side note....I have to blame/thank Debbie for this. She is the one that told me about them. In turn she has to blame/thank Suzie Blu. But how helpful she will be in doing different poses for our girl paintings. The eyes move and wink and you can move her body in to all sorts of cute poses.

To view more dolls visit theses sites:

http://www.pullipstyle.com or http://thevalleyofthedolls.com/ or go to EBAY type in Pullip