tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post4710144132335387791..comments2024-03-21T08:23:24.427-07:00Comments on My Miniature Madness: More Storybook SagaJodi Hipplerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-58845479073546343042018-08-15T12:37:32.861-07:002018-08-15T12:37:32.861-07:00That bowl is my absolute favorite, too! I just hop...That bowl is my absolute favorite, too! I just hope I can find the perfect way to display it in the cottage! It has been fun to collect so many wonderful pieces so far, and I hope to continue to add more as my budget allows!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-27242098828611018472018-08-15T04:31:45.618-07:002018-08-15T04:31:45.618-07:00Hello Jodi,
While windows and such can seem quite ...Hello Jodi,<br />While windows and such can seem quite boring, they will make the exterior look even more amazing. you have collected amazing items, but I must say the China Closet bowl won my heart. It is exquisite.<br />Big hug<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-28181540804208849702018-07-19T09:00:06.834-07:002018-07-19T09:00:06.834-07:00Catching up a bit here. I feel you on windows and...Catching up a bit here. I feel you on windows and trim work...booooorrrrring! Love that cat!!! :Dotterinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006448737136764504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-69265034955704206132018-07-09T08:29:19.310-07:002018-07-09T08:29:19.310-07:00I know exactly what you mean! A perfect kitty for ...I know exactly what you mean! A perfect kitty for this cottage has been on my "totally don't need-but really really want wishlist" since last fall, too! Honestly, I never thought I'd find the perfect pairing for this cottage at a price I could afford, but I got incredibly lucky and my wish came true! It's amazing how when you put something out there, everything just falls into place! I hope you find your kismet kitty soon, too! :O)<br />I seem to have nothing but never ending feeling tasks lately, but hopefully, in the end, it will seem worth the exercise in patience!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-43135448257964297572018-07-09T08:23:40.668-07:002018-07-09T08:23:40.668-07:00Thanks Alex! I am just going to keep chipping away...Thanks Alex! I am just going to keep chipping away at them and try not to worry about how long it takes. That is so hard, because I am so excited about getting to the next steps, and then the next... Slow and steady wins the race!<br />I hope I can find the right arrangements of all these lovely treasures to give them the spotlight they deserve!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-37325796204998264832018-07-09T08:21:08.460-07:002018-07-09T08:21:08.460-07:00Truly great advice, Veronique! I want to be having...Truly great advice, Veronique! I want to be having fun and be confident in the process. Fingers crossed I can make them good enough so as not to bring the property value down! :O)<br />The piece by Teresa Welch (The China Closet) in person is impossibly delicate, and painted with such tiny details that I am in complete awe!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-92203535175066402232018-07-09T08:17:16.915-07:002018-07-09T08:17:16.915-07:00LOL! Thanks Birgit! I needed the pep talk! :O)
And...LOL! Thanks Birgit! I needed the pep talk! :O)<br />And yes - the cat's eyes or faces usually put me off, but Julie's eyes and faces just seem to capture a cat's majestic nature. I am just so thrilled that she is coming to live in my cottage - she is sure to be adored!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-35915548643227994992018-07-09T08:14:17.222-07:002018-07-09T08:14:17.222-07:00Thanks Marjorie! That pink polka dot teapot is eve...Thanks Marjorie! That pink polka dot teapot is even more adorable in person! I'll be sure to get better photos when I start putting things in their semi-permanent homes.<br />I hope to get some good time in on the windows this week, but with my dad still in town from AZ and my son still slowly moving things out and in to his new place, there is a lot competing for my "free time" attention.Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-75699455330871841372018-07-09T08:12:11.486-07:002018-07-09T08:12:11.486-07:00I'll be honest I got half way through the post...I'll be honest I got half way through the post and got side tracked with the photo of your gorgeous mini cat! It's on the top of my totally don't need-but really really want wishlist! Back from looking at a series of mini cats on the web, and I love all the other items you've collected! So perfect for your storybook theme! I hope the window making goes well! Tasks like that can seem never ending :)Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-54956799293434724602018-07-09T08:10:22.559-07:002018-07-09T08:10:22.559-07:00Thanks Drora! It is sometimes a blessing in disgui...Thanks Drora! It is sometimes a blessing in disguise to have a couple days away to think things through. That has been the case here, and I hope my newly thought of ideas will make them look better in the end!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-45376651079752103232018-07-09T00:16:31.524-07:002018-07-09T00:16:31.524-07:00I hope you are making good progress with your wind...I hope you are making good progress with your windows, we all know how it feels to face that kind of work, but I am sure that soon you will feel it has been wort it. Thank you for sharing with us all your beautiful treasures, now I am even more impatient to see the finished product and all your beauties on display.Alexandra Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452451071692343746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-20785390033071677252018-07-08T13:43:17.448-07:002018-07-08T13:43:17.448-07:00Others have already said it, do the windows when y...Others have already said it, do the windows when you are in the mood and do something else in the meantime. <br />I am in love with the exquisite miniatures you have collected. I think my favorite, after the cat of course, is the little dish by the China Closet. Absolutely divine!Véronique https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720638085856405622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-83139863781424564282018-07-08T09:00:30.449-07:002018-07-08T09:00:30.449-07:00Now I know why pane and pain sound the same... ;O)...Now I know why pane and pain sound the same... ;O) Let's see… a little motivational talk… hmmm… in the end you will be glad you did it and it will be worth all the effort and pane- eh... pain… and... hooray - it's a task that doesn't need to be done in one setting, do it one window after the other and in the meantime enjoy your beautiful treasures! You've got an impressive collection of awesome miniatures and especially Julie's gorgeous cat. According to me cats are really not able to "re-produce", especially their faces are difficult… but Julie is able to. <br /><br />Greetings<br />BirgitBiWuBärhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624262663621307478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-18455612206489382612018-07-08T08:12:44.894-07:002018-07-08T08:12:44.894-07:00Hello, Jodi - Well, I'm overwhelmed just readi...Hello, Jodi - Well, I'm overwhelmed just reading about the painful window panes, but you seem to be taking it all in stride, so I have complete confidence that all those windows will be finished to perfection in short order. I'm looking forward to seeing them! It was such a treat to see all the lovely pieces that you've collected for the Storybook Cottage. I love every single thing - pink is one of my favorite colors, too - but I must tell you that the pink-polka-dot teapot made me smile and smile with happiness! It's going to be such fun to watch you bring the cottage to life with all these fabulous accessories. Thanks for the preview!Marjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-76233768932809526202018-07-07T12:02:41.800-07:002018-07-07T12:02:41.800-07:00Once in a while it is nice to have a break from wi...Once in a while it is nice to have a break from windows and roof. I'm sure you'll overcome the pains and have everything perfect and ready for all the new treasures you acquired. I love every single one of the items, especially the cat!<br />Hugs, DroraDrora's minimundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121137317566476061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-15181495159155188882018-07-07T10:19:18.608-07:002018-07-07T10:19:18.608-07:00Thanks Betsy, lol! It's wonderful to know I...Thanks Betsy, lol! It's wonderful to know I'll have these wonderful pieces sprinkled throughout the cottage, but I am really going to have to step up the quality on all the things I'm making! Yikes!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-20363528121762500662018-07-07T08:14:54.214-07:002018-07-07T08:14:54.214-07:00Hi Jodi! I feel your Pane....! You will get throug...Hi Jodi! I feel your Pane....! You will get through it and you will be so glad you made the effort to have the windows the way you envision them! And the eye-candy you have shown us is just gorgeous!!! You have been saving Treasures for this project for a while! I love it all and really can't wait to see it come together! That marmalade cat is just purr-fect!!! :):)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-35862181893845994032018-07-07T07:55:25.700-07:002018-07-07T07:55:25.700-07:00You know Marilyn, you are so right about that! The...You know Marilyn, you are so right about that! The few moments I've been able to steal to do them this week, I kind of got into a rhythm. The biggest issue has been having no time to sit and focus - too much going on in other areas of life. I am hoping the evenings next week will be quiet and peaceful enough for me to focus and actually make some progress.<br />You are right about The China Closet pieces, too. In person, they are impossibly delicate, and so detailed as to be almost unbelievable. You MUST get at least one piece and see for yourself! It could easily become an addiction!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-35758114133664860702018-07-07T07:48:30.218-07:002018-07-07T07:48:30.218-07:00Thank you, Anna! I am finding the most difficult t...Thank you, Anna! I am finding the most difficult thing about the windows is just finding uninterrupted time to do them. It has been a crazy busy and unexpectedly full week of friends and family!<br />I'm happy you like the little pink treasures, too - I hope I do them justice in the little cottage!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-54054973926803355182018-07-07T07:06:41.116-07:002018-07-07T07:06:41.116-07:00I find the tedious (ish) stuff like ALL those wind...I find the tedious (ish) stuff like ALL those windows usually seems more daunting as I set off on it than it turns out to be. I seem to go into quite a soothing automatic mode and trundle on. Then, a bit like childbirth, you can't remember any of it and there is that wonderful thing you created smiling back at you. Happy windows making. As for your truly wonderful collected pieces - utterly breathtaking makes by such talented people. The China Closet was new to me but your utterly fabulous dish set me off on a search - incredible things - worth collecting entirely in their own right - I am sure several someone's already do. The cat too is breathtaking. It is going to be such a fabulous project. Enjoy. Mburygardenershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930807695134677074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-31559570494920625012018-07-06T18:36:29.148-07:002018-07-06T18:36:29.148-07:00Anytime! I'm sure your windows are going to c...Anytime! I'm sure your windows are going to come out great. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074992134112478195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-22458022939516865462018-07-06T18:34:20.506-07:002018-07-06T18:34:20.506-07:00Oh boy that does look like a lot of work, but judg...Oh boy that does look like a lot of work, but judging by everything else you have made will be fabulous when done. <br />Your collection of all things 'tea-time-pretty-in-pink' is just divine. I am especially in love with the little pots by Alex Meiklejohn. <br />Anna x<br />Anna https://www.blogger.com/profile/02942756202056729563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-30353201340866024032018-07-06T17:43:24.498-07:002018-07-06T17:43:24.498-07:00Eso espero, Isabel! Voy a intentar lo mejor y ver ...Eso espero, Isabel! Voy a intentar lo mejor y ver qué pasa. De cualquier manera, estos maravillosos tesoros me mantendrán feliz y esperando!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-22356757305950560132018-07-06T17:41:40.969-07:002018-07-06T17:41:40.969-07:00They really are special, aren't they Shannon! ...They really are special, aren't they Shannon! It is so hard to judge at this point if I have a complementary amount of items for the display spaces, so I'll either be pleasantly surprised or shopping for/making more. It's sure going to be fun to have everything out and play either way!<br />Hope yours is a great weekend, too!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-5659677500720097072018-07-06T14:48:45.951-07:002018-07-06T14:48:45.951-07:00Jodi! Those minis are so beautiful! Wow! Good thin...Jodi! Those minis are so beautiful! Wow! Good thing there is lots of shelving to display all those. Good luck with the roof and windows and have a great weekend.shannonc60https://www.blogger.com/profile/12411485172616395915noreply@blogger.com