Monday, October 27, 2014

Apeldoorn fair- I SPLASHED ! Part 1

Yesterday I visited the Dutch twice-a-year fair. And since I had been a bit impaired during the last two fairs, trying to get around with my arm in a sling -believe me, that is tiresome, it feels as if you have grown a piece of heavy luggage that you would love to put into some locker to pick up later - , plus having had to miss out on the Rheda fair too, I fully intended to have a very good time and to have some treats!

Well, that I did....

Here are , to begin with , my worst sins:

I started out hitting Karon Cunningham's stand , there was a nice David Booth sofa with a stool, that I "needed" big time :




It is living in my "posh "roombox for now, may move later on, not quite sure yet.



And there was this little Humpty Dumpty by St Leger , needing a home... :-( (if you know their work , you know that when you pull the little lever underneath, he will start to fall)


A gal can never have too much kitchen equipment :



Then there was this lovely chest , made by Chris Malcolmson






Oh dear......


Jain , ( the Giddykipper) had a bad tempered cook, who has sunk into a chair for a cuppa and a break. - varicose veins? corns? both, maybe?)






Then there was also Shirley Scheibehenne , who makes lovely and very clever little critters, all hand sewn.One can see them , making pics is a lot harder, esp in artifical light, so I can ony show you some of them now:
Sleeping duckie ( flat on his belly)



and a little hedgehog :-)



To be continued.......

18 comments:

  1. Oooooh congratulations on all your wonderful new treasures. I adore Chris Malcolmson's work. He makes beautiful things.

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  2. Thank you , Catherine! I am delighted with it , and with my other stuff, too :-) . I had a whale of a time!

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  3. I am so glad to hear it. You suffered being away from shows and fun for too long. XXX

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    1. Thank you Catherine, and BTW, welcome to Petitpointers ! Happy you decided to join us, we have been following your progress through your wonderful blog.

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  4. Hello Elly,
    What wonderful treasures you found. they are all so beautiful...I can't pick a favorite and they look terrific in your miniature rooms. Well done!
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. Thank you Giac, you are always so kind and encouraging !

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  5. So many lovely things! Well done Elly!
    I especially like the grumpy cook and the wee hedgehog. :o)

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    1. Giggle , I knew you would live the little hedgehog, Shelly! I love grumpy dolls, but it is hard to find them .

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  6. Elly - What a wonderful selection! And the photos are great! Especially as you have shown some of them in situ! The Cabinet - very impressive! The Chaise and stool - luxurious! I know you love your cats but that Ginger Kitty needs scolding for his bad behaviour! Love the tired Cook! HumptyDumpty another excellent item from Lawrence! And my goodness - that tiny Hedgehog! Thank you so much for sharing them! ABxx

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    1. thank you Annette . I love nice and naughty (or just plain naughty) in my miniature world, so this kitty will happily scratch the good brocade to shreds, I am afraid.

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  7. Hi Elly! It seems that you made up for lost time... Good for you! Your treasures look like they are all going into service right away. Each one is very special and the duck is funny and the hedgehog is adorable. Your furniture is Gorgeous! I can certainly see just why you "needed Every piece":D Have oodles of fun, and thank you for sharing them with us!

    elizabeth

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    1. Hi Elizabeth! Happy to see you again, too. It is so kind of you all to enjoy my pics and to share my fun. I am making up for the lost time indeed :-) . Like I said, I will post more pictures later in the week, as I really prefer daylight for the small thingies and right now the days are short here. So watch this space!

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  8. Wonderful treasures. Congratulations.

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  9. Oh you have chosen well, I adore the chaise and the room in which you have placed it is stunning. Love the poor old cook resting taking a well-earned break, all your new items are special, should help your recovery along.

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  10. Wonderful buys Elly, the furniture is just gorgeous and the little kitten scratching at the stool is a very realistic touch (my kitten is now 10 months old and has learned not to do that but his brother who visits from next door isn't so well behaved. And they are both ginger too so I laughed at this photo). I love the little duck flat out on his tummy and the hedgehog - in fact all of them! The little Humpty is very special as well.

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  11. Elly I luv that sofa set. The kitty really sets it off! Humpty Dumpty really starts to fall, how cute! All of your goodies are great. Enjoy!

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  12. Wat een mooi miniaturen heb je gevonden, Elly.De sofa en stoel doen het eg mooi in de kamer. En je kokkin een plaatje!

    Groetjes Helma

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