December 11, 2007

A Very Merry Little Birthday…

I know, I have no shame.   I love my birthday.  I don’t really care what age I am turning, just as long as I am alive, I can wear silly shoes, outrageous jewels if I want, out of control hair…  But most of all, I get to create and paint and to top it all off, I get to share it all here with you! 

For the past 3 nights I have been going to bed hours after midnight.  Why you ask?  Well, I have had some little visitors fluttering about in my imaginary world and had to bring them to life…  It all started with the need for thumbelina sized girls. 4 girls, sisters…  I made them, they are not that cute as I had hoped, but I love them all the same…  I was not very good at making their clothes, but that is okay, I still love them…

      

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They were happy to be posing for a photo…

      

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What they didn’t know was that a birthday party for me was underway deep in the forest with wonderful woodland creatures…  I took out my polymer clay that I had had for 8 years and not used, which surprisingly was in perfect condition.  I made a bunny boy, a faun of sorts, cakes, a bowl of ice-cream, little plates, tree stumps, mushrooms and a tree.  I was out in the cold and watery dark weather early today searching for branches for my little tree…

      

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Oh, you can imagine the magic unfolding at this little fest (I know I have gone as mad as a hatter)…  The little creatures were minding their own business, when two of the little fanciful girls turned up… Cornelia in blue and her sister in pink polka dots, (named by Mr. Lovee) Heidi-Marie ( I know, the man is full of surprises).

      

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Oh, what a joyous birthday party!!!  Would you like ice-cream with your cake?

      

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We almost forgot to sing Happy Birthday!!!  Okay, here we go, with my two layered angel food cake, decked out in strawberries soaked in my favorite Bon Maman raspberry jam! Oh yummmmmmm!

      

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And what do we see to the right?  Why, it is a marvelous gift from Miss JOY!!  I don’t think she even knew it was my birthday today and that I would receive it today!  Haaaa, Wonderful!!!  I love that little match set, with clowns and dancing people all around.  I lit my candle with one of the matches.. And all of these little sparks like tiny fireworks danced about… Thank you Joy!!

Mr. Lovee gave me my gift at midnight…  It is the most wonderful lock, and it works!!  Yay! (more to come) Looks like he was in my studio borrowing some tissue paper.. hee hee

      

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Then a surprise giveaway came my way, oh swoon, from the Mosaic Queen herself!!!  Incredible! Thank you!!!!

      

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And then, there are the gifts for me from me.  Actually, they are gifts kind of from my parents because they entrusted some lovely green stuff with the banker to be telegramed my way! yay, they just could not figure out what to get me… SO, Voila, I get to get my own wonderful treasures!!

My favorite doll right now.  I remember my grandmother or someone having one when I was little.. Well, now I have my own… A 3 in 1 fairy tale doll.  First she is "Little Red Riding Hood…"

      

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Flip her inside out in one swift move, and she becomes the grandmother!! Oh fun!!

      

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Flip grandmother’s bonnet over her face, and turn around, VOILA, the WOLF!!!! Oh, this makes me smile ear to ear!!

      

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I got my Little Red Riding Hood flip doll for quite a reasonable price at Miles Kimball.  But, I do have to say, it took 3 weeks to get here and my online order was never confirmed and they were rough with me on the phone…  So I called back just a few days ago, finally got a sweet girl, and was told the items would be here soon… Then Last night, on the doorstep they were…(Guess what, I was getting you the link when I noticed the price of the doll is gasp, cut ALOT to $4.99, OH GOODNESS!!! Shop HERE!

Then of course, it would not be a party without a visit to the NPR shop!  Look at these treats for me!! I can’t wait to listen!!

      

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Then of course, good thrift ventures on your birthday are wonderful…

      

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I have to say, the best part of my birthday is the fact that I feel ageless…  Some of my best friends look incredible are artists and are soo totally interesting and they are 64 and 72.  They are hip and fabulous women…  I really don’t understand when we got hung up on age?  It really is only a number.  Our bodies and faces might change, but, we can exude our youthful selves through that.  I know a woman named Penny from pottery, whose 9 year old self peeks out while she talks to you…  It is incredible.  Age is one thing I will never worry about.  People say, oh ya, thirty was really hard for you wasn’t it?  And I think, where did they get that? Thirty was marvelous.  So, I woke up today at 32 to a wonderful rainy day, with SNOW falling in the mountains.  It is gloomy and perfectly wonderful.  I LOVE this weather!!!  What more could a girl ask for?

The huge mountains are not visible at all…

      

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On another note, I was not going to put up a christmas tree at Mr. Lovee’s and my country pad because I have my own Christmas Branch that is up all of the time here…  However, I decided to not throw away all the little less than fave ornaments I have and the fake little tree that is older than old…  Normally we buy a real little tree and then plant it.. But, I had this one in one of our storage rooms…  I thought, I am going to put up a pittiful little tree…  But it turned out okay, and I used some pinecones EB sent me!  They made the tree soo happy!! 

The colors go perfectly with Mr. Lovee’s guatemalan textiles and pre-columbian sculptures.. And although, he is a menorah guy, he embraced his very own Chrismtas tree quite warmly…  It feels so good to put up a perfectly delightful Christmas Tree from items that I was ready to throw out.  Is that weird?

      

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So there you have it.. My Neverending, Birthday blog post!!! 

      

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Thank you for helping me celebrate!! It was hard to write this blog post with a bad internet condition due to the weather!! Sorry I was soo late!!!! xxo

ps:  I have several new paintings almost ready… I wanted to share them today, but my plate is a little full… Next time I hope! 

pss:  Thank you Miss DubuhDu Designs for such doll making inspiration!!  I had not made any dolls for 8 years… You must look at her dolls, I have 5!!  And I need more!!

  1. Ilysa Bierer says:

    You have a great imagination! Thanks for sharing.

  2. HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! SWEET girly!!! I LOVE those SWEET little dolls YOU made!!! They are sOOOoOOOOOoo adorable and the Little Red Riding Hood Doll, LOL I LOVE it!!!Everything is soOOOOOOoooO Whimsical!!! Have the SWEETEST day Vanessa!!! xoxxoxo, Cinda

  3. WOOHOO I’m first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING GIRL!
    I love EVERYTHING about this joyous celebration for the most wonderful AGELESS girl in the world!!
    I brought you honey cake baked in the shape of ‘shroom- iced in red with edible glitter dots. I hope you like chocolate! I wore my best party frock too and my hair is done up and of course I had to wear my striped tights and red ballet shoes…I mean really! (they aren’t just for Halloween you know). I am ready for some tea and singing to you at the top of my lungs.
    I value you, I adore you, I wish you the very best now and always! YOU are the gift that we all get from you.
    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
    Love,
    Lisa

  4. darn someone snuck in while I was typing….oh well, I was second! 🙂
    XOXOXO

  5. Sam says:

    Happy Birthday!

  6. giggles says:

    Happiest Birthday Ms, Fanciful Twist! You bring such joy to me with your whimsy and wonderment! I love your art, your joyful heart, your kind vintage spirit, and positive sense of being! Fortunate am I to have stumbled upon such a creative soul! Wishing you a lifetime of cupcakes, vintage treasures, and magical moments of love, laughter!
    Let your soul dance in this moment that is thirty two!
    Love and hugs
    Sherrie

  7. suzi finer says:

    happy yummers…ooh the cake!
    love.

  8. Tricia says:

    Oh goody, i am in the top ten comments this time to wish you a VERY HAPPY FANCIFUL BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
    All of your gifts sure are nifty, and i love those little ladies you spent the wee hours (hehe) creating!
    I say, that cake looks extremely scrumptious. I may have to go to the bakery and get myself a piece of cake and put a candle in it for you!!! Of course, i’ll put in a wish for ya!!!
    That cupcake is soooooo amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Lucky you, birthday girl Vanessa!
    HaPpY BiRtHdAy VV!!!

  9. Cherie says:

    Happy Birthday to a most generous, creative, beautiful spirit!!! And may you have many more!

  10. stephanie says:

    Happy Happy HAPPY birthday dear Vanessa!! I think you have the perfect idea, throw yourself a party, complete with gifts and you’ll never be disappointed.
    Your little tree with Mr Lovee’s beautiful pieces is fabulous too!!! ALl of it…your elfin, fairyland creations.
    I am helping myself to a piece of cake and raising my glass in your honor!!!
    x…x
    steph

  11. Dave says:

    Happy happy birthday! Super hugs from Trina and I 🙂
    And you’re not crazy at all. Just fantastic. Truly. And Fanciful 🙂
    What would life be like without whimsy, dreams, imagination…? I don’t want to ever find out! It’s too wonderful this way 🙂
    Have a beautiful evening.

  12. Paris Parfait says:

    Darling Vanessa, your birthday celebration sounds enchanting and absolutely perfect for you! Those little creatures are divine. I have also cake at my place – come see. You will recognise it. Will take you out for the French gateau – ma petite gateau de noix – when you arrive for your Paris showing! 🙂 Jordana arrived safely and was quite taken w/ Emilia. Happy day, happy year, you wonderful, magical woman you! xoxox

  13. lissette says:

    Feliz Cumpleaños Vanessa! I hope you have a wonderful and magickal birthday. Eat lots and lots of cake! 🙂

  14. michelle says:

    OH, what wonderfulness! You must be nuts, those dolls are beautiful! And their clothes are darling. This is why I just love you,I would absolutely stay up late puttering around doing that sort of thing and you are right it is what will keep us young! Love your little tree and good for mr lovee. Have a wonderful day sweet girl(and I can hardly wait to see your other new creations!)

  15. carolyn says:

    Arhh Vanessa what a wonderful Birthday party you have invited us to here. Your girls and the little woodland creatures are delightful and the cake. Wow the cake, can I have seconds please.
    Wishing you a very happy birthday and many returns of the day.
    Carolyn x

  16. sarah says:

    I”m glad you had such a great day! Did you like the song I sang for you this morning?

  17. Sheila says:

    Happy happy birthday Vanessa. what a lovely party and the guests are delightful, I am so pleased to meet them.Save me some of that yummy cake, it looks amazing..!
    hugs
    xx

  18. Happy Birthday Vanessa you sweet, sweet lady! I love the things you made, I hope some will make their way into your shop someday- I especially like the ladies- they turned out perfectly from what I can see.
    And God bless your parents for bringing you up to be the peach you are!
    xxx

  19. Cre8Tiva says:

    i have cupcakes for you at my place…happiest of days…love you…rebecca

  20. Nancy says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Miss Vanessa!!!!! Please do save a place for me amongst your 4 fabulous sisters for a yummy piece of cake!
    Your birthday party looks like it was oh so fun, and Mr. Lovee once again has come up with the perfect Miss Fanciful gift!
    Your Red Riding Hood doll is too cute, how clever is that! I soooo wish I were there to help you celebrate!
    I hope you have a truly magical rest of the day and may all your birthday wishes come true!!!!! 🙂

  21. kate says:

    This seems like a good time to come out of lurking (unless the email counted as delurking myself) and wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :o)
    I LOVE the little birthday party scene and your cake looks scrumptious!

  22. Amanda says:

    Vanessa, you never cease to amaze me. All of your polymer clay creations are gorgeous. I had/have a Red Riding Hood doll like this! It was given to me as a wee babe and I loved it and sucked on the fox’s nose so much I think it had to have a head transplant. He/she is still with me, in a cupboard somewhere. Your friend who becomes nine years old again sounds lovely. Does she have multiple personalities I wonder?Happiest of birthdays to you!

  23. here are
    somepinkflowers
    for your birthday!
    indeed, you ARE ageless
    because
    you play with little dollies
    and sweet teeny deer
    and then draw & paint all the livelong day!
    🙂
    keep on doing that
    for another
    60 or 70 years…
    and you will feel
    the
    same
    WAY
    forever…
    that is my birthday wish for you…

  24. rochambeau says:

    Happy Day wonderful friend!
    Every thing is so much fun in your world.
    WE ALL LOVE YOU!!
    Constance

  25. citta.poplin says:

    sounds like a fabulous birthday! what a wonderfully creative story and what gorgeous work you do! the girls are amazing! and your tree! how beautiful!

  26. Gillian says:

    Have the most fungi-est birthday in the history of Fun-guys!!! Cause you’re a Fun Guy! lol
    Everyone brought you pressies and so did I. I doodled you a wee pickie! Please go see it when you put your cake fork down…and take a large slug of tea…and wipe the crumbs off the table where they fell, dumbfounding the new little ladies you’ve created there.
    I will mail it out to you this week, upon inscripting it of course!
    Happy Gloomy Birthday with your trees, dolls, shrooms and Mr.Lovee-kins!
    xoxoxox
    Gillian

  27. Marjorie says:

    Happiest of Birthdays to the SWEETEST and most lovely of girls! 🙂 I’m so thankful to be able to peep into your magical world!! 🙂 32 looks wonderful!! 🙂
    And your dollies!! OH OH. and a faun, and wee bunnies and cakes and ALL!! I’m in polymer heaven….and here I’ve been crafting wee hedgies all day…and just look at what you’ve made….a whole forest of creatures!! Your AMAZING!!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, to YOU!! : )
    Now I want cake,too!! 😉

  28. VelvetBrick says:

    Oh Ms. Vanessa – feliz cumpleanos!! Your party is just delightful! Thank you for inviting me to share in this most special day! What a treat it’s been and what a treasure you are! hugs and kisses!
    VB

  29. Linda says:

    Happy Birthday! Sorry for the glitter I tracked in…..just keep tossing it in the air! You are amazing!

  30. Wende says:

    Happiest of Birthdays, darling Vanessa. You bring such beauty into the world–I hope your world is equally filled today. 😀

  31. sadira says:

    Oh…Happy Birthday! I dressed up in all of my party finery…over at Foolsewoode…and I am still going to celebrate tonight…maybe with cookies?! Oh how divine!! I just bought a lovely Christmas gifts to me from me via. a green was from my father!! I love those kinds of gifts!!!
    Happy Birthday my darling!!! The 30’s are so very fun…and I heard that it keeps getting better…we’re so very lucky!!!

  32. bee says:

    Happy birthday to you sweetietwistygirl….I wish you magic and fantastical times whenever you need them but especially when you’re not expecting them.
    I’m rather in love with that faun you made.
    x

  33. risa says:

    feliz cumple! yay! i will be 32 in may. i think it’s a great age! i wish i could celebrate with you in person!!!! one day, one day!

  34. Kai says:

    Happy birthday Vanessa!!!
    I hope your season is full of fun, happiness and delights,
    Peace, Kai xx

  35. Pam Aries says:

    Happity birthday! I will be in your backyard soon! kidding…ha ha hee hooo.!!!! Love you and know that you are having a fantaboolous time! I akso love my birthday more than anything NO MATTER HOW OLD?young I am! Wheee heeee! I hear ya .sistah! PARTEE ON!

  36. Natalie says:

    Party-on girl… I love your attitude! I should take a cue from you! Happy, happy birthday and a Happy New Year!

  37. Did you did you see? I wished you a Happy Brthday on my blog and I bought myself a cute little pack of birthday cards to celebrate both of our birthdays! Hope your day turned out wonderful!!

  38. Janet says:

    I’m so late getting to the party. I hope there’s still some cake and ice cream left. Or have those darling sisters eaten it all? (I think their clothes look just fine.)
    I love how age means nothing to you. Most of the time I feel that way, too. I guess since I’ve celebrated 64 birthdays I’ve got the hang of it by now! Party on, Girl!!!!

  39. Mo'a says:

    Happy Birthday you talented, sweet, cute, energetic, and all around fun young woman…I love it that age means nothing to you. It is all in the mind anyway 🙂
    This is such a fun post. Love you polymer clay creations, your tree, your dollies, vignettes. xoxox

  40. Mosaic Queen says:

    Like I said earlier today…..
    Happy~Happy Birthday!!!!
    You are soooo right about age! At 44, I’ve never felt younger!!!
    I hope you celebrate all night long!!!!
    Hugs!
    Michelle

  41. Eileen Weigand says:

    Happy, happy birthday!!! I loved your party with all of your “made” friends- what an amazing imagination. I always feel welcomed by your page and posts, thank you for that!! Happy 32 as well, and I agree- I think we are ageless when we live fully and pursue happiness. I often “see” some of my friends as they were at 10- it’s so great to see that- I feel as though I really know them. (((hugs and happiness in this next year, Vanessa!)))

  42. gemma says:

    Happy Birthday Vanessa! What a fun celebration you had!
    🙂

  43. Carmen says:

    Feliz Cumpleanos!!!
    You are one of a kind!!!

  44. flutter says:

    I love your birthday!

  45. Joy says:

    Oh yay, you did get it on your birthday! I was hoping 🙂 So glad you liked it!
    What wonderful treasures you’ve got. You deserve them all – and then some!
    Happy Birthday Vanessa Valencia!
    (doesn’t that just sound FAB?)
    Joy
    xo

  46. Emily says:

    Happy Birthday, lovely lovely Miss V!
    You deserve all the cake and dolls that the whole world holds. 🙂
    xo,
    e

  47. Casey says:

    Oh Vanessa!!! HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! It looks like you had a wonderful, marvelous day of joy and celebration! 🙂 I am so inspired by your no-holds-barred approach to your birthday; I want my birthday next year to be just as exciting! 🙂
    And I love how you said “Our bodies and faces might change, but, we can exude our youthful selves through that.” I must write that down in pretty lettering and keep it somewhere. Because even though I’m young, one can never begin too soon with such a positive mindset! 🙂 And I think I will give my mom a little copy of the paper with these words on it… because she is one of those lovely women who does just that!
    And your dolls are *so lovely*!!! And the little treats and everything… its like a fairytale *come to life* before our very eyes! I just love it! And your cake looks sooo yummy…
    Thank you for the continued inspiration–you truly inspire me to live life to it’s most artfully fullest! 🙂

  48. bethany says:

    Happy Birthday to you!! I hope you don’t stop celebrating until February.

  49. Anastasia says:

    Happy Birthday darling girl!!! have a wonderful day!!
    wow so many Sagiterreans!!!

  50. Happy Happy Birthday Miss Vanessa!! I want so much to shrink myself and play with your thumbelina girls and little forest creatures!! They are all tremendously fabulous…you are such a talent!! You are also a true delight and deserve the best today and EVERY day!!
    xoxox..jenn

  51. JbaskArts says:

    Wishing you the happiest of birthdays and many more. You are such a delight and reading your blog makes my heart sing! lalalala 🙂

  52. Happy Birthday Darling Girl! May everyday be a red carpet day for you!

  53. Felicia says:

    Hope you have the best birthday yet 🙂

  54. Happy Birthday from me! Chickenbells sent me!
    She said you had cake. I like cake!
    :-D)

  55. Beth says:

    Happy Birthday!!!It looks like you have a wonderfully magical day!! 🙂

  56. Happy Birthday Vanessa, and thanks for sharing your lovely blog with us all, it’s such fun to sit down and read what you’ve been up to, and see all your lovely things!

  57. rachael says:

    Happy B-day Miss Vanessa!

  58. phyllis says:

    I’m celebrating you too Vanessa! Happy 32nd…you wear it well! Glad you had special weather and lots of treats. Your dolls and creations are MAGNIFICENT (and this is the first time I have ever used that word!)
    Con mucho amor, Shabilitta!

  59. tiffany says:

    Happy, Happy Birthday Miss Vanessa… May all your birthday wishes come true!
    The dolls are sooo wonderful and all the other little fairyish people and the birthday party.. How wonderful. You have inspired me. I must get back into the studio this week!

  60. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM BRITAIN!!!!!XXXMEESH

  61. flyinamber says:

    It is the true:everything is good as long as we can be a little bit crazy,we can love,we can create..
    happy,happy,happy birthday,Vanessa!!!
    ps.like your dolls very much!

  62. Erin Earls says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am so glad it was a Happy one. I know what you mean about Age. I never find it relevant. I know that I just turned 34, a month ago. but why do I not feel any different then I did when I was 24? Smarter, maybe. But I just don’t have an age. My sister says I am 7. (That must have been a good year for her, She was 14.)I liked 7 and that is fine with me!lol So 7 with 27 years experience! I hope you Celebrate all week, cause a day is just not long enough! Isn’t polymer clay fun! I love your little creations! Oh and a 3 in one doll. Cute cute cute!
    Love Erin~

  63. Woah! Looks like I posted your b-day greetings in the earlier post and missed this one! Your dolls are wonderful!! Your clothes are sweet(clothes are hard to make ..I’m still on a learning curve!) I love their hair. When I get brave enough I’ll use some wool instead of painting them.
    The two in the front look like the older sisters and the two are younger twins( from their moms second marriage). Man I could think up a whole lot of stories that would compete with your nouvellas!haha! Great Job Vanessa!And I love the cakes tree stumps, and little elf and creatures.my favorite is that little baby with the bunny ears.You did that in an evening or two?!?! I’m lucky if I get a skirt made and head painted in that time.
    I hope you had a wonderful bday! Sorry about Kiki..someone else came back for her too and hour after she sold. I told this other person Id be making another version of her(I dont do copies) so keep an eye out.
    Back to work and a sick kid who just threw up for the first time yesterday..Fun!
    p.s. I want those gifts from the PR shop!

  64. happy bday! and yes, everyone should relish in their birthday. I don’t know why people get soo hung up on age, I love to celebrate any way I can so you go girl!! I also love that redhead doll so cute!

  65. OH SHOOT, you SHOULD’VE TOLD ME IT WAS YOUR BIRTHDAY, why, you little sneaky…. I almost popped over when you visited me but alas, I didn’t. So, a day late (yesterday was my sister’s birthday too!) here I am.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Vanessa,
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU.
    And many more. 32? You are just a baby girl.
    Love all your little presents. Getting to pick out your own presents is the best. I love that. And Mr. Lovee naming the dolls? Priceless.
    xoxoxoxo
    Melissa

  66. Christine says:

    Happy birthday!!!!! I love birthdays, doesn’t matter how old I am I still get excited. Glad you had a fab one, the party looks wonderful x

  67. cruststation says:

    Happy Birthday! I remembered to have a drink for you at the party 🙂 I love visits here, always full of eye-candy and wonderful lessons learnt. Your dolls are beautiful, what do you mean they’re not that cute? I had a little red/wolf/granny doll in my childhood too! Looks like you had a wonderful time.

  68. Marilyn says:

    What a fun birthday! Happy birthday do you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely l.o.v.e. all your new goodies, especially the Red Riding Hood flip doll and mosaic cupcake (!!!). Oh I can’t wait until I turn 32….NEXT WEEK! =D

  69. Les says:

    Oh nooo… I’m too late!!! That’s what’s happening when you don’t visit your weblog for about a week because you have a new (not so fun) job… you miss the greatest things!! Well CONGRATIOLATIONS sweet Vanessa! Hope you had the greatest day yesterday! You certainly got a lot of sweet and beautiful presents and lovely weather!!! (Over here it’s finally freezing and I had to get the Ice of the windows of the car this morning ! Well my father did…But I love the cold weather!)! Hope you ate lots of good cake and hope you had a lot of lovely guests!
    I love the beautiful dolls, love their names as well, Heidi-Marie hihi wow Mr Lovee sure did a great job coming up with such a name!, and I’m really laughing about that wonderful Red riding hood doll, especially when she turns in to that Wolf from a granny hehe! Well My eyes are almost falling out again from all the good pictures and lovely writing and I’m glad I finally had time to see your blog again, I sure missed it…. Lots of love and birthday xxxx Les

  70. What a festive, happy-happy post! I enjoyed reading it so much. HB!

  71. designflute says:

    A little belated but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  72. Polly says:

    Happy Birthday! (When the box arrives, there’s a thing or two in there for you. I didn’t know it was your birthday but pretend that I did, ok?) I have a very similar doll. Mine is red riding hood, the tin man and scarecrow. Miss Red is missing one of her legs so it’s usually on the scarecrow side. =) Birthday blessings…Polly

  73. Happy Birthday to you, it sounds so delightful! You have such a wonderful attitude about age! I love the Guatemalan blanket around the base of your tree, and your dolls, and your cake!

  74. cindy says:

    feliz cumpleanos, querida! (late! sorry!) hugs and kisses to you vanessa!

  75. Johanna says:

    ohhh how I love birthdays! Mine is this month as well (gasp…31) & it is a month long celebration of all things pretty & girly! Happy Birthday :)…that cake looks scrumptious & ….oh my word I’m like the 70th something comment on here!

  76. jaYne @ The Oddbird Studio says:

    Your blog and you never cease to amaze me and inspire me… Happy Birthday a few days late. I see it was wonderful… Out of the many, many, many blogs that I read, your’s is in the top 3 of my favorites… Merry Christmas…

  77. Mary Ann says:

    happy happy happy 32nd year of life on planet earth. I suspect you make life sweeter and more interesting to every single person you come in contact with. may your enchanting imagination and succulent stories live on and on and on. you are a treasure.

  78. Jill says:

    Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl! Hope your days was filled with fun and love… and your year filled with joy!
    xoxo

  79. denise says:

    Never ending birthdays are the best!!
    I love them…Hope you had a great day and it looks like you really did.

  80. WOO HOO!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR!
    What wonderful treasures you have created! I love all the poly clay creatures and your party they threw for you, looks like the best party ever!
    Sandra Evertson

  81. Melissa says:

    Your little people and creatures are absolutely adorable!

  82. stacie says:

    Happy, happy birthday…and good on you for being such a wonderful friend.

  83. cheeky says:

    Happy “belated” Birthday lovely girl. (sorry i missed it!) I’m absent for a few days and see what I miss. Sheesharoo.
    Age is only a number and I love the fact you admire the “more mature” woman in your life who are amazing. Amen to that!
    You are so darned talented and amazing, I love it! Those little creations are wonderful and exciting and charming.
    Keep on celebrating life and living. It is what it’s all about.
    xo

  84. Sonya says:

    I love this post – as sweet as you are!

  85. shelbi says:

    wait…WAAAAAAAAAIT!!!
    ~~~~~~~hold everything!
    (i feel like the rabbit in alice in wonderland)
    i am LATE for a very important date!!!
    YOUR BIRTHDAY!
    my dearest miss VEEVEE!!! your sweet.wonderous.oh so.magical.truly.non.forgetable.fabulous.beautiful .amazing.fetching.day.of.birth!!!!
    i am sooo sorry that i am a bit late to the party, i was trapped under something very heavy…..but i managed to finally escape and i came running as quickly as i could to see you!!! (catching breath)….i have these magical beans for you…here take them. now, drink them down with something bubbly and sweet. and when you awake from you will be granted 3 wishes….wish your wishes…and dream your dreams….(a dream is a wish your heart makes) and they shall all come true my dear heart…
    you are beautiful!
    birthday hugs and dreamy wishes coming all true for you!
    your bud,
    shelbi

  86. pamelajane says:

    Gosh, am I late for the party?
    Oh my, oh my, it wouldn’t do
    to miss wishing happy birthday to you!
    A little song, a little off-key,
    but the wish is sincere, happy birthday from me!

  87. Kathleen says:

    Happy Birthday. I love reading your blog! Will be thinking of your friend in her loss and during her surgery, I hope all goes well with her.

  88. Your little guests are wonderful …Love them

  89. eb says:

    Happy Birthday Miss Fancy! – forgive my lateness – but everything is late these days due to all that other stuff – I am so tickled that you put the VT pine cones on your lovely tree – If you would like more just give the word – springtime is a good season for collecting – it is fun to glitter their edges – will have to remember that myself – so happy your day way so happy – you sure make us happy when we come a – calling…
    Love and Lobe too
    xox – eb.

  90. Robbin says:

    Happy Belated Birthday! to you dear heart
    I do hope all your wishes come true

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