Friday, December 6, 2013

First Snow!

Hello everyone! It's the first day of snow for us here in Portland, Oregon. We haven't seen snow for many months. Brrr! It's very cold here! Coincidentally, I received a darling giveaway prize from Jane of Jane Cherie blog:


It's a mini Lalaloopsy doll named Holly Sleighbells. Just looking at her makes me smile. She comes with the darling accessories you see, including the popsicle, sled, reindeer, and red bag of toys. Oops! She dropped her popsicle! ;-)

I just love following Jane Cherie's blog. She speaks from the heart, and she shows us the things that are happening in her life, which are also interesting. I've learned so much about dollhouses, Sylvanian Families, Lalaloopsy dolls, vintage children's books, and so much more! I highly recommend Jane's blog. Thank you again, Jane. I love my prize!

Speaking of Sylvanian Families, someone new has moved into the 1960 tin dollhouse I received from my father last Christmas:


Mama cat has just baked some yummy bread and is pulling it out of the oven for a tasty breakfast treat. It will be perfect on such a cold winter day! There's so much going on with the tin dollhouse that I'll have to show you more later. :-)


Oh, don't forget! I have a giveaway going on with three prizes, all amazing mini desserts made by Kim Saulter. Leave a comment on the giveaway post to enter!


Thank you all for your ongoing support of this blog. I appreciate your comments so much! Until next time, keep it fun! xoxo Jennifer


44 comments:

  1. Darling toys. Enjoy these treasures. Love your new resident at the tin house.
    Hugs, Drora

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  2. it's not snowing here just a little sleet but it's very slippery ..considering my track record I think I'll just stay inside today and I hope Mama cat has many happy years in the tin dollhouse.

    Hugs
    Marisa

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  3. Wonderful gifts. That doll just makes me smile. Love Mama cat & I hope she enjoys her new home. :-)
    Thanks for the recommendation on Jane's blog...it's fantastic.
    Stay warm,
    Lisa

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  4. Snow, already, you are welcome to keep it with you Jennifer. I would love to get through the winter, without snow. It all gets so complicated.
    Fine gifts you have received, lucky you. It's also lovely pictures you've made. .
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  5. I see Holly has brought the snow with her to your city! Next time, let's hope you win a sunshiny miniature :) You did so well with the photo, capturing the essence of that doll and winter season! Thank you so much for speaking of me and my blog with such sweet words. Big hugs ♥

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  6. Mama Cat is lovely! We have the first day of heavy snow over here too.:)
    Hugs

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  7. Hi Jennifer, Congrats: Holly Sleighbell is so cute and all her accessories are adorable! and Mama cat is so lovely!
    ...I am Happy that you have got snow... but I can understand you are not so happy with the coldness! ;) I Love having snow! The snow makes everything so pretty and gives light into the scenery!
    Hugs
    Kikka

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  8. Holly Sleighbells is just adorable - she really does make you smile. I will have to check out Jane's blog.

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  9. Wonderful gifts, Jennifer, enjoy! It snowed at your place, oh how lovely! Here in The Netherlands there has been a big storm with an extraordinary flood! I am glad it is quiet now outside. Today it snowed a bit, but it thawed rapidly.
    Hugs, Ilona

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  10. No snow here yet in fact it is very mild for December. Congratulations on the wonderful prize she is very sweet. Mama cat is so cute I am sure she will love her new home.
    Hugs Maria

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  11. Hi Jennifer! We've been very lucky in my little corner of England, no snow and hardly any frosts...yet! Holly Sleighbells is a really cute doll, I love her bright colors, just right for Christmas!
    Oooh, Sylvanian Families, I think my sister has virtually every character ever made, she adores them! They are achingly cute though!
    Kind regards, Brian.

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  12. I love your LalaLoopsy! She's really cute!! Mama Cat looks right at home in that kitchen. Tin dollhouses are so nostalgic. I still remember mine. We got our first ice! I'm stuck at home for the next couple of days. It's suppose to be 13 degrees tonight. I feel like I live in Oregon not Texas. Enjoy your snow!
    hugs♥,
    Caroline

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  13. Congrats on your fabulous win - seeing this doll really makes the spectator smile. And what a lovely new inhabitant for the tin house, Mama Cat looks like she's at home already. And how funny - we had the first snow today, too. But due to the heavy storm (the rest of the hurricane we had yesterday, it was horrible, with a heavy storm flood) this was even more frustrating than snow would normally be... I don't know if I ever mentioned this but I hate shoveling snow... *grin*

    Hugs
    Birgit

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  14. Dear Jennifer, first I want to thank you for your sweet comments :)
    What a beautiful prize this cute LalaLoopsy, she looks so cheerful.
    Oh I like snow in the Christmas time, here there is only storm and rain :(
    Your pictures are sooo lovely !!!
    Enjoy your sweet prize and the snow.

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  15. Il est très mignon le cadeau de Jane. J'aime beaucoup maman Chat, elle est adorable.
    La neige est déjà tombée 2 fois, mais elle ne persiste que sur les montagnes environnantes. Les températures sont très basses. Bonne journée ! rosethé

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  16. Hello you ^^
    The little lady in red is just lovely, she makes me smile too, reminds me of my two ones for Halloween ^^ and the rindeer is just too cute!!
    Oh and I love Sylvanians mini too, the accessoiries are so detailed!
    Have a nice day under the snow, here, in France, it's just too cold for now!
    Hugs
    pauline

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  17. What a fun giveaway- I love those little lala loopsy dolls. they're so cute. She lookss very happy there on her sled and will fit right in with the snow! I LOVE sylvanian families- used to have loads of them when I was younger- still have a few! I'm loving all your sylvanian families pins on pinterest by the way!

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  18. Hi Jennifer! How nice that you have snow! Or is it? :) Today we are living in the snow white world with only some degrees below.
    Congrats on your adorable give away prize. Enjoy!
    I think that our Neko is somehow related to your Mama Cat. They have same color and stripes. :)
    Hugs, piikko

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  19. Hi Jennifer, what a lovely new resident you have received. She spreads joy just by looking at her. I think she wil fit right in. Mama Cat looks very at home in the kitchen and it must smell lovely of freshly baked bread. :-) . Just like Ilona and Birgit, I survived the storm but it was not fun driving in it! A few snowflakes graced us with a visit but I think they changed their mind because they disappeared rather quickly.
    Hugs,
    Véronique

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  20. Thank you for sharing Jane's blog, I joined straight away, looks fun. And congrats for the giveaway prize, it looks soooo cute!! We have a lot of snow here in Finland at the moment. Enjoy the December days. Hugs Sanne

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  21. Very cute gifts! The doll is very cute, I haven't seen that kind before =) And I love the little reindeer =)
    Hannah

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  22. The doll you got is really sweet, It makes a lovely scene for winter.
    Geneviève

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  23. Привет!
    Какие замечательные подарки! Мне нравится кукла! Мама кошка очень милая! И уже печет пироги!!!!
    Как я не люблю зиму! БРРРРР!!!
    Татьяна

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  24. The pic with the sylvanian family cat is cute, My six year old son is addicted to those cute little critters. Hope you share some more of your cute kitty cat. I enjoy reading your blog.

    Mini hugs Alicia

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  25. I love Lalaloopsy, she is so cute! Same with Sylvanian families (I had the bunny family when I was little!) I just started following Jane's blog, it is lovely, thank you for the recommendation!

    -Baby Cat

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  26. Hello from Spain: I read that Oregon is already snowing. What luck! in my city never snows. Jane sends you a nice gift. This doll is very cute. Congratulations. Nice pictures. Keep in touch

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  27. Hey Jennifer, we had our first snow here in NY as well.. now its just hunks of crusty ice ;(

    What wonder gifts from Jane Cherie, the little reindeer with that set is just adorable!

    A nice loaf of warm bread will toast up our chilly days ;P

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  28. Beautiful gits. Mama cat is adorable.
    Hug, Faby

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  29. snow..lovely to look at...but cold!!! :) But you have all your cute cosy scenes to keep you warm at heart- and us too!!! enjoy your beautiful gifts and the new bunny!!! :)

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  30. Snow!! I wish i could feel and see snow. :) Love you adorable Lalaloopsy doll. She is so sweet! I also adore you lovely Mama cat and look at all those yummie cake!! LOVE! Thank YOU so much for your comforting words on my blog and for making me smile! Love to you!

    Jacqueline
    http://jqlinesocuteithurts.typepad.com/

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  31. Such adorably festive gifts! That lil reindeer is the cutest. Love Mama Cat, too. It looks like she's settled in quite nicely and we look forward to more winter treats from her!

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  32. Hello Jennifer,
    Great prize. She is just lovely and such fun. The mother cat is great!
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  33. I love Mama Cat! I'm looking forward to more stories about her in her lovely new home. Holly Sleighbells is a real cutie, too :-)

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  34. Hi Jennifer,
    I see you have received new adorable resident,
    I really like your pictures!
    Magda

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  35. Hi Jennifer, my you have been busy! First snow??? We have only had a few warm days so far and it seems like winter at the moment, no sign of summer yet! How lovely it would be to have snow for Christmas.
    Mumma cat looks like she is very happy in your tin house and I must get over to your giveaway post, those cakes look amazing, I really hope I'm not too late!!!!

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  36. O wow, you're so lucky to win, congratulations!! Can I please enter your giveaway too :D

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  37. la ratita mama es adorable.
    Un abrazo
    Maite

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  38. Wow. I love your post, is very beautiful. You are very creative and wonderful. Kisses and hugs. happy holidays.
    This is my blog, see you:
    http://redecoratelg.blogspot.com.es/

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  39. Hello, Jennifer! Partecipo molto volentieri al tuo splendido e generoso giveaway! Ora anche io sono una tua nuova follower!!! :-)

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  40. Hi, dear Jennifer!
    Great to see Sylvanian Families in your sweet blog!
    Lately I have not had much time to write on the blog, because I'm working as a volunteer in a project that rescues and shelters street cats! That's cool that you're also collecting Sylvanian Families!
    Hugs,
    Mariana.

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  41. I love your Lalaloopsy, I've got one too!

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