Centerpiece of Cupcake Cottage's Kitchen

It's early morning here at Cupcake Cottage. The sun is up, the cupcakes are freshly baked and frosted, and it's going to be a good day. The centerpiece of Cupcake Cottage, the one that sets the tone for the whole room, is this gorgeous kitchen hutch / dresser, made by Vicky Lovejoy of Lovejoy Bears blog. I love this piece, with all of its whimsical charm. Cupcake Cottage wouldn't be the same without it.

Vicky has opened a beautiful Etsy shop, and it's full of pieces lovingly hand made by her, all loaded with that special something that is uniquely hers. It always feels happy. Just take a look at this precious piece:

This little cabinet would be gorgeous in almost any room of your dollhouse. Just try to picture it in the bathroom, the bedroom, the hallway, the kitchen--it would be perfect anywhere!

And to celebrate the opening of her shop, Vicky is hosting a fabulous giveaway on her blog. Look at what you could win:

All I'm saying is, don't miss out on all of this cuteness! Let the happiness rub off on you, and keep having fun! xoxo Jennifer

Precious Gifts From Vicky at Lovejoy Bears!

When Vicky of Lovejoy Bears emailed that she'd like to make me some gifts for Cupcake Cottage, I started shaking. Did I read that correctly? I suggested we do a swap instead, and when she agreed, you'd better believe I got really busy making miniatures for her. :-) Check out my gifts for Vicky on her blog soon.

My package from Vicky arrived yesterday, and look at the beautiful gifts she sent, including one of her gorgeous shabby dressers / hutches:

Vicky's gorgeous hutch / dresser with beautiful
paper-lined working drawers and more gifts.

Close-up of Vicky's shabby books and hand-painted dishes.
Her tiny roses are exquisite.

She wrapped everything in gorgeous paper and included this sweet card,
from her own original watercolor painting. Wow!

The hutch is so magnificent that I felt inspired to move Cupcake Cottage into the Lover's Cottage! I had so much fun setting up my little shabby cottage kitchen scene. Here are a couple of preview photos of what is to come in Cupcake Cottage. They're shots of Cupcake Cottage by moonlight:

I've already changed everything around since taking these photos, but you get the idea! Cupcake Cottage will be a major project for me in the coming months.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Vicky! You are such a talented miniaturist, a kind and gentle person, and a good friend. I will treasure your gifts forever! If you haven't seen Lovejoy Bears blog, you must check it out. It will definitely brighten your day! Keep having fun! xoxo Jennifer