Tuesday 8 January 2013

....two are better than one......?

...i treated myself last year to this lovely, knitted, lambswool, fair aisle dolly by


...i was having a very bad/sad day and she was so soft and snuggly and comforting...

...she has sat all alone until....


...monkey arrived this christmas!!

..i think she looks much happier...


monkey was a much loved and unexpected gift from a husband who felt there were enough 
critters and dollies and monkeys in the house already....
(so imagine my utter delight and surprise...
...i think even a little tear was shed)

...there were so many lovely gifts but i just had to share this new craft bag with you...
i'm a bit of a 'mad men' fan...
 and really rather wish i looked like the blonde one.....
*sigh*
...in my dreams....but i've got the bag!
X

29 comments:

  1. Lovely gifts there! That bags is wonderful! :) x

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  2. I think there lovely.....!
    BUT....Sitting there quietly...Legs crossed, arm in arm, naughty looking smiles on their faces....Plus a little 'wink'.....A bit of monkey business, me thinks.....
    mmmmmmM! The mind boggles....! HeHe! :>).

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    1. hmmmm. do you know, i just KNEW you'd say something like this....probably because it crossed my mind too....good luck to them i say....probably why i have such a soft spot for cheeky monkeys! hehe........x

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  3. Ooh what gorgeous things! I love the dolly, a very clever person made that and how extremely thoughtful of your other half. Bag is completely fab, too! Such loveliness. Happy crafting.
    Hen x

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    1. ...do check out Sally's website......lot's and lot's of adorable things...thank you for your lovely comment x

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  4. Awww, Miss squirrel, you have a lovely~ Mr squirrel too!
    What lovely gifts, from Santa...
    I kinda wish I looked like the dark haired one!! hehe..
    Hope you have cheered up a little, my friend!
    I know, Tis those pesky January blues...Keep that chin up....
    With kind thoughts, Maria x

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    1. .....it's quite lovely finding new homes for all those new gifts....just finishing tidying away christmas and re-shuffling the shelves......very therapeutic!...oh and tulips back in the shops...hurrah! happy wishes to you too x

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  5. Ooh...You are one very lucky lady! Such wonderful gifts! Monkey is adorable, and as for your lovely new craft bag...sigh...Enjoy!
    Tania ♥

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    1. thank you tania......very lucky and a bit spoilt! x

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  6. Love the bag!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  7. Love the monkey and the dolly, they go so well together and do indeed look soft and snuggly. So cute. xx

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    1. ...they are actually related as Sally made them both......the perfect match! best wishes x

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  8. Lovely gifts and thoughful hubby. Wish I had either the blonde or the brunette's fugure - how tiny are those waists ...

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  9. Oooh lovely treasures.. dolly and monkey look very happy together
    New Year Wishes
    Thea x

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  10. It's the best thing, isn't it, when someone knows you SO well that they will give you something so against what they like themselves. What a thoughtful thing your husband did for you! The monkey looks devious ... watch him! The doll does look so soft and warm! Wendy

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  11. What beautiful gifts ... I love, love, love the doll ... off now to take a peep at Sally's website ... Bee xx

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  12. Oh, too sweet are your new friends!! Love your pretty craft bag!! Such treasures!! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  13. So darling! Love that little monkey! Hugs to you for a great new year...hope January is off to a great start.

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  14. They look so cute together and I love that bag. Lucky you! Your day out in Bridport (last post) looked good ... reminded me that it's about time the Mr & I headed that way for the day again. M x

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  15. They do look so happy together! I find anything woolly so comforting. x

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  16. Hello sweetie! I love your dolly and her monkey friend! What a sweet and loving hubby you have! I would have shed a happy tear too! Isn't it wonderful how our dollies bring us joy and comfort and for our hubbies to understand that! Your craft bag is beautiful! I love how you added the vanilla squirrels! Enjoy love! Hugs and love, Paula xo

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  17. Oh Squidgel,

    that Monkey....that hubby...what a star he is!

    THAT BAG, ENVY ENVY.....

    and I thought they had used you as a muse for the blonde one mirror image of you darling?

    I'm back in blogland, severely jetlagged and all...
    D xx

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  18. Cute. Love the dolly and the monkey is so sweet.

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  19. I'm so excited to have stumbled upon your blog!!! I LOVE it here - and now I'm going to have to make regular visits! :-)
    I think this post if so lovely! Your little dolly does look SO happy with her new friend.
    I love that bag too. What a super gift!
    Until next time.....
    Carly
    x

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  20. I'm so glad you like your Dolly and she looks so happy with Monkey! They are in a lovely place!
    Sallyx

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  21. I'm so glad you like your Dolly and she looks so happy with Monkey!
    I love your blog,
    Sallyx

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