CREATIONS BY MARIE ANTOINETTE & EDIE MARIE

Welcome to our Team Blog! Marie Antoinette & Edie Marie have joined together to create a fun place to share our ideas and lives with all of you. We know that our teaming up has been confusing for some of you and we apologize. We will refer to ourselves as Marie Antoinette (the Doll Creator & maker of fabulous items) who lives in Peacock Paradise and Edie Marie (the creator of the posts and story telling on this blog & amateur crafter of many things in my "attic") who lives on Golden Pond. What great fun we have combining our forces!!

Thank you for stopping by to see what's happening in our studios in Peacock Paradise and on Golden Pond!

Monday, September 7, 2009

My Past Due One Year Bloggiversary

Well, you know with all thats happened in May, I forgot all about my one yr blog annivarsary. I did my very first post on May 24, 2008. My but time sure flies by.

To celabrate this milestone, I am going to have a Grand Give Away, late but as they say A little late than never, Right!!! I will not tell you what it is, but I promise you it will be grand. Since I only post about every two weeks, I will begin today Sept 10, and end Sept 25th....

Just do as you always did, stop by for a visit and leave your comments on this post. I will then on Sept 25th have my grandson Courtland pick out your name from a big hat. I don't know anything about a online picker outer thingies...LOL. You'll just have to trust me.
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Here is my latest creation. Some of you saw these last year, and I do have some on Flicker and older post from last Christmas. For all my new friends, these are called Tree Angels. I did create them. They stand about 24 inches tall and do not come apart- are all of one piece. This is my first one for 2009. Her gown is a gold organza with snowflakes printed on it. The wings I made using the down of one of my white Peacocks....No I do not pluck the bird. I wait till I see them on the ground and save them up. During molting season they drop alot of them.


This is with the lights out.I'm not good at taking these kind of pics.
Anyway, I drape the gown over a 24 inch tree that I have lights on. When lit the lights glow though the organza. Its of course more beautiful in person. Sherry of Edie Marie's Attic can tell you just how pretty, cause when she visited me, I gave her one. I have been making several Christmas items, that I will show you a little at a time. Every one knows that I enjoy making Christmas creations more than anything else . Now here's a story....

My Tiny Tears Doll Story

A couple of posts back, I showed you the doll collection that was left to me from my dearest friend I ever had...Shannon. I recieved more dolls from her husband Butch. Here is the story.

Along time ago I had a two Tiny Tears dolls, when they first came out - one with the molded hair the the other the real hair. The one with hair, was lost in a move, I know that. The other I was able to save. Later In the early 60's I got one of the first Patty Play Pals also.

I'm telling you this part for a reason.

Years and years later, all grown up now. All of us married now. ..Shannon and Butch decided to move from New Orleans to Picayune. When I went to view their new home, I saw that it came with a barn. I love barns. I wanted to go in the loft. So I did. Lo and behold,I saw a big moldy doll. It was my Patty Play Pal. I knew it was mine cause Shannon never had one. How she got it will always be a mystery. I never ever told her I saw my doll in that loft. More years layer after her death, Butch is bringing me all the dolls. One of the dolls, I looked and looked.... Lo and behold, again it was my Tiny Tears doll. I know cause she never had one of those either, plus, I just knew my doll.

Of course it was moldy like the rest. I cleaned and removed the mold from her eyes. Then I knew for sure. It has the rare brown eyes. Its in pretty good condition. As you can see other than the discoloration of her face and hands, she's just fine. All her fingers, toes and ears fine. I'm going to try and buy the original bottles and clothes for her, then buy an old pram to put her in.

This is Shannon at different times in the 60's:



My old tiny Tears Doll
I'm telling you this story for another reason. My oldest brother paid me a surprise visit Labor Day. I haven't seen him in about a year. He is almost 70 years old. Way older than me. In the early 50's while he was at his after school job, I was in the bathroom using his toothbrush cleaning that very same Tiny Tears doll. He came in saw me. Was he ever mad. He took that toothbrush and proceeded to brush my teeth with it. It didn't really hurt, but it did make my mouth bleed. When he saw what he did, he grabbed me up and hugged me and told me over and over that he was sorry and that he loved me. Till this day he treats me like a child. You know how you sometimes give a child a dollar or two, he still will hand me money. Buddy I say, I don't need this, and he says, no you buy you something pretty. All my brothers do that to me till this very day, treat me like I'm still their baby sister. Yes I was spoiled by them. But most of my friends can't get over how close my brothers and I are. Oh...I have four remaing brothers left. My youngest brother died in the early eighty's. Buddy, Junior, Johnny and Michael. I love you brothers.

I hope all of you join in and celabrate my bloggiversary. I really do enjoy blogging with all of you. You have shown me friendship, love and concern. My heart goes out to all of you.

Love and kisses Marie Antionette

81 comments:

  1. What a beautiful creation, just magical. Even more magical is the lovely relationship you have with your brothers, you are very blessed. I loved reading your story it really touched my heart, I can't believe you were re united with your doll, how wonderful!!
    Have a lovely evening
    Bunny

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  2. Good heavens, that is an amazing and mysterious story of Shannon and the dolls. I am glad your Tiny Tears doll is back with you now, even if the "how" and "why" is never known!

    I love your Christmas Angels. With the room lights off and the lights under the organza dress turned on, it would just look magical.

    All my very large family but 3 have passed. I do miss my older brothers. You are right, we never grow up to them, and I was always just the tagalong little sister even when grown.

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  3. Happy One Year Bloggiversary!!!
    The Angel tree is beautiful.I'm glad you found your doll after so many years,truth can be stranger than fiction.Brothers are wonderful, I lost my only brother almost three years ago.
    ~Myrna

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  4. You have always very nice stories to tell. and Happy Birthday to your blog..

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  5. happy blogiversary Marie...!! love your stories.... love your angel dolls of course. It's nice that your little doll has finally found you again...although it is sad that your Shannon is gone...

    what a great relationship you have with your brothers.... I wish we could all have family like that.....but, sadly.... it seems rare....

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  6. Popping in to say hello & enjoy your weekend! :-)

    BIG CONGRATS on your 1 year Blogoversary!!!

    Chris

    XOXO

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  7. I just came over from Penniwigs...and boy am I glad I did! What a sweet story...sigh...I too so loved my Tiny Tears...and I so love your story! Your trees are just winderful! Congrats on your anniversary new friend!

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  8. Hello Marie, what a nice post, and happy blog anniversary! Your creations are all beautiful and I love that you wait to gather your peacock feathers until they lose them! You are so fortunate to have such a loving family, it is so obvious, you will always be their little sister! And the tiny tears doll brought tears to my eyes! Bisous... Julie Marie PS I do wish you posted more often, I love your posts!

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  9. Hi Marie, OH my sweet friend, I love this post. Happy Blogaverisary!! Your blog is lovely and reflects the wonderful person you are and your creative talents. I wish for you many more special posts.

    I too had a tiny tears, but lost her long ago. I loved that doll. And I had a short hair patty playpal from the 60's. My little friend across the street had her's first and it was a long hair beauty. Mine had short red hair and I loved her so much. Somehow through the years she disappeared too. But, a few years ago we were in an antique shop and I saw one similar to mine with the short red hair. She was priced at 500 dollars. My gosh! Can you believe that. I did not buy her though. 500 is way too much. I miss her, but not that much. LOL!!

    Nice to see the pics of your friend too. She looks so familiar to me. And, I love the story of you and your brother. I have family that used to give out a few dollars to us kids too. But it is very sweet to see that your brother still thinks of you as his little sister, because you are really! The family pic is very special. You look just the same with that gorgeous face, sweet smile and pretty hair.

    Loved this post and again happy blogging!! Please add me to your giveaway. The angel is simply gorgeous!
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  10. Girl, You had me crying again, in a good way. Shannon wanted those dolls to get back home.
    Your family sounds wonderful to me. I always wanted a big family when I was a kid.

    Has it already been a year? It goes by very fast. Congrats on the anniversary.

    Your creations are magical!

    love ya,
    Barb

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  11. Happy Bloggiversary!

    I wish you another year of fun blogging ahead of you. I love that you found your doll again, too!

    Thank you for your sweet and encouraging comment. It was a shock, but lovely friends like you have made me feel so much better.

    Now . . . as for your newest creation. She is beautiful!!

    Hugs!
    Nancy

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  12. You look just like you did when you were a child! Darling. Off to read more stories.
    oxo,
    Connie

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  13. Bonjour Tone, Happy blogversary to you dear! You did a marvellous job making that tree angel. Do you upload your photos at maximum size? I wanted to magnify them, but I couldn't, which is too bad as I am sure the more detail I see the more pretty (even more pretty) they are! I want to email you back tonight, the weekends are always busy over here, ah every day is a busy day, I bet it's the same with you.
    Your doll story is amazing and your family photo is too cute, you haven't changed a bit, still that beautiful, happy and friendly face, just keep it that way! Do you have a beauty secret that you want to share with us? I like to see those photos of Shanon too, it makes the dolls you sent me even more lively. Thanks again Toni, enjoy your blogversary and have a fab weekend!

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  14. Marie!!! I heard someone screaming from the front row, "MORE!MORE! MORE!...that was you! Thank you dearest for coming to the last act! How are you feeling and doing? Your dolls Marie are so beautiful. You put so much work into them! Include me in your give away my dear! What a wonder craft you have. God bless you and thanks again for coming by! Anita

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  15. What a sweet story! Love that. Your angel doll is just beautiful, like you.:)
    xo Lidy

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  16. Now that is a beautiful post! A lovely story, and how on Earth did she get your doll? It is so sweet that you were able to have your doll back!!!
    Love the angels, your work is fabulous!!!!
    I also have a large family, sadly my sister that I was the closest to, passed away..... I miss her so much. We did lots of art together and even made dolls, she was a fantastic sculptor!!!
    I do still have eight siblings but we are not close, sad....
    I am so happy you are close to yours!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  17. Marie Antoinette your Christmas angel is stunning.

    I want to tell you also how much I enjoyed your stories. That you would find the dolls so many years later and that they would find you again years after that.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  18. Hi Marie,
    Your tree is really unique and I bet those wings are gorgeous. I love peacocks...I can't imagine a blue and white one, how beautiful that must be to live with..
    I had a Betsy Wetsy doll growing up...never knew what happened to her either. Glad you found yours...I do still have my "Hedda Get Bedda" doll..do you remember her? Your turn her face to be happy, sad, or sick. :) I loved that doll.
    Happy blog anniversary!

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  19. Happy One Year Bloggiversary!!!I love your angel dolls

    XOXO

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  20. What a beautiful story!! You are so lucky to have such wonderful brothers. I almost cried while reading you wonderful post. I'm so glad you have your doll. You make such beautiful creations. I love them all. Your Christmas angels are lovely.

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  21. I swear, if I didn't know better, I would think that is me in that picture Marie, bangs and all. I had a tiny tears too and this is the first time I have heard someone say they had one too. Of course, in hind site I wish I still had her. I loved playing "house" and "school" and "store" with her when I was little. I have a friend who raises fowl (my baby chicks I am getting from him were born yesterday) and he saves his peacock and pheasant feathers for me that he finds on the ground. Your angel trees are fabulous! And please, I would love to be entered in your give-away. xo Lynn

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  22. Oh Marie, this post brought tears to my eyes! What a beautiful post. You were meant to have these dolls back! I am so glad the doll is back with you where she belongs. Your brothers sound like wonderful men! Such a sweet story!
    Love and hugs,
    Amy

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  23. Happy One Year Bloggiversary!!! : )
    You are so very sweet...

    Hugs,
    La Donna

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  24. Happy Bloggiversary! Time sure flies in the blogging world, doesn't it?

    Your dolls story is amazing! Wow!

    I love your tree angel, she is gorgeous!

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  25. A very happy one Year to you!!!!
    I had a tiny tears doll just like that, I really loved her.
    I lost her in woods one fall and we could not find her.
    Poor thing spent the winter under some leaves, I found her the
    following spring. I was one happy girl.

    I just did a post with some of my dolls from my collections, if you have a minute
    Come back and take a look.

    Your angel tree is breathtaking.

    Louise

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  26. Congratulations for your anniversay.

    Courtland be kind to me LOL!

    Your doll is lovely. I like her organza dress the the lights.

    And the tear baby doll, she is so cute.

    Sibling spats,we had plenty of them too.But like your brother hugged you, we also made up after a while. We miss each other so much as my sisters live away from each other.

    Like your childhood photo.

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  27. Congratulations on your 100th anniversary!!! I absolutely loved the story of Shannon and your doll. It's so mysterious how your Tiny Tear doll has ended up with you again. Life works in strange ways. Wonderful ways. Love the vintage pics!

    xoxo

    Michelle and her kit kats :)

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  28. Hi Sweet Marie!!

    What a wonderful post! I love the tiny tears story, how amazing. The old photo of you & your brothers is incredible!! You are so cute Marie! No wonder they want to give their little sister some "girl" $$ to buy somethin' pretty.

    I sure can testify how beautiful your Christmas tree dolls are! They are gorgeous! the organza you use for the skirt just sparkles when the tree lights are on. They are so nicely done and very sturdy. I traveled with my doll from Picayune to Alabama, South Carolina, Virgina & NYC then to home to Ohio and it stayed perfectly fine!! Now that's sturdy! It will be a family heirloom for all our Christmases to come. Thank you for the treasure Marie!

    Happy late Blogaversary and please enter me in your drawing!

    Love & big hugs, Sherry

    PS Cortland, Pick me Pick me!! Hi sweetie, still remembering all the fun all of us had in your pool. Tell your mama HI!

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  29. Congratulations on your one year Blog Anniversary Marie A. Tiny was meant to be back with you! No more tears for tiny I guess. ;-)

    Hugs from afar!

    Constance

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  30. Marie, what a sweet post...i love how you talk about your family...you can tell there is so much love between all of you...your tiny tears doll is so sweet...i'm glad you were reunited with her after all these years...your tree angel looks lovely!!!

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  31. How exciting!! A giveaway....how sweet of you to have one. Please don't enter me though, I have way to much to pack already!!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  32. How wonderful to have such a wonderful family. My mum is the only girl out of five of them. She was spoilt too! So nice! She did watch the boys do silly thing they would get into trouble though. My would be thinking, your going to be in trouble, and they did,lol!
    Lovely to hear from you and read your loving post.

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  33. Hi Thank you for invite..magical...

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  34. Dear Marie Antoinette,

    What a beautiful post and happy blog Anniversary!
    Your Christmas angel is so pretty and how beautiful she must look with the lights on.
    I loved hearing about your dolls and how neat that you eventually got them back again albeit a little dirty.
    I loved hearing about the love your Brothers have for you and laughed when you used brothers toothbrush teehee.
    I have a great and lovely brother too.

    I look forward to seeing your next years blogs. Enjoy your week.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  35. I really enjoyed reading your story. I have 2 brothers and a sister and as the baby they still treat me like a child too. Funny. .

    I love visiting, you always have such great tales to tell. Take care and I can't wait to see what your giveaway is!
    hugs,
    Carrie

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  36. Hi Maria Antonieta! Thanks for letting me know about your lovely give-away... pl/count me in! and many blessings to you and yours, may this be a lovely week filled with joy and beauty...

    Hugs

    cielo

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  37. Dear Marie,
    I love your tree angels but I love your brother story best. He still gives you money .....is there anything sweeter then a brother who loves you. Thank you for the grand comments. I have not had a spare moment to write...huge auction coming to our house on October 10...wish you could be there. You would love it.
    I will try and post pictures in my blog.
    Love and hugs,
    Pat...ooo and enter me in your drawing if there is still time.

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  38. Hi Marie,
    Your creations are wonderful!
    How sweet about your brothers, and the doll. OMG, I had a Tiny Tears doll too. Wish I still had her.
    Great story!!
    Thanks so much for your kind words.
    I will keep you updated on the baby news.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Rosemary
    PS, congrats on the bloggiversary!

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  39. Happy belated blog birthday!

    Sending a cocktail your way.

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  40. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving your kind words.

    Your creation is beautiful!

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful post!

    Hugs, Sharon

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  41. Hello my sweet friend...

    I'm so glad I was able to stop by today for a visit and a chance to catch up on your posts. Your Tiny Tears Doll story was bittersweet to read... I'm very sorry for the loss of your girlfriend ~hug~ ... but how wonderful that you're able to own and love on some of her dolls ... I do believe that you'd enjoy spending some time in my attic ... most of my MIL's dolls are up there, and I'm sure that most are not in the best of shape ... Hopefully, one day, my Husband and I will be able to sort through them, but that's another story!

    You know I loved seeing some of your latest creations ... the Angel Trees are awesome ... how magical they must look in the evenings ... I really love how you wait patiently to scoop up the soft down of your beloved peacocks ... no doubt they are grateful that you don't pluck them!

    I also enjoyed learning more about your brothers in this post ... I think it's lovely that they still are spoiling you, as you should be!

    Please accept my belated Congratulations on your one year Bloggiversary ... how exciting! It's amazing how swiftly time seems to pass by, isn't it?! And, of course, I'd love for a chance to win your give~away ... you're a dear to offer one ...

    It's my hope 'n prayer that you're doing well ... may your days be filled with sweet blessings!

    ~hugs~
    Pearl

    P.S. We only have two precious fuzzies with us now, as our beloved ferret, Spice, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge recently ... but, Cinnamon and Baby send their love your way, along with lots of teeny ferret kisses ♥

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  42. Amazing stories about your dolls. I am glad they are back with you. I would love to have my dolls from the past. And how sweet about your brothers. You are blessed.

    Your creations are darling! So creative putting little theaters in the dress. Too cute.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Happy 1 year of blogging!

    cheers!

    joanna
    www.mosshill.blogs.com

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  43. I just had to comment too....my doll growing up in the 50s was the same! I still love my Tiny Tears but sadly her arms and legs have deteriorated badly...love to get another one to replace her...so glad you found yours and amazed she had stood the test of time....it was just meant to be.......you can find original clothes on Ebay sometimes....oh, please enter me in the giveaway too, I found your blog through Penniwigs blog...

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  44. Thanks so much for sharing your stories. I always enjoy reading each and every one.
    Also thanks for the generous giveaway. Please sign me up.

    Happy belated Bloggiversary!

    Kris

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  45. Happy blogiversary Marie!!
    What a beautiful creation, magical.


    Include me in your giveaway .Thanks.
    Hugs

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  46. Happy Bloggiversary! I have been thinking about you lately, so I was delighted when you visited my blog. Your angel is gorgeous. I loved reading about your wonderful family.
    Marie

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  47. Such a sweet story!
    Your Christmas angels are magical!
    Hugs to you!
    Becky

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  48. Congratualtions on your 1st year blog anniversary!! That's a great milestone. I also want to thank you so much for your very sweet comment on my blog today. It was such an encouragement to me.

    Blessings,
    Christi

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  49. I would so be all over the loft in the barn. That would have been the be all to end all for me. Your creations continue to take my breath away. Beautiful as always. Thanks for visiting my blog. I appreciate your visit and I am slowly getting back on my feet. Hugs. Tammy

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  50. Hi Miss Marie!
    Happy Blog Birthday!!! I'm late getting over to wish you good things, but I mean well. (just been so behind on things, as usual for me!).

    Love looking at your tree angels...they are so magical and pretty! You do such gorgeous fine work!

    That's the cutest picture of you with your brothers. I always love reading your stories.

    Lots of Hugs, Bebe :)

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  51. I sure enjoyed reading your post! My daughter is a bartender, and a good one at that! 50's and 60's music is wonderful, and so is Days of our Lives!
    thank you for stopping by the TDIPT blog!

    Please add my name to the hat!

    patty

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  52. Hi Toni - how are you sweety?
    The throat is better (thank you) but it's off and on with maybe sinus stuff going on -
    Oh Toni that story about the dolls is so cool - and strange! Wow - that must have been weird getting your dolls back all these years later!
    I wish I could get my bride doll back - not sure what happened to her! Who knows - maybe she'll turn up somehow -
    the story about your brother - wish my brother (one and only) was that way! He's never apologized when he's hurt me! or stepped on my little Mexican doll and broke his arm - I have a mean brother - lo
    My daughter and family were here a few weeks ago - sort of threw me off my semi schedule! Now that they are only 300some miles away (Yeah) instead of 1800 miles away hopefully I'll get to see more of them!
    Giveaways - lolo I have NEVER won anything! seriously - although I did receive an unexpected incredible collection of Christmas music last year!!!! You are such a sweetheart!
    Take care of yourself and congrats on the year blog!
    and oh yeah - beautiful doll!

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  53. I came over from Peaches and Cream. Your angel is beautiful. Congratulations on your bloggiversary.

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  54. How pretty! Love your beautiful creations! And I enjoyed your post about your doll today!

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  55. Happy Blogiversary!!!

    Your dolls are wonderful and such touching stories about your dolls.

    I used to have Tiny Tears too :o)

    Victoria xx

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  56. Dear Marie,
    I'm sorry it's taken me so long to stop by. I've appreciated your visits and thoughtful messages so much!

    I'm glad your dolls came home to you and that you have the skills and talents to restore them. You must be a wonderful sister since your brothers obviously adore you. Your friends do to, and it's easy to tell that you have many, many friends in Blogland ... all well-deserved!

    Hope the rest of your week goes well!

    Bill

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  57. Glad you have your doll back.

    Happy Blogiversary!

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  58. what a sweet story about your brothers! so sorry about your youngest one

    and happy {belated} bloggeryversay!

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  59. BeBe sent me over and I'm so glad I came. You seem like such a sweet person. I loved the story about the Patty Play Pal doll. I was Patti when I was a little girl, instead of Trish and I wanted the doll so badly. My mom bought me one for Christmas and since my daddy had just gone in the hospital I asked her to take it back because I had other dolls and we needed the money. I still ache for that doll and I hope to find one someday. You may me think of such a sweet memory. Please put me in the drawing. thanks, Trish

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  60. This is such a sweet post - I am glad you got your doll back!

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  61. Oh, your dolls are amazing! Just beautiful and love the photos of you as a child, you really still look the same! Also, what a great collection of dolls below that you so luckily inherited! I have a small collection of some of my dolls from my childhood!
    Congrats on your one year anniversary too, btw!
    Sandra Evertson

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  62. Happy Blog Anniversary to you my darling. Luv, thanks for visiting me and for the sweet comments you leave behind. Please forgive me for not visiting your lovely blog this week… life was very hectic at Rose Tea Cottage!!! Hopefully things will calm down this coming week.

    Have a sweet and lovely weekend.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess ♥ ♥ ♥

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  63. Oh wow, I loved your story of you and your brothers. That is just the sweetest thing, really it is. You can so tell that is you in the photo!

    Congratulations on your past due anniversary. I hope you enjoy your next year of blogging as much as I'm sure you have enjoyed this last year.
    love DJ

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  64. Marie it was so good to see your post on my blog. Thank you for the kind and heart felt comment about my work. I have so missed stopping by for a chat. Much to my dismay I have been so busy a lot of life changing things happening over the summer I have neglected my sweet blog friends.

    I love your doll she is just beautiful and I was so touched by your post. AHHH That is why I love to stop by:)

    Sending you a HUGE HUG!!!!
    Becky

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  65. Oh Marie, what a precious story about your brother. I had that same Tiny Tears doll.It was my favorite doll ! And I had lots of dolls.Thanks for the memories hon !

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  66. Hi Marie,

    I absolutely love your Marie Tree Doll. Beautifully done, as all your creations. I would love to be added into your blog give-away.

    xo Cathy

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  67. Your Tree Angel looks stunning...Happy 1 year blog anniversary!

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  68. Happy belated bloggiversary! You are so talented with those dolls. :) thank you for your kind words this week. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  69. Hi Girlfriend! Congratulations on your blog-aversary! Amazing how time flies, huh?! Ooooh look at that lovely angel tree AND it has lights! You are so clever and talented and wonderful and beautiful... ha ha Seriously though, your creations are beautiful. I can't wait to see what you've created for the winner!

    Thanks for stopping by for a visit, I didn't know that about peacocks! I learn something new all the time. I bet your white peacocks are beautiful. Have you ever posted a picture of them on your blog? I'd lurve to see them!

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  70. First of all, I want to tell you that I really enjoyed this story, both about Shannon and your dolls and the relationship with your brother.

    I also want to congratulate you on the doll which I can imagine is gorgeous especially with the lights.

    Then I want to congratulate you on your anniversary.

    Last but not least, thank you for posting a comment on my post :)!

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  71. WOo-Hoo! Happy One Year Bloggiversary! May there be many more Bloggiversaries:)
    Ciao for now,
    Arnnette

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  72. Hi Sweetie! GORGEOUS creations, as always. I love how much of your heart goes into all your pieces. You are a dear one - congrat's on the BLOG-A-VERSARY!!!

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  73. Oh Marie, the story of you and your brothers and how they still treat you like a baby sister...is so sweet...brought tears to my eyes. What a sweet picture of you and your brothers. My mama had five brothers. I bet you and her could have some fun talks. She doesn't have a computer though. She's working on that..hopefully she'll get one soon. I think she'd love blogland.

    Glad that you got your dolls back too...I bet you will have fun finding the clothes for them. That angel tree is so beautiful...you are so creative!

    Please enter me in your surprise giveaway!
    Big Hugs,
    Queenie

    P.S. About that blue thingy that you were asking about on my blog post. It's vanity jar...that's what it is...it's made by avon and they called them cream sachets and they once held perfume cream.

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  74. Wow, your work is beautiful. Thank you for visiting my first ever blog. I just posted part 2 of my last blog. I hope you like it.
    Happy Anniversay
    Ruben (a.k.a., Rattus Scribus)

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  75. What a great story - I'm so glad you and your Tiny Tears doll are back together again :)

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  76. Hi there my friend ~ I loved your post, it was so visual, it touched me. You have a way of telling stories. I bet you could write a book! Thanks for visiting, I have been busy this summer and not spending time on the computer. I hope to get back into the swing of things : ) Take care and keep in touch ~ Nichole

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  77. hey sweets,
    happy anniversary!!!
    the blog world just woudn't be the same with out you.
    oxoxo,
    jessi

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  78. Hi I just want to thank you for visiting my blog and your kind words, Congrates for your one year!!!! Beautiful post!!!!, sweet dolly and family story.

    Hugs
    Kirstie.

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  79. Popping in to say hello & wish you a great weekend!

    Chris (-:

    XOXO

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  80. RATS!!! How could I have possibly missed this giveaway! You even invited me to it and everything! I do remember coming over a few times to look for it just before I went on my unscheduled blogging break and it was not here! I would love one of your beautiful dolls sometime! Maybe next time.

    ((Hugs))
    ~TattingChic ♥

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  81. Just wanted to say I loved your story about your brothers, and your dolls, and Shannon..
    Glad you have your dollies back, and Shannon's spirit with them.

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