Category Archives: Fairyland

Oh Where, Oh Where is Spring?

While I cannot say it is totally springlike here, we are moving towards it.  Over the last 4-5 days we have lost lots of snow with above freezing temps and lots of sun.  Large areas of grass are starting to appear and they’re sort of green…well, in some places!

Update:  I wrote this post this morning and as of now (the evening) it seems like there is less snow and more grass showing.  What a huge difference a day makes!

No sign of bulb gardens starting in northern Illinois yet, though.  For a preview of what is to come, a beautiful bulb garden is in full bloom on Pukipuki Sugar’s dress.  And, the best part is that it is an everlasting reminder of our fleeting spring flower gardens.

Sugar has embroidered tulips in three shades, yellow daffodils, tiny grape hyacinths (yes, they smell like grape), and the ever fragrant hyacinths in purple (blue), white, and pink.  In our previous house all of these bloomed in my garden every year.

What will be blooming in your spring garden?

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Pink tulips, daffodils, multi-colored hyacinths, and grape hyacinths are blooming all around the hemline of Sugar’s dress.

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For more information on Sugar’s dress/hat set please visit the “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .

With Love, From Sugar

i "heart" you 370“Hello”, says Sugar.  “Thanks for stopping by to see my new play set.  My favorite piece is the slouch hat…

…and the colorful leggings…

…and the cozy sweater…

…and the “Love” necklace.  Oh, yeah, the bracelet is fun too!”

i "heart" you 371What a precocious little one Sugar is!  Hope she doesn’t walk away with your heart too.  She’s already got mine.

i "heart" you 374For more information on Pukipuki Sugar’s “I ‘Heart’ You” outfit, please visit the “Available for Sale” page on my website, cindyricedesigns.com .

Finally…It’s Looking Like Winter

December was a pretty painless month weather wise for us in northern Illinois.  The temperature stayed right around freezing, not very cold for us.  So, no weather excuses for not getting the Christmas shopping done.  Well, it’s a new year and new weather.  This morning we woke to a winter wonderland.  It’s still snowing mid morning with more coming tomorrow.  After that it will get very cold.  Winter is finally here!

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A snowy view out my bay window in the kitchen…

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…and out the front door…

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…and out my sewing room window.

Sugar (Fairyland Pukipuki) has never felt snow.  I know, it’s my fault.  She hasn’t had proper winter clothing.  However, last week I knit her a bulky wool sweater which will keep her nice and warm.  She’s got some waterproof boots and leggings too.  She donned her winter gear and begged me to take her out on the sled.  She needed a few extra pieces so I found some scrap yarn to wrap around her neck as a scarf and dug out her little pixie hat to keep her ears warm.  I think she’s ready to experience snow.

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“Please, please, please…”, begged little Sugar.

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Like all little ones, Sugar LOVED playing in the snow with her puppy!

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Do you see the snowflake in Sugar’s hair?