tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post3267123363112170080..comments2024-03-22T14:11:22.291-07:00Comments on Studio E: A Land's End Christmas 2015... for Joyceelizabeth shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-18505769485107991952016-01-20T12:30:58.245-08:002016-01-20T12:30:58.245-08:00So sorry to hear of your sad losses Elizabeth. My ...So sorry to hear of your sad losses Elizabeth. My father died last Summer and like you I have good days, remembering days and sad days. All the 'firsts' will be very difficult for us all but I try to remember all the sunny times and that helps.<br />Take care honey.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-63739349393643463382016-01-19T13:18:25.894-08:002016-01-19T13:18:25.894-08:00Elisabeth...siento mucho esos acobtecimientos,las ...Elisabeth...siento mucho esos acobtecimientos,las separacionos siempre son doorosas <br />Su madre adoraba ka navidad y estoy segura que ha estado a su lado y ese fuego brilla como nunca he visto en miniatura....brilla tanto como el amor entre ustedes.<br />Ya soy seguidora..espero que la creatividad siga luciendo en sus minis....tiene a sus seres queridos velando por usted y los suyos.<br />Un abrazo<br />Maiteminiaturistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07918202849702670769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-20615532800512399432016-01-19T13:18:03.881-08:002016-01-19T13:18:03.881-08:00Elisabeth...siento mucho esos acobtecimientos,las ...Elisabeth...siento mucho esos acobtecimientos,las separacionos siempre son doorosas <br />Su madre adoraba ka navidad y estoy segura que ha estado a su lado y ese fuego brilla como nunca he visto en miniatura....brilla tanto como el amor entre ustedes.<br />Ya soy seguidora..espero que la creatividad siga luciendo en sus minis....tiene a sus seres queridos velando por usted y los suyos.<br />Un abrazo<br />Maiteminiaturistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07918202849702670769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-30272438829834294002016-01-13T10:50:11.166-08:002016-01-13T10:50:11.166-08:00Love the roaring fire! What a great find the bike ...Love the roaring fire! What a great find the bike ring was. We must always be on the look out for the unexpected finds because we never know what can work in miniature!<br /><br />I am saddened to hear about all the loss you and your family have suffered, all in such a short span of time. You and your family are not far from my thoughts and prayers, always. Mini hugs to you!!! I am sure your mother would be so honored to see this beautiful Christmas room all set up for her. It's just perfect. :)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542012227699016313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-233404643914198982016-01-10T10:34:00.429-08:002016-01-10T10:34:00.429-08:00Your fire is one of the best fires I've ever s...Your fire is one of the best fires I've ever seen in miniature...so outstanding and such a terrific idea. Your scene is wonderful. Your blog is such a lovely tribute to your mother and I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you will be blessed in so many ways in your life and I hope you will soon feel wrapped in love and joy again. Big Hugs, Jean JDayMinishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817009387747998154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-2423675312553272472015-12-31T04:50:11.831-08:002015-12-31T04:50:11.831-08:00Wow beautiful. I love your amazing magical scenes!...Wow beautiful. I love your amazing magical scenes! Happy New Year!!! Dear Elisabeth!!!! I love your minis!nielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384108835853955787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-5110227145928547952015-12-29T15:30:59.710-08:002015-12-29T15:30:59.710-08:00What a wonderful, wonderful post! Nothing I could...What a wonderful, wonderful post! Nothing I could say now would be original. Thank you for taking the time to bring Christmas to your Blog friends. You are an amazing woman! <br />Hope to see you soon.<br />fatswww.beauxminis.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287382888260180406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-29486402422134622152015-12-29T13:23:09.746-08:002015-12-29T13:23:09.746-08:00Oh Elizabeth I am so sorry to hear about your loss...Oh Elizabeth I am so sorry to hear about your losses. It is hard when it all happens so close together.<br />I had the same problem with this Christmas.<br />You did a beautiful job on this. It feels warm and full of love.<br />Please be careful not to get lost in the grief. Your mother gave you life and you must live it to the fullest. That is what I always tell myself after losing my father. They want us to grieve and then heal but most importantly they wish for us to LIVE!! <br />Big mini hugs to you!Auralea Kriegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671603764621667203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-43191211580109362242015-12-28T15:17:41.814-08:002015-12-28T15:17:41.814-08:00Thank you for the beautiful tutorial and photos. I...Thank you for the beautiful tutorial and photos. I'm so sorry for your losses. It's only NATURAL that you would feel depressed after so many losses in a row, or even one of them. Be gentle with yourself as you take the necessary time to grieve. Big hugs! xo JenniferPlushpussycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619613347686449478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-40309002181229245402015-12-24T10:58:36.391-08:002015-12-24T10:58:36.391-08:00Once Again, I would like to THANK each of YOU for ...Once Again, I would like to THANK each of YOU for your wonderful words of comfort and good cheer. Your support has been such an unexpected but most welcomed TREASURE. Some of your comments have made me smile and have been most encouraging. Some comments have made me feel sadness for YOU because several of you have had to go through the pain of losing someone close to you too, and the pain you are bearing is still hurting and a great burden in your lives, and I think that you are very brave for putting it out there. Hurt is often eased when we feel that we can express it in safety.<br />So Thank You, each and every one of you for sharing your thoughts and comments with me. It is SO GOOD to realize that God does not leave us without Friends during times like this. <br /> And You have ALL been my friends.<br />Happy Christmas Eve and <br />God Bless Us EVERY ONE! :Delizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-84183042140514697362015-12-23T06:13:14.232-08:002015-12-23T06:13:14.232-08:00Love Love your Christmas decorations, the fire is ...Love Love your Christmas decorations, the fire is amazing too. Adds so much to the scene, one of my fav things to do is sit by the fire! Have a wonderful and joyous Merry Christmas. JennJennifer Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323121787301589283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-50931847673646185482015-12-22T14:02:51.275-08:002015-12-22T14:02:51.275-08:00This a beautiful post.I think it won't be easy...This a beautiful post.I think it won't be easy for you this Christmas. Your tribute to your mom's love of Christmas is amazing,Joyce will be very proud of you.I love your minis and I can't say thank you enough for sharing so many great ideas.<br />I wish you all the best for the New year.Take care and God bless you. Big HugLulihome Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454726415742745400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-7558515597503822102015-12-21T14:30:21.413-08:002015-12-21T14:30:21.413-08:00Oh this is beautiful! I'm sure your mother wou...Oh this is beautiful! I'm sure your mother would have loved it. I'm so sorry for your losses - I can't imagine how hard it must have been to go through all that in such a short space of time. :(<br /><br />Last Alliance Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275905651993894510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-69378935541398499812015-12-21T13:49:49.462-08:002015-12-21T13:49:49.462-08:00Dear Elizabeth,
It is difficult to write publicly ...Dear Elizabeth,<br />It is difficult to write publicly as grief is so personal. I can see through the supportive comments that grief casts shadows on so many lives. I often contemplate when I am in a public place and observe people's expressions and behaviour that we have so little insight into any other lives.<br />Fatima and I had the privilege of attending your memorial for your Mother and it was truly a heart lifting event to see how well loved she is and how her life effected those around her. Inspiring too! I want to be that Grandmother and Mother who is remembered with such warmth!<br />It has been a sad couple of years for you but you will endure and be joyful. <br />Thank you for being such a staunch friend.<br />All our love Janine and Bruce<br /><br /><br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-91206600646395185292015-12-21T12:31:55.766-08:002015-12-21T12:31:55.766-08:00Sweet Elizabeth,
It is understandable that you ar...Sweet Elizabeth, <br />It is understandable that you are experiencing depression caused by so much loss. I am so sorry that you've lost your beloved mom and two brothers...truly more than one heart should have to bear.<br /><br />Grief is a weird thing, it comes in so many guises...depression, lack of interest in our passions, plain old fatigue, and so many more that can change by the day. My mom passed away unexpectedly 1 8 months ago, and I miss her more every day.<br /><br />I hope that you can find rest and nurture as you navigate this time on a stormy sea...and I know that you have our Mutual Friend in that boat with you. He holds your heart, I know.Even though I only know you from blog-land, your talent and your dear self has made a big impact on me. I recently read Green Dolphin Street just because of your lovely miniature, and thought of you as I meditated on the themes in the story.<br /><br />You'll be in my prayers.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180632221132377901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-27562720987198993222015-12-20T20:22:12.872-08:002015-12-20T20:22:12.872-08:00Dear Elizabeth, you certainly have been having a l...Dear Elizabeth, you certainly have been having a lot of grief. Too much for one person! Once again, I would like to offer my condolences on the passing of your mother. It must have been extremely difficult for her to lose two sons in such a short period of time. Putting up a wee Christmas tree in this little dollhouse is a beautiful tribute to her and one which I am sure she would appreciate. And, who knows, perhaps she can see it. We don't really know what we can see or not afterwards, do we? It's not an impossibility.<br /><br />This ring is quite the wonder ring. Your imagination is always working, Elizabeth, and it's always so amazing the things that come out of that pretty head of yours. You are very talented at taking things apart and fitting them to suit your purposes. What a brilliant concept what you did with the felt. You're a genius, Elizabeth. You have every right to be proud of your fiery creation. It's exceptional! <br /><br />Dear Elizabeth, even though your heart was not in it, you worked very hard to create this beautiful tree which is so striking. I absolutely love it with all the little gifts underneath. It must have taken you forever to do all this. You are so patient. Because it was a labour of love, you were able to see it through.<br /><br />Thank you for all those little tips about the Christmas cards and the roots painted with chalk paint. Those are all things I would never have thought of doing. I can't get over all the little wonders that you find in the very same dollar store I shop at. I can't get over what you have done with that wee tree in the dome. I love those Hallmark pieces! You have created an extraordinary Christmas scene. You are such a motivator, Elizabeth. <br /><br />I love the kitchen scene and that little lamp makes a huge difference. Your collection of little objects is extraordinary and I would love to have one like that but I suppose it took you years to collect all these little items. I thought that I would try to buy for one room each month when I start adding the ornaments. <br /><br />You have created a Christmas scene of beauty and enchantment, Elizabeth and you have brought much joy to all those who look upon it. Thank you very much. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. I want to add that I will pray for you, Elizabeth, as I had no idea you were undergoing a situational depression of this magnitude. Please take care and try to go with the tide. Don't let the storm destroy you, my friend. Your children need you. <br /><br />Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08216586118985900266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-14215234061898740812015-12-20T09:34:46.491-08:002015-12-20T09:34:46.491-08:00I was a bit quick on the "send away-button he...I was a bit quick on the "send away-button here" I almost forgot to say that I'm so sorry for your loss! I've heard so many having sickness and death this year, but also many wonderful things, like new born babies and happiness. I wish you the best for next year! <br />HannahHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910343786598392089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-9917392021848832732015-12-20T09:31:58.860-08:002015-12-20T09:31:58.860-08:00The fire is brilliant! And you got a wonderful Chr...The fire is brilliant! And you got a wonderful Christmas scene here =) Merry Christmas and happy new year!<br />Hannah<br />Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910343786598392089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-65120980021578775902015-12-20T06:44:41.622-08:002015-12-20T06:44:41.622-08:00Hello Elizabeth - I discovered your blog about a y...Hello Elizabeth - I discovered your blog about a year ago and was so fascinated I did a 'marathon' read of it for about a week! Now, I check back every so often for anything new and was saddened to learn of your mother's passing - I am so sorry for your loss - and my emotions are still quite 'raw' having lost my mom suddenly from heart failure, January 2014. Your tribute to your mom's love of Christmas is poignant and beautiful. I did something similar last Christmas for my mom's love of Christmas villages. I created an elaborate landscape of icy waterfalls and forests surrounding all the beautiful Dept. 56 'Dickens' pieces she had collected over the years. It made me feel so good to put up that village! (I also put up a tree and trimmings in my real life house because I would have been too depressed if I hadn't) I think about my mom every day and you will too - but that's a good thing. I know this is already a very long comment, but one more thing, it surprised me how much it comforted me when both friends and even complete strangers came up and gave me hugs and condolences so here's a GREAT BIG (virtual) HUG to you Elizabeth! Take care, Michele (I'm not really an 'anonymous' just a miniaturist without a blog!) ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-55485155722613432002015-12-19T13:06:44.444-08:002015-12-19T13:06:44.444-08:00Oh my! My dear sweet Elizabeth. I read your post w...Oh my! My dear sweet Elizabeth. I read your post with a heavy heart. I am so sorry. I cannot even begin to imagine what you have been going through. There are no words....<br />(((big hugs)))<br />My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray the Comforter puts His loving arms around you all.<br />Your house is such a beautiful tribute to your mum. You have decorated it with absolute perfection. It is cosy, inviting and just gorgeous! Your attention to detail is exquisite! <br />Take your time to heal and remember.<br />More hugs,<br />SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886941510965517859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-28628822401467159822015-12-19T10:29:40.954-08:002015-12-19T10:29:40.954-08:00I am so sorry for all your loss. So many close fa...I am so sorry for all your loss. So many close family relatives in a short period of time. This happened in my family. My cousin (o course, these are all relatives to me as well) lost her mother and then her sister (of H1N1) her step brother, step mother and father in less than a year. She still struggles.<br />So sweet you are doing this to honor your mother. <br />I love that fire place and all your minis.<br />Hopefully in time things will get better. I know you will miss them forever. HugsDebbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-50575702146114509402015-12-19T09:22:35.096-08:002015-12-19T09:22:35.096-08:00What a moving post! I think with your Christmas sc...What a moving post! I think with your Christmas scene you did a wonderful tribute to your mother. Mourning and accepting things take time, but remember that even if loved ones are not with us anymore they are still very present in our minds and hearts and also that they would like us to go on with our lives. <br />That's what you've just done with this amazingly beautiful scenes, they would be very proud of you.<br />You managed to create a very cosy and sweet Christmas scene, and the fire does a lot to give this atmosphere.<br />Merry Christmas!<br />Geneviève<br />miniacollectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388202585373837152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-38817227958620070752015-12-18T18:50:48.847-08:002015-12-18T18:50:48.847-08:00The fact that you took the time to post during suc...The fact that you took the time to post during such a tough time is proof of your enduring spirit. You are strong and you will in time celebrate life again. But you have to mourn. It's normal and essential to your healing. So what if your tree isn't up? Christmas is in your heart and memories. Don't worry about the superficial stuff. I'll be thinking of you in this hard time and will pray for you. You are such a sweet and generous heart. Take comfort knowing that you have many angels watching over you now. Merry Christmas Elizabeth. <br />Lots of love and big hugs♥♥♥,<br />CarolineCinderella Moments https://www.blogger.com/profile/12526390867330802509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-78148979574506508182015-12-18T00:06:19.336-08:002015-12-18T00:06:19.336-08:00Que de tristesse pour vous, cette année encore !
J...Que de tristesse pour vous, cette année encore !<br />Je comprends votre peine. Que vous dire de plus que courage, vous abez en vous de grandes ressources,ce message le prouve<br />Cest un beau Noël que vous avez créé !<br />Je vous embrasse.<br />Que cette fin d'année vous apporte douceur et sérénité. Joce<br />rosethe-minimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546691536951568111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-45261820551868571702015-12-17T23:42:41.739-08:002015-12-17T23:42:41.739-08:00Elizabeth, ik wens je heel veel sterkte toe, met h...Elizabeth, ik wens je heel veel sterkte toe, met het grote verlies van drie geliefde personen in zo'n korte tijd. Dat het vieren van kerst voor jou een heel andere belevenis is nu, begrijp ik heel goed, je depressie, er zullen er veel zijn die de zelfde belevenis hebben, maar misschien helpt het je als je bedenkt dat je het ook voor je moeder doet om het juist wel te doen. Zij is je engeltje geworden dat meekijkt met wat jij doet.<br />Ik wens je goede feestdagen en innerlijke rust.<br />Liefs Theatheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850268940437818163noreply@blogger.com