Thursday, October 11, 2012

Vines....Finally!


 

 

Wedding Bouquets by Monica (aka Peaches). Aren't they stunning?



So I found a source for vines for not only Garth Manor, but for the Bavarian Cafe as well! There is an artisan in Canada who makes the most incredible flowers! Her name is Monica Lavoie aka "Peaches". Here is her link:


I have spoken with her directly and she is putting together a relatively huge batch of Geranium, Sunflower, Grape vines, and other flower kits for me.

After trying to come up with a vine on my own that would look good creeping up the sides of the manor, I gave up. Nothing looked good. I have ordered 12 sets of vines from her and will be assembling them as soon as they arrive. I will post pictures of each step of assembly.

The kits for the Bavarian Cafe will include over two hundred stems so it will be time consuming but the results should be stunning. I am truly excited to get started on this. I have also created a blog dedicated to the upcoming Cafe project. Please swing by and join! Unlike the Garth Manor project, this site will follow the project from wood selection to design, cutting, assembly, and finishing. It is going to be fun! And probably filled with some frustration as well! Here is the link:
 

 
 
I am still working on shingles (I am sick of eggs!) and am getting the landscaping foundation ready. The Halloween deadline is NOT going to happen but I am ok with that. I am going to take my time.
 
Until later mini friends!
 
Michi :)

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9 comments:

  1. A. WrightOctober 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    12 sets of vines! Wow, you are going to be very busy :0 Her arrangements are quite pretty, glad you were able to find what you were looking for :)

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    1. Bell and Crow MiniaturesOctober 11, 2012 at 4:19 PM

      Yup, gonna be busy for a bit with all those. I just could not make anything myself that met my standards. Someone pointed me in her direction and problem was solved! Besides, after seeing what you did with those gorgeous kits you had, I was inspired!

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  2. GiacOctober 12, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Hello Michi,
    Yay! A second Michi project to follow! I can't wait to see the vines! Thanks for the link. They're going to look amazing on your Manor. I am glad you've not confined yourself to a deadline...I find it always kind of takes away a little bit of the fun to run through projects, especuially detailed ones like yours. Have a greatw eekend, and I can't wait to follow both your blogs now. Yay!
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. Bell and Crow MiniaturesOctober 12, 2012 at 8:36 AM

      I can't wait to get started! It will be at least two weeks or so before the vine kits arrive. She is busy punching and dying hundreds of leaves. Plus it is shipping out of Canada so it will be a bit before they arrive on my doorstep!

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  3. C.J.October 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    This is perhaps an idiotic question, but how does one actually go about purchasing her things? There doesn't seem to be a link to an Etsy shop, etc on her blog?

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    1. Bell and Crow MiniaturesOctober 13, 2012 at 2:32 PM

      You can e-mail her directly at mnclavoie@yahoo.ca
      She is great with communication and her work is superb! Tell her Michi sent ya!

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  4. Liz - Grandpa's Doll HouseOctober 19, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    I have known Monica, aka Peaches, for many years and her work is fantastic.If you are interested, she can put some amazing worms or ladybugs on your vines. :-) Thanks for supporting a wonderful Canadian artisan!

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  5. GayleOctober 19, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    I read about your Mansion on Canada Minis. What a fabulous project! I spent most of ther morning reading all the archived posts. Haunted houses are such fun and yours is going to be outstanding!

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