Nicol Sayre

ringing out...

    ....   the end of an old year and  that of a decade too

   I want to take just a minute and thank you all from the bottom of my heart for  your inspiration and encouragement for these last ten years of creating...my,  how far we have come!  From pattern-making to  national shows, magazine articles, movies , licensing and  you've all been there for the love of dolls.  I thank you all ... good friends  who have known me from the beginning and new friends who thrill to the discovery of my little world.  You cannot know how every one of your letters and little bits of praise  and friendship insinuate themselves into my heart and  spur on my  wish to create a little trifle that becomes the object of your affection.  

     The reflections of your longings are mirrored in my  heart and  I thank you  with unending gratitude.

   I'm spending this eve reflecting on the past and building up my hopes and  dreams for the future.  I  am embracing the possibilities that lay ahead and am  charting my course.  The new decade is ours for the taking and I intend to make the most of it with  a smile in my heart and  my hand firmly entwined with those of my family and friends..

 Thank you for coming along....xoxoxo Nicol

Wishing you...

 a very Happy Christmas!

what a party....

    Wasn't it a lovely time at the party ?!   Oh my , those imps are just full of fun!  It was a wonderful time dancing with those handsome bearded gentlemen,   but I do  fear we've had just a bit too much of a nip at the raspberry cordial  that  I  believe we will be abed late tomorrow morn.

getting ready...

 My  fingers are flying this holiday eve fashioning a dolls gown fit for the festivities

 tomorrow night!

Invited guests..

We've been invited to a special holiday party!  

     This sweet little angel squirrel held out his paws and begged ...won't you please come!  So,  one or maybe more of the dolls will be attending a special holiday party ...that is,  if they can decide on what to wear !

   On Thursday December 17th at 9:30 pm EST

at

Lorianns House! 

 You all are invited too, of course! 

 The More the Merrier!

kindred friends...

    There is nothing so wonderful as spending a holiday evening with friends...especially when they are amazing decorators as well.  One of my good friends is just that... she has an amazing aesthetic and can put together a home and  serve up a delightful dinner  complete with musical accompaniment! 

 Who would think of nestling Debbee Thibault figures in her tree?  

 

And look at this beautiful Santos Figure!  ( I covet it , you know!...and I tease her about it but I don't think she finds it nearly as funny as I do!!)

 

 Doesn't every owl deserve a glittery crown at  Christmastime?

and then there was light......

     The thing I love the most about Christmas are the lights.   Twinkling , glowing , casting a magical spell about the house.  The reflections are  almost better than the source of the illumination...they catch you by surprise sometimes.  

    I love the reflections of tinsel and the glow of antique ornaments 

  In the European tradition, when we were kids there was not a single light on the tree until Christmas Eve.  Then at the magical moment  when the Christmas bell tinkled we entered the room and the  glow of  myriad candles lit up the  entire room, and reflected off the tinsel and ornaments and gift laden tree. 
We still put candles on the tree  and light them only on Christmas Eve....     Now, to savor that holiday glow,  we do add lights to drink in  that sparkle every evening.   But no electric light in the world can duplicate the magic of a candle-lit tree.

On the road again...

   Heading to

 Tour de Winter 

 at 

Paris to  the Moon

See you there on Saturday!!
Also make sure to check out

 The Best We Can Do

on Sunday Dec 6 

 See you Later!!

That most wonderful time...

 Yes, it's already that time of year! I have been  sorting and sifting and  unpacking  all of my  Christmas treasures in the studio. I've surrounded myself with  holiday trinkets and   shiny baubles  for inspiration.

 

 I just love  this patina  and soft colors 

 

 there is nothing in the world that can duplicate the colors and texture of antique metallic lace

 

 tiny slippers and antique engravings are my inspiration.

  I  am as busy as an elf in the toyshop creating wonderful holiday offerings.

 I just wanted to let you know I've added a holiday show to my  calendar ...

 Tour De Art- Winter Edition

Dec 5 10-4

at Paris to the Moon  in Costa Mesa CA

Let the Merry-making begin!

 

Home again!!

   Oh my goodness, when I read the responses to the previous post I nearly fell off my chair howling with laughter!!    I loved all of your guesses  ...picking apples... apple pies..apple-cheeked dollies and more!

    And I know it is nearing to Halloween but..."having a baby??!! "  now that is really frightening given my advanced age!!

   Several of you got it right!!  I was off to the  Big Apple with my oldest daughter! 

 We spent 5  lovely days strolling the city  with the  intent being to check out the grad programs at Columbia and NYU where my daughter would like to pursue her Masters degree in Global Affairs.

    We had a wonderful time!   Shopping and eating,lot's of walking and  dinner with friends!  With stops at the United Nations, the Met and the New York Public Library.  If you have not been to the Library..you must go!!!  It is spectacular! 

 

I did not know that the original stuffed animals from Winnie the Pooh books live there. When I saw them I was absolutely moved to tears! 

 

    We walked all over the city....last count was about 153 blocks in 3 days..    allover Greenwich Village and Soho , from Columbia University through the park to the Met and then down to Macys at 34th and back up to 57th. From the United Nations up through Times Square...oooh my aching feet! But NYC is so "walk-able"  compared to the ups and downs of  San Francisco!

    The windows of the Ralph Lauren store in Greenwich Village are so my kind of Halloween!

 

  Although  I never intended the post to be a game...I am so glad you made it so!!!  Perhaps we'll do it again sometime!  Maybe even with a prize!! What do you think?? xo N