Last week I was in Ohio for the Golden Glow of Christmas Past Convention and lucky for me it is the home of my dear longtime friend Lori Ann . And what a dear she is!! We have known each other since 1996 and since she is a bear and rabbit maker and dolls and bears just naturally go hand in hand we have done shows and signings together across the country. We have worked together and shopped together and laughed and cried and spent hours and hours on the phone together.We have done ads and collaborations together and dinners together and even both fallen down !( though not together!!) We have stayed up til 3 am sharing a bottle of wine and wondering about everything in the world and eaten mounds of chocolate together. She is one of those friends who knows the real me, still likes me and calls me and whom I'll treasure forever. And in addition to that she has incredible antiques and is a wonderful decorator too! Come visit with me !
"Rod the Bod" in his patriotic regalia greets you as soon as you arrive.
She has wonderful collections of antiques and sewing things.
Her collections of antique childrens clothing are incredible
Her studio is a dream! Lori Ann thought I was still asleep but I was in my PJ's in her studio poking through her wonderful things and reveling in the inspiration and wonder of it all.
I just wish we lived closer so we could inspire each other in person! Its friends like this that make all the hard work worth it. Please visit Lori Ann Corelis on the news page for more pics of our wonderful time together!
I met Laurie once years ago at a show she had just before Thanksgiving in Ohio. Her bears and bunnies were delightful then. I see she hasn't lost that magic! Thanks for sharing Nicol.
Posted by: Miss Maddie's | August 02, 2007 at 02:15 PM
What a wonderfully magical place!
Must have been fun...
Posted by: Sweet Remembrance | August 02, 2007 at 09:52 PM
What a gift to have Lori Ann as a friend that gets the real YOU!! Also someone on that same path. Her studio is fabulous. That pin cushion is inspiring me. Now I will go pay her a visit.
Posted by: rochambeau | August 03, 2007 at 07:10 AM
The magic sparks in the room must have been flying with the both of you there! :0)
Glad you were able to catch up and feel comfortable with a true friend.
oooohhhh and a peek through the studio. You must have had to pinch yourself to make sure you weren't dreaming!
Thanks for sharing your visit!
Blessings,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Sylvia | August 03, 2007 at 02:55 PM
your visit with Lori Ann looks magical...
Posted by: lori | August 03, 2007 at 09:23 PM
Nic . . thank you! You're so sweet to do this post!
The visit was such great fun tho far to short!
Posted by: Lori Ann | August 04, 2007 at 08:01 AM
Oh My Gosh, you don't see wonderful antiques like that any more! what a fabulous studio!!
Posted by: Stacey | August 05, 2007 at 07:21 PM
oh, my gosh! I first visited Lori Ann's site and have fallen head over heels for those rabbits...sigh, they are amazing.
I love your description of your time together, it's such a blessing to have friends like that, isn't it??
Her studio is a pretty darn fun place too...no wonder you were in there getting inspired.:)
LIdy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | August 07, 2007 at 04:35 PM