Anthoula was my swap mate in Caterina's traveling swap and she sent this beautiful array of food items that she made. Isn't she just so talented? Anthoula, now I think you should come to Hawaii so I can thank you properly.

Drawing time.......

Thank you everyone for participating and a huge welcome to all of the new folks who joined. Our winners are very talented miniaturists, each with a business worth visiting so if you are not familiar with them please take a look.

Drum roll please..................

First drawn with first choice of vase lots goes to Jayne at

Tallulah~Belle Originals

The second set of vases goes to Eva

Mini-scenes

I have emailed each of you.

Holiday swap from Flor and for Anthoula. Thanks Caterina!

Thank you Flor. Your swap items arrived safely and wow are they a treat! Please excuse my photos, I''ve had computer problems and have yet to reinstall some programs. The package is hand painted too.

Flor sent some special item as you will see below. I've never had something mini with my name on it so am really liking the sign. Do you see the cute little rooster and the cow? They are really adorable. Well as you can see everything is great. Mahalo again Flor!!

These are the items for Anthoula. Caterina did not get my photo so I thought to post it here. Anthoula's dollhouse looks to be elegant and traditional so perhaps she will find room for some of these items there. She also makes the most scrumptious looking food.

This was a fun swap. Mahalo to Caterina for her ingenuity and work setting it up.

Cynthia's giveaway arrives

Earlier this month Cynthia held a giveaway and I was the lucky winner. Everything arrived safely and she threw in an extra set of pillows! 

Don't forget to visit her blog Cynthia's Minilife

Thanks Cynthia or as we say in Hawaii, Mahalo!

Holiday Swap

Caterina must have been dreaming of her holiday and lucky us that she decided to take us along, well sort of.
She has organised a swap and I will going along with Flower to her destination of choice and Anthula will be traveling the country roads with me.

Since I live on an island there will be no beaches for me. My vacation of choice is to explore country roads looking for antiques and other treasures. This looks so peaceful and relaxing to me.

The Tiki Bar is now open

The Tiki bar along with its new decor arrived on my doorstep this week. These custom items are what Kathi of Beautiful Mini Blessings, made for me after winning her giveaway. These are so much fun and I am so glad she was inspired by where I live to make them. The detail is supurb. She even used some lei flowers to seal the little packages. She is so creative wouldn't you agree? If you do not yet follow her blog I think you will find it fun.
Mahalo Kathi, these made my week.