Treasure hunting....

 I thought I would take the time to show you some little treasures that I have purchases lately. You will certainly recognise the beautiful work of Teresa Martinez. I saw these gorgeous little jars of vegetables  on Teresa's blog and I simply could't resist.....they so remind me of what I have seen in France.

 Next is two sweet little items that I found at "Small Treasures Miniatures".

 The wooden handled can opener is made by UK miniaturist Danny Shotton.....

 and the wooden butter press (with moveable handle) is by David Provan (also from England). Sophia travels the world to add such items to her shop, so that people such as us...(who cannot always make it to Kensington etc)....can also buy these fabulous pieces.....Thank you Sophia!

Last, but most certainly not least is a "Stokesay Ware Tea Set" that I sent for earlier this year. I have loved this design for such a long time. I think my little cake "Le Valentin" from "Paris Miniatures" compliments the set to perfection.
While there is more.....I have to leave something for another day!

made by Teresa Martinez....

It has been a very nervous wait, but it has arrived and arrived safely....!!! I am referring to the lovely give-away I won from IGMA Artisan Teresa Martinez (of Spain). Wow...what can I say...? It is a delight, I love it! Teresa's detail is of course amazing, I cannot beginning to understand how many hours it would have taken to make such a piece....to make each and every little grape...unbelievable!! I have longed to own a piece of Teresa's beautiful work....this piece I shall cherish always.

Many Thanks to you Teresa.... www.tinyterminiatures.com

Linda x

p.s....I hope my photographs have done justice to Teresa's work....it always unnerves me a little when photographing and publishing the work of others...??