My little one turned 5 recently. What a fun age for birthdays! The anticipation of it was tremendous, the counting down the days and planning the party. She seems to be a big planner, just like me. I made her this bunting for the party with Heather Bailey Nicey Jane fabrics. We still haven't taken it down from the kitchen. It really brightens it up.
For the party with her friends she wore the beautiful dress my mom made for her. The pleats are so pretty! She also chose to wear the floral pants that I made underneath. She was quite the flowery one that day!
Here she is standing still for a moment and you can see the dress a bit better. The fabric is gorgeous. The row of carved mother of pearl buttons on the front makes it even more special.
You can see one of them up close above.
Mom called me her little flower when I was little, and I named my little one after a flower. She is growing up too fast, but blossoming nicely. Before I get teary I will show you a bit of what I put in the shop today.
Fru Asperud and her friends would like to travel, make new friends and spread good cheer.
At the end of this week will be my "baby's" birthday! She will be 25! But, I have fun thinking of how she used to love dressing up in dresses and having pictures taken.
Tell Lillie congratulations on making it to the wise ole age of "5". That is quite an accomplishment. Hope she had a wonderful day!
Posted by: Jean C. | June 07, 2010 at 09:24 PM
SÅ nydelig - både kjolen og Fru Asperud:-)
Ha en fin uke,
klem Hege.
Posted by: La ville de Mille | June 07, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Happy Birthday to your little one! What a fun age she is at! LOVE your birthday banner, love her birthday dress, and am daydreaming about adopting another one of your wonderful dolls. They would have so much fun in San Francisco :)
Posted by: Mary Ferrara | June 07, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Your Nicey Jane bunting looks fabulous! And so does the pleated dress with the button detail. Have a wonderful week!
Posted by: Melissa P | June 08, 2010 at 12:08 AM
The bunting is so fun, the dress so pretty, the buttons so beautiful, your work so wonderful, but my favorite part was seeing all those little bare feet having fun at a party. Enjoy it while they are little.
Posted by: The Muse of The Day | June 08, 2010 at 03:22 AM
Such florally goodness. Happy Birthday to your little one. Hope she had a fantastic day. They do grow up too fast don't they. :)
Posted by: Christina | June 08, 2010 at 04:37 AM
Happy birthday to your little cutie pie!! Her dress is gorgeous and i adore that very precious button! It's so wonderful to see how your little one blossom into a lovely girl! Such a lovely celebration! Thanks so much for sharing! Oh and your new dolls are gorgeous! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to yoU!
Posted by: Jacqueline | June 08, 2010 at 09:12 AM
happy birthday:)
Posted by: Dovile | June 08, 2010 at 09:51 AM
Gorgeous dress - the fabric is lovely she must have ben very pleased to wear it.
Posted by: Jacqui Dodds | June 08, 2010 at 09:57 AM
The dress is lovely! As is the garland too!
Happy (belated) birthday to your girl!
Posted by: maya | June 08, 2010 at 01:59 PM
Happy Birthday to sweet little "L"! Hope you all had a wonderful celebration. The nicey jane bunting is so pretty - you should leave it up all summer...
Posted by: kelly | June 09, 2010 at 08:52 AM
What a cute little birthday girl. It looks like she had a great time. Isn't it amazing how quickly they grow up? Many happy summer days to all of you.
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