What a great trip I just had. Even with a bad cold that got worse daily (I hope I wasn't sprinkling germs on everyone like fairy dust every place I went) and a trip delayed by weather that left me stranded one night.
The utterly delightful, Karen Hillman, wanted to do something extra nice for her pal, Judy, to celebrate her 50th birthday. So she arranged a surprise arty party for her at the Cozy Cottage in Mt. Dora.
The place is a real life doll house!
It's full of air, and light, and joy, all designed by Karen.
All whites and pastels and filled with embellished sweetness.
It looked like Judy was certainly surprised by Karen's gift. What a hard secret to keep for the months she and Judy's family had been planning this.
We were all touched to see how happy Judy was.
Not only did I get to make some new friends and have a lovely day at the cutest home on the planet, I got to visit my Great Aunt Caroline's former hometown, that had lots of special memories for me, and I was able to spend an entire weekend with Guncle Randy, and go to his home in Jacksonville before flying home.
Karen was kind to include my baby bro in the festivities. I knew he would hit it off with the ladies and fit right in for the classes. He's a lot of fun.
I'll have more pics of the class and the rest of the trip coming up. Every where I turned was one photo op after another. Beautiful backgrounds and smiling faces galore!
Mt. Dora is a town that I used to visit with my sisters to go see our Great Aunt Caroline. So everywhere I looked, something reminded me of them. And even the birthday cake was topped by the same fairy image that Sissy used for our Fairy Book Swap
Karla..it was so good to see you at Karen’s last week for Judy’s surprise party. Everything went perfectly! I loved seeing Judy’s face when she realized that you were there in real life!!
The tiny bird cage project we did was so fun but the icing on the cake, for me, was meeting Randy.. what a special guy! I consider him to be a dear friend, now.
I cannot wait to see you in June at Birdsong Three!
love ya,
Sherry
Looks like a wonderful time, even with the cold!
Oh for sure, Jeanie. I just how the cold stayed only with me.
Karla Nathan
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I’m loving Karen and Judy’s cowboy boots. I don’t think I have seen a picture of Karen without them. She decorated the cottage beautifully too.
I think this surprise for Judy was the NICEST thing! I bet it was so much fun to do. I know she felt so special. I bet y’all had sooo much fun.
I have not personally visited Karen’s Cozy Cottage. I’ve just seen some photos. It is a treat to see more glimpses of that sweet place here on your blog. I bet y’all had sooo much fun.
I know you all had the best time!!