Monday, December 14, 2009

Fairytales Do Come True..It Can Happen To You~

When You're Young At Heart~
It helps if you believe in fairies of course~
Or..Soul Food #33~



I made gingerbread cookies this week..Martha's..w/ Royal Icing~

I had some dough left over and it is no surprise that I have been admiring the cover of my La Cuisine Des Fées..since I got it~


I decided to make a small pattern w/ paper.. and use the leftover gingerbread to play~



It's on the kitchen counter.. I listened to Peau D'âne while finishing it.. and loved every minute~It's my favorite CD this year:)


The Book is a treasure~


I used little cookies my daughter brought me back from Paris.. they were past date:( Edible Rose Buds..Silver Dragées..Chocolate Rocks.. and made 6 little gingerbread people for the 6 Little People in our lives..

I used rolled fondant to cover the roof.. rolled w/ an embossed fondant rolling pin.. and some picket fencing I had left from the outdoor Fairy Garden.

My friend Jojo gave me the sparkly tree last year as a hostess gift for Christmas..

And 2 little gingerbread trees were added..
The shooting star is made from one of the cookie cutters that came w/ my book.

It's far from perfect..But I had fun..and I have to thank the little book for that..

There's a little bottle of wine at the door and a wreath to welcome guests~
Snow everywhere.. and even glue I am ashamed to say.. So it's become a keepsake instead of a treat..

C'est La Vie!

24 comments:

  1. Very sweet! I love the little rocks.
    I make houses each year, once I made over fifty for all our friends, that of course I only did once, ha ha.....
    I must have been crazy or to young to know better!!!
    I like the sparkly tree, they are so cute and pair so ell with the house.
    I tried the doves again, this time they worked out!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  2. It couldn't be more perfect! It's splendid and just magical! :) Nana, you're the greatest! The 6 lil people in your lives are really lucky! And thank you, tonight, my fairytale came true because of you :) I was just telling my daughter how I wished I could do a gingerbread house - a la Hansel and Gretel. But after chatting, we decided we should start on something less ambitious ;) And then I read your post! :) Have a magical day.

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  3. What a beautiful keepsake for little eyes and big eyes alike :) I love the shooting star and tiny wreath!

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  4. You amaze me with your talent Nana...
    your little people are the luckiest in the world...
    Are you sure YOU are not really a fairy? I think you really may be!
    L~xo

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  5. Une vrai maison de fées !
    On s'attend à voir des petits lutins sortir, c'est magique !
    Je compends que tu te sois "amusée" dans ta cuisine, il n'y a que toi pour créer une telle magie

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  6. I have to say that I think it's very close to being parfait!!! It's so beautiful, Monique. You have such a magical eye for beautiful things. Oh to have the talent you possess! *sigh*

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  7. Is any home perfect? Only ones made from gingerbread!
    Yours is magical - love it!

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  8. that is adorable, i LOVE the rocks, makes it a real solid house in my eyes! just adorable, the boys must love it~

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  9. Moi, je me sens très fière de t'avoir fait découvrir ce livre ! J'étais sûre que tu adorerais et que tu en ferais bon usage. Je ne me suis pas tropmée ! Et je trouve ta maison superbe ! Bonne idée, le fondant en rouleau pour recouvrir le toit. J'en ai vu à l'épicerie anglaise d'Antibes. j'irai en acheter samedi prochain pour essayer ... enfin, si le courage ne me fait pas défaut !
    Grosses bises à toi et à JAcques. Pas de raison qu'on ne le salue pas un peu lui aussi de temps en temps ... ;o)
    A bientôt
    Hélène

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  10. de très belles photos une maison de fée bravo

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  11. Beautiful gingerbread house. I love the snow on your blog. So cool.
    Sam

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  12. Bonsoir Monique, c'est magnifique et magique, les enfants vont être enchantés.

    Passe une belle soirée.
    Josée xx

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  13. What a cute house!
    Too funny that you had to use glue :)
    I have plans to make an obnoxiously colourful one with the kiddos to bring over to your house for Christmas. It will surely look like a clown house compared to your lovely little fairy house ;)

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  14. Margaret..I am glad they turned out:)

    Ju I hope you make a house w/ your daughter..I would love to see it:)

    It will be magical!

    It was fun..

    Hélène..du fond de mon coeur merçi pour tout:)

    Josée..j'apprends tellement de toi aussi..j'ai encore de piments dans mon frigo..j'ouvre la porte et ..voilà! Josée~:)

    Have a nice night!

    Je vais voir Aux Délices:)

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  15. Oh Noah's Mommy..I am laughing out loud! You are great at those!! I remember the last one you made at home!!!

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  16. Monique Christmas at your house must be wonderful. Wow.

    Laura

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  17. C'est vraiment magnifique. Que de talent Monique.

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  18. I can only dream of being that creative! I have never made a gingerbread house but I have always wanted to make one. Yours is delightful, inspirational, and so very creative!

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  19. It's just beautiful nana! I am in awe of your talents!

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  20. What a beautiful tree! Isn't it fun to use things you already have on hand? I made my first gingerbread house this year and used only what was in my kitchen. I didn't have nearly the array that you have though!

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  21. I"ve never made a gingerbread house either, so this one will be my inspiration. Thank you!

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  22. That is truly enchanting...Monique. I can see that you enjoyed making it because its simply beautiful and made with such care. :)

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  23. What a beautiful house. The snow falling down makes it look even better.

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