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		<title>A Mother&#8217;s Love &#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230; is a special commissioned piece by my gorgeous client in the Netherlands &#8230; &#8230; who had very specific ideas about what she wanted, her girls were to have beautiful costumes made with fine cream lawn and trimmed with beautiful French laces &#8230; &#8230; with pretty strawberry blonde hair in french plaids, tied up with [...]]]></description>
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<p>&#8230; is a special commissioned piece by my gorgeous client<br />
in the Netherlands &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_4198-copy1.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_4198-copy1.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_4198 copy" width="231" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7092" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230; who had very specific ideas about what she wanted, her girls were to have beautiful costumes made with fine cream lawn and trimmed with beautiful French laces &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_4204-copy1.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_4204-copy1-300x299.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_4204 copy" width="300" height="299" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7096" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230; with pretty strawberry blonde hair in french plaids, tied up with<br />
silk ribbon bows &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_4202-copy1.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_4202-copy1-300x273.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_4202 copy" width="300" height="273" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7094" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230; Mother has a most serene face, her hair is tied up in a bun and delicate curls fall free.  She wears a beautiful dress made with cream fine cotton lawn and trimmed with vintage laces and trims &#8230;  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_4199-copy1.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_4199-copy1-300x268.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_4199 copy" width="300" height="268" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7093" /></a></p>
<p>Attention to every minute detail is of the uttermost importance to me no matter how small&#8230; whether this be the sculpting, painting, costuming, wigging or accessorising&#8230; it goes without saying<br />
as always everything is hand sewn.</p>
<p>A Mother&#8217;s Love was a specially commissioned piece and is now sold&#8230; however should you have any enquiries regarding this piece<br />
or any other doll, please do e~mail me…<br />
<a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Signature3.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Signature3.jpg" alt="" title="Signature" width="125" height="113" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4608" /></a></p>
<p><em>This post is dedicated to my Mum who is terminally unwell and has been admitted into hospital today for the forth time since 30th December&#8230;<br />
&#8220;My thoughts and heart are always with you Mum&#8221;<br />
~ Lisa Johnson~Richards ~<br />
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		<title>Tea &amp; Biscuits&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/?p=7042</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rosetta is an Edwardian miss wearing a three tier cream dress made using delicate vintage lace from early 1900s&#8230; Delicate curls fall framing her beautiful face and sweet brown eyes, and a real Swarovski crystal broach is worn at her neck&#8230; Rosetta&#8217;s undergarments are kept simple pretty and are lace trimmed&#8230; As always, everything hand~sewn [...]]]></description>
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<p>Rosetta is an Edwardian miss wearing a three tier cream dress<br />
made using delicate vintage lace from early 1900s&#8230;  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG2630-copy-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG2630-copy-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG2630 copy copy" width="212" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7043" /></a></p>
<p>Delicate curls fall framing her beautiful face and sweet brown eyes,<br />
and a real Swarovski crystal broach is worn at her neck&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2620-copy-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2620-copy-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_2620 copy copy" width="167" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7044" /></a></p>
<p>Rosetta&#8217;s undergarments are kept simple pretty and are lace trimmed&#8230;<br />
As always, everything hand~sewn by me&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2624-copy-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2624-copy-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_2624 copy copy" width="175" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7052" /></a></p>
<p>Around her waist is a cream silk sash tied in a bow at the back,<br />
she wears fine leather laced up boots with delicate lace inserts… </p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2626.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2626.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_2626" width="172" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7053" /></a></p>
<p>I sculpted Rosetta&#8217;s hands specifically to delicately hold her tea cup and saucer taking many hours to get everything &#8216;just so&#8217;&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2627-copy-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2627-copy-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_2627 copy copy" width="186" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7045" /></a></p>
<p>Her hair is worn in a loose plaid tied in a silk ribbon bow<br />
delicate curls fall framing her beautiful face&#8230;  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2628-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2628-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_2628 copy" width="193" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7051" /></a></p>
<p>The tea cup and saucer are made by Stokesay Ware<br />
and filled with tea by Linda Cummings&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2622-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2622-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_2622 copy" width="172" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7046" /></a></p>
<p>Rosetta is a specially commissioned piece however should you have any enquiries regarding her or any other doll,<br />
please do e~mail me&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
</p>
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<p><em>&#8220;They say good things come to those who wait&#8230;<br />
so I guess I&#8217;ll be an hour late&#8221;<br />
~ Anonymous ~<br />
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		<title>Sweetness &amp; Light&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/?p=6977</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:32:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SOLD ~ Currently available for sale ~ SOLD Annabelle is a sweet child of around four years of age, Standing just 3 1/2 inches tall. She has an endearing little face with beautiful soulful brown eyes&#8230; her strawberry blonde hair is worn in a style typical of the Edwardian era and is tied with pale [...]]]></description>
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<p>SOLD ~ Currently available for sale ~ SOLD<br />
Annabelle is a sweet child of around four years of age,<br />
Standing just 3 1/2 inches tall. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/close1.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/close1.jpg" alt="" title="close" width="216" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7001" /></a></p>
<p>She has an endearing little face with beautiful soulful brown eyes&#8230;<br />
her strawberry blonde hair is worn in a style typical of the Edwardian<br />
era and is tied with pale pink silk ribbon bows.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Side-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Side-copy.jpg" alt="" title="Side copy" width="198" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6980" /></a></p>
<p>Annabelle wears an ensemble made using fine white batiste&#8230;<br />
it has two rows of pin tucks, insertion lace and soft rouches with a scalloped edges all hand~sewn.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/side2-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/side2-copy.jpg" alt="" title="side2 copy" width="186" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6981" /></a></p>
<p>Insertion lace, soft rouches with a scalloped edges are echoed on her bodice, sleeves and at her neck she has a scalloped edge collar with a tiny bow, while five tiny pearl buttons adore the back.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/side3-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/side3-copy.jpg" alt="" title="side3 copy" width="191" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6983" /></a></p>
<p>Annabelle&#8217;s undergarments are simple yet pretty and are lace trimmed complete with tiny little bows.  Completing her ensemble she wears black stockings and black patent leather laced boots.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/back-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/back-copy.jpg" alt="" title="back copy" width="185" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6979" /></a></p>
<p>As always, everything is hand~sewn by me.</p>
<p>Currently she is available for sale, however she will be sold on a first come basis, I hope you understand. </p>
<p>Should you have any further questions regarding Annabelle or any other doll, please do not hesitate to email me.</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
</p>
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<p><em>“Mothers hold their child’s hand for a moment<br />
and their heart for a lifetime”<br />
~ Anonymous ~</em></p>
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		<title>Elegant Eugine&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[~ SOLD ~ Eugine is a beautiful lady currently available for sale&#8230; wearing an Edwardian dress with a vintage lace overlay intricately hand~sewn onto cream silk. Eugine has a graceful face with beautiful brown eyes&#8230; Her lovely strawberry blonde hair is worn up in a bun. At her neck she wears a broach made using [...]]]></description>
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<p>~ SOLD ~</p>
<p>Eugine is a beautiful lady currently available for sale&#8230;<br />
wearing an Edwardian dress with a vintage lace overlay intricately hand~sewn onto cream silk. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0002-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0002-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0002 copy" width="231" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6944" /></a></p>
<p>Eugine has a graceful face with beautiful brown eyes&#8230;<br />
Her lovely strawberry blonde hair is worn up in a bun.  At her neck she wears a broach made using genuine Swarovski crystals.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_00191.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_00191.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0019" width="190" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6940" /></a></p>
<p>In her hand Eugine holds a large highly detailed beautiful hat made using silk, vintage lace, tulle, silk ribbons and tiny pearls.<br />
As always, everything is hand sewn by me.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_00161.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_00161.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0016" width="186" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6943" /></a></p>
<p>Currently Eugine is available for sale,<br />
however she will be sold on a first come basis, I hope you understand.</p>
<p>Should you have any further questions regarding her or any other doll<br />
please do not hesitate to email me.</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
</p>
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<p><em>“Those who don&#8217;t believe in magic will never find it”<br />
~ Roald Dahl ~<br />
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		<title>Edwardian Elegance&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Edward is a special commissioned piece&#8230; dressed in formal attire consisting of a black tail coat and trousers. He has gentle face with masculine features&#8230; his strawberry blonde hair is brushed back off his face showing off his deep brown eyes. Wearing a white waistcoat made of silk&#8230; and an over size bow tie, in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Edward is a special commissioned piece&#8230; dressed in formal attire<br />
consisting of a black tail coat and trousers.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0012.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0012.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0012" width="185" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6910" /></a></p>
<p>He has gentle face with masculine features&#8230; his strawberry blonde hair is brushed back off his face showing off his deep brown eyes.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/118.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/118.jpg" alt="" title="118" width="161" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6911" /></a></p>
<p>Wearing a white waistcoat made of silk&#8230; and an over size bow tie, in his pocket carefully tucked away is his fob watch.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_00081.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_00081.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0008" width="155" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6917" /></a></p>
<p>As always, everything is hand sewn by me.</p>
<p>Edward was specially commissioned piece, however should you have any further questions regarding him or any other doll,<br />
please do not hesitate to email me.</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
</p>
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<p><em>“One can never be overdressed or overeducated”<br />
~ Oscar Wilde ~<br />
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		<title>Victorian Splendour&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Constance is a specially commissioned piece&#8230; and is on her way to live with her gorgeous new owner in the US Her beautiful Victorian ensemble is made using fine silk and has been embellished with smocked batiste, frills, laces and bows&#8230; Constance has a beautiful face with piercing green eyes&#8230; her blonde hair is worn [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0022.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0022.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0022" width="171" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6870" /></a></p>
<p>Constance is a specially commissioned piece&#8230;<br />
and is on her way to live with her gorgeous new owner in the US</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0023.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0023.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0023" width="167" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6871" /></a></p>
<p>Her beautiful Victorian ensemble is made using fine silk and has<br />
been embellished with smocked batiste, frills, laces and bows&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0026-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0026-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0026 copy" width="209" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6873" /></a></p>
<p>Constance has a beautiful face with piercing green eyes&#8230;<br />
her blonde hair is worn up and tied with an oversized bow.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0027-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0027-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0027 copy" width="146" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6874" /></a></p>
<p>A small bustle at the back is typical of the late Victorian era&#8230;<br />
Her undergarments are simple yet pretty and are lace trimmed. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0024-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0024-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0024 copy" width="167" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6872" /></a></p>
<p>As always, everything is hand sewn by me.</p>
<p>Should you have any enquiries regarding Constance or any other piece<br />
please do e~mail me…</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
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<p><em>“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”<br />
~ John Keats ~</em></p>
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		<title>Special Commission Duo ~ part two&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[~ Presenting Garret ~ A specially commissioned piece, to be dressed in casual attire&#8230; Consisting of morning jacket with flap pockets and two tiny buttons and straight legged trousers, both of which are hand~dyed by me&#8230; Garret is a handsome young man with his strawberry blond wavy hair and piercing blue eyes&#8230; He wears a [...]]]></description>
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<p>~ Presenting Garret ~<br />
A specially commissioned piece, to be dressed in casual attire&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_008.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_008.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_008" width="136" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6766" /></a></p>
<p>Consisting of morning jacket with flap pockets and two tiny buttons<br />
and straight legged trousers, both of which are hand~dyed by me&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20.jpg" alt="" title="20" width="193" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6789" /></a></p>
<p>Garret is a handsome young man<br />
with his strawberry blond wavy hair and piercing blue eyes&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0020.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0020.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0020" width="158" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6768" /></a></p>
<p>He wears a fine stripe silk waistcoat with six buttons<br />
and a fob watch, a wing collared shirt and oversized cravat&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0019.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0019.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0019" width="148" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6767" /></a></p>
<p>Black laced up real leather boots complete his ensemble&#8230;<br />
As always, everything is hand sewn and hand dyed by me.</p>
<p>Garret is a specially commissioned piece…<br />
should you have any enquiries regarding him or any other piece,<br />
please do e~mail me…</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
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<p>“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.<br />
~ James Stephens ~</p>
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		<title>Special Commissioned Duo&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[~ Presenting Isabella &#038; Garret ~ Based upon my &#8216;A Letter from Father&#8217; piece&#8230; Isabella wears a late Edwardian dress with a vintage lace overlay intricately hand~sewn onto silk&#8230; Both her dress and bolero style jacket are trimmed with peach and salmon roses with tiny pearls adorning their centre&#8230; Beautiful Isabella has brunette hair which [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0007-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0007-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0007 copy" width="181" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6805" /></a></p>
<p>~ Presenting Isabella &#038; Garret ~<br />
Based upon my &#8216;A Letter from Father&#8217; piece&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0021-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0021-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0021 copy" width="191" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6810" /></a></p>
<p>Isabella wears a late Edwardian dress with a vintage lace overlay intricately hand~sewn onto silk&#8230; </p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0021-copy-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0021-copy-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0021 copy copy" width="245" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6809" /></a></p>
<p>Both her dress and bolero style jacket are trimmed with peach and salmon roses with tiny pearls adorning their centre&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_005.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_005.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_005" width="184" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6804" /></a></p>
<p>Beautiful Isabella has brunette hair which is worn up in a loose bun held in place with a jewelled comb at the back&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0014.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0014.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0014" width="149" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6806" /></a></p>
<p>As always, everything is hand sewn by me.</p>
<p>Isabella is a specially commissioned piece…<br />
should you have any enquiries regarding her or any other piece,<br />
please do e~mail me…</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
</p>
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<p><em>&#8220;The best thing to hold onto in life is each other&#8221;<br />
~ Audrey Hepburn ~<br />
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		<title>Fair of Face&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 13:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bethanne sold within minutes of my previewing her&#8230; She is on her way to live with her new owner in Denmark. She wears a two tiered Victorian ensemble made using aubergine pure silk trimmed with vintage black lace and silk ribbon bows&#8230; Bethanne has a pretty face with piercing green eyes, her lovely fair hair [...]]]></description>
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<p>Bethanne sold within minutes of my previewing her&#8230;<br />
She is on her way to live with her new owner in Denmark.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3.jpg" alt="" title="3" width="168" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6714" /></a></p>
<p>She wears a two tiered Victorian ensemble made using aubergine pure silk trimmed with vintage black lace and silk ribbon bows&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5002.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5002.jpg" alt="" title="500" width="251" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6722" /></a></p>
<p>Bethanne has a pretty face with piercing green eyes, her lovely fair hair is worn in a style typical of the era complete with a large bow&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMG_0058-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMG_0058-copy.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0058 copy" width="161" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6713" /></a></p>
<p>She wears undergarments which are simple and lace trimmed. Black stockings and leather laced boots complete her ensemble.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMG_0054.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMG_0054.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0054" width="162" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6718" /></a></p>
<p>As always, everything is hand sewn by me.<br />
Should you have any enquiries regarding Bethanne or any other piece please do e~mail me…</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
</p>
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<p><em>&#8220;Monday&#8217;s child is fair of face&#8230;&#8221;<br />
~ Anonymous ~<br />
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		<title>A Labour of Love&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A beautiful Regency dressed bed circa 1811~1820&#8230; specially commissioned by my gorgeous client. Her vision was very clear she wanted a simple patchwork quilt&#8230; with a random pattern and a country feel for an attic room. Happily&#8230; I accepted the challenge&#8230; my patchwork contains 680 teeny tiny 7mm x 7mm squares Now thats a lot [...]]]></description>
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<p>A beautiful Regency dressed bed circa 1811~1820&#8230;<br />
specially commissioned by my gorgeous client.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed08-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed08-copy-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="Regency Bed08 copy" width="300" height="200" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6643" /></a></p>
<p>Her vision was very clear she wanted a simple patchwork quilt&#8230;<br />
with a random pattern and a country feel for an attic room.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed13.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed13-300x244.jpg" alt="" title="Regency Bed13" width="300" height="244" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6645" /></a></p>
<p>Happily&#8230; I accepted the challenge&#8230;<br />
my patchwork contains <strong>680</strong> teeny tiny 7mm x 7mm squares</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed06-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed06-copy-300x186.jpg" alt="" title="Regency Bed06 copy" width="300" height="186" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6641" /></a></p>
<p>Now thats a lot of squares&#8230;<br />
and I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ll agree&#8230; a true labour of love.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed13cc.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed13cc-300x236.jpg" alt="" title="Regency Bed13cc" width="300" height="236" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6646" /></a></p>
<p>A simple Regency dress has been thrown on the bed&#8230;<br />
it pools on the floor, is highly detailed with its ruching and bows.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed15-copy.jpg"><img src="http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Regency-Bed15-copy-300x218.jpg" alt="" title="Regency Bed15 copy" width="300" height="218" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6647" /></a></p>
<p>As always all hand~sewn by me&#8230;<br />
After all that sewing&#8230; I think I deserve a cup of tea.</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk">lisajohnsonrichards@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br />
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<p><em>“Life is all about timing&#8230; the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable&#8230; attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It&#8217;s all about timing.”<br />
~ Anonymous ~</em></p>
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