Pointy Pointy
It's always one extreme to the other with me! I've gone from not knowing what to write about to having too much to say.
I was going to write a post with the rest of the photo's of Lily's quilt and I want to show you some new purchases as well as having pics of some beautiful gifts we've recieved. But then a gift arrived from a lovely friend and it was sunny, so a Lily photo shoot was essential. And now of course, I just have to share the photo's with you!
Toni has always had a special place in our hearts. She was the first blog friend to ever make something for Bella and when the gift arrived both Jim and I cried at her immense generosity. I had only been blogging for a month and was so shocked when a beautiful hand made gift arrived on our door step for Bella's first birthday.
And here we are again, two years later with yet another beautiful gift, but this time for Lily.
When I saw this hat on Toni's blog I instantly feel in love with it and new it would be perfect for our little gnome.
But it didn't prepare me for just how gorgeous it is in real life! And just how much I love the way Lily looks in it - she really does look like a gnome!
Although once we put it on, we did discover that the poor thing may well have inherited her father's ears!
The cool thing about a hat is that I can put it on her without waiting for her to get a bit bigger. Everyone (including myself) tends to buy clothes for when Lily is a little older, because we all know that the newborn stage is so short. But it does mean that I only really have onesies to put her in and as hard as I try, it's pretty difficult to express any individuality with a onesie! Whereas I think you'll agree that this hat allows me to express lots of individuality and personality!
I just love how pointy it is.
Actually it's a little like Lily's head when she was born...
Beautiful little gnome, and you look radiant too, baby 2 obviously suits you. x
Posted by:dottydesigns | March 17, 2008 at 08:12 PM
It's a wonderful hat & you're fab too!
Posted by:Bethany | March 17, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Is a cute little hat. Lily looks so pretty!
Posted by:paula | March 17, 2008 at 08:35 PM
I clicked back to that earlier post you linked to (when Bella was one) and she has grown up so much! She is a proper little lady now! The development in a child in the first 5 years of its' life is staggering! It really made me think about how important it is to cherish those early years (as much as is possible when you are seriously sleep deprived and at the end of your tether!). p.s. how can someone who had a baby such a short while ago have such perfect eyebrows!
Posted by:Sam | March 17, 2008 at 09:01 PM
You look radiant, and Lily looks gorgeous in her new hat - I have really enjoyed reading through all your posts - you have made some beautiful things and have a lovely blog - Natalie x
Posted by:Natalie | March 17, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Oh that hat is so cute.. you look gorgeous together. Ahh I remember my babies when they were that small, so wonderful.x
Posted by:thevintagemagpie | March 17, 2008 at 11:26 PM
The hat is so cute and it looks so sweet on Lily. I love that photo of you both together, you are absolutely glowing with joy.
Posted by:sue | March 17, 2008 at 11:43 PM
That hat is insane. So cute!
But the model.....she is really priceless. What a doll!
Posted by:Creature of Habit | March 18, 2008 at 01:26 AM
Love the hat! My Lily had a very pointy head when she was born too. This would have been just perfect.
Posted by:Amanda | March 18, 2008 at 11:11 AM
been reading your blog for some weeks now. I look at all the hand made items with extreme envy. How did u get started. i can only dream of being able so talented. I have never sewn anything in my life but appreciate all the great joy of making these things . You have such a lovely new family Take care of yourself and enjoy this precious time.
Posted by:Karan | March 18, 2008 at 12:46 PM
oh manda! she's so beautiful...
and that little gnome hat is perfect. toni is so sweet.
Posted by:molly | March 18, 2008 at 07:51 PM
She is absolutely ready for nibbling!
Posted by:Visty | March 18, 2008 at 11:25 PM
gosh i cant get over how great YOU look, wow! of course lily in her hat is cute too! wish i looked that great after having my second baby.
:)
Posted by:leslie | March 19, 2008 at 01:17 AM
It makes me so happy to see little precious gnome, er Lily in your blissfully happy arms.
Posted by:Monica | March 19, 2008 at 01:41 AM
she reminds me of a little acorn fairy!
Posted by:Tiel | March 19, 2008 at 06:10 AM
aawwwww
Simply DARLING!!!
I must say,you look very fresh and and full of life in the photo.I certainly didn't look that healthy when G was teeny.
Posted by:natasha s | March 19, 2008 at 12:12 PM
What a sweet heart.
Posted by:Lynn | March 19, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Hi, I found someone else with a thing about selvedges and a cute use for them
http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/03/selvedge-bag.html
Hang on here is some baby talk: man, Lilly is so cute in that hat!
Posted by:fi | March 19, 2008 at 07:26 PM
that hat is unbelievably cute like lily, i think you've got the individuality you were looking for, for her with it lol
Posted by:sammyjo | March 19, 2008 at 08:16 PM
It's so cute!! you're a wonderful family! I read you from Catalonia.
Ginesta :)
Posted by:Ginesta | March 19, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Aw, I LOVE that hat! It is so cute!
Posted by:Tsoniki | March 20, 2008 at 02:58 AM