tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post5183847441836670880..comments2024-03-21T23:14:27.787+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: Cupcakes for charityGretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-6974730814385936552011-07-12T08:02:46.904+01:002011-07-12T08:02:46.904+01:00What an awesome fund raiser party! I found your bl...What an awesome fund raiser party! I found your blog through the "copy&paste" blog and have spent hours already looking at all the wonderfull things you make. Thank you for all the inspiration.The Little Forest, handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029189814618411828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-5314142570756493942011-06-21T08:40:40.380+01:002011-06-21T08:40:40.380+01:00You all worked so hard to make it a magical day .....You all worked so hard to make it a magical day .... and it all looks perfect!<br />I would love to have been there , too .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-28253455495043687292011-06-04T21:19:34.914+01:002011-06-04T21:19:34.914+01:00Oh what a completely perfect day! How I do wish E...Oh what a completely perfect day! How I do wish Edward and I could have attended!! Edward loves parties and children.... and I simply adore cupcakes and toys!!! Well done on the donations for a very worthy cause.<br /><br />But so so sorry about the arm!!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-90442890180873600882011-06-01T18:03:11.499+01:002011-06-01T18:03:11.499+01:00how fun! :)how fun! :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303476805748959601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-80290184453402002892011-06-01T10:49:25.293+01:002011-06-01T10:49:25.293+01:00Dear Gretel ... you have once again managed to red...Dear Gretel ... you have once again managed to reduce me to tears (both happy and sad ones). That success, happiness (and Andy) have come your way is truly deserved. Oh how I wish I had been at that party ... it looked a wonderfully joyous occasion. Isn't it amazing what friends can achieve when they all pull together ... doesn't it just restore your fatih in humanity. <br />I hope your wonderful books are a huge success for you. I wish you and Andy huge amounts of happiness for the future and ... I wish I had your lovely dress and cardi!! xVintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-1750152741454473972011-06-01T04:14:00.088+01:002011-06-01T04:14:00.088+01:00Oh Gretel, I have just discovered this wonderful p...Oh Gretel, I have just discovered this wonderful post. Once again it has showed up in the middle of the blog roll rather than at the top, so I am ver late commenting............never mind.<br /><br />I have tears running down my face and mascara going every where, doing my best Panda impression, hehe.....<br /><br />Why am I crying? Because this post tugs at the heart strings...... your childhood, the emotional turmoil you endured, I can't begin to imagine how difficult it was.<br /><br />To this wonderful, fabulous, beautiful day full of loved ones, friends and work colleagues, those who have supported you through thick and thin. Their generosity of spirit, in helping to organise this event. I'm trying to keep this brief, but it's very tricky..........<br /><br />What a fantastic party, I don't think it could have been any better, cupcakes, games, prizes and your darling Andy in that most gorgeous apron which I am lusting after ( the apron not Andy, just to be clear, hehe...)<br /><br />You in your gorgeous dress and that stunning cardi, what a day, what a party...................and a deserving charity if ever there was one.<br /><br />Wishing Andy a speedy recovery and now that you are the 'Queen of Tea Parteeeeeees' best wishes for next years event.........<br /><br />Claire XClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-49095213367558980572011-05-31T22:28:17.076+01:002011-05-31T22:28:17.076+01:00Thank you for sharing your wonderful tea party, I ...Thank you for sharing your wonderful tea party, I enjoyed every last drop of tea and cake crumb!Cathy Holtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-30499302407658505532011-05-31T03:33:42.378+01:002011-05-31T03:33:42.378+01:00It sounds like a perfect golden day in every possi...It sounds like a perfect golden day in every possible way. Memories of perfect days and perfect moments are the only worthwhile collections to have. CongratulationsSchool on the Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646261663308402644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-14280410892603020352011-05-30T21:46:34.094+01:002011-05-30T21:46:34.094+01:00A very moving and uplifting post - you're an i...A very moving and uplifting post - you're an inspiration!Ticking stripeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515028867135834777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-32037887483711865472011-05-30T19:48:26.604+01:002011-05-30T19:48:26.604+01:00Will try again - too many typos in the last commen...Will try again - too many typos in the last comment - to be brief, I think your lovely friends and life partner Andy and your body of work speak for the kind of person you have become, despite a rough start. And what a nice idea for a book launch for a child's book!! Great blog post - best one I've read in a long while.<br />Thank you too for all the great pictures.<br />Heal quickly Andy!!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643680000059427128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-68491620715991534382011-05-30T19:44:26.511+01:002011-05-30T19:44:26.511+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643680000059427128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-76679635933923936832011-05-30T01:52:01.697+01:002011-05-30T01:52:01.697+01:00Gretel, my dear, you have come full circle and I t...Gretel, my dear, you have come full circle and I think your mum would be very, very proud of her little girl. HUGS!!! I drooled all over the food photos...so country, so much missed in the modern society. I love a good cook and feed up. I would have joyfully helped make cupcakes and everything else had I been a bit closer...say, on your side of the Atlantic. And those cupcakes were scrumptious works of art. Congratulations to you and all of your friends and helpers...it looked a wonderful day, and so well deserved by you. Cheers to the perfect party and perfect hostess. The dress and cardigan were so perfect for you as well. Good on Andy...he loves you very much and looked like he was having the time of his life. :-D<br /><br />MarianneMariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349984152592814003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-79895174762321311442011-05-29T22:45:06.385+01:002011-05-29T22:45:06.385+01:00What a wonderful day. Surrounded by friends and f...What a wonderful day. Surrounded by friends and for such a special person and cause. I'm glad it went so well, as though it wouldn't and thank you for sharing it with us.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687880147854083197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-3130156119233806762011-05-29T13:56:17.080+01:002011-05-29T13:56:17.080+01:00Oh Gretel, I am so happy for you that this event h...Oh Gretel, I am so happy for you that this event happened through the love and energy of your friends. <br />The comments above say it all better than I can... your Mum WAS with you, she always will be. <br />You are much loved and admired by many, and I appreciate you sharing this special day on your blog, so that blog friends everywhere could join in 'virtually'. <br />What a wonderful day to remember for everyone.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794603896579291245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-78921127373447021892011-05-28T19:23:52.198+01:002011-05-28T19:23:52.198+01:00Ah, Gretel. What a wonderfully well thought out p...Ah, Gretel. What a wonderfully well thought out party (I love all the little details, and of course, the cupcakes). Am not at all surprised to see you incredibly creative and successful in this as in all your ventures. Thanks for making me feel like I almost *was* there. :-)<br /><br />xxxxxxxtlchanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259427561396960607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-84391379212572121782011-05-28T14:50:54.387+01:002011-05-28T14:50:54.387+01:00What a beautiful party! Much congratulations on t...What a beautiful party! Much congratulations on the book!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191367329555391317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-11258385264085713092011-05-27T15:40:31.849+01:002011-05-27T15:40:31.849+01:00I'm back for about the 5th time to see Natasha...I'm back for about the 5th time to see Natasha's cupcakes..... they are truly amazing....look just like yours........BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-33179155671575720362011-05-27T14:14:22.028+01:002011-05-27T14:14:22.028+01:00Dear Gretel,
As I sat here taking my sweet tim...Dear Gretel,<br /><br /> As I sat here taking my sweet time reading this long and glorious post, My husband asks me "What are you reading over there?" <br /><br />My reply: " Oh, just another book that Gretel has written!" Ha!<br /><br /> This post made me laugh, smile and shed a few tears of pure joy. No one deserved this more than you. What a dear Andy was to be of so much help...he must love you truly and deeply. For that, we love him also.<br /><br /> You mentioned that you wished your Mom had been there, but dear Gretel she was. If you found yourself smiling for no reason...that was her. When you snuck that second bite of cupcake...that was her. I'm not sure, but when you let that little bad word slip...was that her????<br /><br /> I hope you make this an annual event, because attending one was just added to my 'bucket list'.<br /><br /> So happy everything went so smoothly and thrilled about the money you raised for your charity.<br /><br /> Well done Gretel and friends!!<br /><br />Janet xox<br />http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.cpom/Janet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-59952390931672310402011-05-27T10:34:05.553+01:002011-05-27T10:34:05.553+01:00Such a lovely party! I wish I could have been ther...Such a lovely party! I wish I could have been there, thanks for describing it so well. And thanks for introducing the Child Bereavement Charity - a very worthy charity indeed.<br />I hope Andy gets well soon.Cristina | Positively Beautyhttp://www.positivelybeauty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-77890784961727814672011-05-27T08:20:43.141+01:002011-05-27T08:20:43.141+01:00It is a wonderful idea. You are one of a kind.. It...It is a wonderful idea. You are one of a kind.. It is really awesome!Notcathyhttp://www.asseenontvlife.com/kids/happy-nappers-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-24742118365284828842011-05-27T02:18:09.678+01:002011-05-27T02:18:09.678+01:00My comment got eaten on first try but Helen and Ch...My comment got eaten on first try but Helen and Charlotte said everything I wanted to say anyway. You are a lovely person, Gretel, you deserve this joy in every way. It says everything about your character that your work brings such happiness to small children, and that you made this party a charitable endeavor. Many warm wishes and congratulations from across the sea.Laurelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-29615915917127078822011-05-27T02:00:29.949+01:002011-05-27T02:00:29.949+01:00Dear Gretel, I don't think I've ever left ...Dear Gretel, I don't think I've ever left a comment before but I was very moved by this post.<br />What a wonderful party - you deserve every happiness.Elizabethhttp://kittycafe.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-76044728732276970222011-05-27T00:08:34.295+01:002011-05-27T00:08:34.295+01:00p.s. I am 100% certain that your mother was beamin...p.s. I am 100% certain that your mother was beaming with a wide smile, pride and happiness for you.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245099394863979981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-72365445711946723702011-05-27T00:05:55.930+01:002011-05-27T00:05:55.930+01:00Dear Gretel,
I cannot imagine the pain of your ch...Dear Gretel, <br />I cannot imagine the pain of your childhood, but I do know that families come in all shapes, configurations, etc. and truly believe that your family now is big and wide, loving and caring. And...yes, I know that you deserve every bit of the love that is coming your way, and that you do return it in kind.<br />This is twice! Two times I have shed a bit of tears for joy in reading your blog. I do like to imagine that I was there, and as a person who respects your courage, determination, grace and creative talent, I want to believe that I am a part of that family, cheering you on. I could get quite wordy here, but I'll stop and will wish Andy speedy recovery, pour soul. Ouch.<br />Much love and thanks for entering and enriching my life, e.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245099394863979981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-36767304730309818302011-05-26T23:17:47.091+01:002011-05-26T23:17:47.091+01:00What a wonderful story, from your sad start to you...What a wonderful story, from your sad start to your triumphal book launch and fund raising. You seem to have thought of everything. Poor Andy, but thank goodness it happened after the big day, I do hope he is better soon.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410318976755292700noreply@blogger.com