tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post4978165168830992855..comments2023-09-30T01:31:55.422+10:00Comments on and the trees: hello therejayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-78442364857786224862014-07-04T20:46:56.787+10:002014-07-04T20:46:56.787+10:00Hi, I came across your blog as I was looking for A...Hi, I came across your blog as I was looking for Armin the toymaker's contact details. 40 years ago as a little girl my parents took my family and I on a road trip from Brisbane down south. We stumbled across Armin and Nina's place in Nambucca Heads and my parents bought me the most amazing dolls house. I have always treasured and adored it and after 40 years and many children playing with it, it needed a little attention. So after getting their details from your blog I phoned them. I mailed my dolls house down to Armin and he lovingly restored it to it's former beauty. I have had a number of conversations with Nina on the phone and instantly I felt connected to these lovely people. Not only did Armin restore the dolls house to it's former glory, he sent back a number of new "people" for the house, including ones that represented my daughters, my husband, my mum and late dad, a chef for our kitchen and even the toy maker himself. It is truly stunning. What was unbelievable was that Armin did not want to be compensated for his hard work, he just loved what he did and was happy that this dolls house would be around for many more years to come. I will be forever grateful for what he did and I would love to go down and visit them as they are the most gorgeous people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-26106317244985077772014-04-28T15:39:21.125+10:002014-04-28T15:39:21.125+10:00Hi Abby, thanks for popping by, the toys that Armi...Hi Abby, thanks for popping by, the toys that Armin and Nina make are truly amazing and wondrous. I think they are still in the same place, see above for contact details. Best wishes Jayjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-18629467321584878122014-04-26T22:19:13.631+10:002014-04-26T22:19:13.631+10:00Such an amazing looking holiday. I visited Nambucc...Such an amazing looking holiday. I visited Nambucca often as a child as my Pop lived there. The place holds many many fond memories like those Swiss toy people. they are part of my childhood. I share a birthday with Nina and she always had an extra doll for me when we visited. While I collected a police force and some circus folk, my brother collected a fire crew complete with engine and my sister had a family and nurses. <br />I love those toys with all my heart but I thought that they had stopped making them. I would love to be able to get some for my children. Are they still in the same place or have they moved? Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893126547416817727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-35673470409590241872014-03-20T23:19:21.887+11:002014-03-20T23:19:21.887+11:00Oh thank you so much! Yesterday i looked at your f...Oh thank you so much! Yesterday i looked at your funny farm post then did a search on it to check out their accommodation and ended up watching the tedtalk. What an amazing lady! Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-17583500565125864252014-03-19T16:18:48.537+11:002014-03-19T16:18:48.537+11:00Ahm Brisbane to Sydney in a campervan, how wonderf...Ahm Brisbane to Sydney in a campervan, how wonderful. I am so happy to share the details of Armin and Nina, their address is 6858 Pacific Highway, Valla (just North of the first Nambucca exit), look for the little red wood house/letterbox, seriously gorgeous. Their phone numbers are 6569 5190 and 0434 100 610. I promise it will be such a wonderful experience. xxjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-4483111268642561252014-03-19T13:39:18.495+11:002014-03-19T13:39:18.495+11:00We are taking a trip from Brisbane to Sydney in a ...We are taking a trip from Brisbane to Sydney in a campervan in April/May and I would love to take my kids to see the toymaker- Can you please tell me the address/phone number of the toymaker so I can see if we can see the magic of beautiful toys being made? I love your blog it is just so full of your beautiful purposeful kind intentionsand actions. Lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-17614374180825622922014-02-05T08:36:17.325+11:002014-02-05T08:36:17.325+11:00Thanks Imogene, I too loved seeing your neat embro...Thanks Imogene, I too loved seeing your neat embroidery threads, they do make my heart very happy when I see them like that. Ah, small beautiful things. xxjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-17484472851614404502014-02-05T08:35:25.270+11:002014-02-05T08:35:25.270+11:00Love you gorgeous Lily, so much fun indeed. love y...Love you gorgeous Lily, so much fun indeed. love youjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-86218509397631803772014-02-05T08:35:01.094+11:002014-02-05T08:35:01.094+11:00Thank you my darling, what an amazing time we shar...Thank you my darling, what an amazing time we shared together, feeling so very lucky to have you all in our lives and hearts. xxxjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-76754740586494225452014-02-05T08:34:09.393+11:002014-02-05T08:34:09.393+11:00Oh I am sure France is also like paradise on earth...Oh I am sure France is also like paradise on earth, just a different type of paradise and yes at this time of year, different clothing. So glad you enjoyed. xxjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-30495719242268891372014-02-05T08:32:12.239+11:002014-02-05T08:32:12.239+11:00Hi Emma, yes it was so very special, memories fore...Hi Emma, yes it was so very special, memories forever.xxjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-45849191719977271392014-02-05T07:03:23.674+11:002014-02-05T07:03:23.674+11:00Now I can stop dreaming on holidaysNow I can stop dreaming on holidaysDressing Ivanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671973566619307177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-11260806522153216022014-02-02T15:15:49.995+11:002014-02-02T15:15:49.995+11:00All so magical. All of it. And then those toys. An...All so magical. All of it. And then those toys. And then you finish it off with one of m favourite things; neat embroidery threads!Imogen Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605470254483772581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-46454893049465953182014-01-31T10:37:22.016+11:002014-01-31T10:37:22.016+11:00HELLO WE LOVE YOU YAY MISS YOU SO MUCH CANT WAIT T...HELLO WE LOVE YOU YAY MISS YOU SO MUCH CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN! LOVE LILY!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870172433934797522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-29444310537906701322014-01-30T22:36:13.411+11:002014-01-30T22:36:13.411+11:00I know why I left my camera in my bag. Jay your p...I know why I left my camera in my bag. Jay your photos are breathtaking as always. These ones are even more special, as I recall all the joy, love and laughter that was occurring before, during and after they were taken. It was a truly magical 10 days. Our cups are also truly brimming over. LOVE YOU ALLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870172433934797522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-53764442619315338472014-01-30T22:24:19.962+11:002014-01-30T22:24:19.962+11:00Australia is definitely a paradise on earth and it...Australia is definitely a paradise on earth and it makes me all the more dreaming as in France , we live in winter, grey and cold...not so funny...<br />How i like the green skirt your friend is wearing on the beach ! On my to do list !bienfaitpourtoihttp://bien-fait-pour-toi.over-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-85449367120679048802014-01-30T13:32:50.973+11:002014-01-30T13:32:50.973+11:00Hi gorgeous, no the swiss toymaker is even closer ...Hi gorgeous, no the swiss toymaker is even closer than that, just at Nambucca, yep we are only 20 minutes away from pure magic! xxxjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-73327162603089894902014-01-30T13:08:44.434+11:002014-01-30T13:08:44.434+11:00Oh I think I have been to that Swiss toy maker sho...Oh I think I have been to that Swiss toy maker shop!! Is it down near Forster/ Tuncurry? mybeardedpigeon@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255096578370542485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-31744720813735750162014-01-29T02:04:55.606+11:002014-01-29T02:04:55.606+11:00Looks like you had a truelly magical time. The woo...Looks like you had a truelly magical time. The wooden toy are delightful and he sounds like a very nice chap so maybe it was Santa! XxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691700286982451472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-87058169407092403752014-01-28T22:42:17.999+11:002014-01-28T22:42:17.999+11:00Hello beautiful one, oh you are in my thoughts so ...Hello beautiful one, oh you are in my thoughts so often, thinking that we can make that chat next week once Poe goes back to school. Oh the sorting was so so delightful, i too love it but sometimes just cannot find the time or the effort to do it, (so much sorting to do in life), so I am entirely grateful to have someone sort for me. big love to you. xxxjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-45361227421395263302014-01-28T22:11:28.153+11:002014-01-28T22:11:28.153+11:00I just went back and looked at the photos and Ilo ...I just went back and looked at the photos and Ilo has a red top on in nearly every photo, the one I was referring to is in fact almost pink with stripes. Cheeky grin :) xxNikki Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227350474814804474.post-78790461634376370952014-01-28T22:09:26.111+11:002014-01-28T22:09:26.111+11:00Gosh I am missing all of you!! Gorgeous pics as al...Gosh I am missing all of you!! Gorgeous pics as always. Beach delightful. Photo of Ilo in red top, first time I have seen how much he looks like you!! Oh the satisfaction brought to my Virgo eyes on seeing that sorted embroidery box :) I love sorting. Talk soon xxxNikki Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.com