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Cherries for Toni

Enufstuff — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:34:18 GMT

@SportyShorty07 @lynnie61 @PamfromCT@on the bay @Oznell @Venezia @BlueFinch @San Antonio Gal @DSD2 I am adding two better pictures of my father. But, we still have those shadows on our eyes.

@cheriere This was posted while you were away.

Cherries are in season and we are enjoying those little red juicy fruits.

Cherries in jewelry and in fashion, have always been popular in the Summer months.

When I was three years old, I loved wearing my "Cherry Dress". It was not a cherry print, but it had cherries on the front of the white collar.

In one picture, I am at the beach with my father and in the other picture, I am holding a

little bag of bird food, to feed the pigeons at Boston Commons. ( I still enjoy feeding all the birds that visit my yard.)

The two dresses that I made for Toni Dolls, are not replicas of my dress, but were inspired

by the memory of my "Cherry Dress".

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on the bay — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:21:45 GMT

@Enufstuff,

Those dresses are beautiful!

I kind of remember a white cotton blouse I had with 2 cherries emboidered on the collar. I think it was a popular decoration and maybe always will be too!

Thank you for sharing @Enufstuff,

and I love the photo of you and your father at the ocean.

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DSD2 — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:24:53 GMT

@Enufstuff your picture with your father is beautiful. You are smiling and so sweet and he is so handsome. The shot of you strolling the Boston Common (with hungry pigeons) is just adorable.

I always love your creations but Toni's cherry dresses are my favorite. Beautifully crafted with talent and love. It's impossible to choose between the pristine white background and the feminine, green gingham check. Both necklines are exquisite.

As a young child, we had a cherry tree and some of my earliest memories are of her delicious cherry pies. This brings back such happy, warm remembrances.

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on the bay — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:36:12 GMT

@DSD2, @Enufstuff,

When I saw these I thought oooO! these are my favorite just like you said @DSD2.

But then I thought, really everytime I see one, I think that lol!

But I really think these are, especially the first one with the white.

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DSD2 — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:38:43 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
@DSD2, @Enufstuff,
When I saw these I thought oooO! these are my favorite just like you said @DSD2.
But then I thought, really everytime I see one, I think that lol!
But I really think these are, especially the first one with the white.

I'm actually laughing @on the bay because the same thought flashed through my mind! But we are being totally honest because although we love them all, these ARE our favorite at this particular time.

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Enufstuff — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:49:42 GMT

@on the bay Thank you so much. You are right, a cherry motif is a classic.

When Joan Rivers sold her jewelry on QVC, I bought her beautiful cherry pin and the matching earrings.

When I wallpapered my kitchen, I wanted a 1930-1940 vibe, to go with my Hoosier cabinet and antique oak ice box.

I chose a pattern of cherries and strawberries, in a grid of navy blue diamond shapes, on a white background. Then I got a couple of antique trays with a cherry design, as accents.

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Enufstuff — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:14:36 GMT

@DSD2 Thank you very much.

I remember that day so well. Every time the pigeons

would fly near me to land, I felt like they were going to land on me. They were so tame and had no fear of coming close to people. I'm sure that they must have had a lot of people feeding them every day, much like the pigeons in St. Mark's Square in Venice.

When we went to Venice in 2006, I had no desire to feed pigeons in the daytime, and having them so close to me.

I liked going to St. Mark's Square in the evening, just to get a gelato and listen to the orchestra playing. No pigeons at night!

How wonderful that you had a cherry tree and your mother making pies with them. They must have been delicious.

That is a lovely memory.

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SportyShorty07 — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:58:25 GMT

@Enufstuff Absolutely incredible Cherries for Toni outfits, Enuffstuff ! I love the scalloped eyelet off the shoulder neckline, cherry charm in the center, beautiful high waist, cheerful cherry print, and a delightful full skirt on both Toni girls with a lovely line of red zigzag accent fabric towards the bottom. Beautiful, cheerful and a truly delightful way to honor your childhood cherry dress! Love the green on brunette Toni and the white on blonde Toni- these gal pals know how to dress and do their hair!

You are such an absolutely adorable and beautiful, pint sized little girl! Look at you in your cherry dress with your little legs and I love your happy smile next to your remarkably handsome father! Thank you so much for sharing your memories, photos, and beautiful Toni artwork creations- your work lifts spirits and really showcases all of your talents and gifts. Thanks a billion, Enuffstuff! Your artwork really makes my day!

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Enufstuff — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:09:06 GMT

@SportyShorty07 Thank you so much. I'm happy that you enjoyed seeing the cherry dresses.

When I found those tiny cherry buttons at Joann's, I knew I had to make cherry dresses. Then I found the fabrics.

That is not really the best picture of my father. We always had the sun in our eyes, and shadows, squinting in the sun. He didn't have moustache either. I don't know what that darkness is.

Back in those days, everyone thought that my father looked like the movie actor and dancer, Gene Kelly, and that my mother looked like Joanne Woodward, who was married to Paul Newman.

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Oznell — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:16:37 GMT

Precious, @Enufstuff ! What a little doll you were yourself, with your handsome father, and also strolling along with pigeons!

The Tonis are adorable, in their similar-but-not-identical dresses (love that), and with their jaunty pinwheels. You would have been such a great art director for films, or in the theater-- the settings and accessories for your creations are perfect down to every last detail...

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PamfromCT — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:24:29 GMT

@Enufstuff Loving those beautiful dresses you designed and made for Toni dolls. Your talents and dedication are truly amazing, and I think we all are enjoying your current creations and looking forward to more.

The pictures of you as a little tyke, first with your daddy, and the second feeding the birds, touched my heart. My, your daddy was handsome, and you were such a darling litle tyke.

Best wishes!

Pam

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Venezia — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:25:46 GMT

@Enufstuff - Wonderful photos and dresses for Toni. You're very talented.

And if that "isn't the best" photo of your father? He's so handsome in it, I'd love to have seen him in his "best photo"! You're lucky to have such a lovely reminder of the day.

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Happy2BHere — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:28:32 GMT

@Enufstuff I don't know how you do it, but every new dress is another masterpiece.

You are so talented, and hope you realize how much that talent is recognized and appreciated here. It makes me happy that we have two new "Cheery Cherry" dresses to admire today!

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lynnie61 — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:46:06 GMT

@Enufstuff My favorite summer fruit. Both Toni's are just adorable. I recall having a jumper that I wore, I bet many of us had white shirts with cherries on the collar. How adorable.

I'm so glad you have shared a few of your pictures as a toddler. So darling. Nice seeing your father at a young age. Handsome with his little girl! Love these photos. You make so many of us smile, as we are waiting patiently for the next Toni creation.

Thank you!

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BlueFinch — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:13:16 GMT

What precious memories the Toni dolls are sharing with you, through your talent and inspiration.They look as lovely as you did in your own cherry dress. Btw, your dad was a handsome guy.

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SportyShorty07 — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:58:18 GMT

@Enufstuff wrote:
@SportyShorty07   Thank you so much. I'm happy that you enjoyed seeing the cherry dresses.

    When I found those tiny cherry buttons at Joann's, I knew I had to make cherry dresses. Then I found the fabrics.

    That is not really the best picture of my father. We always had the sun in our eyes, and shadows, squinting in the sun. He didn't have moustache either. I don't know what that darkness is.

    Back in those days, everyone thought that my father looked like the movie actor and dancer, Gene Kelly, and that my mother looked like Joanne Woodward, who was married to Paul Newman.

@Enufstuff You're welcome, Enuffstuff! I really like your artwork and it is a joy to see it and talk to you ! I love how the tiny cherry buttons at Joann's were the inspiration for these cherry dresses! its amazing that you made both of them and they're both perfect .

Your dad does look like Gene Kelly! The Gene Kelly/Joanne Woodward combo in your parents must be a stunning combo- no wonder you're such a beauty, Enuffstuff! I smiled at how you said that that wasn't even the best picture of your dad- he's a very handsome man with a great head of hair In addition to his good looks, he looks to be very loving and happy in that photo and you are such a sweet little girl in the photos! Were you blonde as a little girl? I had hair that was golden blonde as a girl and it darkened up in my teens to what it is now. Lovely photos and lovely Toni creations!

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 23:18:46 GMT

@Enufstuff - Your dad is so handsome! Those pics are so precious.

I don't know which dress I like better. Tough decision. I'll take them both!

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 01:40:49 GMT

@Enufstuff - Your dad sure has movie star looks!

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SportyShorty07 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 01:17:31 GMT

@Enufstuff Thank you for the extra photos of you and your dad! You are such a sweet and adorable little girl and your dad is so dapper and handsome! I wish that the men of my generation on the dating apps could look that put together, confident, happy and handsome . I love the photo of him crouching on the ground to be next to you while you're standing- such a lovely photo of both of you!

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Enufstuff — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 01:30:58 GMT

@SportyShorty07 My mother was blonde and had green eyes, like you. My two brothers were blondes, but I always had dark hair and eyes, like my father.

You must have been adorable with your blonde hair and green eyes.

Three of my children were born blonde, but their hair darkened

as they got older. Only one daughter had green eyes.