Thursday, February 11, 2021

Art with Heart!



In the middle of our street
on the square, facing west,
someone's built a house
that is not like the rest.

The houses on our street
are all cozy, full of heart,
and this house is more
like a fine work of art.

A house so unusual
it looks as if someone
has built a house and garden
wrapped up all in one!

The neighbors are puzzled,
they gossip and stare -
they all want to know
about the people who live there.

I was the first
to meet her by chance -
an elegant woman with
a gallery in France.

The house and her life
are devoted to art,
but she will fit right in -
she's a neighbor with a heart!


Featured: my new doll-house is covered by 
wallpaper from Photowall. I was blown away 
by the selection. If you fancy a 25% discount, 
you can use the code handmadebyamalia25
until March 20th, 2021.
Here is the link: Photowall

72 comments:

Ellie Foster said...

What a lovely house and a beautiful home for a very lucky doll.
Best wishes
Ellie

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I love your poem, Neighbor with a heart!
The wallpaper and doll are so pretty, well done!
Take care, enjoy your day!

Crafty in the Med said...

"Home is where the heart is"
What a lovely little house gorgeous wallpaper! Love the verse! You have a very creative touch Amalia! keep well Amanda x

Evi Erlinda said...

This is a sweet sweet home with a gorgeous owner! I would like to be her neighbor, enjoy the beauty around, the place "where the heart is"

A hug

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Cute poem and house - you're so creative!

Unknown said...

Looks great

Tom said...

...cute mini-house!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Your art is both whimsical and beautiful. I like it very much.

EricaSta said...

A lovely puppet house... and a wonderful poem, Amalia, thank you for sharing. Have a good week.

Stay healthy and well.

La Table De Nana said...

So pretty and love the story!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Super cute and creative!

riitta k said...

Such a cute house & lovely poem! Charming <3

Sandy said...

This is so cute. I need to do something like this with my grandson. Love that wallpaper by the way.

VeggieMummy said...

Lovely poem and a gorgeous doll's house. The owls in the attic are a particularly nice touch. xx

Vee said...

The lady from France is wearing a charming grin as well she should living in such a beautiful, artsy home.

linda said...

How lovely great poem, so sweet,

Louca por porcelana said...

How adorable!Love!

Rhodesia said...

Lovely and I love the verse. Take care and keep safe, Diane

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

OHHHHH! How lovely! I thank my lucky stars and Divine Providence that our paths crossed here in blogland. Your posts are always a joy, Amalia, and I love them, and you!

Brenda xo

Powell River Books said...

It turned out really cute, and full of art. - Margy

Red Rose Alley said...

Such a cute little doll house, Amalia, and I love the lady with a heart. The small white furniture is darling.

~Sheri

Lalka Crochetka said...

I love the doll and the tiny furniture! beautiful!

Junkchiccottage said...

So sweet and what a lucky little doll to live in this home. It is all so sweet and cute. Happy Friday and have a great weekend. xoxo

MaryAnne said...

What a gorgeous little doll and house!

A Joyful Cottage said...

Fabulous, Amalia! Your creativity knows no bounds. I just love this. Hugs, my friend! Nancy

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

You made such a pretty doll in a wonderful doll house. Thanks for the blog visit and enjoy the weekend.

Jeanie said...

This is totally enchanting -- both your exquisite doll house and then the wonderful poem. I am completely charmed!

Su-sieee! Mac said...

Your dollhouse and doll are so sweet and lovely. I love your poem, too. Our house is the different one on our block. :-)

Polly said...

Oh Amalia, your house is absolutely gorgeous and the wallpaper is beautiful :-)

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

I was just thinking that I'd love this wallpaper in my home! Such a lovely doll house :)

Angie said...

Simply fabulous! I especially like the two owls in the attic!

Mereknits said...

Lovely!

Conniecrafter said...

Such a special sweet house, fine wallpaper and love the the little stitching on the table, too cute!

DeniseinVA said...

I love this, a doll's (and sweet little doll) house I would be proud of, and a beautiful poem to match.

Susan said...

You are amazing! Everything you do is sweet, creative, and hopeful. Thank you for sharing your light here on your blog.

Kim said...

Just darling...as usual! The teeny tiny embroidery caught my eye immediately. So sweet. And love that wallpaper...off to peek!! Enjoy the weekend!!

Carla from The River said...

Happy Valentine's Day!
I love the little house! I see she has owl as friends.
xx oo
Carla

bread&salt said...

Cute poem and great house Doll. Like it.

Kim said...

Oh, how delightful! An elegant French lady who lives in an artsy house. Why, she can sprinkle a little French chic in her neighbourhood. So lyrical and whimsical, Amalia.

baili said...

oh i found this sooo TOUCHING dear Amalia

reminded me doll houses we used to make with various stuff :)

thank you for precious sharing ,and i absolutely loved your photwall art what a splendor ! i can feel good to know know that wishing for trees and nature on wall is not crazy :) yes i though about that since long and how nice it is real and available
poem is delightful and lovely as always !
blessings !

Diane said...

What a lovely poem and house Amalia.

Hugs Diane

junie-jesh said...

It almost goes without saying, I would like a house where one can see from the outside that an artist live there. Since it's a brick house in an housing association, it's not allowed. Loved this Amalia and many thanks for showing the art house with All Seasons, Jesh

Handmade in Israel said...

That is indeed a beautiful house! How sweet.

Ginny Hartzler said...

This is totally awesome! You are SO talented!!

Diana Studer said...

Her elegantly styled hair, such panache!

From my mother's owl collection, I have one that is sister to your pale one - small world we live in.

Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) said...

that doll house is amazing! I have just watched an interesting show about them :)

Tamar SB said...

That is so precious!

Nancy Chan said...

Nice poem. How wonderful to have a beautiful woman with a heart for a neighbour.

Snowbird said...

What a delightful poem and little house.xxx

Sakuranko said...

Oh so cute darling
xx

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Such a lovely doll and house!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and by letting me know that you did by leaving such a sweet comment!!
Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Deb

Kitchen Riffs said...

This is terrific! Your posts are always so much fun -- thanks.

Pam Richardson said...

The doll house is beautiful and I love your poem. Such a delightful post!

Lowcarb team member said...

Such a lovely poem.
I do like the doll house.

Keep well, keep safe.

All the best Jan

ray said...

oh my this is so cute !

Veronica Lee said...


Oh my goodness, this is so sweet!

Love the delightful poem and wee house!

Little Wandering Wren said...

How gorgeous - we all need a neighbour with a heart!
Have a great day Amalia!
Wren x

R's Rue said...

Beautiful

Yesteryear Embroideries said...

This is so sweet!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

What a lovely new addition to your neighborhood...)).

Lillian "sognafaret" said...

So creativity

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Such a lovely house and poem! The doll is so cute--she looks like she is dancing and so happy to be living in such a beautiful floral house.

Ela said...

You create real works of art, dear Amalia! I am also delighted with your poem!
Best regards and have a nice Sunday!

Maya Kuzman said...

This is beautiful! I am blown away by Photowall's offer. Got two rooms with their wallpaper and always stop to admire them upon entering the rooms :)

Sum of their Stories said...

Amalia, why is everything you do so gorgeous? Why? Why?
Massive thank you for sharing with us at Handmade Monday each week, seeing your lovely makes and poems always lifts my day :-)

Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That) said...

So creative fun to look at
Remind me of when I was little

Laura

Our Hopeful Home said...

How clever! Great choice of paper -- so pretty:) Lovely poem as usual. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen

betty-NZ said...

Your posts always make me smile!

It's great to see your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Such a lovely poem and sweet house. I love PhotoWall. Happy week Amalia.

Kathy said...

Your little house is adorable; poem, too. As a mini-lover, I looked it over very carefully; I have used owl beads to create small "art sculptures for my dh people, too! Only unimaginative people use beads for just jewelry!

akiko hiramatsu said...

I really love the house! First I was so moved on your Instagram, then I am happy again!! Photowall website is so beautiful:)

akiko

Becki said...

I think I might love such a neighbor.