Sunday, June 28, 2026

The Sleepover


I was so excited!
My good friend Clover
was coming for a visit
with a proper sleepover.

My brother would be barred
(he is such a horrid beast!)
and certainly not invited 
to our secret midnight feast.

Mother made us sandwiches
with butter and some ham,
a drink of fresh lemonade
and scones with lovely jam.

We set up our small party,
everything just right,
and settled in to wait
for the clock to chime midnight.

But, oh dear! What happened?
Without any warning,
we both fell sound asleep
and slumbered till morning. 

(©handmade by amalia)



Featured: my father made
these darling beds for me.

52 comments:

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I was reading your blog and you commented on mine. I love when friends meet like this. I love the little beds and always love your poems and stories. Thanks always for you care and concern. You've been such a sweet friend for so many years! Hugs Diane

The Happy Whisk said...

I love that your dad made you these little beds and the story that went with is lovely to read. That little rug is too cute as is the bed coverings. Really, really, sweet.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Amalia,
Love the cute Sleepover poem and beds are darling.
The embroidery items are pretty. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

Ellie Foster said...

Those little beds are so lovely and very special. The poem works with them so well too. Have a good rest of the week.
Best wishes
Ellie

Lorrie said...

Those little beds with the embroidered coverlets would be irresistible! No wonder the friends had a nap after their picnic. Lovely post, Amalia.

Granny Marigold said...

I love the sleepover poem, the cute beds and above all I love the beautiful coverletsπŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

Louca por porcelana said...

So cute. My mother has a doll furniture( sofa, chairs and table) which were made by her grandfather. Precious!

Ann said...

Such cute little beds. It's been many years since I've had a sleepover. They always used to be so much fun.

Kim said...

Darling is right, Amalia!! They're almost too pretty to sleep in! Hahaha!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my that is such a sweet bedroom suite, great beds and love the quilts on them too, pretty rug too. Sweet touch with the dog on one of them too!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

This is so precious with the tiny beds, sweetly embroidered linens and even a tiny dog! It takes me back to childhood sleepovers trying to stay awake so late but falling asleep anyway. I love your imagination and creativity! Always such a joy! xx K

VeggieMummy said...

I love the fact that your father made you those beds, and the covers and pillows are beautifully embroidered. xx

Veronica Lee said...

The handmade beds are just darling, and your poem makes them feel even more special.
I love the cozy details--the coverings and that charming rug are simply adorable.

Rosie said...

How lovely, I'd fall asleep too in those comfortable beds:)

Junkchiccottage said...

Love the sweet little beds. Adorable!! I wish I could shrink and have a sleep over. Have a great week. Hugs. Kris

Breathtaking said...

Hello Amalia :)
Your sleep over poem is lovely, and the beds made with love by your father, are really cute. The embroidered covers, pillows and rug are just adorable.
All the best
Sonjia

Tom said...

...I love your world in miniature!

Joanne said...

Aw that poem perfectly captures the excitement of sleepovers! I don't think my friends and I ever made it to midnight either...

Carla from The River said...

There is that little dog again. He needs a name. ;-)
I love the beds. I love the bed coverings and pillows too.
xo

Red Rose Alley said...

Amalia, I would have loved all your miniature things to play with as a kid. These beds with the pillows are darling, and I like the rug that looks like a quilt. The little table and vase is cute too. I noticed that your dad made the beds, which is even more special.
It would be so nice to see all of these things in a dollhouse. : )

I wish you wonderful days in July.

Margie said...

What a sweet sleepover! The scones with jam are right up my alley!

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

Adorable...I just love those sweet little beds and their pretty linens!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble

Pam Richardson said...

Amalia, the beds are charming as are the linens and the rug. The poem is very sweet! I love your creativity!

DeniseinVA said...

I love tbe beds your dear father made and also the beautiful linens, and poem!!! Wonderful post Amalia, thank you :)

Tandy | Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com said...

This reminds me of my sister and I planning a midnight feast - I found the banana she hid a few months later haha!

EricaSta said...

I’m delighted to receive such a lovely comment...
...and thank you too for the wonderful contribution to MosaicMonday

Anna said...

Lovely sleepover and poem !
The details are beautiful !
Thanks for your visit !
Have a shinny day !
Anna

Aritha V. said...

How funny, those little beds your father made. I think they’re really sweet. Good thing you kept them.

And the poem is exactly how it always went for us too: we wanted to stay up late, but we fell asleep anyway.

Handmade in Israel said...

Ooh, I loved a proper sleepover when I was little, but there was never, ever any ham ;-) Such gorgeous little beds!

Anonymous said...

So cute!

Patricia said...

Oh Amalia, this is adorable. I just love those little beds with their embroidered covers and the little rug between. No wonder they feel asleep in such cute and cosy surroundings. Great poem! xxx

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Wonderful poem, and the beds are lovely and inviting! I absolutely love this!

Live and Learn said...

This almost too cute for words. :)

Stephanie said...

This is so adorable! :)

nicole orriens said...

This is so cute! I would totally decorate my bedroom exactly like this!

Shiju Sugunan said...

What a darling poem! Those handcrafted beds are truly special.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Your poetry is delightful You have quite a talent. The little beds are adorable.

Ida said...

Those little beds are so cute. How nice that your dad made them for you. - Loving your poems to go along with the story.

Ida said...

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Amy Johnson said...

Such a cute photo and poem! TFS!

Cat said...

So very cute! It reminds me of the sleepovers I had at my best friend's. We always made it way past midnight - with a lot of giggling - and were absolutely useless for a few days afterwards because we were so tired.

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

So adorable Amalia. Your are so creative. Love the sweet bed your dad built. Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity.

White and Vintage said...

Hallo Amalia,
die Betten sind wirklich total süß! Deine kleine Geschichte passt perfekt dazu
Liebe Grüße zu dir
Christine

Michelle said...

I enjoy tiny things, so your world in miniature is a joy to see. I love those little beds! Thank you for linking up.

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

Precioso tu poema Amalia pero las camitas son una maravilla con su ropa tan coqueta.😍😍😍
BESOS

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

Precioso tu poema Amalia pero las camitas son una maravilla con su ropa tan coqueta.😍😍😍
BESOS

Daniela said...

Yours is truly a magical world, which I love to belong to, when I come and visit you here, thank you Dearie, for letting me dream for a while!
XO Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~ (Dany)

Stephanie said...

Happy to feature your adorable post. :)

Sherry's Pickings said...

what gorgeous little beds! how clever is your dad!
sherry

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Those beds are great and I love the embroidered pillows, blankets, and rug that you made!

Lalka Crochetka said...

I love your poems, but the beds stole my heart away! The bedding is simply beautiful!

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

I love the food mother made for them. All my favourites. Poor brother though. Those beds look so comfy and lovely, I am not surprised that they fell asleep.

-Soma