
Announcement
Thank you for dropping by my Etsy shop!
All kindred spirits are welcome here. Take my hand, and I’ll lead you through a mythically and magical world. Fairies, mermaids, and like characters are part of your dream here. A little tickle to your fancy and you’ll be wanting to stay awhile.
Many people think that my doll faces are porcelain…they are not! I hand dye Pima cotton with Japanese green tea’s and stitch with silk threads, stuffed with poly-cotton fiber filled and color with German pressed chalks. Their eyes are embroidered cotton floss. Most of their bodies are articulated. Their hair can be mohair, straw, hand-dyed yarn, Lama wool and on a good day, my dear dog MoePossum will donate his beautiful fur after a good brushing.
Because I never know where my needle will take my fingers I cannot do replicas. My work is one of a kind which for me makes each piece I create “SPECIAL.” I am blessed with creating my art for the last thirty plus years and love what I do! While I work I hear this voice saying, “Make your stitches smaller” and therefore each piece takes hours and hours to create, to be born… Each wearing gently worn altered vintage cloth, laces, linen, velvets, tatting, knitting, embroidery, crochet adorn their handstitched bodies. They carry with them secrets, stories of love, of sorrow, of joy…stories they are ready to share…you only need to listen.
I am honored that you have found and visited my little Etsy shop. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or special requests. I send you love and peace from my heart.
~Katie Gardenia
Announcement
Thank you for dropping by my Etsy shop!
All kindred spirits are welcome here. Take my hand, and I’ll lead you through a mythically and magical world. Fairies, mermaids, and like characters are part of your dream here. A little tickle to your fancy and you’ll be wanting to stay awhile.
Many people think that my doll faces are porcelain…they are not! I hand dye Pima cotton with Japanese green tea’s and stitch with silk threads, stuffed with poly-cotton fiber filled and color with German pressed chalks. Their eyes are embroidered cotton floss. Most of their bodies are articulated. Their hair can be mohair, straw, hand-dyed yarn, Lama wool and on a good day, my dear dog MoePossum will donate his beautiful fur after a good brushing.
Because I never know where my needle will take my fingers I cannot do replicas. My work is one of a kind which for me makes each piece I create “SPECIAL.” I am blessed with creating my art for the last thirty plus years and love what I do! While I work I hear this voice saying, “Make your stitches smaller” and therefore each piece takes hours and hours to create, to be born… Each wearing gently worn altered vintage cloth, laces, linen, velvets, tatting, knitting, embroidery, crochet adorn their handstitched bodies. They carry with them secrets, stories of love, of sorrow, of joy…stories they are ready to share…you only need to listen.
I am honored that you have found and visited my little Etsy shop. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or special requests. I send you love and peace from my heart.
~Katie Gardenia
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tasha on Jul 11, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsRecipes are great! Fond memories growing up visiting as a family and going back with my mom with my own children.
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Katie on May 3, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful book, signed card from the author and arrived quickly!
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Janet on Apr 21, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsLove this story and the recipes from The Bubble Room in our favorite place - Sanibel/Captiva!!!
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Rebecca on Apr 20, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful! It tells a lovely story, shares recipes, and it's a lovely item to display on a coffee table!
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amy on Dec 9, 2019 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsWhat a fabulous magical book/cookbook. So much love went into this. You can feel it come off the pages!!!
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Rayna on Nov 1, 2019 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsSink your feet into seaside memories with Katie Gardenia’s sparkling memoir.
“A Bubble Moment” is a faceted gem that cuts through time with a brilliant collection of memories - both hers and, somehow ours, too - that takes us to Sanibel and Captiva and the creation and sensation that became the magical “Bubble Room” restaurant. We went when we and the restaurant were young. My daughter’s family still goes there. This book takes you for an inside visit. With recipes, too! -
Tali on Jul 2, 2019 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsWhat a lovely book, written in a very conversational manner, bringing the author’s experiences to life. In addition, the illustrations and embellishments were gorgeous. I learned so much about this iconic Captiva restaurant, but was most delighted to learn a bit about the amazing woman who brought it to life. Thank you!
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Louetta on Apr 21, 2019 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsI loved this book. It’s very well written and once I picked it up I found it impossible to put down. The pages are filled with interesting stories and fascinating pictures and art work. Not to mention the fantastic recipes. If you loved going to the Bubble Room you will love this book
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Jennifer on Dec 26, 2018 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsSuch a wonderfully personal take on this exceptional establishment. The Bubble Room was a true institution and it’s such a treat to get amazing anecdotes while discovering the treasured recipes.
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Jacqueline on Nov 21, 2018 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsThis book is so unique in its design. Love the pics, the stories and the recipes. I will cherish this. ❤
About MagicOfKatieGardenia
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1834 original Historic flat Rock Post Office converted into working Studio/Gallery
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Mer Blue One of a kind articulated mermaid figure
I am a self taught fiber artist and if asked if I would want to be doing something else, I would say No! I am so blessed spending my days creating what I love best and living in my own fantasy world. Take my hand, come join me!
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