A number of artists are contributing work for an auction fundraiser called Angels for Brianna. Brianna was the beloved daughter of folk artist, Iva Wilcox. Tragically, Brianna was only seventeen when she passed away recently from a sudden, cancer-related illness. To support the family's efforts to set up a memorial for their daughter, we are donating our angels in hopes that you will please visit the auction link (auction planned to begin Sunday, July 8th, 10:00 am pst) and bid on the beautiful pieces from so many talented, nationally known artists.
This is Cherie, an angelic mouse nesting in a vintage creamer. She is 3" tall (5" tall when inside creamer), made from recycled wools. Her nose is a vintage rhinestone, her hat, a vintage pearl and fleur and she is sitting snugly in an antique hand-painted creamer. Of course, she has a tiny halo- because we all believe that there are angels above, but also those right here among us, big and small.
Breathtakingly lovely! What a wonderful way to pay tribute to a special person.
Posted by: willzmom | July 05, 2007 at 09:38 AM
A D O R A B L E !!! hope she brings in a bundle!
Posted by: LindaSonia | July 05, 2007 at 10:34 AM
What a sweet angel, for a sweet angel. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | July 05, 2007 at 10:42 AM
Such a pretty wee creature nestled in the vintage creamer. Lovely, lovely . . . and perfect for the cause.
Posted by: katie | July 05, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Posted by: katie | July 05, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Your angelic mouse is just Perfect!
Posted by: Diane | July 05, 2007 at 04:01 PM
I followed Brianna's journey for several weeks and was completely heartbroken when she lost her battle.
This is a lovely contribution and I'm sure it will help alot.
I think that you are one of those "earth angels" of which you speak. :)
Posted by: Diane Duda | July 05, 2007 at 11:23 PM
Isn't that Cherie darling? I just love her home and her bejeweled little nose. I'm sure the auction will be a huge success.
Posted by: Jeanne | July 06, 2007 at 12:35 AM
Charlotte
I agree with you about the angels. I adore what you have created and I'm sure the auction will go so very well indeed.
Cherry xx
Posted by: Cherry Menlove | July 06, 2007 at 02:06 AM
Charlotte, your creation for Brianna's auction is wonderful! I love how all of our angels are so very different...I can't wait for the auction.
Lidy
Posted by: Lidy@frenchgardenhouse.com | July 06, 2007 at 03:32 AM
A beautiful idea for commemoration of a young and undoubtedly wonderful girl. Your little mouse, inside a little cup no less, helps explain why so many of us are soft on these adorable little creatures.
Posted by: Linda | July 06, 2007 at 05:33 PM
Oh, lovely! Both your creation and your reasons behind it! Another reminder of why I love our blogdom so much! xo-Mel
Posted by: Melissa Lobdell | July 06, 2007 at 06:05 PM
i think this is the sweetest thing i've seen in a long time. bless brianna, her family and all of you!
Posted by: suesue | July 06, 2007 at 06:10 PM
What a wonderful angel for a great cause. I'll be sure to stop by the auction...
Posted by: Susan | July 06, 2007 at 07:45 PM
What an adorable angel! Isn't it amazing how so many have come together as one for this cause?
Lana
Posted by: Lana | July 06, 2007 at 11:54 PM
Love your angel, but I loved your stories about the twine! gave me a good laugh. Laurie
Posted by: Charmingdesigns | July 06, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Such a sweet and dear angel...just like Briana herself. I am praying the auction brings in all the needed monies...I have had Briana and her family in my thoughts for days and that will continue...
Hugs to you,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | July 07, 2007 at 12:08 PM
What a sweet little mouse! I was not familiar with Briana's story and I clicked over to read and was overwhelmed with sadness. Wonderful that so many artists are contributing for the family.
Posted by: Loretta | July 07, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Very sweet. It is so inspiring to work in concert on a project with artists all over the country. I am amazed by the outpouring of love, time, and talent poured out by all of the artists involved. It has been humbling to participate.
Steph
Posted by: steph | July 07, 2007 at 02:30 PM
oh charlotte!
she is a D E L I G H T!
YOU are an angel for creating this for such a worthy cause!
Posted by: Kimberly Kwan | July 07, 2007 at 02:33 PM
such heartfelt words of love and hope.
and what a generous gift you have given,
an adorable mouse in the sweetest little nest.
xo julie
Posted by: julie collings | July 07, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Oh I love her!
It's so beautiful to see the gathering of artists for this sweet child. Each Angel seems to reflect how we feel about this sadness and yet each one has such hope and love with it.
It will be exciting to see all the Angels together.
Donna
Posted by: The Decorated House | July 07, 2007 at 03:35 PM
the sweetest little angel! Yes, they are among us and above, aren't they? How wonderful that you created this piece for the auction.
Posted by: Andrea S. | July 09, 2007 at 08:00 AM
What een nice mouse!
Sonnja
www.sonnja.web-log.nl
Posted by: Sonnja | July 11, 2007 at 02:50 AM
oh oh this is so charming! i love it. so cute.
jessi nagy
silver bella girl
www.scrappyjessi.blogspot.com
Posted by: jessi nagy | July 11, 2007 at 07:43 AM