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Dear Andrea,

I wish you all the best and everything wonderful—especially good health—from the bottom of my heart on your birthday. Knowing you, I’m sure you celebrated with delicious cake and your family. It was surely a lovely day that you enjoyed.

May this new year of your life be truly wonderful for you, and may you have plenty of time for your favorite hobby, great outings, and simply enjoying life.

Of course, flowers are a must, too.



Warmest regards from Monika

Dear Inge,

how wonderful that you were able to celebrate your birthday with your family. Happy Birthday!

Today marks the start of a new year of your life, and for that I wish you, above all, good health, lots of joy, and that you’ll continue to share such wonderful ideas that enrich all of us here.

It’s always a joy to admire your two little doll girls in their new outfits. Yes, you truly are a source of inspiration. I also have the utmost respect for what you do and for bringing joy to so many children.

It’s great to have you here!

Warm regards, Monika

Dear Nina,

Wishing you all the best as you start this new year of your life. May it bring you much joy, happiness, and good health, and may it fulfill your life.

Warm regards
Monika

Inge, they look absolutely adorable together. When I saw the picture in the gallery, my first thought was that the girls had gotten a new brother. :))

You’re such an artist with the sewing machine—everything always turns out so neat and professional.

I don’t have any problem with it at all. ChatGPT is definitely helpful to me.

Best regards, Monika

Dear Sonja,

since we’re also friends in real life, you’ve already received my birthday wishes via email. Still, I’d like to add my name to the list of well-wishers here.

Yes, your creative ideas are endless—I’m always amazed and love everything you knit. It’s wonderful that you celebrated your birthday with so much joy and in such a special way. My 50th was also especially lovely over 20 years ago.

Now I wish you continued joy in life and everything that makes you happy.

Warm regards from Monika
 

Oh Petra, that sounds really delicious and simple. I’ll definitely try it, though with less sugar.

Mel, we’ve done that with the big zucchini, too. Once you hollow them out, there are lots of ways to fill them. We used feta cheese, olive oil, lots of garlic, and vegan ground meat. Tastes great!

Hugs, Monika
 

Dear Petra,

I love dahlias and am amazed at how many different shapes they come in.
Well, I like the one in the third picture best, and the last one, too. Those are exactly my colors.

Unfortunately, we don’t have anything like that here, but I always buy a bouquet at the market from a woman who has a large garden and sells her flowers there. I’ve often marveled at the beautiful color combinations she creates. That way, I always have a bouquet on my table.

Best regards
Monika

Dear Petra,

thank you so much for the delicious zucchini cake recipe! The cake is sure to be delicious.


Here’s the recipe with zucchini slices or longer pieces on the baking sheet:

There are two options. Either cut the zucchini (a larger one) into slices about 1 to 1.5 cm thick. Or you can first cut the zucchini into pieces about 10–12 cm long. These pieces are then cut into 3 long slices. We really like this version.

Then place all the pieces on the baking sheet and brush them with olive oil—you’ll need quite a bit, so it’s best to use a pastry brush. Then season with a little herb salt (or similar). After that, I place garlic slices on top and sprinkle some bruschetta seasoning over them. If you like, you can also add some cubes of sheep’s milk cheese. The process is similar for the slices.

If there’s still room on the baking sheet, you can arrange a few mushrooms or other vegetables there as well (also drizzled with oil).

Then I put it in the oven on the convection setting at 200 degrees for about 20–25 minutes. The accompanying vegetables are the best indicator of whether everything is done, since they brown first.

Enjoy! I’ve used this method to use up many large zucchini.

Best regards
Monika

This recipe is my own.

 

Dear Petra,



I’d also like to send you my warmest congratulations on your special day. You’ve happily entered your 70s.

Keep having a lovely time celebrating, and stay as creative and colorful as ever.

Warm regards
Monika
 

Dear Petra, your cakes really make me want to try baking them myself. Could you share the recipes with us or tell us where you found them? I’m especially interested in the round cake, but the others too. I’m on the hunt for good zucchini cake recipes—

we’ve had a zucchini glut since July from just one plant. They grew so fast that we couldn’t keep up. I found a few recipes on smarticular. I also froze some for the winter. I can use those for soups, stews, or vegetable dishes. We often ate finely grated zucchini salad with a great dressing and added a few other goodies like feta cheese, eggs, corn, and peas...

I also put some on a baking sheet to roast. Cut the zucchini into 3 slices and generously topped with garlic, spices, and feta cheese. It tastes delicious. The two of us managed to finish a whole zucchini this way.

Best regards, Monika

Your Timmi is so, so cute!

Kind regards, Monika

Thank you so much for this quick change. It makes things easier for us and our customers alike. 

Well, I think that’s super handy, too. However, the tiny icon at the bottom left is actually almost impossible to find. Without the hint, I wouldn’t have even noticed it.

Best regards, Monika

Your Stella really is a little sweetheart. You did a great job with the clothes—I guess you’ll have to grab a crochet hook for that. :)

You can knit or crochet the socks a little wider so you can pull them over her legs.

I hope you have lots of fun with your Stella. :))

Best wishes from Monika

They look so cute in their shirts.

Dear Inge,

well, Rike has now gotten a whole outfit with a jacket and a little skirt. It looks great on her and goes well with her mischievous face.

Love, Monika

Dear Petra,

belated congratulations from me. The fact that you’re retiring and will have more time for your beloved crafts is surely the best gift of all.

I wish you lots of inspiration and a fantastic time doing everything that brings joy to your heart.

With warmest regards
Monika

I can tell you’re really enjoying seeing the two of them in a new outfit every day, Inge. :))

The cardigan turned out absolutely adorable. Yes, it’s getting chilly, and the two of them are slowly starting to need something warm to throw on.

Hugs, Monika

I also think the socks that go with them are really unique.

Hugs, Monika

Inge, the skirts look great with the blouses. Each one creates a different look. Goody-two-shoes Steffi looks all ready to go out in hers. You can already tell from Rika’s face what kind of mischief she’s planning next. She couldn’t care less about the white blouse. :))

Hugs, Monika

Wow, that’s a great idea, Inge. I could imagine that a piece of cardboard might work well, too.

Hugs, Monika

Dear Inge,
I’ve already admired your pretty blouse in the gallery and left you a comment there. I’d love something like that, too.
Best regards, Monika

I’m always so delighted by these two. You could easily open a store for doll clothes. But first, you’d probably need a closet or two, right?

Love, Monika

Dear Eliadrijoha,

may you have good luck and many blessings wherever you go, along with good health and joy.
I wish you all of this for your birthday—and much more.



Warm regards
Monika

Oh dear,

Christina, I’m way too late too, but I’d still like to join in the birthday wishes and wish you a wonderful vacation with your granddaughter—and, of course, a vibrant, joyful, and healthy new year of life.

Going on vacation on your birthday is really nice—especially with your granddaughter. :))



Have a great time, and warm regards from Monika

That looks sooo cute, especially with the sneakers and the lace.

Hugs, Monika

Inge, I admire how quickly you finish all these pretty things. You’ve already built up quite a large collection. Each piece is a masterpiece in its own right. Your husband is surely happy to see how much joy you bring to the two of them.

Hugs, Monika

How cute is that? Yeah, as twins, I think they’re even cuter. You have great ideas, Inge, and I totally get why you enjoy this so much.

Hugs, Monika

Dear Susann,

belated congratulations from me as well—and keep those sweet ideas coming!

Warm regards, Monika

Dear Claudia,
belated happy birthday, and may you continue to enjoy creative crocheting.

Best wishes, Monika

What lovely summer outfits, now that it’s getting warmer. Just great!

Yeah, Inge, I’m also thrilled by all the creative ideas you come up with. The dirndl is absolutely lovely and looks great on your Steffi. So now they’re both ready for Oktoberfest. :)

Best regards, Monika

Wow, Marion, your jacket is a real masterpiece. And Mäxchen looks so cute in his new jacket. You did a great job.

That looks sooo cute—just like your Steffi, who’s such a sweet little girl. Everything you sew or knit for her looks great on her. I’m sure you’ve built up quite a collection by now.

Best regards, Monika

Dear omaeri,

Belated wishes bring joy, too. So I wish you a particularly wonderful new year of life filled with joy, good health, and everything else that goes with it.



Warmly
Monika

Happy birthday, dear Svenja.

Today is your day to be pampered and receive gifts. Enjoy it! 



Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, Binel.

Have a wonderful day filled with lots of special surprises, and let yourself be pampered.



Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Ina,


I actually missed your birthday. So here are some especially heartfelt birthday wishes for you. May this new year of your life bring you a colorful bouquet of the most beautiful gifts. These include, of course, good health, a zest for life, creativity, plenty of time with your grandchildren, and just as much time for yourself and your wonderful creations.

As I’ve read, you had a truly wonderful birthday yesterday with your family. What could be better than being pampered by the people you love most? This special experience will stay in your heart for a long time to come.

You enrich not only this forum but also the people you interact with. It’s wonderful to have you here, Ina.

Warmest regards from Monika
with a bouquet of roses from my garden

Dear Christina, I, too, hope you’ll get well soon. Yes, healing takes time, and your body needs extra care right now. Give yourself this time and just do lots of nice things that make you feel good.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Tina,

I’d also like to offer you my heartfelt congratulations and wish you a happy and healthy new year of life.

Warm regards,
Monika

What beautiful pictures of the blooms! Each one is more beautiful than the last.
Ina, your garden is truly the envy of everyone. It really looks like Easter with all those colorful tulips. They’re blooming here, too. And what I find especially lovely this year is that we have a huge rapeseed field right in front of our house. Usually, it’s just corn or wheat growing there.

Have a wonderful Easter, everyone!

Warm regards
Monika

Yes, dear Ina, I love taking a closer look at such beautiful things and zooming in on them. That’s how I noticed all of this. I always admire the lovely details you incorporate everywhere. You really make me wish I were your grandchild.

Warm regards,
Monika

Wow, Ina, your bag turned out absolutely beautiful. And you even attached a little picture to it, so everyone knows who the bag belongs to. That’s pure joy for everyone involved. The egg looks very artistic, too. And there’s a little doll on top of that.

Now Easter can definitely come.

Best regards,
Monika

Dear Veronika,



Today the sun was shining just for you, because it’s your birthday. I’m sure you had a wonderful day with your loved ones and were thoroughly pampered.

May this new year of your life bring you a big bouquet of joy, happiness, health, and everything that brings joy to your heart.

Warm regards
Monika

The little hat looks especially good on Steffi because it doesn’t completely cover her beautiful hair. She’s dressed really fashionably.

Yes, Veronika, even little bears love pretty clothes. :)

Dear Marlies, your poem really touches my heart and moves me deeply.

Yes, we need to be more mindful of nature and need to be reminded of this again and again—including through your poem. It’s best to always start with ourselves. We’re now meeting many people who are thinking along these same lines and have made many changes in their lives.

Warm regards,
Monika

Oh Marlies, your Kuddl is so cute and cuddly. That’s Pimboli—I have a tiny version of him sitting on my desk. But when I see him lying in his little basket, I’m totally in love with him.

I forgot to mention one more bear: Benny. He comes along on trips, too.



And then there are two more who live in the bedroom.


They’re identical—one’s bigger, the other’s smaller. 

Well, I found a photo that includes almost all of my dolls:



And this one was added later:



They’re scattered all over the apartment—otherwise, we wouldn’t have any room left for ourselves. ;-)