No matter how young or how old we are...we girls love a new set of pajamas...
...a pretty new nightgown...
...a new pair of slippers...
They just feel so good. Especially when it's cold outside, and there's no where she has to be.
So when one receives all 3...well, let's just say...
a girl might not ever come out of them!
Sophia's new jammies and bunny boots (as she calls her new slippers) arrived in the mail...
...and she was pretty excited. They are very good for hopping.
Commence hopping.
On this chilly morning
we had enjoyed reading through some tales,
and I had begun my knitting time (a new Tasha Tudor inspired Cottage Shawl, for me) with the softest new yarn, Frog Tree's Alpaca Sport ....(acquired at my favorite place to knit, crochet, receive needed instruction..The Joy of Knitting shop, here in Franklin)
Sophia was wearing her pretty new gown.
Scout popped out from between the table and Grammy's Rocker ...wondering what Phia was up to, for she's ALWAYS up to SOMETHING interesting...
she looked awfully busy...
she was 'tidying up'...
as they say on Peppa Pig...her most favorite show.
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as they say on Peppa Pig...her most favorite show.
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Grammy is teaching her that she must tidy up one mess before beginning another...
...and there is always, always another mess on the way...
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This lovely new mess requires a basket filled with tea party goodies...
....and a sweet old cloth that is just the right size for impromptu tea party picnics..
...requiring several goes at getting it to lay, just so...
Now onto the guest list.
There's Winnie bear and Grammy rabbit...
They love each other.
She leans on him, because he never ever falls over.
She leans on him, because he never ever falls over.
Then there is Really Old Bear
(not to be confused with Old Bear, who is the star of Jane Hissey's books)
(not to be confused with Old Bear, who is the star of Jane Hissey's books)
He is a lighter shade of mohair...a very, very old shade...
Looking over Really Old Bear and the tea tray...
..Phia takes inventory.
Hmmmmmm what else do I need...
tea pot...check...a tea cup...
yes..
yes..
two tea cups...check...
Now to feed Winnie bear...
Oh...it's too hard to reach him...
must adjust the seating arrangement...
Oh, alright, Winnie bear...just come sit in my lap..
I will feed you.
Now... it is time for Really Old Bear's nap...for he is really really old...
Phia fixes and fixes until she gets his covers just right...
Really Old Bear looks so comfy... Maybe Phia will just slip right in there next to him...
Now of course, this went on for several more minutes, with several more tries,
but, alas, poor Sophia failed to achieve the same level of comfiness as Really Old Bear.
She is most comfy in her very own room,
in her very own bed..
reading books to Little Teddy.
We are very excited that Christmas is just around the corner, although it is very difficult explaining this to one little girl who, upon waking each morning, asks,
"Is it Kissmiss?"
Soon little Phia....soon.
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Our love for Tasha Tudor and Christmastide is reflected on our dining table....
The yellow ware bowl belonged to our beloved Tasha. I was incredibly fortunate to find it on a website, The World of Tasha Tudor... Cellar Door Books.
It is perfect for pomanders and pinecones.
The tiny book of hers, The Bouquet, was found after quite an online search.
Sweet treasures resting alongside the Tudor family's hand-dipped beeswax candles.
Blessings, friends.
Oh...it's too hard to reach him...
must adjust the seating arrangement...
Oh, alright, Winnie bear...just come sit in my lap..
I will feed you.
Now... it is time for Really Old Bear's nap...for he is really really old...
Phia fixes and fixes until she gets his covers just right...
Really Old Bear looks so comfy... Maybe Phia will just slip right in there next to him...
Now of course, this went on for several more minutes, with several more tries,
but, alas, poor Sophia failed to achieve the same level of comfiness as Really Old Bear.
She is most comfy in her very own room,
in her very own bed..
reading books to Little Teddy.
We are very excited that Christmas is just around the corner, although it is very difficult explaining this to one little girl who, upon waking each morning, asks,
"Is it Kissmiss?"
Soon little Phia....soon.
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Our love for Tasha Tudor and Christmastide is reflected on our dining table....
The yellow ware bowl belonged to our beloved Tasha. I was incredibly fortunate to find it on a website, The World of Tasha Tudor... Cellar Door Books.
It is perfect for pomanders and pinecones.
The tiny book of hers, The Bouquet, was found after quite an online search.
Sweet treasures resting alongside the Tudor family's hand-dipped beeswax candles.
Blessings, friends.