Queen Mary's Doll House 1924

Hello my dear friends!

 I hope you are sitting down, because you must be quite prepared for what I am about to show you. 

In fact... you should probably make some strong tea and maybe get a few truffles from the cupboard.... just to be safe. Alright, are you quite ready?

 Here is a video I've found of Queen Mary's Doll house which was designed in 1924. The details are simply stunning! Very inspiring, wot? I hope you all enjoy, and have another truffle for the after-effects.
But you mustn't watch it here, it is much too small. Watch it on YouTube and make it as big as it goes. You will be much better able to see the details.

Are you astounded? I still am in a state of disbelief. The tiny Hoover vacuum had my mouth completely dropped open in a very unladylike manner. Likewise, the marble bath tub, the suit of armor, the dishes and glasses, the cars and last but certainly not least the bicycle! Oh! That I had a bicycle! What beautiful things people can make... I am inspired.

It has been a very whirlwind-y sort of month so, I do apologize for being quite absent! I will post more of my 1700's dress as soon as I possibly can! Thank you for being so patient!

Love, Emaline

Things to do in March...

Go sight seeing..

 make or write music..

 Go for country walks with friends..

 Look fabulous..

 Do something spontaneous..

 Write a letter or two or three..

 Go out for tea..

 Stay in for tea..

 Dance..

 Go hunting..

 Read books..

 Go for a bike ride..

Aren't these good ideas? Aren't you inspired? Ha ha! I must say I have been inspired to do all of these things and have done some. ♥ 

Reading, drinking tea ("Obviously." - Mary Poppins), writing letters, making music, going for walks, looking fabulous ;), dancing, and even spontaneity.... Next on the list- sight seeing, going out for tea, "hunting" for some essential clothes for spring and bicycling.♥

Love to you all, Emaline

Christmas presents

Good afternoon ladies! I seemed to have forgotten about these pictures from Christmas! What silliness! Well, I suppose they could be inspiration for birthdays too. ♥

Here we are with our sleepy morning faces and warm wraps.We drank hot cocoa and ate Monkey Bread! Mmm...

Here are the lovely gifts I received from my cousins.

 Mabel gave me this adorable little slate! It is perfect for jotting down recipes, reminders and practicing my drawing.

 Olive gave me this fabulous cast iron skillet. It is the perfect size and just what I need in my kitchen! Thank you dearest cousins!

Thank you all for following the little adventures of our "Circle"!

I will be posting about the dress I'm wearing in these pictures next! So, please have another slice of cake and allow me to warm your tea!
I hope you have a lovely day!

Love, Miss Emaline

Miss Liberty Joy

I would like to introduce my new doll, Miss Liberty Joy.

She lives in Portsmouth, England with her nine brothers and sisters during the time of the Napoleonic Wars. She is 17 and has a twin brother, Matthew, who joined the Royal Navy. Besides Matthew, Liberty has one older and three younger brothers, two older and two younger sisters.

Liberty LOVES writing letters to Matthew when he is at sea. She also loves playing with her younger siblings, talking with the older ones, and adventure where ever she kind find it. She enjoys spending time with her family and the few friends she has.

Liberty has oil cloth boots and a beautiful, old, red polka dot dress that is one of her favorites. She has long blond hair, that, when down, looks like the golden wheat of summer. She has bright blue eyes that are so soft and gentle you would think that she could never get upset at anyone.

Liberty's mother died a year ago after giving birth. Liberty's oldest sister, Julianna, has been married for three years. Liberty has been left to do the house work, with a little help here and there from siblings. Liberty always loved helping her mother and Julianna in the kitchen, so when the burden was laid on her she did not mind much. She would rather be working in the kitchen than out looking for something to do.

There are times when she gets the house work done early and she will head over to her father and uncle's silversmith shop. She spent many hours there as a girl watching, sometimes helping, her father and uncle. Once her mother died and her sister moved out, she could no longer spend the time she did when she was a girl.

Liberty is always ready to make new friends. She is very excited to be part of this circle of friends.

Happy Valentines Day!

I hope you all have a most lovely Valentines Day!
All my Love, Emaline

Just because...

...it is lovely. =]
~Miss Em

Here comes the bride...

Let me introduce you to a very special doll that we have the privilege to show to you.
"Sweet Sue"

Our lovely neighbor Candy, who received this doll when she was 9, let her come and stay with us for a while. We had such fun!
The doll, "Sweet Sue Sophisticate", was manufactured in (around) 1957 by American Character.

She is an all vinyl fashion doll. She's 20" tall, with "sleep" eyes which means they close when she is lying down. The make up and hairstyle are gorgeous! Very feminine and 50's!

I have to say besides those beautiful red lips the nylons with the seams are my favorite part.

Genevieve (aka Miss Olive) had a lovely time taking her 'bridal portraits'. They are quite stunning!

Doesn't she look real?

These shoes are absolutely fabulous!

The veil is ankle length made out of tulle and the cap is satin with little pearls sewn all around the front. There are even little pearl-head pins that pin the veil to the cap!
Her necklace looks like a string of diamonds! Lovely!

The main part of the bodice and over skirt is made out of a creamy white satin. The under-skirt is two tiers of pleated tulle sewn onto satin.
It is very well made! I think the seamstresses who made these would be appalled at the doll clothes that you can buy nowadays. =]
The ruffle around the neckline and the bottom part of the sleeves is made of a very soft kind of sheer tulle or netting (I think). The sleeves almost remind me of a late 1700's style. =]

Thank you so very much Candy for sharing "Sweet Sue" with us!
Very gratefully yours,
Marguerite
(aka Miss Emaline)