Thursday Doings.

The other day a little coat was up for sale on a group I am on - I missed out on it...but a few days later the person who bought it decided it didn't suit the Makie she bought it for so offered it to me, so I was pleased for this second chance offer.

Trish is the proud owner of this new coat  - although she said she needs a different dress to go underneath it.

They are certainly fussy creatures these Makies.

A little while later after rummaging around in the clothes box she found the leather skirt dress and deemed that more suitable for a girl of her standing.

She enjoys a walk outside in between showers.

Parker also grabbed the opportunity to dash outside today during a dry spell to exercise one of the dogs in his care at the veterinary hospital.

This little miniature Schnauzer Rufus is recovering well and enjoyed a walk outside with Parker

They didn't stay out too long as Parker didn't want Rufus to over do things.

Another little boy to spend a little time outdoors today was Little Thomas with a dear little friend he is looking after.

They seem quite enthralled with each other.

Heartstrings Tommy

Heartstrings 'Snips and Snails' Tommy, otherwise known as Thomas is a sweet little lad and came to live here at Rose Cottage in around 2012/13.  He is in the 2012 Collection 'Snips & Snails and Puppy Dog Tails - that's what little boys are made of'.  He is a limited edition of 51 and is a Dianna Effner Sculpt.  Tommy is 8 1/4 inches tall.  He is a real cutie and rather irresistible with his blue/grey eyes and blonde hair and slightly mischievous smile.  He came wearing his khaki cargo pants, striped green, rust, orange & cream t shirt, green hoodie and hiking boots designed and made by Jo Flitton.

He brought with him his little bear whom he is rarely seen without.

A very sweet boy who reminds me very much of my older son when he was very young.

A Doll A Day for May - Week 1

Taking part in the 'A Doll a Day' Challenge for May

Day 1:  Begins with J - Joyful Hitty

Day 2: Snack (Hitty Patience is rather peckish...)

Day 3:  Collection (My Maori doll collection, which started off with two dolls inherited from my grandparents)

Day 4:  Us (Peggy Sue & Little Owen, always together and thus 'us')

Day 5: 4 pm  Hitty Madge admiring the rhododendrons.

Day 6:  From Down Low (Looking Up) 

From down low, Thomas is looking up into the tree to see what might be up there.

Day 7:  Taken from above (Jacob and Roo)

Friday Frolics.

Considering we don't celebrate Halloween in any form whatsover...or at least haven't done in the past, how come two of my girls are now dressed in Halloween dresses?

Peggy Sue is is this beautifully smocked dress that I think really suits her colouring.

She wants to wear it to school...but somehow I don't think she will be allowed to!

I am still looking at her and sighing...not sure if I am happy with her, wondering if I should have left things how they were...oh dear.

The other girl dressed up is Kaya

I made this dress last year and she found it in the draw and decided it was exactly what she wanted to wear!

Again I think she looks lovely in it, even if it is a little big for her.

She has a very serene face.

Whilst the afternoon is warm and sunny - what a change from this morning when it was tipping down with rain, little Thomas decided to spend some time in the garden.

He visited the mouse family at their cottage and said hello to them.

He wandered round the garden with his little smile, a cheerful happy boy.