Peggy Sue's New Friend

I meant to post this at the end of May!

The other day I looked up and saw these two chatting.  It was uncanny really as I hadn't set them up like this, but sure enough they look like they were in deep conversation.

Turns out they have become very good friends having found things in common.

Both of them of course have red/auburn hair.  Robyn is the great (or is it great great?) grand daughter of Emily Bennett who returned to England after the war.  Peggy Sue is of course American and came to England in November 2012, so they have a similar heritage.  Of course Peggy Sue lived through the war being over 100 years old, although she strangely is still a child.  

Having decided they are firm friends, they wanted to have similar clothes. 

These two hand  knitted dresses look so pretty on them.  It was a lovely wool to knit with and drapes well.

They have requested various items of clothing....

Here they have dresses knitted from the same yarn.  The patterning on Peggy Sue's skirt makes it look a little odd. 

The girls were excited to get a new settee

and tried it out for size

Robyn felt sleepy after a while.

In June they had to go to the mainland (blood tests and specialist appointment)

So enjoyed staying up late to catch the midnight ferry!

Peggy Sue met a mermaid and was puzzled as to why she was so far away from the sea and looked most concerned.

Robyn met the resident pig riding dwarf!

Coming back they got to see the ferry leaving the port.

They just chatted on the way back about their adventures.

At the beginning of July they had to go back up again (more blood tests!)

This time the weather was a better, and they got to spend some time in the garden.

They visited with Katie, who belongs to The Princess

Katie showed them the peppers and other plants in the garden.

Wren also joined them.

What fun they had despite it being a very quick visit.

I wonder what they will get up to next?

 

80th Anniversary of VE Day

Rose Cottage Friends celebrated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

It was very gentile with tea and cakes.

Peggy Sue is having a conversation with April, whilst Saige and Henry look on.

The twins have been serving the tea.

At the little table we have Bowie, Kiwi Sindy, Marie and Wren.

Lindsey and Chrissy are having a good chat too.

Something has caught Saige's attention.

I think they are having a lovely afternoon in the sun.

The twins wonder if anyone needs a top up.

Little Saffron sits with Chrissy, she is the smallest member of the party today.

 

Easter Sunday 2025

He has Risen!

We want to wish you all a very Happy Easter remembering how special this day is.

The little Easter display we have set up this year.

 

Pretty in Pink

And a 'just because' post of my dear Peggy Sue.

I made her a new dress and a little short sleeve cardigan.

She is very pleased to be getting some attention after such a long time.

I think she looks so pretty in this.  

I don't think I have dressed her much in pink before, but it suits her.

 

Mothering Sunday - Mother's Day & A New Dress for Peggy Sue

Peggy Sue has been neglected, well not exactly neglected, but has not had a look in for ages, so time to remedy that, starting with a new dress.

I thought this sea horse fabric would be fun.  I made the wrong bodice than I had planned, but it still looks good on her.  A little cardigan will set it off nicely, so that may be next on my creating list.

She seems pretty happy with it as she poses in front of the daffodils.

She is so special, I do love this doll very much.

As we celebrate Mothering Sunday - Mother's Day here in the UK, I wonder how many Mother's Days she has seen over the years in the different families she has lived in.

 

Happy St Patrick's Day

 Happy St Patrick's Day from some of the Rose Cottage Friends.

Peggy Sue's New Doll

Peggy Sue is thrilled with her new little bedpost doll made by the lovely Astrid whom we have had several dolls from.

This little doll was a gift and Peggy Sue feels so lucky to have her.

She is making the most of the lovely sunshine we have had today.

Fortunately she doesn't feel the cold, as it is still a bit chilly! 

 

Advent 2023 - Day Eleven

 

Today Peggy Sue is going to be opening the calendar as because as those who know my previous blogs, will know that Peggy Sue is an honorary Sasha and has attended several Sasha Festivals and events in the past.  

She of course is very excited to be opening the window 

She looks for it

and kneels down to open it.

Pulls out the packet

What have you got there?

Cooking utensils!

They will come in handy that is for sure.

She puts the little items in the bakery on the counter top.

Oh just right.

Thank you Peggy Sue