Ellen, This Is Beatrice. Beatrice, This Is Ellen!

Beatrice is the new doll on the block. I mentioned her briefly in the last post. She now has clothing and today got all dressed up to meet Ellen. Beatrice is hand knit similar to Leezel except Bearice is knit with acrylic yarn. She is stuffed with pure washed sheep's wool. Her clothes are also knit with acrylic, so she is completely washable.

Ellen likes her already as she thinks Beatrice is quite fashionable. Beatrice has highlights in her hair and she has lovely shoes. Ellen is crazy about shoes but never gets the chance to wear them, so she's always interested in the shoes that everyone else is wearing.

I have plenty of work to do so I'll leave those two alone in the studio and let them get to know each other!

Winter Is On The Way, Ellen!

Yesterday morning we saw a beautiful rainbow and today we woke up to snow! There's a saying in Newfoundland, "If you don't like the weather, stick around for a few hours." :-) 

We make the best of all seasons here on the Rock. Sometimes we get the four seasons all in one day! We dress in layers and sweaters come in handy.

Today when I walked to the Pond I brought the camera to get a few shots of the first snowfall and couldn't resist taking a few snaps of the geese and ducks. They are amusing and always happy to see me because I bring a snack, but today I clearly didn't bring enough. At the second pond, I sprinkled out the bird seed I saved from the crowd at the first pond. Then they all started to chase me for more.

We thought we'd begin to help Leezel get ready for winter with some new clothes. This is her first winter in Newfoundland and she doesn't know what to expect! Layers work well for her also! 

Cotton play jumper...

.....with matching sweater.

Acrylic turtle neck sweater and skirt set.

Superwash wool jacket layered over skirt and sweater set.