Dolly Thursday

I went to the Portland Doll show last Saturday and much to my delight, I found Daphne and Gretchen new outfits. I as hoping to find them something pretty and new to wear this weekend. Our Pacific NW Tasha Tudor Society is having a gathering in Puyallup WA. The little ladies are invited to attend too.

This is Daphne's new dress and I love the colors. It's so Annabelle-like and fits her so nicely.

They say clothes make the man, but I say, clothes make the doll. This outfit just makes her look so much better! I especially love her bonnet.  They are going to have a great time at the party!

The show was held at the Monarch Hotel and it was really a nice show this time. There were so many older offerings at this show. So much to look at, so much to enjoy, so much to learn.

Pretty clothes everywhere!

I can never resist a  china head. I do love them and they are so tempting to me.

A darling little wooden bedroom set.

This painted bedroom set almost came home with me...almost!

More pretty dresses!

I was taken by the little metal kitchen...similar to mine.

These two are sooo lovely.

More goodies.

And so I will say good night with these two beauties. I am looking forward to this weekend with some dear Tasha friends. 

Tea Time Tuesday #169....Tea in Port Gamble WA

Yes, I am a day late with my tea time post. It's just been that kind of summer. The sink backed up Monday night, so handyman Duane was back out to fix it on Tuesday. Other things came my way, so I just never got post. Actually, this post is really late, as we went up to Port Townsend and Port Gamble WA for our anniversary....August 4th. Since the car was out, Gina let us borrow her car so we could still go away! We had to cut our trip short, but we still were able to celebrate out of town.

It was really hot, even up north, and the Canadian forest fires were sending a great deal of smoke into the area. Never the less, we still had a wonderful time. Jim LOVES Port Gamble.

It's such a beautiful town. It was a mill site and they are reclaiming the area and returning the shoreline back to it's normal lovely self! Pretty exciting.

We were happy to find that there was now a tea shoppe in the little town. The darling one went out of business a few years ago. Anyway. Mrs. Muir's House was nice...nothing super wonderful. The owner was so delightful and was able to fix me a chicken salad that I was able to eat. So kind and it was yummy.

Fun Harry Potter items were part of her shoppe!

The shoppe has a great selection of British, Irish and Scottish food products. We had to take home a few goodies. I was happy to find some paper tea bags for my loose tea.

This was their garden by the fence.

These next two photos were fun items for sale at a cool shoppe. Unfortunately, they were not open.

The yarn shoppe is unreal. It makes me want to take a class in knitting to improve my skills! It's a fun store to visit, even if you an not a knitter. It is beautiful and filled with such pretty offerings.

This is one of my favorite houses in the little village.

Of course, the quilt shoppe is a MUST whenever I visit. It has such a nice selection of fabrics and patterns and books. I did buy a book with a pattern that I hope to use this fall when I go to my next quilting retreat.

And one has to find a pretty cup and saucer on the adventure! This one is so pretty...no markings. I just love the colors and the pattern. It's so old fashioned.

Oh, we had such a nice time. I can't wait to return. 

Tea Time Tuesday # 168...Another Day With Ava

Ava was over today, so I didn't have time for tea. One of my Tasha Tudor friends was asking to see some of our tea cozies. I was working down in my sewing cottage with Ava, so I was looking at some of my ME tea things. I love this book. It's really just so charming. I never tire of it.

A great Jane Austen quote with a wonderful illustration by Mary Engelbriet.

Summer means more time babysitting for Grandma Linda. I had Ava today and Otto tomorrow. I love being a grandmother, but I sure get tired out.

This is my tea cozy that I made years ago. It's my favorite pattern for a homemade tea cozy.
I have made many of these but I have given most away as gifts.

This is my funny tea cozy. She is more like a doll. Her head is painted on a large wooden bead like object. She makes me smile.

 
When Ava arrived this morning, I decided to make stamp shortbread cookies with her. It fun to watch her in the kitchen. She enjoys it and even knows how to clean up.

Ready for the oven!

They turned out great and they are so good with tea. They are almond flavored.

I also wanted to start teaching Ava to sew on the machine. She has done a bit of handwork. Her other grandma sews, but Ava wasn't to interested to do it with her. I made a big deal about her doing so well and we made a simple pillowcase. It's a beginning. She was really proud of it.
Soo

Tea Time Tuesday #167 Summer Time

It is summer in the Pacific NW for sure...really hot and a bit humid now. My car is in the shop once again, as is my sister's and my daughter's! I wonder if our extreme hot weather has caused problems for the vehicles. It makes you wonder. So, I am still sorting through boxes and we are almost done!

I found three really lovely green teacups today. They just look like summer. All are English bone china cup and saucers.

A nice find! Who knows how long they were packed away. I have so many pink teacups so these are a bit different for me.

Soft colors.....

Interesting pattern....

Pretty design inside the cup...I do love that!

Our daughter got home from Mexico last Saturday and is still sick. She has traveled to 13 countries and to rural Mexico in the past and has never been sick. She is leaving for Bali on Thursday, so I am really hoping she is better. She has been to the doctor and is improving slowly. I have only traveled to Canada and I think that's fine with me.

No hot tea for me today. I have more medical tests scheduled...sigh. I need to get to bed tonight as Otto will be waiting for Grandma Linda bright and early.

Did you see the full moon last night? It is so pretty.