The Tower of London

  The very first tour I went on was to the Tower of London with the Black Taxi Tours. My tour guide's name was Richard. If you ever get to London and want someone who is gracious and charming, and very informed on what you will see, then look him up.

  We went to the Tower about 2 in the afternoon and it was sun shinning and beautiful.

Well, I was so busy looking at the tower and all I forgot to take any pictures. lol... I stood in the court yard where Ann Boleyn was beheaded. I climbed the stair where the two princes were found in the wall. I saw the apartments where a person of wealth and standing was kept when sent to the tower. I stood at traders gate, on both sides. The Tower was impenetrable, and has not only stood attacks in the earlier times but has stood all these years in English Weather. An Inner and Outer ward made sure you were caught between and did not live to reach the apartments of the King.

Queen Elizabeth spent 8 months in the Tower as a young Girl, while Bloody Mary decided her fate.

  And then there were the Crown Jewels. My favorite was the tiny crown worn by Queen Victoria. We stopped at a gift shop so I could see if they has a miniature version of the crown Jewels. And I was surprised and delighted to find they did. I bought the set that is a replica of the jewels of state. It has the sword,crowns, orb, and a number of other items used when one is crowned.

The other two little crowns at the front are from a necklace and a keychain. Both will work for my miniature dolls that I plan to dress as a King or Queen of England. This set is a bit pricy but worth it I think.

I also bought a sword for my larger Ball jointed male doll. It will take a bit to dress him in the correct style but at least he has a sword to defend his ladies honor.

  When we left the Tower and was walking down the street I saw some tiny little tea sets, that I bought for my tea shop. I hope to get it completed this winter. And then I also bought a darling little doll's tea set. I have quite a collection of these, each is different.

So this was the first tour, of the first night in London. Tomorrow, was my first two embroidery lessons with the Royal Embroidery guild of England at Hampton court..

The miniature Fairy Village

Wait till you see the little miniature fairy village that will be going in around the ponds and waterfall I am putting into the garden. I am at last also working on the planning out where the garden railway will run. So much work but all of it is going to come together in a big way this summer.
  Oh and wait till you see the water dragon in the pond. lol..
  My new web site will be up soon and then I'll let you all know where it it . It's really really nice, and most of the posts will be moved to there as I will have these same titles and a place for all you see here.
  I'll post on all my blogs. I can't wait for you to see all the new and wonderful things that will be happening here soon. Back to you later.

The Aubergine Cat

She is finally done and ready to send in. I am so pleased with the way this turned out.

Something that I didn't have a complete picture as to what all would be in it.

I had an idea and this is what it blossomed to. All of her gowns fit her and have snaps to

close them. Her Marie Antoinette wig also fits her and is removable. It has it's own wig stand.

Her catnip mouse and ball of yarn cat toys are there for her to play with and her food dish is also there. I hope you like her.

Pictures outside

The Countess is looking more and more real. Isn't this something?

I think I'm done!

I'll quit playing now. The painting is done.

Design 4 wagon

I felt there should be some kind of design on the green part of the wagon, and I was right. It looks more like a gypsy wagon now.

The Lady has arrived!

The Countess {as she is known} has arrived at last to take up residence in her wagon and deal with her massive horses. Compared to her diminutive size, these horse are huge. But she has a way with them and they come when she calls them much like her pussycat, tends to wander in whenever she calls him.

Here she is dressed in her usual clothes and jewelry. She has long curly black hair, and you would be hard pressed to tell her age. She never does.

The trailer park where she will soon be taking up residence is in for a surprise.