It's Vermont

 Dear Readers,

 I appreciate the fact that I reside in Vermont, it is a very Northern state with a zone of 3 and 4. I also appreciate that people are kind, caring and loyal. A very kind gentleman, who, I assume, was concerned for my lack of winter gear, shared this hat with me. I am grateful but would hope for a hat with some degree of fashion sense if not even a bit. 

I am grateful but would hope for a hat with some degree of fashion sense if not even a bit.

It doesnt even suit its purpose as you can plainly see it does not fit my head properly. And as you can see, I remain in a summer dress. Do we not have a proper PR department yet?

Alas, I shall wait with professional patience. It is Christmas season and I am left to assume that a lovely gown and headpiece will be forthcoming. I assume.... with confidence.... and fingers crossed.

Warm Regards,

Betty

Daisies and an Apron

 Well, here I am.poised within the retail window that overlooks the downtown. People appear to be quite friendly but I must say that my nervousness leaves my cheerfulness impaired. My hope is that my worrisome mood will pass as I get acquainted with my new surroundings.

 

In the meantime, I stand as graceful as I can muster while appearing comfortable and content.Which I must say is not entirely true.

I am happy to have these photographs to share with you, my dear readers. I do hope this does not turn into too much of an adventure. I am not typically the adventurous type.

  I hope all of you are doing well.

Warm Regards,

Betty

Unexpected turns

Dear Readers,
As in every good and descent novel, there are unexpected twists and turns that help us to engage with the writer's plot. Not so dramatically, I, too, have encountered a plot twist. I have been asked to leave the studio where I have resided since being unboxed. I am asked to join the other workers at the retail store and have surprisingly found that I shall be window mannequin for quite a number of weeks. I must admit I do find myself a twitter with anxiety at this new prospect. I am quite unprepared but shall rise to this occasion as best I can, while gently smiling of course.


How shall I respond to customers? What will be expected of me? Time will be our revealer. I shall put on my bravest face, stand tall, smile courteously and open my heart to a new adventure. I am a bit relieved to hear of my clothing. I shall be dressed in daisies in yellow gingham with a proper shawl, happily my dress will be appropriate for Spring. Goodness, I don't think they mentioned gloves and lipstick....and pearls, well, they wouldn't forget those, would they? It is an outing, isn't it?

Warm regards,
Betty

Batiste

  We have finally found a lovely cotton batiste with which to work. Batiste is very soft, sheer and drapes wonderfully whatever clothing choice you make. It is especially wonderful over period clothing.
  We now have a half Apron and full Bib Apron to offer in this wonderful fabric. The design was kept simple for historical accuracy.

Also, may I offer you a matching Ruffled Mop Cap.

A complete outift does look lovely, does it not?

A matching hat does provide not only coverage

and a way to hold back the hair

but also the perfect fashion accent.

Warm Regards,

Betty



White Aprons

I am thrilled to be the official studio sample mannequin, simply thrilled. In my role, I am the very first one to be presented with a finished sample to wear, model and pose for the camera. I am sure any one of you would be as thrilled as I am to have this opportunity.

  Here I am posing in the first finished White Bib and Lace Apron with matching Ruffled Bonnet.

I feel elegant and find that the Lace does fancy me up a notch. I find myself inspired to cook food beyond my usual scope and do feel that should an important guest sneak into my kitchen, I hope that this is the Apron I would be wearing.

By customer request, a simple white cotton half apron. Traditionally without pockets and contemporarily with drawstring waist. I find this lovely and tasteful in its simplicity.

Here, I model our new Muslin Drawstring Apron. It has large pockets and a drawstring waist that allows for a proper fit no matter how endowed one's beauty happends to be. All kitchen help deserves to feel gracefully dressed.

The white Ruffled Cap is a most beautiful replacement for the old hairnet. Isn't it?

Warm Regards,
Betty